Essential Services and Guidance from the
Chandigarh Registration and Licensing Authority
Praduman Singh, HCS Officer
Praduman Singh, an esteemed HCS Officer, is the driving force behind the Chandigarh Registration and Licensing Authority. His exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to public service have significantly enhanced the efficiency and accessibility of essential services in the region.
Can you provide our readers with a general outlook of your role and responsibilities as a registration and licensing authority and what services are provided by the RLA office?
To obtain an international or domestic driving license, applicants must visit parivahan.gov.in and select Sarathi services to apply. They need to choose the type of license they wish to apply for and complete the relevant form. After filling in the necessary details, applicants must upload the required documents listed on the portal and submit their application. An application number will be provided, which is needed to complete the process. Applicants then need to visit the RLA office to finalize the formalities.
For an International Driving License
● The applicant must hold a valid Chandigarh driving license.
● The applicant must have a valid passport.
● The applicant must possess a valid visa.
For a Domestic Driving License (for Chandigarh residents)
● The applicant must provide proof of residence in Chandigarh.
● The applicant must provide proof of date of birth (such as a PAN card, school certificate, passport, LIC policy, or birth certificate).
Note:
If applying for a domestic driving license with Aadhar authentication, the applicant does not need to visit the RLA office.
What are the benefits of linking an Aadhar card to a driving license and how can anyone do it?
Linking an Aadhar card to a driving license offers the benefit of allowing applicants to access driving license services without needing to visit the RLA office. To utilize driving license services with Aadhar authentication, applicants should select the “Submit with Aadhar authentication” option on the parivahan.gov.in website.
How can vehicle owners participate in Chandigarh’s RLA e-auctions for fancy registration numbers?
The RLA office conducts e-auctions for fancy registration numbers through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways portal at fany.parivahan.gov.in. A new series is auctioned every three months. To participate, vehicle owners must register on the National Transport website or the Chandigarh Administration, Transport Department website, and obtain a Unique Acknowledgement Number (UAN).
After registration, the vehicle owner must pay the registration fee and the reserve amount for the desired special/choice registration numbers at the Office of Registering & Licensing Authority, Near Municipal Corporation Building Sector-17, U.T., Chandigarh.
The registration fee for participating in the e-auction is Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) in cash for all categories of special/choice registration numbers. The reserve amount payment must be made via a Demand Draft in the name of the Office of Registering & Licensing Authority, U.T, Chandigarh, with a validity of at least three months. The draft amount should equal the highest reserve price among the chosen numbers if participating in the e-auction for multiple choice registration marks.
Some people are often attached to their old vehicle number plate. Can you explain what steps those looking to transfer their old vehicle number to a new one take?
Individuals wishing to transfer their registration numbers must submit an application to the RLA office. The application should include a photocopy of the Sale Certificate (Form No. 21) or the Temporary Registration Number, the Registration Certificate of the old vehicle (the registration number to be retained), the Insurance Certificate of the old vehicle, and the Pollution Certificate of the old vehicle.
Note
The owners of the old and new vehicles should be the same.
Can you walk us through the process of changing the number plate of a vehicle from one state to another?
To change the number plate of a vehicle from one state to another an applicant has to apply in their respective state for the replacement of High Security Registration Plates for their vehicle.
How can one acquire a driver’s license if that person’s residential address is of another state?
If an applicant does not have residential proof of Chandigarh, then the applicant cannot obtain a driver license in Chandigarh.
What is the process to renew or extend a vehicle’s registration after 15 years?
To renew or extend a vehicle’s registration after 15 years, the applicant must complete form no. 25 and take the vehicle to Children Traffic Park, Sector 23, Chandigarh, for inspection by the motor vehicle inspector. Next, the applicant should apply for the renewal of the Registration Certificate on parivahan.gov.in by selecting vehicle-related services. The applicant must enter the vehicle registration number on the portal and choose the “Pay Tax” option. After paying the tax, the applicant should select the “Renewal of RC” option and proceed with the necessary steps. Once all formalities are completed, the application will be approved within a week, and the renewed Registration Certificate will be delivered to the applicant’s residential address.
For assistance enquiries or any issue related to Driving License and Registration Certificate, people may call 0172-2700341, 0172-2705270 & 0172-2706270 respectively.
