Vehicle Fitness Certificate

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A Vehicle Fitness Certificate is a mandatory document that certifies your vehicle can be driven on public roads. It ensures the vehicle complies with safety, roadworthiness, and emission standards as defined by the transport authority.

Friends RTO Consultancy simplifies this crucial process by offering end-to-end assistance for all vehicle fitness certifications.

What is a Vehicle Fitness Certificate?

A Vehicle Fitness Certificate is an official document issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) that certifies your vehicle is mechanically and legally fit to run on public roads. It is mandatory for all commercial vehicles and is required to ensure roadworthiness, pollution compliance, and safety standards.

Who Needs a Vehicle Fitness Certificate?

All commercial vehicle owners, including trucks, taxis, buses, auto-rickshaws, etc.
Private vehicle owners whose vehicle registration has crossed 15 years (for fitness renewal).
Owners of vehicles are being re-registered after transferring from one state to another.
Businesses use vehicles for logistics, delivery, or transport services

Step-by-Step Process to Get a Fitness Certificate

Application Submission: Fill and submit Form 20 (or online application) at your respective RTO.
Document Verification: Submit the required documents along with your vehicle.
Vehicle Inspection: Present your vehicle at the RTO for physical inspection and testing.
Pollution & Emission Check: Ensure the vehicle complies with pollution norms.
Fee Payment: Pay the prescribed fitness certificate fee at the RTO or online.
Certificate Issuance: If the vehicle passes the test, the RTO will issue a Fitness Certificate

What Documents are Required for Vehicle Fitness Certificate?

Original Registration Certificate (RC)
Valid Insurance Certificate
Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
Road Tax Payment Receipt
Identity Proof of the vehicle owner
Permit (if applicable) – for transport vehicles
Form 20 – Application for Fitness Certificate
Form 22 – Manufacturer’s certificate of compliance with emission norms (for new vehicles)
Address Proof

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FAQs

Is a fitness certificate required for private vehicles?

Fitness certificates are mandatory for private vehicles that are more than 15 years old in many Indian states. However, the rules may vary depending on state-specific regulations.

How long is a Vehicle Fitness Certificate valid?

- For new commercial vehicles, the fitness certificate is valid for 2 years.
- After that, it needs to be renewed every year.
- For private vehicles over 15 years old, renewal is usually required every 5 years (depending on state laws).

What happens if I do not have a valid fitness certificate?

Driving without a valid fitness certificate is a traffic offense. It may result in heavy fines, vehicle impoundment, permit suspension, and insurance claim denial.

How can I apply for a vehicle fitness certificate?

You can apply through your local RTO by submitting the required forms and documents. Or, you can use a trusted RTO service like Friends RTO Consultancy to handle everything on your behalf—from application to inspection appointment.

What tests are done during a vehicle fitness inspection?

The RTO checks your vehicle’s brakes, headlights, steering, emission levels, suspension, body condition, and chassis number visibility to ensure it is safe for the road.

Can I renew my fitness certificate online?

While you can initiate the process online on the Parivahan portal, the vehicle inspection must be done physically at the RTO. Friends RTO Consultancy can help you manage both online submissions and offline processes efficiently.

How long does the fitness certificate process take?

Typically, the entire process takes 1 to 3 working days, depending on the RTO’s availability and whether your vehicle passes the inspection on the first attempt.

How much does a vehicle fitness certificate cost?

Government fees generally range between ₹600 and ₹1,000, depending on the vehicle type. Additional charges may apply for form submission, re-tests, and consultancy services.

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