Move the RC to the new owner after a sale, gift, or inheritance.
In short
To transfer vehicle ownership in Bangalore, the seller and buyer file Form 29 and Form 30 with the RTO along with the RC, insurance and valid PUC. For transfer after the owner's death, Form 31 with the death certificate is used. The updated RC is issued in 15 to 25 days.
When a vehicle is sold, gifted or inherited, ownership must be transferred so the RC reflects the new owner. Until this is done, the seller stays liable for the vehicle on paper.
We prepare the right forms — Form 29 and 30 for a regular sale, Form 31 for transfer after the owner's death — and complete the transfer with the RTO. If the vehicle is under loan, we first arrange the clearance certificate.
How to get it done — step by step
Tell us the caseSale, gift, inheritance or auction — we identify the correct forms.
Clearance, if on loanIf the vehicle has a loan, we arrange the clearance certificate first.
We prepare the formsWe complete Form 29/30 or Form 31 and verify all documents.
Transfer filedWe submit the application to the RTO on your behalf.
Updated RC postedThe RC in the new owner's name is sent by post.
Documents required for transfer of ownership
Original RC (smart card)
Form 29 (×2, seller-signed) + Form 30 (seller & buyer signed) — we prepare these
Form 31 + death certificate + succession / legal-heir certificate — for inheritance
Valid insurance copy (transfer within 14 days) and valid PUC
Buyer's ID and address proof; PAN of buyer & seller (or Form 60)
Chassis & engine pencil-print — 2 copies
Road tax / tax clearance proof
Clearance certificate / financier NOC — if the vehicle was under loan
Gift deed / affidavit — for a gift transfer
Cost and timeline
Our service charge for transfer of ownership in Bangalore starts at ₹2,200 (car ₹3,500 · two-wheeler ₹2,200). It typically takes 15–25 days, with 0–1 RTO visit(s) on your part.
Why choose Shariff for this
Sale, gift and inheritance cases handled
Correct forms prepared for you
Loan clearance arranged if needed
Seller's liability properly closed
Frequently asked questions
The owner passed away — how is the vehicle transferred?
Transfer on the owner's death uses Form 31 along with the death certificate and succession proof, filed within the allowed window. We prepare the file and guide you through it.
The vehicle still has a loan — can I transfer it?
Not until the loan is closed. We first arrange the clearance certificate from the financier, then proceed with the ownership transfer.
What does it cost to transfer vehicle ownership in Bangalore?
The RTO charges a transfer fee that varies by vehicle type, plus a smart-card RC fee. If the vehicle was under loan, a hypothecation removal cost may also apply before transfer.
How many days do I have to transfer ownership after buying a vehicle?
For a sale within the same RTO, the buyer should apply for transfer within 14 days of delivery. Inter-state purchases require an NOC and re-registration, which take longer.
Can I transfer ownership of a vehicle that still has a loan?
Not until the loan is cleared. The financier must issue a clearance certificate to remove the hypothecation entry from the RC before ownership can be transferred.