If you own a vehicle, you will know how important an RC book/card is. In India, it’s mandatory to have a copy with you while you are driving. An RC or Registered Certificate copy is a document which proves that your vehicle has been duly registered with the RTO authorities.
Today, you will receive your RC copy in the form of a Smart Card. This card will have the registration date, registration number, chassis number, engine number, vehicle type, colour of the vehicle, model number, seating capacity and a host of other information relating to your vehicle. So, it is impossible for anyone to fool the policeman with the wrong smart card, except if he doesn’t know how to read!
But, what do you do if you lose the original smart card of your vehicle? Well, don’t panic! It’s not difficult to obtain a duplicate one if you know the process and have all the required documents in place.
Learn the simple process of obtaining a duplicate RC smart card with us, right here!
Here’s what you need to do
- First of all, you need to register a police complaint at the nearest police station giving details about where you lost the RC card. You need to mention the vehicle’s registration number, car/bike model, engine number, your name and address, and chassis number of the vehicle on your police complaint.
- The police will then issue a challan saying ‘RC card lost’.
- Download, print and fill Form 26 from the RTO official website.
- If you took the vehicle on loan, you need to get the signature of the financier on Form 26. This will be in duplicate.
- In case the vehicle has been bought with a loan, you may also need to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the lending bank, mentioning that they have no issue with the RTO giving you a duplicate RC card.
- A triplicate copy of the form should have the endorsement of the authority that registered your vehicle.
- Get a photocopy of the motor insurance paper, driving license and emission test paper.
- Submit the documents to the registering authority.
- Pay the fees for the duplicate smart card.
The right way to do it
- First of all, buy a blank file to keep all your papers. Mention your name, mobile number and the words ‘Duplicate RC card request’ on the file
- Get an affidavit made on a Stamp Paper worth Rs. 20, mentioning all the details of the vehicle and the fact that the RC card is missing.
- Put all your documents (Form 26 duly filled, photocopies of the emission test, DL, insurance papers, 3 passport photographs, identity proof, local address proof) in the file. Submit the file to the Superintendent of the RTO office.
- The Superintendent will then verify the documents and sign them.
- You then need to visit the Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) for verification your ID proof and attest the form.
- Thereafter, you need to pay the required fees and collect the receipt.
- Take the file along with the cash receipt to the Superintendent again, and he will verify and sign the cash receipt too.
- Submit the file at the counter where the files are collected and obtain an acknowledgement.
- The acknowledgement will mention the date by which you can expect your documents. Keep this handy. You will receive your RC card by post at the postal address mentioned on the form.
Note:
- Some states might ask you to provide your road tax receipt.
- The process of getting a duplicate RC card might vary slightly from state to state.
That’s all you need to do to obtain a duplicate RC card. We hope now you have a clear picture of the entire process.
Now, how about making sure that your vehicle is secure?
Dear Admin,
I had lost my RC Book/ Smart Card of two wheeler and the owner is no more, In relation I am his own younger brother . So what are the documents do I required to get a duplicate RC Book. Please help me with process.
Hi Sanky Jaiswal,
If you’ve lost your RC book, here’s what you can do:
-First of all, you need to register a police complaint at the nearest police station giving details about where you lost the RC card.
-You need to mention the vehicle’s registration number, car/bike model, engine number, your name and address, and chassis number of the vehicle on your police complaint.
-The police will then issue a challan saying ‘RC card lost’.
-Download, print and fill Form 26 from the RTO official website.
-If you took the vehicle on loan, you need to get the signature of the financier on Form 26. This will be in duplicate.
-In case the vehicle has been bought with a loan, you may also need to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the lending bank, mentioning that they have no issue with the RTO giving you a duplicate RC card.
-A triplicate copy of the form should have the endorsement of the authority that registered your vehicle.
-Get a photocopy of the vehicle’s insurance paper, driving license and emission test paper.
-Submit the documents to the registering authority.
-Pay the fees for the duplicate smart card.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Sir I sale my bike to the second owner he submit noc and all document in the rto but still it showing my name in the different rto now he say that you get Your bike back so how can i got my rc back ???
Hi Piyush,
Please get in touch with your RTO to get this sorted.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Dear admin sir lost my RC smart card i have no any jerox copy all docomant lost i am submited my aadhar card am & my company i’d card what the prosejear i have no idea pliz help me
Hi Amraj Sarmah,
Here’s what you need to do
First of all, you need to register a police complaint at the nearest police station giving details about where you lost the RC card. You need to mention the vehicle’s registration number, car/bike model, engine number, your name and address, and chassis number of the vehicle in your police complaint.
