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Key Facts — Bijnor RTO
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| RTO code | UP-20 |
| Office type | ARTO (Assistant Regional Transport Officer) |
| Office address | Office of the ARTO, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh |
| Pincode | 246701 |
| Phone | 01342-261325 / 01342-260827 |
| artobi-up@nic.in | |
| Working hours | Mon–Sat, 9:30 AM–6:30 PM (except public holidays) |
| Region | Western Uttar Pradesh, Rohilkhand division, along the Ganges — not NCR |
| Road tax basis | Lifetime tax on ex-showroom price; 3–9% for petrol/diesel by price band, 0% for EVs |
| Fancy/VIP numbers | Allotted via online auction on the MoRTH portal |
| Governing body | Uttar Pradesh Transport Department |
| Website | uptransport.upsdc.gov.in |
UP-20 RTO Office Details
The UP-20 office — headed by an Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) — is the governing authority responsible for enforcing the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 across Bijnor district, managing vehicle registrations, road tax collections, driving licences, permits, and fitness inspections.
Office of the ARTO, Bijnor
Address:
Office of the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh
Pincode: 246701
Phone Support:
01342-261325 / 01342-260827
Email:
artobi-up@nic.inTimings & Hours:
9:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday to Saturday (except public holidays). Confirm before visiting.
Working hours are Monday to Saturday, 09:30 AM to 06:30 PM, except public holidays. Confirm before visiting, as government office hours can shift. Official website: uptransport.upsdc.gov.in
Quick Office Info
- State Jurisdiction:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Primary City:
- Bijnor
- Official Website:
- uptransport.upsdc.gov.in
- Database Source:
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)
Services Handled at this Office
Under Section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the UP-20 is authorized to execute the following administrative functions:
Vehicle registration
Issuing and renewing Registration Certificates (RC), transferring ownership, and processing hypothecation (loan) additions or cancellations
Driving licences
Issuing Learner's, Permanent, and Commercial driving licences, as well as International Driving Permits
Tax collection
Levying and collecting Motor Vehicle Tax (road tax) and resolving departmental action cases
Fitness & inspection
Inspecting vehicles for fitness certificates, Pollution Under Control (PUC) validation, and clearing accidental vehicles
Permit issuance
Providing national, inter-state, and tourist permits for commercial passenger and goods vehicles
How to Register a Vehicle Here
New vehicles must be registered to comply with statutory rules. Process is typically 7-15 days.
- 1
Fill Form 20 on the Parivahan portal (dealers often handle this as part of the on-road price) and upload supporting documents online.
- 2
Pay the registration fee and lifetime road tax (see slab table below) online through Vahan.
- 3
Attend vehicle inspection at the ARTO office — an officer verifies chassis and engine numbers against the paperwork.
- 4
RC is issued as a smart-card/digital RC, typically arriving by post within 15–30 days. HSRP (High Security Registration Plate) must be affixed before the vehicle is delivered — no new vehicle should leave the dealer without it.
Documents Required (RTO Filing)
Ensure you bring valid original copies along with self-attested photostats.
- Form 20 (application for registration)
- Form 21 (sale certificate) and Form 22 (roadworthiness certificate) from the dealer
- Valid insurance certificate
- Proof of identity and address
- PAN card, or Form 60/61
- Passport-size photographs
- PUC certificate
- Temporary registration certificate, if already issued
RTO Registration Fees & Road Tax
When registering a new vehicle in Bijnor, you must pay standard RTO registration fees along with the state's lifetime road tax. Pure Electric Vehicles currently enjoy a 100% road tax exemption in Uttar Pradesh, meaning you only pay the base registration and Smart Card fees on an EV, saving up to ₹1.2 lakh or more on a ₹15 lakh car.
Driving Licence Fees (via Sarathi)
| Service Type | Fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| Learner's Licence (LL) | ₹150 to ₹200 (depending on vehicle class) |
| Driving Test Fee | ₹300 |
| Permanent Driving Licence Issue | ₹200 |
| Addition of Vehicle Class | ₹500 |
| International Driving Permit (IDP) | ₹1,000 |
| Renewal of Driving Licence | ₹200 |
| Smart Card / Form 7 Fee | ₹200 |
Late renewal penalty: if you renew your driving licence after the 30-day grace period has expired, an additional late fee of ₹300 is charged to reinstate the licence.
Vehicle Registration & Service Fees (via Vahan)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Two-Wheeler Registration | ₹300 |
| New Car Registration | ₹600 |
| Hypothecation Charges (if on loan) | ₹1,500 |
| Smart Card RC | ₹200 |
| Ownership Transfer (Car) | ₹500 |
Uttar Pradesh Road Tax Slabs
| Ex-Showroom Price Band | Lifetime Tax (Petrol/Diesel) | Lifetime Tax (EV) |
|---|---|---|
| Under ₹6 Lakh | 3% | 0% (Exempt) |
| ₹6 Lakh to ₹10 Lakh | 6% | 0% (Exempt) |
| ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh | 8% | 0% (Exempt) |
| Above ₹20 Lakh | 9% | 0% (Exempt) |
Old Vehicle Rules in Bijnor: Non-NCR Jurisdiction
Bijnor is not part of Delhi-NCR. The 10-year diesel and 15-year petrol vehicle ban enforced under NGT/Supreme Court orders in NCR districts does not apply here. Vehicles in Bijnor can legally ply as long as their Registration Certificate (RC), fitness certificate, and Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate remain valid. Statewide in UP, private vehicle RCs are valid for 15 years from the initial registration date and can be renewed in 5-year blocks thereafter.
RC Transfer & Re-registration in Bijnor
Used Vehicle Ownership Transfer
When you buy a used vehicle in Bijnor, transfer the RC into your name within 30 days. You will need Form 29 and Form 30, the sale certificate, original RC, valid insurance in the buyer's name, address proof, PUC certificate, and the bank NOC if the vehicle was previously on a loan. Ownership transfer for a car costs ₹500 at UP-20.
RC Validity & Inter-state Relocation
Hypothecation addition costs ₹1,500, while removing a lien requires an NOC and Form 35 from the lending bank. Run an instant RC check on Nxcar before completing any used vehicle transaction in Bijnor to verify owner details, blacklist status, and loan hypothecation.
Fancy / VIP Registration Numbers
Motorists in Bijnor can apply for fancy or VIP registration numbers through the online auction system available on the official Ministry of Road Transport and Highways portal, where available numbers in the UP-20 series go to the highest bidder.
How to Check RC & Vehicle Details in Bijnor
Multiple digital portals allow free and immediate status verification for Bijnor-registered vehicles:
On Nxcar
Enter the vehicle number in the verification tool above, verify with OTP, and view owner, hypothecation, insurance, and validity details instantly.
On Parivahan
parivahan.gov.in → Online Services → 'Know Your Vehicle Details' (Vahan portal for RC/tax details; Sarathi portal for driving licences).
On mParivahan / DigiLocker
Search the registration number to access and store an authentic digital RC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Verify legal and operational protocols regarding vehicle compliance and RTO functions.