Pay Karnataka lifetime road tax when you move your vehicle here.
In short
When you bring a vehicle into Karnataka from another state, you must pay one-time lifetime road tax within 30 days to avoid a penalty. The RTO calculates the amount from the vehicle's invoice price and age. In Bangalore you submit the insurance, invoice, RC and PUC, get the official estimate, then pay and collect the receipt.
If you bring a vehicle into Karnataka from another state, you must pay lifetime road tax here. You cannot keep driving an out-of-state vehicle beyond 30 days without it, or you risk a penalty.
The amount is set by the RTO based on the vehicle's invoice price and its age. We get the official estimate, help you pay, and bring back the receipt.
How to get it done — step by step
Send your documentsShare the insurance, vehicle invoice and RC copy with us.
Get the official estimateWe forward the file to the RTO and tell you the exact lifetime tax due.
Make the paymentYou prepare a demand draft in favour of the RTO and send it to us.
Receipt deliveredWe pay at the RTO and return the official tax receipt to you.
Documents required for road tax payment
Form KMVT 14 — lifetime-tax application (we prepare this)
RC original (paper + smart card)
NOC (Form 28) from the home-state RTO
Original vehicle purchase invoice (for tax calculation)
Valid insurance (photocopy + original) and valid PUC
Karnataka address proof — photocopy + signature
Proof of road tax already paid in the home state (for the refund claim)
Cost and timeline
Our service charge for road tax payment in Bangalore starts at ₹1,299 (indicative — confirmed on enquiry). It typically takes 12–15 days, with 0 RTO visit(s) on your part — usually none.
Why choose Shariff for this
Exact tax estimated before you pay
No RTO visit for you
Helps you stay clear of late-payment penalties
Official receipt returned to you
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay road tax every year in Karnataka?
Not for a private white-board vehicle. Karnataka charges a one-time lifetime tax, prorated by the age of the vehicle, so there is no yearly payment.
I don't have the vehicle invoice — can I still pay?
Yes. In place of the invoice we can use the insurance, original RC, PUC and NOC where available. Send us what you have and we will work it out.
How is the amount decided?
The RTO calculates it from the invoice price of the vehicle and its age. We get you the official figure before you make any payment.
How is Karnataka lifetime road tax calculated for an out-of-state vehicle?
The RTO bases it on the vehicle's invoice price and current age, applying a percentage that reduces as the vehicle gets older. We obtain the official figure from the RTO before you make any payment.
Do two-wheelers and cars pay the same Karnataka road tax rate?
No. The percentage applied to the invoice price differs by vehicle class, and cars are slabbed further by engine capacity and price band, so a two-wheeler and a car of similar age usually attract different lifetime tax amounts.
Can I claim a refund of the road tax I paid in my old state?
Yes. After paying lifetime tax in Karnataka and re-registering, you can apply to your previous state's RTO for a refund of the original lifetime tax, supported by the new tax receipt and NOC.