Vehicle Registration (RC) in Maharashtra
Your vehicle's RC
Address change, ownership transfer, duplicate RC — vehicle-related tasks.
Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.
When do you need this?
- When selling/buying a vehicle
- To change address
What to keep ready
Pick just one paper from each box.
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card
- Electricity bill
- Water bill
How to apply for Vehicle Registration (RC) in Maharashtra online
Step by step.
- Open the vehicle website. Go to vahan.parivahan.gov.in, open "Online Services" → "Vehicle Related Services" and select Maharashtra.
- Enter your vehicle. Type your registration (number-plate) number and mobile; a secret number/OTP confirms it is you.
- Choose what you need. Pick the service — change of address, transfer of ownership, duplicate RC (if lost), adding/removing a loan (hypothecation), or RC renewal.
- Fill, add papers and pay. Fill the form, upload the needed documents, and pay the fee online.
- Submit and note the number. You get an application number. Some services also need one visit to the RTO for a check.Keep your insurance and PUC (pollution) certificate valid — they are often required.
- Track and download. Follow the status online and download the updated RC when it is ready.
Good to know
This is on the central 'Vahan' portal.
Common questions
How do I apply for Vehicle Registration (RC) online?
You do it online on the official government website (vahan.parivahan.gov.in). Follow the 6 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.
Can I apply for Vehicle Registration (RC) from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?
Yes. Vehicle Registration (RC) is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.
How much does Vehicle Registration (RC) cost?
Varies Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.
How long does Vehicle Registration (RC) take?
Varies
What documents are needed for Vehicle Registration (RC)?
Keep ready: Who you are, Where you live. Any one document per group is enough.
What is the official website for Vehicle Registration (RC)?
The official government website is vahan.parivahan.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.