Find RTO Vehicle Registration Details by Number Plate

The Regional Transport Office, abbreviated as RTO, is responsible for various aspects of motor vehicle management and control on a regional or municipal scale in transportation and vehicle governance. It holds full authority over all transport operations throughout India, with representatives in every State and Union Territory entrusted with implementing the provisions of the 1988 Motor Vehicles Act. Presently, there are about 1100 RTOs in India spanning across all States and Union Territories.

The RTO grants permission for on-road presence, registers vehicles, authorises driving licences, and maintains drivers’ databases. From overseeing vehicle registration details to tax collection, the RTO is responsible for a lot of important aspects of the transportation department. In short, the RTO is the middle ground that facilitates transfer of information, cooperation, and connection between the government and the citizens.

What is the RTO's Vehicle Registration Process?

Like we explained earlier, the RTO is responsible for facilitating the vehicle registration process. Here's how you can go about it: 

Step 1: Take the new vehicle and visit your designated RTO

Step 2: Fill out and submit the application forms and relevant documents

Step 3: An official at the RTO will check and verify the forms and documents

Step 4: Now you can pay the registration fees, road tax, and other applicable charges

Step 5: You can now collect your acknowledgement receipt

Step 6: An RTO official will inspect your vehicle and upload the necessary data

Step 7: The RTO official will then verify the vehicle data and approve your vehicle registration 

Step 8: Once your registration is approved, you can opt for the RC smart card which is generated by the RTO

Step 9: Once ready, your registration certificate (RC) is sent to your address
 

What Are the Other Details That You Can Find Along With the Vehicle Owner Information?

There's plenty of data that you can access along with the vehicle owner information. You can also use the vehicle registration number, chassis number, and engine number to find the following information: 

1. Owner's Name
2. Registration Date
3. Fuel Type
4. Manufacturer and Model Name
5. Class or Type of Vehicle
6. Road Tax Details
7. Insurance Expiry Date
8. Fitness or Registration Expiry Date
9. Registration Certificate Status
10. Emission Norms Details
11. Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) Expiry Date

How to Get Vehicle Owner Details by Registration Number Using VAHAN Portal?

To get vehicle owner details by registration number using the VAHAN portal, you will need to follow these steps:

Step 1 : Go to the VAHAN website - VAHAN website

Step 2 : Create an account using your mobile number

Step 3 : Click on the Know Your Vehicle Details button

Step 4 : Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search bar

Step 5 : Click on the "Search" button

Step 6 : The vehicle owner details will be displayed on the screen

How to Get Vehicle Registration Information via SMS/Text?

You can also get vehicle registration information via SMS/text. To do this, you need to follow these steps:

• Send an SMS to the following number: 7738299899
• Make sure that the format of the SMS is as follows: VAHAN Vehicle Registration Number
• For example, to get the vehicle registration information for a vehicle with the registration number MH01AB1234, you would send the following SMS: VAHAN MH01AB1234
• The vehicle registration information will be sent back to you in an SMS