Check RTO vehicle registration details in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

How to check vehicle owner & registration details in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Every vehicle registered in Andaman & Nicobar Islands carries a AN-series number plate issued by a Regional Transport Office (RTO). You can look up the RTO-verified details behind any AN number in three ways:

1. Using the MyRTO app (fastest): open MyRTO, enter the registration number (e.g. AN01AB1234) and instantly see the owner name, RC status, make & model, fuel type, registration date, insurance and PUC validity, pending challans and the registering RTO.
2. Parivahan / VAHAN portal: visit parivahan.gov.in, choose “Know Your Vehicle Details”, verify with an OTP and enter the vehicle number to view the registration record.
3. mParivahan / offline: use the mParivahan app for a quick lookup, or visit the concerned Andaman & Nicobar Islands RTO with the vehicle number for an official record.

Services provided by the RTO in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Regional Transport Offices implement the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 across the union territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and handle:

• Vehicle registration — temporary and permanent registration and the Registration Certificate (RC).
• Driving & learner's licences — issue, renewal, endorsement and duplicate licences.
• Road tax collection — one-time and periodic motor-vehicle tax.
• Fitness certificates — inspection and certification of transport and older vehicles.
• Transfer of ownership — sale/inheritance transfer and hypothecation add/termination.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) — for moving a vehicle to another state.
• Permits — national and state permits for goods and passenger carriers.
• Pollution control — enforcing Pollution Under Control (PUC) requirements.
• e-Challan management — issuing and recording electronic traffic fines.
• Deregistration & scrapping — end-of-life and unfit-vehicle deregistration.

Types of vehicle registration in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

• Temporary registration — issued by the dealer, valid up to 30 days until permanent registration is completed.
• Permanent registration — assigned by the Andaman & Nicobar Islands RTO after document verification, giving the final AN number and RC.
• Ownership transfer — required when a second-hand vehicle changes hands by sale or inheritance.
• Re-registration — required when a vehicle from another state is brought into Andaman & Nicobar Islands for good.

Documents required for vehicle registration in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

• Form 20 (application for registration)
• Form 21 (sale certificate) and Form 22 (roadworthiness certificate) from the dealer
• Valid motor insurance policy
• Valid PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate
• Proof of identity and address
• Invoice of the vehicle and, for permanent registration, the temporary registration
• Applicable road-tax and registration-fee payment

Vehicle registration process in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Temporary registration: the dealer submits Form 20 with Forms 21 and 22, insurance, ID/address proof, invoice and PUC to the nearest Andaman & Nicobar Islands RTO; a temporary number valid for up to one month is issued.

Permanent registration: submit Form 20 with the sale certificate, insurance, address proof, PUC, invoice and the RTO code at the concerned Andaman & Nicobar Islands RTO, pay the road tax and registration fee via the Transport Department or Parivahan, present the vehicle for inspection, and receive the permanent AN number and RC smart card.

Transfer of vehicle ownership in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Ownership transfer is mandatory when a vehicle is sold or inherited in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Both buyer and seller complete Form 29 and Form 30 and submit them to the RTO along with the original RC, a copy of the insurance and PUC, and the applicable fee. After verification the RTO issues an updated RC in the new owner's name. Always confirm the transfer is complete in the MyRTO app so old challans don't follow you.

Road tax in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Road tax in Andaman & Nicobar Islands is charged at the time of registration and is calculated on the vehicle's ex-showroom price, category (two-wheeler, car, commercial) and age. It is paid at the RTO or online via the Transport Department / Parivahan portal, and a receipt is issued. Rates differ for private and commercial vehicles, so confirm the current Andaman & Nicobar Islands slab before paying.

How to apply for an NOC from a Andaman & Nicobar Islands RTO

To move a vehicle out of Andaman & Nicobar Islands you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the registering RTO. Submit Form 28 with the original RC, insurance copy, PUC, ID/address proof and the processing fee. Once the RTO verifies there are no pending dues or challans, it issues the NOC so the vehicle can be re-registered in the destination state.

Vehicle fitness certificate in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

A fitness certificate is mandatory for commercial vehicles and for private vehicles older than 15 years in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Apply at the concerned RTO with Form 20, the original RC and insurance, pay the fitness fee, and present the vehicle for physical inspection. On passing, a valid fitness certificate is issued. Track fitness, insurance and PUC expiry for your Andaman & Nicobar Islands vehicle in the MyRTO app and get renewal reminders.

How to get a driving licence in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Apply online through the Parivahan Sarathi portal or at a Andaman & Nicobar Islands RTO. Submit Form 1 (self-declaration), Form 1A (medical certificate, where required) and Form 2, and first obtain a learner's licence by passing the online test. After the mandatory waiting period, book and pass the driving test at the RTO to receive the permanent driving licence.

e-Challan in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Traffic violations in Andaman & Nicobar Islands are recorded as electronic challans against the AN registration number. You can view and pay them on the Parivahan e-Challan portal or the Andaman & Nicobar Islands traffic police site. To see pending challans for any AN vehicle instantly — before buying a used car or clearing your own dues — check the number in the MyRTO app.