Dehradun RTO

When you buy a vehicle in India, it is absolutely crucial to register it in the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to get a registration certificate. Driving a car or riding a two-wheeler without a valid RC is against the law and a punishable offence. So if you live in Dehradun city, registering your vehicle at Dehradun RTO is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Talking about UK-07 RTO, it performs many vital functions and duties on a daily basis.

Conducting driving tests for LL & DL, issuing new DL & RC, transferring vehicle ownership, issuing fitness certificate & special permit, and collecting road tax are some of the main functions of the Dehradun RTO. Every city has its own RTO office, which maintains the database of all the vehicles and drivers. So if you want to find an RTO office in your nearby location, you can easily do so below.

Dehradun is the capital of the northern state Uttarakhand; it means that it is well connected with the national highways as well as the essential routes across the state. Therefore, it is necessary for all the residents of the city of Dehradun to have all their licences and other driving-related documents to avoid worries in their day-to-day life. Residents can visit the Dehradun RTO Office or Dehradun RTO website to get the documents and update them.

Functions of the Dehradun Transport Department

• Conducting Driving Test: All the driving tests are conducted in the presence of the driving inspector. When you wish to take the driving test, you need to make an appointment with the driving inspector at Dehradun RTO in advance.
• Issuing a Driving Licence: After you clear a driving test, you are eligible for a driving licence that will be issued by the RTO office. However, to qualify for a driving licence, you need to have a learner's licence at least 180 days prior to applying for a driving licence. Apart from this, Dehradun Transport Office also issues duplicate certificates and renews certificates.
• Registration of the Vehicles: You are required to acquire a registration certificate for the vehicle before taking it out on the streets. Dehradun RTO issues all types of registration certificates to the applicants, namely, trade certificates, permanent and temporary certificates, HP endorsement and the termination of the vehicles.
• Issuing Non-objection Certificate: RTO also issues non-objection certificates to transfer the vehicle from Dehradun to other cities or states.
• Issuing Online Permits: It also falls under the functions of the RTO to issue fitness certificates as well as PUC certificates to all the vehicles.
• Issuing Tourist Vehicle Permits: Uttarakhand receives millions of tourists every year and most of the land in Dehradun or at least travels through it. Therefore, Dehradun RTO issues a special permit to the tourist vehicles while they are in the city and state.

RTO Codes for Different States and Union Territories of India

There are different RTO codes for different States and Union Territories in India for easy identification of the RTO location based on the vehicle's number plate. The different RTO codes for States and Union Territories in India are as follows:

How to Get Motor Insurance in Dehradun?

To get motor insurance, you can visit the insurer online by visiting the website or offline as per your liking. You can choose the one that meets most of your needs. In Dehradun, you can avail of types of insurance for your vehicle- comprehensive and third-party insurance. 

How to Get Car Insurance in Dehradun? 

Car or four-wheeler insurance is easy to avail in the Dehradun either through online or offline mode. Dehradun RTO gives you complete freedom in the aspect of choosing the insurer. Your insurance premium will be dependent on the type of car, insurer, and the add-ons that you add to your insurance. Following are the steps through which you can get car insurance:

1. Select the car insurance provider as per your suitability.
2. Compare the insurance policies to select the one that is most suited to you.
3. Fill out the insurance application form by visiting the insurer's website or their office.
4. Submit the form along with all the required documents.
5. Pay the premiums online or in person.

How to Get Two Wheeler Insurance in Dehradun?

Two-wheeler insurance also follows a similar procedure as the four-wheeler insurance procedure Dehradun. You get to choose your two-wheeler insurance provider as well, as you get to customize your insurance by adding riders to it. The process of availing the same is mentioned above.

How does RTO Impact Your Vehicle Insurance Premium in Dehradun?

Like all the RTOs, Dehradun RTO also has its designated 'Insurance Zones.' These insurance zones act as a determining factor while drawing up the insurance policy. Apart from the insurance zone, the tier of the city in which you live can also increase or decrease your insurance premiums. Premiums will be higher in Dehradun, on account of it being a capital city.

How to Get Vehicle Registration in Dehradun?

Registration of the vehicles is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. You need to register your vehicle after you purchase it or if you move from one state to the state of Uttarakhand. 

Vehicle Registration Type in Dehradun RTO

• Temporary vehicle registration: As the name suggests, temporary vehicle registration is provided to the vehicles for a limited period of time. After the expiry, you can also file for an extension of the registration if required. 
• Permanent vehicle registration: After the purchase of the vehicle, you need to register it at the RTO office within seven days. 

Ownership Transfer in Dehradun RTO

Ownership of the vehicles needs to be transferred to the current owner's name to avoid any unwanted situations. Following are the scenarios in which you need to transfer the ownership. You can do it by visiting the Dehradun RTO office. 

• Within three months following the death of the vehicle owner, ownership of the vehicle must be passed to the successor.
• To transfer ownership of a vehicle through a simple transfer, both the transferor and the transferee must reside in the Dehradun RTO's jurisdiction.
• If the vehicle is purchased at a state or central government auction, the registration must be completed within 30 days of taking possession of the vehicle.

Renewal of Registration in Dehradun RTO

After the expiration of the registration of the vehicle, you can renew it easily by filling and submitting form number 25 at the RTO. Renewal of the registration follows a similar procedure as that of the original certificate procedure. However, you need to initiate the procedure within 60 days of registration expiry. You need to provide your original RC book as well as your PUC certificate at the time of renewal of the registration. 

Duplicate RC in Dehradun RTO

For acquiring the duplicate of the registration certificate, you need to provide the police certificate in case of theft or the loss of the original certificate along with the Pollution Control Certificate (PUC) at the Dehradun RTO.