Why you need it: When you buy or sell a used vehicle, or move to Chandigarh with a Punjab, Haryana or other state vehicle.
Step by step
- Apply on Vahan for the service you need.
- For a vehicle from Punjab, Haryana or another state, get a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the original authority first.
- Pay road tax and fees online.
- Take the vehicle for inspection if asked.
What to keep ready
- Registration certificate
- Insurance
- Pollution certificate
- NOC for other-state vehicles
- ID and address proof
Tips
- Mohali and Panchkula vehicles count as other-state vehicles in Chandigarh, even though they are next door.
Steps and documents can change. Check the official portal before you go, and never pay agents for forms that are free online.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply to register, transfer or re-register a vehicle?
Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA), Chandigarh. Online: parivahan.gov.in (Vahan).
What documents do I need?
Registration certificate; Insurance; Pollution certificate; NOC for other-state vehicles; ID and address proof.
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