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As per the Motor Vehicle Act, 1989 it is the basic requirement for every vehicle to have a valid fitness certificate. This document ensures that the vehicle is good to move on the roads safely. An FC makes registration of cars easy (for both commercial and private vehicles). When you buy a new vehicle, it comes with a fitness certificate that stays valid for 15 years. After that duration, it becomes necessary for the vehicle owner to renew the FC so that they stay in compliance with the regulations of the motor act of India. So, read on to know about the vehicle fitness certificate and the process to apply for an FC in India. But before that you must know why it is important to apply for a fitness certificate in the first place.
Getting a fitness certificate for your car ensures that your vehicle is fit to move on the Indian roads. It is a mandatory requirement for every car. Further, there are other valid reasons for a four-wheeler to have a FC.
Fitness certificate can be applied via both offline and online procedures as mentioned below:
Below are the steps to apply for fitness certificate offline:
1. Visit the RTO office near to you and ask for form 20 and 21
2. Duly fill the forms and submit them together with the required documents to the concerned RTO authority
3. Now, submit the form 21 with sales certificate
4. Make payment of the required fees and get your vehicle inspection done
5. If the vehicle is fit, the fitness certificate of the car will be issued for 15 years for new cars or 5 years for old cars
In the online process, you can get the procedure done from your home. Below are the steps to follow:
1. Go to the official portal of Parivahan Sewa.
2. On the menu bar, look for the ‘Online Services’ dropdown and select the tab of ‘Vehicle Related Services’
3. Enter the registration number of your vehicle
4. Select the option of ‘Application for fitness’
5. Now, submit your registered mobile number along with the Chassis number of your car
6. You will get an OTP on your mobile. Submit the OTP along with other required details
7. Make the payment and collect a copy of the receipt
8. Now, submit the receipt and the required documents at the Regional Transport Office (RTO)
9. They will inspect your vehicle and issue your vehicle fitness certificate if your vehicle is fit
You need the below mentioned documents to obtain a vehicle fitness certificate:
|
Vehicle type |
Fee to be paid |
| Heavy to medium heavy vehicle |
INR 600 for Manual, INR 1000 for Automated |
| Light vehicle/three-wheelers |
INR 400 for Manual, INR 600 for Automated |
| Two- Wheelers |
INR 200 for Manual, INR 400 for Automated |
| FC renewal amount |
INR 200 |
The certificate of fitness of a new car remains valid for 15 years after which the certificate is renewed after every 5 years. Here are the steps to follow for car FC renewal:
To Conclude
It is mandatory for new and old cars to get a fitness certificate in India. if you drive your car without a FC, you may be caught and fined. Hence, it is important for every car owner to get a fitness certificate for their vehicle.
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Yes, you can download the fitness certificate of your vehicle online via the portal of Parivahan Seva.
Yes, you can visit the official Parivahan portal to check the status of your vehicle fitness certificate application online.
If your vehicle fails the fitness test and it gets rejected during an inspection you can get the vehicle repaired as per the requirement or as suggested by the vehicle fitness officer. Once the issues are fixed in your vehicle, you can re-apply to receive the fitness certificate.
RTO rules state that an 8-seater car must be registered under the commercial vehicle category even if it is used for private purposes. Hence, for an 8-seater vehicle, you have to apply for a fitness vehicle as it is done for a commercial vehicle.
Yes, you can get your bike fitness certificate
For a new car fitness certificate, the validity is 15 years and for old car validity in India, it is 5 years.
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