Lost vehicle RC: newspaper ad format

गाड़ी की आरसी गुम होने का विज्ञापन

To get a duplicate RC, the RTO usually asks for a police report of the loss. Some RTOs and banks with a loan on the vehicle also ask for a newspaper notice.

English

I, [NAME], S/o / D/o [FATHER'S NAME], R/o [ADDRESS], have lost the original registration certificate (RC) of my vehicle No. [VEHICLE NUMBER], chassis No. [CHASSIS NO]. If found, please return it to the above address.

हिंदी

मैं, [नाम], पुत्र/पुत्री [पिता का नाम], निवासी [पता], के वाहन संख्या [वाहन नंबर], चेसिस संख्या [चेसिस नंबर] का मूल पंजीयन प्रमाण पत्र (आरसी) गुम हो गया है। यदि किसी को मिले तो कृपया ऊपर दिए पते पर लौटाएँ।

Steps

  1. 1File a police reportOnline on your state police website or at the police station. Note the vehicle number.
  2. 2Publish the notice if askedCheck with your RTO or financing bank; one local paper is usually enough.
  3. 3Apply for a duplicate RCApply on the Parivahan portal (Vahan) with the police report, insurance, PUC and fee. Check current requirements on parivahan.gov.in.

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Questions

Is a newspaper ad compulsory for a duplicate RC?

Not everywhere. The police report is the main document; some RTOs and banks also want the cutting.

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