Parivahan forms: which RTO form you need

Every driving licence and vehicle registration service has a numbered form in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Most of them are now filled in online on Sarathi or Vahan, but the form number still matters: it tells you which service to pick, and some forms must be printed, signed by someone else and uploaded, such as the medical certificate in Form 1A or the bank’s Form 35. Each common form is listed with what it is for and a link to the official PDF on parivahan.gov.in, plus a form finder that suggests the right forms for your situation.

The complete official list is on Parivahan’s all forms page.

Online first: when the PDF still matters

On Sarathi, the licence application in Form 2 is generated as you fill in the online screens. On Vahan, most RC services follow the same pattern: you enter details and the system records the application. You still need a paper or scanned form when:

• someone else has to sign or certify it, such as a doctor (Form 1A), a financier (Forms 34 and 35) or the buyer and seller together (Forms 29 and 30);
• your state asks you to upload a signed copy or bring it to an appointment;
• you apply offline at the RTO.

Form finder

Describe what you need in a few words, such as “sold my bike”, “licence lost” or “loan closed”, and the form finder suggests the service and the forms, with links to the official PDFs and the portal where you apply. It works from Parivahan’s forms list. If your situation is not clear, the finder says so and points you to the form tables.

Driving licence forms

Form 2 covers the learner licence, the driving licence, adding a class, renewal, a duplicate and changes of particulars. Forms 3, 6A and 7 are the documents you receive: the learner licence, the international driving permit and the licence card. Apply for licence services on Sarathi.

Registration and RC forms

Forms 21 and 22 come from the dealer and the manufacturer; you do not fill them in yourself. Form 22A is the roadworthiness certificate from a body builder. Apply for RC services on Vahan.

Transfer and hypothecation forms

Forms 29 and 30 together make up a sale: the seller’s notice and the buyer’s application. Forms 34 and 35 must be signed by both the owner and the financier. Form 36 is used by a financier when a loan agreement ends because of default.

Forms by situation

If you know what has happened but not the form number, start here:

• Getting your first licence: Form 2 on Sarathi, with Form 1 for a car or motorcycle, or Form 1A for a transport vehicle. A Form 5B certificate from an accredited driver training centre exempts you from the driving test.
• Licence expiring: Form 2 for renewal, and Form 1A if you are 40 or older.
• Lost licence or new photo: Form 2 for a duplicate licence.
• Going abroad: Form 4A for an international driving permit.
• Buying a new vehicle: the dealer handles Form 20 with Forms 21 and 22, and Form 34 if you have a loan.
• Temporary registration running out: Form 20B to extend it.
• Selling or buying a used vehicle: Forms 29 and 30, plus Form 28 if the vehicle goes to another state.
• Moving house: Form 33 for the RC address; Form 28 and then Form 27 if you move to another state for more than 12 months.
• Loan repaid: Form 35 with the financier’s NOC.
• RC lost or torn: Form 26, with a police report for a loss.
• Private car turning 15: Form 25 for RC renewal, up to 60 days before expiry.

Medical certificate Form 1A: who needs it

Form 1A is a medical certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner. You need it:

• with an application for a transport vehicle licence or for adding a transport class;
• when you renew any licence and you are 40 or older, or renew a transport licence (section 15 of the Act and Rule 18);

For non-transport licences, a self-declaration of physical fitness in Form 1 is used instead. It is part of the Form 2 application on Sarathi.

Signing, attestation and uploads

• Uploads on Sarathi must be JPEG, JPG or PDF files of no more than 300 KB, with no spaces or special characters in the file name.
• Self-attest copies of proof documents where asked. Rule 4 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules lists documents accepted as proof of age and address, self-attested.
• Signatures must match. For transfers and hypothecation, make sure the seller, buyer and financier sign in the right places, in the same way as on their records.
• Fill in every field before signing. Never sign a blank form for a buyer, seller or agent.
• Keep copies of every form you submit, with the acknowledgement or receipt.

Frequently asked questions

Which form is used for RC transfer?

The seller gives notice in Form 29 and the buyer applies in Form 30. After the owner’s death, the heir uses Form 31; after a government auction, the buyer uses Form 32. See RC transfer.

Which form do I need to renew my driving licence?

Form 2, which Sarathi fills in from your online application, plus Form 1A if you are 40 or older or hold a transport licence. See driving licence renewal.

Which form removes hypothecation from my RC?

Form 35, signed by you and the financier, with the financier’s NOC. See hypothecation.

What is Form 28?

The application for a no objection certificate, used when a vehicle leaves the registering authority’s area. See NOC.

What is Form 33?

The intimation of a change of address in the RC. Parivahan’s page asks for it within 14 days of the change.

Do I need to print forms for online applications?

Usually not for forms the portal generates. Print the ones that need another person’s signature, such as Forms 1A, 29, 30, 34 and 35, and upload or bring them as your state asks.

Where can I download official Parivahan forms?

From Parivahan’s all forms page on parivahan.gov.in. Each form link opens the official PDF. Avoid copies on other sites, which may be old versions.

Which form is for a BH series number?

Form 27A, and private-sector employees also need a working certificate in Form 60 from their employer.

Are forms different in each state?

The numbered forms come from the central rules and are the same everywhere, but states can ask for extra documents. Parivahan marks these as required in some states.

Related: fees, RC transfer, driving licence renewal, hypothecation and NOC.