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Sold my car but RC is still in my name

What usually matters in this situation, and the papers to keep ready before you meet an advocate or free legal aid (call 15100).

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Your situation

Are you the buyer or the seller? Seller
What is the problem? Transfer is not done

Where you stand

Be careful Until transfer is recorded, you remain the owner on paper.

Do these now

Report the sale on Vahan / at the RTO, and send the buyer a written notice
Protects the seller from future liability. Where: vahan.parivahan.gov.in or RTO.

Papers to gather

RC copy and vehicle details (registration, chassis, engine number)
Basic proof. Where: mParivahan / DigiLocker.
Sale agreement / delivery note with date and time of handover, and payment proof
Shows you were not in control after that time. Where: Your copy; bank records.
Signed Forms 29 and 30 and the buyer’s ID
Needed to report or complete transfer. Where: Vahan portal.

What the law says

Under Section 50 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the seller must report the sale to the registering authority (within 14 days in the same state) and the buyer must apply for transfer within 30 days, using Forms 29 and 30 on the Vahan portal. A loan (hypothecation) must be closed with Form 35 and the bank’s NOC. The Supreme Court has held that the registered owner can remain liable for accidents until the transfer is recorded. Fraud in a sale (hidden accidents, tampered odometer, stolen vehicle) can be a criminal and consumer matter.

General information, not legal advice.

Saboot will also ask

How was it sold?
Was a written sale agreement or delivery note signed?

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