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RC Transfer Fees in India: Ownership Transfer Charges (2026)
A common question when selling or buying a used car is simple: how much does the RC transfer actually cost? The base fee is small, but the total depends on a few add-ons. Here is the breakdown for India.
Figures below are typical ranges. Always confirm the exact amount with your local RTO, as charges vary by state.
Typical total cost
| Vehicle | Typical total |
|---|---|
| Car (four wheeler) | Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,100 |
| Bike / scooty (two wheeler) | Rs 700 to Rs 1,200 |
| Auto rickshaw / commercial three wheeler | Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500 |
| Tractor | Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 |
People call this many things: RC transfer charges, name transfer charges, car ka transfer kharcha, ownership transfer fees. It is all the same set of RTO fees below.
What the fee is made of
- Transfer fee (Form 29 and 30): about Rs 150 to Rs 300
- Smart card RC fee: about Rs 200 to Rs 300
- Hypothecation removal/update (if there was a loan): about Rs 200 to Rs 1,000
- Address change, if needed: extra
- Local administrative charges: vary by state and city
What makes the total vary
- Vehicle type (car or bike)
- Whether a smart card RC is issued
- Whether there was a loan (hypothecation)
- Whether the car is moving to another state (needs Form 28 NOC and re-registration)
- State and RTO-specific rules
State to state (interstate) transfer cost
Moving the vehicle to another state is a different, costlier process than a local transfer:
- NOC from the current RTO via Form 28: nominal fee.
- Re-registration in the new state via Form 27: registration fee plus smart card charges.
- Road tax in the new state: the big line item, typically 6 to 14 percent of the vehicle's value depending on the state. This is why interstate transfers can cost tens of thousands.
- Road tax refund from the old state: claimable after re-registration, which offsets part of the cost.
So "transfer of vehicle registration from one state to another" realistically costs Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000+ depending on the car's value and the destination state's tax rate, not the few hundred rupees of a local transfer.
How to pay
Most states let you pay online during the RC transfer application on Parivahan. Keep the payment receipt with your sale documents.
Don't forget the timeline
Apply within 14 days of sale for private vehicles. A late transfer can attract fines on top of the fees. See the full process in how to transfer car ownership.
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RC transfer me kitna paisa lagta hai?
Local RC transfer ke liye total kharcha usually Rs 1,200 se Rs 2,100 (car) aur Rs 700 se Rs 1,200 (bike) hota hai, jisme transfer fee, smart card fee aur state charges shamil hain. Agar loan tha ya gaadi dusre state ja rahi hai, toh kharcha zyada hota hai.
What are two wheeler or bike name transfer charges?
For a bike or scooty, the total including transfer fee and smart card RC typically comes to Rs 700 to Rs 1,200. Hypothecation removal after a two-wheeler loan adds roughly Rs 200 to Rs 500 more.
How much does RC transfer cost for a car in India?
For cars the total typically lands around Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,100 once you add the transfer fee, smart card and any hypothecation or NOC charges. The base transfer fee for Form 29 and 30 is roughly Rs 150 to Rs 300, and exact amounts vary by state.
Why do RC transfer charges vary by state?
The base transfer fee is fairly uniform, but smart card fees, hypothecation charges, address change and local administrative costs differ by state and RTO, so the total varies.
Are there extra charges for a loan or interstate transfer?
Yes. Hypothecation removal can add Rs 200 to Rs 1,000, and an interstate move needs a NOC (Form 28) and re-registration, which add to the cost.