Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organisation : Transport Department, West Bengal
Facility : Vehicle Registration

Registration here : http://vahan.wb.nic.in/wb/vahan/gui/jsp/websitePages/home.jsp
Website : http://vahan.wb.nic.in/wb/

FAQ On West Bengal Vehicle Registration

1. Where to approach for vehicle registration?
You have to approach your local motor vehicles office of the Transport Department for registration of your vehicles.

Related : VAHAN National Register e-Services of Registered Vehicles : www.statusin.in/19928.html

2. What is the procedure for registration of new vehicles?
The registration procedure includes the physical inspection of the vehicle to be registered by the Inspecting Authority at the motor vehicles office for its technical details.

Thereafter, the Registering Authority will satisfy himself regarding the set of documents submitted for registration and thereafter shall issue a registration number for that motor vehicle.

The documents required to apply for registration are as follows:-
** Form 20 duly filled up.
** Form 21 (Sale certificate) issued by the vehicle dealer.
** Form 22 (Road worthiness certificate) issued by the manufacturer.
** Valid vehicle insurance policy/cover note.
** Copy of address proof of the owner (along with the original).
** Form 34 duly signed by owner and the financier in case vehicle is bought on Hypothecation.
** Proof of Garage Address (for Transport vehicles only).
** Temporary Registration & related documents, if any.
** Offer Letter (for Transport vehicles only).
** Any other relevant documents.

3. Can dealers deliver vehicle without registration?
No, the dealer cannot deliver unregistered vehicles to the customers. The dealer will have to get the vehicle registered, either temporarily or permanently, in the name of customer first and only then can hand over the vehicle to the customer.

If an un-registered vehicle is found plying on the road it will attract prosecution under MV Act. A trade certificate is issued to the dealers by the Transport Department to drive the unregistered vehicles, by their drivers, which are in their control and possession, up to the motor vehicle office for registration purposes.

4. How the transfer of ownership of a vehicle can be done?
The transfer of ownership of a vehicle is to be applied in the concerned motor vehicle office where the vehicle is registered with and the following documents are to be submitted:-
** Registration Certificate in original.
** Form no.29 duly filled.
** Form no.30 duly filled.
** Attested Copy of valid insurance certificate (original to be shown).
** Attested Copy of address proof of buyer (original to be shown).
** Attested Copy of valid Pollution under Control Certificate (original to be shown).
** Attested Copy of PAN cards of both the seller and the purchaser.
** Prescribed fee.
** Attested Copy of tax token.
** Duly filled Form 34 and/or Form 35 in case of hypothecated cases.
** Permits surrender slip from S.T.A./R.T.A. (For commercial vehicles).
** Offer Letter in the name of the buyer (For commercial vehicles).
** Attested Copy of Valid Fitness certificate (For commercial vehicles).

4A. Transfer of ownership in case of death of the registered owner
In such case the application is to be made by the legal heirs of the vehicle with the following set of documents.
** Registration certificate in original
** Form 31 duly filled along with NOC from financier wherever applicable.
** Original copy of death certificate of the registered owner along with attested copy.
** Succession Certificate, if any.
** Certificate from local MP, MLA or senior government officers to that effect.
** Affidavit by the applicant to this effect and also from all other legal heirs who may wish to relinquish their right in favour of the applicant.
** Attested copy of address proof of Applicant.
** Attested copies of valid PUCC/Insurance Certificate/PAN Card/Tax Token/Certificate of Fitness.
** Prescribed fee.
** Permits surrender slip issued by STA branch (For commercial vehicles).
** Offer Letter in the name of the heir (For commercial vehicles).
** Any other document that may be required by the Registering Authority.

5. How can the hypothecation be endorsed or deleted?
If a vehicle is purchased on loan from a financier the same should be endorsed in the registration certificate. Similarly when the loan is repaid in full the fact of termination of hypothecation is also required to be endorsed.

The following documents are required for the same:
** Registration certificate in original.
** Form no.34 duly filled (for endorsement of Hypothecation).
** Form no. 35 duly filled (for deletion of Hypothecation) in duplicate.
** A certificate from financier for having retained full dues from the financier (for deletion case only)
** Copies of valid insurance/pollution under control certificate/tax token.

6.What is the procedure for recording change of address of motor vehicles?
If a registered owner of a vehicle shifts his address as recorded in the Registration Certificate, he must apply for recording of the new address, after obtaining a N.O.C in Form – 28 from the previous registering authority.

In cases where such change of address is from one state to another, then the registration number will have to be changed to a local registration number also.

The documents required are as under:
** Registration Certificate in original.
** Form 28 (NOC in duplicate).
** Form 27, in case of other state vehicles.
** Form 20.
** Attested copy of address proof (original to be produced).
** Attested copies of valid insurance/pollution under control certificate.
** NOC from traffic police or enforcement wing of transport department.
** Fitness certificate, in case of transport vehicles.
** Tax Token in original.
** Garage Address proof (in case of transport vehicle).
** N.O.C. from financier, where applicable.

7. What is the procedure for issuing N.O.C for other state?
If a registered owner of a vehicle intends to take his vehicle to some other state & get the new address recorded there, he has to apply for NOC on prescribed form-28.

The following required formalities are to be completed.
** Application in form 28 (in Quadruplicate).
** Original registration certificate.
** Evidence of payment of road tax up-to-date.
** Valid PUC and Valid Insurance.
** NOC from traffic police or enforcement wing of transport department.
** Any other document required by Registering Authority.
** NOC from financier in case the vehicle is hypothecated.

8. What is the Renewal of Registration of private (non-transport) vehicles?
As per Act registration of any private vehicle is done for a maximum period of 15 yrs. After completion of 15 yrs every registered owner is required to get the registration of his vehicle renewed and following documents are required:
** Application in form 25.
** Registration certificate in original.
** Proof for the payment of up-to-date road tax paid.
** Copies of insurance certificate/pollution under control certificate.
** Copy of address proof.

Functions of West Bengal Transport

The West Bengal Transport Department is responsible for the planning, development, and regulation of the transport system in the state of West Bengal.

The department’s functions include:
** Planning and development of the transport system: The department is responsible for planning and developing the transport system in the state. This includes planning new roads, highways, and railways, as well as improving existing infrastructure.
** Regulating the transport system: The department is responsible for regulating the transport system in the state. This includes issuing licenses to drivers and vehicles, as well as enforcing traffic laws.
** Providing public transport services: The department is responsible for providing public transport services in the state. This includes operating buses, trams, and ferries.
** Promoting the use of public transport: The department is responsible for promoting the use of public transport in the state. This includes raising awareness about the benefits of public transport and providing incentives for people to use it.
** Ensuring road safety: The department is responsible for ensuring road safety in the state. This includes conducting road safety campaigns, enforcing traffic laws, and providing training to drivers.