If you need to apply for a lost RC, you can visit the official website or your local RTO along with a copy of the FIR, valid ID proof, the insurance copy of your vehicle and the application Form.

RC particulars are all the official details of the vehicle, such as registration number, chassis number, type of fuel, and ownership.

A duplicate RC is being given in cases where the original is misplaced, stolen, destroyed or has become unreadable due to wear and tear.

You can check if your RC is original or duplicate by going to the mParivahan app or through the RTO using the Registration Number.

The original RC is the first issue certificate in relation to that vehicle, and the duplicate is an officially reprinted certificate that contains the same particulars.

Yes, a digital RC that has been stored in the DigiLocker or mParivahan app is legally valid as per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

While driving, one must have either a digital or physical copy of the RC in their possession, however, if you have a digital version that gets accepted, then the original paper RC is not required.

The original paper RC cannot be printed in online mode as the PDF is intended for streamlining and visiting Paper RC in person. However, you can download an e-copy of it using DigiLocker, and expansion boards have stated that DigiLocker’s e-copy is also a valid document.

Yes, showing your RC by flipping through a bookmark or simply tapping with the mParivahan app or your DigiLocker on your mobile phone is accepted as a legal document all over India.

Yes—a third party can apply with a signed authorisation letter from the owner and copies of all required documents.