What is registration certificate?

 RC Book or the Registration Certificate book of a vehicle is one of the most important documents that has been made compulsory by the Government of India to be carried while driving a vehicle. This book indicates that your vehicle is authentically registered with the Regional Transport Office (RTO). This document stays valid for 15 years and needs to be renewed every five years. Nowadays, RC books are also available in the form of a Smart Card, making them easy to carry as well as long-lasting.


An RC book consists of all the vital and valuable information about your vehicle, such as 

 

  1. Registration number

  2. Registration date

  3. Engine number

  4. Chassis number

  5. Colour of the vehicle

  6. Type of the vehicle

  7. Seating capacity

  8. Model number

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