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Duplicate Registration Certificate (RC)

Lost or damaged your RC? Learn how to apply for a duplicate Registration Certificate online through Parivahan or at your nearest RTO office.

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Last updated: 20 October 2026 · Verified against official Parivahan / Vahan portal flow

Important: This page is a step-by-step informational guide only. VehicleRegDetail.com does not operate a vehicle search or lookup database, and we do not collect, store or disclose owner names, phone numbers, addresses or any personal vehicle data. For real verification, RC download, challan payment or licence status checks, please visit the official Parivahan / VAHAN government portal directly.

If your vehicle's Registration Certificate (RC) is lost, stolen, damaged or mutilated, you can apply for a duplicate RC from the same RTO that originally issued the registration. The duplicate RC has the same validity and details as the original.

When Do You Need a Duplicate RC?

  • Original RC is lost or stolen
  • RC is damaged, torn or unreadable
  • RC book is fully used and needs reissue
  • Smart card RC is damaged or not readable

How to Apply for Duplicate RC Online

  1. Visit parivahan.gov.in.
  2. Select Online Services › Vehicle Related Services.
  3. Select your state and RTO.
  4. Choose Apply for Duplicate RC.
  5. Enter vehicle details and upload required documents.
  6. Pay the duplicate RC fee online.
  7. Track application status on the portal.

Documents Required for Duplicate RC

  • Police FIR copy (if RC is lost or stolen)
  • Affidavit stating loss/theft/damage of RC
  • Form 26 (application for duplicate RC)
  • Valid insurance certificate
  • Valid PUC certificate
  • Chassis and engine pencil tracing
  • Address proof and ID proof
  • Passport-size photographs

Duplicate RC Fees

Fees vary by state and vehicle type. Two-wheeler duplicate RC fees are usually ₹300-₹500, while four-wheeler fees are ₹500-₹1,000. Smart card charges may be extra.

Processing Time

After submitting the application and documents, the RTO verifies the records and issues the duplicate RC within 7-30 working days depending on the state.

Tip

Keep a digital copy of your RC in DigiLocker or mParivahan so you always have a backup even if the physical RC is lost.

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Our editorial team compiles these guides from official MoRTH notifications, Parivahan and VAHAN portal workflows, and publicly available RTO procedures. We do not claim access to government databases and we do not provide vehicle lookups. Every guide links to the official source so you can verify the current process yourself.

Official Data Sources

Vehicle records in India are maintained by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). For real-time verification, please use the official portals: parivahan.gov.in, vahan.parivahan.gov.in, sarathi.parivahan.gov.in and echallan.parivahan.gov.in.

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