Meghalaya RTO vehicle information: Check vehicle details by number plate

Meghalaya, a state with more than 11 districts, has established over 12 RTOs to assist its population of over 38.16 lakh people in vehicle registrations, driving licence allotment, and more. The RTOs in Meghalaya function in accordance with the Indian Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 and help ensure these rules and regulations are followed across the state.

Meghalaya Vehicle Registration Process

A vehicle may only be driven or permitted to be driven in public areas in Meghalaya after it has been registered by the designated authority in accordance with section 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988. Registration fees and any hypothecation fees (if a loan has been secured from a bank) must be paid. A one-time road tax covering a duration of 10 years must be paid, followed by a tax payment every 5 years thereafter. The road tax amount is based on the sale price of the vehicle for all cars. The validity for vehicle registration or fitness for new vehicles is 15 years, after which it can be renewed every 5 years based on the vehicle’s roadworthiness.

1. Form 20: To be filled out accurately

2. Form 21: (Sale Certificate) issued by the vehicle dealer and completed properly

3. Form 22: Pollution Certificate obtained from the Pollution Control Board

4. Form 34: Must be signed by both the owner and the financier

5. Proof of Address: This can be an electric bill, a letter from the headman, a phone bill, or an EPIC

6. Valid Insurance Certificate: Obtainable from any insurance company

7. A temporary registration from the dealer

8. Approval must be sought from the Registering Authority (D.T.O.) for the new vehicle registration by presenting all the aforementioned documents. In the case of commercial vehicles, an allotment letter of permit from R.T.A./S.T.A. is also required

9. The vehicle must then be shown to the registering authority for inspection by the Motor Vehicle Inspector

10. Fees and taxes for the vehicle should be paid at the cash counter, and a receipt will be issued

11. The applicant is required to approach the Head Assistant (H.A.) with the receipt to obtain a vehicle number

12. The High Security Registration Plate (H.S.R.P.) the fee must be settled at the office

13. The H.S.R.P. will be affixed to the vehicle at the Commissioner’s office, Sawlad

14. Once the H.S.R.P. is attached, the applicant may collect the Registration Certificate and Fitness Certificate (for commercial vehicles) from the dealing assistant