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Register, transfer or re-register a vehicle

Vehicle registration, transfer of ownership and re-registration from another state are handled through the Vahan portal.

Who handles itRegistering Authority, Panchkula (Haryana Transport Department)
Apply onlineparivahan.gov.in (Vahan)

Why you need it: When you buy a used vehicle, sell one, or move to Panchkula with a vehicle from Chandigarh, Punjab or elsewhere.

Step by step

  1. Apply on Vahan (parivahan.gov.in) for the service you need.
  2. For a vehicle from another state: get a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the original authority first.
  3. Pay road tax and fees online.
  4. Take the vehicle for inspection if asked.

What to keep ready

  • Registration certificate
  • Insurance
  • Pollution certificate
  • NOC (for vehicles from another state)
  • ID and address proof

Tips

  • A Chandigarh-registered vehicle is from another state for this purpose, even though it is next door.

Steps and documents can change. Check the official portal before you go, and never pay agents for forms that are free online.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I apply to register, transfer or re-register a vehicle?

Registering Authority, Panchkula (Haryana Transport Department). Online: parivahan.gov.in (Vahan).

What documents do I need?

Registration certificate; Insurance; Pollution certificate; NOC (for vehicles from another state); ID and address proof.

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