Get the fitness certificate that keeps your vehicle road-legal.
In short
To get a vehicle fitness certificate in Bangalore, file an application with your RC, valid insurance, road tax proof and PUC, then present the vehicle for an RTO inspection. If it passes, the certificate is issued, usually within 7 to 15 days, confirming the vehicle is roadworthy.
A fitness certificate confirms your vehicle is roadworthy and safe to operate. It is required for commercial vehicles and for older vehicles at renewal, and it is checked during permit and re-registration work.
We prepare the application, book the inspection slot and manage the paperwork so the only step left to you is presenting the vehicle for inspection.
How to get it done — step by step
Share your vehicle detailsSend us the RC, insurance and tax details for the vehicle.
We file and book the slotWe submit the application and schedule the fitness inspection at the RTO.
Vehicle inspectionYou present the vehicle on the booked date; the inspector checks its condition.
Certificate issuedOnce the vehicle passes, the fitness certificate is issued and we share it with you.
Documents required for vehicle fitness certificate
Form C.F.A. — fitness application (we prepare this)
Registration Certificate (RC) — original + photocopy
Valid insurance — original + photocopy
Valid PUC certificate
MV tax / road-tax paid proof
Owner ID and address proof; passport-size photographs
Chassis number pencil-print
Previous Fitness Certificate — for renewals
Vehicle produced for physical inspection at the ATS
Cost and timeline
Our service charge for vehicle fitness certificate in Bangalore starts at ₹3,500 (car ₹5,500 · two-wheeler ₹3,500). It typically takes 7–15 days, with 0–1 RTO visit(s) on your part.
Why choose Shariff for this
Application and slot booking handled
Single inspection visit at most
Documents checked before filing
Useful for permit and re-registration work
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to bring the vehicle to the RTO?
Yes. A fitness certificate needs a physical inspection of the vehicle, so it must be presented at the RTO on the booked date. We handle everything else.
Who needs a fitness certificate?
Commercial vehicles need one regularly, and private vehicles need one at re-registration after their initial term. We confirm what applies to your vehicle.
Is a fitness certificate mandatory for private cars in Bangalore?
Private vehicles need a fitness certificate at re-registration after their 15-year initial term. Commercial vehicles need one regularly throughout their working life.
Can a fitness certificate be done without bringing the vehicle?
No. A fitness certificate requires a physical RTO inspection of the vehicle, so it must be presented in person on the booked date. We handle the application and slot booking.
How long is a vehicle fitness certificate valid in Karnataka?
For commercial vehicles it is generally valid for two years on new vehicles and renewed annually thereafter. We confirm the exact validity that applies to your vehicle type.