1. Stage 1: Obtaining Form 28 NOC & NCRB Clearance
Under Section 48 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988:
1. Submit Form 28 in quadruplicate (4 copies) to your origin RTO with chassis pencil print.
2. Provide NCRB / State Crime Record Bureau Clearance showing no pending theft/criminal cases.
3. Provide Traffic Police Challan Clearance (Zero unpaid e-Challans).
4. If hypothecated, attach Bank NOC in Form 35.
2. Stage 2: Destination State Re-Registration & Road Tax
Upon arriving in the new state:
3. Stage 3: Claiming Pro-Rata Road Tax Refund with NUC
If the 15-year lifetime tax was paid in the original state:
1. Obtain a Non-Utilization Certificate (NUC) or New RC copy.
2. Submit Form DT (Tax Refund Claim) to origin RTO.
3. The origin RTO calculates balance years remaining and issues payment directly to your bank account via ECS/PFMS.
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How long is an RTO Form 28 NOC valid?
Under Section 48 of the MV Act, an NOC has a statutory validity of 6 months. You must initiate re-registration in the new state within this window.
Can I get a road tax refund from my old state after inter-state transfer?
Yes. Once the vehicle is registered in the new state, you can apply for a pro-rata lifetime road tax refund from the origin RTO with the new RC copy and Form DT.