What is a Registration Certificate (RC)? 

The Registration Certificate (RC) is an official document (may also be a smart card) that certifies the car’s registration. It contains the details such as the car owner’s name, car registration number, registration date & expiry date, engine & chassis number, car manufacturer, model, & class, fuel type, tax details, emission norms, and so on. 

Note: If your registration certificate is a smart card, then you will need to submit photos of RC1 and RC2 as the front and back photos, respectively. 

Sample Images of a Registration Certificate

RC Front

RC Smart Card

How do I get a duplicate Registration Certificate?

If you need a duplicate of your Registration Certificate, please submit a complaint letter to the RTO that issued your original RC, along with the following documents: 

  • A duly filled Form 26
  • A copy of the FIR lodged for the missing RC
  • Tax payment details for the last 1 year
  • Insurance certificate 
  • If you have taken a loan to buy your car, an NOC issued by the loan provider 
  • A valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate

Note: You can check the status and details of your vehicle registration information on the Vahan Jankari app.