Guide to Obtaining a Duplicate Vehicle Registration Certificate in India
In India, vehicle owners who lose or damage their Registration Certificate (RC) can apply for a duplicate rather than re-registering the vehicle. This process can be initiated online via the Parivahan Sewa portal, although it may require some physical verification at the RTO. The process involves submitting Form 26, along with other required documents such as a police report if the RC is lost or stolen, and paying the applicable fee. The fee and processing time vary depending on state regulations and vehicle category. A virtual RC through DigiLocker or mParivahan app is valid temporarily, but applying for a duplicate RC is advisable.