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How to Apply for Duplicate Vehicle RC Online 2026
Duplicate RC - lost/damaged. ₹400-700. Online via Parivahan. 7-30 days delivery.
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⏱️ 30-45 mins
💰 ₹400-700
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About This Guide
Duplicate Registration Certificate (RC) for lost/damaged/torn vehicle RC. Apply online via Parivahan portal (parivahan.gov.in). FIR + Affidavit needed if lost. ₹400-700 fee depending on vehicle type. 7-30 days. RTO physical verification possible.
Eligibility Criteria
- Vehicle owner
- RC lost/damaged
- Aadhaar mandatory
- Parivahan account
- RTO jurisdiction
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.
- Aadhaar
- PAN
- Vehicle registration number
- Last RC scan (if available)
- FIR (if lost)
- Affidavit (notarized)
- Insurance certificate
- Pollution certificate (PUC)
- Address proof
- Photo
- Form 26 (Application for Duplicate)
Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.
Visit Portal
parivahan.gov.in.
Apply Duplicate RC
Among services.
Vehicle Details
Auto-fetched.
Affidavit Upload
Notarized.
RTO Verification
May visit RTO.
New RC
By post OR RTO collection.
Old RC Cancellation
Auto if found later.
Key Benefits
- Online apply
- Lost/damaged covered
- 7-30 days
- Multiple payment
- RTO mediated
- Insurance valid
- PUC continues
- Original ownership preserved
What Happens After Application?
7-30 days for new RC.
Frequently Asked Questions
No FIR needed always?
Lost: FIR mandatory. Damaged: just affidavit. Torn: just affidavit + old RC pieces.