The police will then issue a challan saying ‘RC card lost’.
Download, print and fill Form 26 from the RTO official website.
If you took the vehicle on loan, you need to get the signature of the financier on Form 26. This will be in duplicate.
In case the vehicle has been bought with a loan, you may also need to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the lending bank, mentioning that they have no issue with the RTO giving you a duplicate RC card.
A triplicate copy of the form should have the endorsement of the authority that registered your vehicle.
Get a photocopy of the vehicle’s insurance paper, driving license and emission test paper.
Submit the documents to the registering authority.
Pay the fees for the duplicate smart card.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
In that case my insurence is also failed…what to do plzz help
Hi Hirak,
Not to worry. Just get in touch with your RTO and follow the process as required. You will have renewed your insurance. Click here for renewing your Car Insurance.
Cheers, Team BankBazaar
Hi,
Information from my RC BOOK has been written off.
Please let me know where exactly i have to go for duplicate RC BOOK. Vehicle No (MH03)
Regards/-
Tejesh Phadke
Hi Tejesh Phadke,
You can reach out to your nearest RTO to get this information updated or get a duplicate RC book.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Sir I have lost my car rc…but I bought this car 2nd …the car is not registered on my name ..then police issues duplicate rc
Hi Nishan, You should be able to get a duplicate RC book. Please click here for more details. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
RTO has stop giving smart card and issue paper copy against lost rc book/smart card. This is in pune.
Can you please confirm, is this right information?
Hi Atish,
As far as we know, most RTOs in India issue smart cards. We suggest that you check with your nearest RTO.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Dear Sir,
My RC Card & Driving licence Original has be lost, Also I have lodged complaint in police station , From Police Station they have attested and given lodge complaint no.
Now kindly suggest how to get both card and from where. currently I am from Patna and my DL is from Faridabad and RC is from Patna , Please suggest how to get both the card in one go.
Please Help
Hi Srikant, Don’t worry. It is not difficult to get a duplicate driving license and RC book. Read this to learn how to get your duplicate driving license – Steps to follow in case you lose your driving licence. For RC book, here’s the procedure – What to do when you lose your Smart Card/RC Book. Cheers, Team BankBazaar
HI,
I did not receive any card, as it was just a paper copy(Form 26) through post.
Has anyone else received the same?
registered in mumbai.
Hi vignesh,
Usually, the RC book/smart card will be couriered to you. We request you to check with your RTO.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Pls help me my Rd book is firt owner my car sacand hand pls no name transferred I dto office not responsible needs to help me Rc transferred to my name
Hi Suraj,
Thanks for writing to us. We’re sorry to hear of your trouble. Well, to transfer the ownership of the vehicle in case it is purchased by someone else, the name of the buyer has to be added in the registration certificate as the owner of the vehicle instead of the name of the previous owner. In order to do so, Form 29 has to be submitted with all the details of the transferor and transferee.
Please click here to see the entire list of documents needed for transferring the ownership of the vehicle.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Thanks you, for the information you share in your blog it is really amazing and also it will help me out to find my rc book which i lost last week ,very good and informative blog.
Hi Karan,
Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to receive your feedback and are glad to know that you find our blogs useful. Keep reading our blogs for more such insights into the world of personal finance.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Dear Admin
I have the PDF of NOC from the bank on my mail for the loss of RC . Will it work or I have to go to the office for the original one.
Hi Aarti,
A duplicate will also work.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
Thank you for sharing have a good article.
Im glad to read this.
Hi Pink,
You’re most welcome! We’re glad we could be of help to you. Keep reading our blog for more insights into the world of finance.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
HI
I have not received my Two wheeler RC book I enquire GPO post office and also local post office they replied me that they sent RC book to RTO office I once again enquire in pune RTO office they replied me they did not received
Hi Anil,
We suggest you visit the RTO office to get the issue addressed first-hand.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
I have lost my brother RC book / smart card while riding his scooty. My brother stay out of city since last 2 years and his scooty is with me. Please let me know that am I allowed to file a complaint to the nearest police station regarding the missing RC book our my brother has to come ?
Hi Christopher,
Your brother has to send you a letter of authorisation signed by him for you to lodge a complaint at your nearest police station on his behalf.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar
My brother lost his RC and Driving Licence, Let me know how i found my DL Number and RC number again , if i dont have its image.
Hi Aman,
You will need to first lodge a GD with your local police station and then approach the RTO with a copy of your GD. The RTO will guide you on the next steps.
Cheers,
Team BankBazaar