RC Status Check – Vehicle Registration Certificate Online

A Registration Certificate (RC) is an important document that proves your vehicle is registered with the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in India. It acts as legal evidence of vehicle registration and confirms that your car, bike, scooter, or commercial vehicle is authorized for use on public roads. Each registered vehicle receives a unique RC status check containing essential information, including the owner’s name, registration number, engine number, chassis number, fuel type, and registration validity. With the Vehicle RC Status Check service, you can conveniently check your RC status online, verify your vehicle’s registration details, and stay informed about your vehicle records.

The Vehicle RC Status Check service helps you track important registration-related services, such as new vehicle registration, RC renewal, duplicate RC applications, address updates, and ownership transfers. By checking your Vehicle RC Status online, you can save time, reduce unnecessary trips to the RTO office, and conveniently access the latest updates about your vehicle’s registration records.

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What is RC Status?

The Vehicle RC Status Check service lets you quickly verify your vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC) status online. You can check whether your RC is active, being processed, renewed, transferred to another owner, or expired. This online service provides convenient access to the latest available registration updates, helping you save time and avoid unnecessary visits to the Regional Transport Office (RTO).


If you have recently submitted an application for a new Registration Certificate, RC renewal, duplicate RC, address update, or ownership transfer, you can conveniently check its progress online in just a few steps. Using the Vehicle RC Status Check service regularly helps you stay updated on pending applications, approvals, and changes to your vehicle records while ensuring that your registration details remain accurate and up to date.

An RC status check information such as:

  • Vehicle registration number
  • Owner name
  • Registration date
  • Registration validity
  • Vehicle class and fuel type
  • Insurance and fitness details

Checking RC Status Using the VAHAN Portal


The VAHAN Portal, developed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), provides various vehicle-related services, including checking the status of a vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC). Follow these steps:

  • Check RC status through secure and accessible 24/7.
  • Visit to official VAHAN portal at vahan.parivahan.gov.in and open Know Your Application Status.
  • You can check your vehicle’s RC status, access vehicle-related services, and view road tax details and permit information.
  • Add Required Details:
    • Add your vehicle registration number (e.g., KA01AB1234) and Application Number.
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  • Use your vehicle registration number to check an issued RC, or enter your application number to track a pending RC application.
  • Verify the Captcha code and click Search. The portal will show RC status and other vehicle details.
  • You will check information like owner name, registration date, validity insurance status PUC detail and RC application or inssuance status.

Check RC Application Status Using mParivahan App

Through mParivahan app check RC status. Follow these steps:

  • Download and install the mParivahan app to track your vehicle registration status.
  • Install the app and create account to login.
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  • Click on “Vehicle Related Services” and “Application Status”.
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  • Check through Application Number or Vehicle Registration Number.
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What to Do After Checking the Status?

Application Under Process

This status indicates that the RTO has received your application and is reviewing it. Officials are verifying your documents and details, but they have not yet made a final decision.

RC Approved

This status indicates that the RTO has reviewed and approved your application. The authorities have verified your submitted documents and details and confirmed that everything is correct.

RC Generated

When the status displays “RC Generated,” it means your Registration Certificate has been created successfully in the system. Your smart card RC or digital RC is now ready for the next step.

RC Dispatched

This status indicates that your Registration Certificate has been printed and sent to your registered address through postal or courier services.

Application Rejected

If your application status displays “Rejected,” it means the RTO has declined your application due to an issue with the submitted information or documents. Common reasons include incorrect details, missing paperwork, or unsuccessful verification.