How to get a Duplicate Vehicle Registration certificate issued in Chennai

1. Who can apply?

Owner of the vehicle can apply for duplicate Registration Certificate

• An application for the issue of a duplicate Certificate of Registration shall be made in Form 26.
• If covered by Finance/ Hire Purchase/ Lease, then the signatures of the Financier must be obtained on Form 26 in duplicate,
• Duly pay the appropriate fee as specified in Rule 81 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989,
• Submit the form submitted to the Registering Authority (Regional Transport Officer (or) Motor Vehicle Inspector, Grade-I / II.) in whose jurisdiction the vehicle is.

2. What are the documents required?

1.  Application in Form-26 (http://www.tn.gov.in/sta/form26.pdf)
2. Police Certificate (FIR) in case of loss of R.C.
3. Original copy of R.C. (if damaged)
4. Valid Tax Token
5. Last 4 Quarter Tax payment details
6. Insurance Certificate
7. No objection certificate from Financier (optional)
8. Valid Pollution under Control Certificate

3. What are the Charges for obtaining a duplicate vehicle registration certificate (depending on the kind of vehicles below are the charges listed accordingly)

• .Invalid Carriage Rs.10/-
• Motor Cycle Rs.30/-
• LMV        
• Invalid Carriage Rs.10/
• Motor Cycle Rs.30/-
• LMV        

(a) I.N.T. Vehicle Rs.100/-

(b) Commercial Vehicle Rs.150/

• Medium Goods Vehicle Rs.200/-
• M.P.M.V.  Rs.200/
• Heavy Goods Vehicle Rs.300/-
• H.P.M.V.  R.300/
• Imported Motor Vehicle Rs.400/-
• Imported Motor Cycle Rs.100/-
• Any other vehicle not mentioned above Rs.25/-

 Note: The Applicant should appear in person at the Regional Transport Office / Unit Office.

4. Time limit for getting Duplicate Driving License?
          A maximum of 15 Days