Form 30

What is RTO Form 30?

As per the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, it is mandatory to submit RTO Form 30 to intimate and transfer the ownership of a vehicle. The form has four sections, covering the details of the transferor, transferee, financier (where applicable), and for office endorsement. It must be submitted in duplicate if the vehicle is under a hire-purchase, lease, or hypothecation agreement. The duplicate copy, after endorsement, is returned to the financier once the entry is made in the Registration Certificate (RC) and Form 24.

RTO Form 30 vs Form 29

Tabulated below are some of the key differences between Form 30 and Form 29:

• Primary Purpose: Form 30 is the actual application form for the transfer of ownership of a motor vehicle, whereas Form 29 is used to notify the registering authority about the transfer of vehicle ownership.
• Components: Form 30 includes details and signatures of the registered owner, transferee, financier, and office endorsement, whereas Form 29 includes details of the vehicle owner, transferee, and office endorsement.
• Submitted To: Form 30 is submitted to the registering authority and a copy is endorsed to the financier (where applicable), whereas Form 29 is submitted only to the registering authority.

What Details are Included in Form 30?

Some of the details mentioned in Form 30 are as follows:

• The Addressee: The registering authority to whom the application is submitted.
• Details of the Vehicle Owner: Name of the owner, father’s/husband’s name, date of sale, full address, and signature.
• Details of the Transferee: Name, name of the father/husband, full residential address, mobile number, and signature.
• Nominee Details: Details of the chosen nominee of the vehicle.
• Vehicle Details: Registration number of the vehicle.
• Details of the Financier: Name, address, and signature.
• Details of the Registering Authority: Reference number and officer’s name/designation.

How to Download Form 30?

You can check the steps given below to download Form 30:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of Parivahan Sewa.
• Step 2: Tap on the option for 'Informational Services' on the navigation bar.
• Step 3: Select the option for 'Downloadable Forms'.
• Step 4: Click on 'Form 30' to download the form.

How to Fill Out Form 30?

Here are the steps that will help you fill Form 30:

• Step 1: Address the form to the registering authority.
• Step 2: Fill out the first section with transferor’s details, including name, husband’s/father’s name, signature, etc.
• Step 3: Enter the name, address, and other required details of the transferee along with their signature in the second part.
• Step 4: Get the consent of the financier (if applicable) along with their details and signatures.
• Step 5: The registering authority will endorse the form and enter the required details to further process it.

Documents Required with Form 30

The following documents are required when submitting Form 30:

• Identity and address proof of both owner and buyer
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
• Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the financier
• Valid insurance certificate

Importance of Form 30

Listed below are the pointers that make Form 30 important:

• Legal Mandate: You must submit Form 30 to complete the legal formalities when transferring the ownership of a pre-owned vehicle.
• Confirmation of Form 29 Submission: Form 30 is submitted after the registering authority has been notified about the intention of vehicle ownership transfer through Form 29.
• Updated Records: It ensures that the vehicle ownership transfer is officially recorded by the RTO.
• Confirmation of Document Transfer: The form confirms that you have handed over all the vehicle documents to the new owner.

Common Reasons for Form 30 Rejection

The following are common reasons for the rejection of Form 30:

• Signature Mismatch: The application may be rejected if the signatures on the form do not match the signatures recorded with the RTO.
• Mismatched Vehicle Details: If any of the vehicle details entered in the form are incorrect.
• Incorrect RTO Jurisdiction: In case you select an RTO jurisdiction where your vehicle is not registered.
• Incomplete Details: Leaving any of the mandatory sections empty can also result in Form 30 rejection.