Owning a vehicle is a dream come true for many. But it also comes with tedious processes such as vehicle registration. However, the Government of India has ensured you easily register on the Transport Department's official website, Vahan. The portal is a comprehensive, user-friendly and flexible system that deals with complex activities such as Vehicle Registration and more so that the Transport Department can focus on more critical business operations. It uses software that enables various processes at traffic offices such as the Regional Transport Office (RTO), District Transport Office (DTO), and (Motor Licensing Officer (MLO) and Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) to be computerized.
The initiative by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) has made life easy for many as it offers several services such as:
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Vehicle Search
The portal also facilitates registered vehicles' nationwide search over their digitized data. You can view the registered vehicle's details online based on specific parameters.
Vehicle Registration
Various vehicle registration-related services have been provided on the portal. These are
1. New Vehicle Registration
2. Renewal of Registration
3. Transfer of Ownership
4. Change of Address etc.
Permits
The portal allows applicants to apply for and renew national and interstate permits for goods carriers and passenger vehicles.
Taxes
Every state in India has a different taxation system. The portal has all the information on taxes state-wise, including state-wise tax calculation and payments.
Fitness Certificate
Every vehicle needs to have the fitness to ply on Indian roads. The services that Vahan provides for fitness certificates include the issuance and renewal of fitness certificates.
Enforcement
The portal also allows you to pay fines and check if a challan has been issued against your vehicle for violating a traffic law. It also allows you to settle the penalty amount.
The Vahan portal is a user-friendly system that allows you to navigate the complexities of vehicle registration effortlessly, making vehicle ownership a smoother and more convenient experience.
