Uttar Pradesh Road Tax Guide: Rates & Online Payment

The populous and popular State of Uttar Pradesh is known for its important pilgrimage sites, handicraft and textile industries, culinary delights and architectural wonders is a joy to drive around. However, to enjoy a seamless driving experience, paying your road tax on time is a mandate so that the State infrastructure can be maintained flawlessly.

If you’re a resident, it is crucial for you to know the working of the Uttar Pradesh road tax system. We’ve compiled a guide for you to understand and pay road taxes online stress-free and within minutes!

How is Road Tax Calculated in Uttar Pradesh?

Each State chooses different parameters and rules to levy road taxes. In Uttar Pradesh, the motor vehicle tax is calculated based on the type of the vehicle and its use. Here’s how much road tax you need to pay:

Road Tax for Two-Wheelers

Vehicle Type	Amount per year
A moped with unladen weight below 90.72 Kg	₹150
A two-wheeler whose value is less than ₹ 0.20 lakh	2% of the vehicle’s value
A two-wheeler whose value is between ₹0.20 lakh and ₹0.60 lakh	4% of the vehicle’s value
A two-wheeler whose value is between ₹0.60 lakh and ₹2.00 lakh	6% of the vehicle’s value

Road Tax for Four-Wheelers

Vehicle Type	Amount per year
A car whose value is less than ₹6.00 lakh	3% of the vehicle’s value.
A car whose value is between ₹6.00 lakh and ₹10.00 lakh	6% of the vehicle’s value
A car whose value is between ₹10.00 lakh and ₹20.00 lakh	8% of the vehicle’s value
A car whose value exceeds ₹20.00 lakh	9% of the vehicle’s value

Road Tax for Commercial Vehicles

The Vehicle’s Loading Capacity	Amount per year
A goods vehicle whose loading capacity is less than 1 Tonne	₹665.00
A goods vehicle whose loading capacity is between 1 Tonne and 2 Tonne	₹940.00
A goods vehicle whose loading capacity is between 2 Tonne and 4 Tonne	₹1,430.00
A goods vehicle whose loading capacity is between 4 Tonne and 6 Tonne	₹1,915.00
A goods vehicle whose loading capacity is between 6 Tonne and 8 Tonne	₹2,375.00

Uttar Pradesh Road Tax: For Other State Vehicles

For each vehicle that is registered outside Uttar Pradesh, additional road tax is levied. Here’s how much road tax you need to pay if your vehicle is from another State:

Vehicle Type	Tax’s Periodicity	Tax Rate
Light Goods Vehicles	No. of operating days in UP	₹50 per day
Medium Goods Vehicles	No. of operating days in UP	₹75 per day
Heavy Goods Vehicles	Monthly tax = 12 days if deposited	₹100 per day
Non-AC Vehicles (Public service vehicles)	Monthly tax = 12 days if deposited	₹20 per day
AC Vehicles (Public service vehicles)	Quarterly tax = 30 days if  deposited	₹30 per day

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Uttar Pradesh?

Paying road tax online in Uttar Pradesh is quite simple using the Vahan 4.0 portal. To get started, read these steps and pay up within minutes!

1. Visit the Vahan Citizen Services Portal.
2. Enter your vehicle’s registration number, State, and RTO. 

3. Click on ‘I accept’ followed by ‘Proceed.’

4. Click on ‘Pay Your Tax.’
5. Enter your registration number.

6. Now you can pay your road tax through the payment gateway that appears on your screen.
7. Once you’ve made your payment successfully, you can print or download the receipt.

What is the Road Tax Penalty in Uttar Pradesh?

If you’ve failed to pay your road tax within the stipulated time, you will be penalised an additional 4% penalty on the due tax amount every month.

However, the amount will not be higher than double the net road tax amount. 

Note: If you do not pay the lifetime road tax, the penalty will be 1/10th of the tax amount every year.

The Bottom Line

As we conclude this guide to pay your road tax online in Uttar Pradesh, we’re certain that you’re equipped with all the necessary information to do so seamlessly. However, if you get confused at any step along the way, feel free to come back to this blog and read through the steps again!

FAQs

Q. What vehicles are exempted from paying road tax in Uttar Pradesh?

Two and four-wheeled electric vehicles are exempted from paying road tax in Uttar Pradesh.

Q. How often do I need to pay road tax in Uttar Pradesh?

You need to pay the road tax only once when you purchase a new vehicle. If you delay the payment beyond the specified window, you may incur penalties. If you transfer your vehicle from one State to another, you need to re-register your vehicle and pay the road tax in the new State.

Q. Which State in India has the highest amount of road tax?

Karnataka charges the highest amount of road tax in India.

Q. Is the road tax refund process online? 

Unfortunately, the road tax refund process is not online. If you wish to apply for a road tax refund, you need to visit the nearest RTO and complete the process of applying for a road tax refund. 

Q. Where can I check the status of road tax in Uttar Pradesh?

You can check the road tax status in Uttar Pradesh on the Parivahan website. You only require the registration number of your vehicle to check and pay road tax online.

Check the Tax Rates in Other States

Andhra Pradesh Road Tax	Manipur Road Tax
Arunachal Pradesh Road Tax	Meghalaya Road Tax
Assam Road Tax	Mizoram Road Tax
Bihar Road Tax	Nagaland Road Tax
Chhattisgarh Road Tax	Odisha Road Tax
Goa Road Tax	Punjab Road Tax
Gujarat Road Tax	Rajasthan Road Tax
Haryana Road Tax	Sikkim Road Tax
Himachal Pradesh Road Tax	Tamil Nadu Road Tax
Jharkhand Road Tax	Telangana Road Tax
Karnataka Road Tax	Tripura Road Tax
Kerala Road Tax	Uttar Pradesh Road Tax
Madhya Pradesh Road Tax	Uttarakhand Road Tax
Maharashtra Road Tax	West Bengal Road Tax