Ganesh moved from Pune to Chinchwad last year. His car still has an MH-12 number. Everyone he asks gives him a different answer about whether that matters.
Pimpri RTO operates under the code MH-14 and is a Deputy Regional Transport Office located on Chikhali Road, serving Pimpri-Chinchwad within Pune district. It handles vehicle registration, driving licences, ownership transfers, permits, fitness certification and road tax under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Pimpri RTO address, phone number and timings
The office is formally the Deputy Regional Transport Office, Pimpri-Chinchwad and works as a full-service RTO for the MH-14 series.
Table: Pimpri RTO (MH-14) contact details
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Office name | Deputy Regional Transport Office, Pimpri-Chinchwad |
RTO code | MH-14 |
Address | Purna Complex, A Wing, Opposite Telco Gate, Chikhali Road, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune 411 019, Maharashtra |
Phone | 020-27492828 |
Published timings | 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on working days |
Motor Vehicles Department helpline | 1800 120 8040 |
State transport website |
Published timings vary between sources for Maharashtra RTOs. Call the office before travelling if your work is time-sensitive. That matters most for a test slot or an inspection.
Which areas does Pimpri RTO cover?
MH-14 covers the Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal area and its surrounding catchment, which spans dozens of pincodes across the northwestern side of Pune district.
Jurisdiction is decided by pincode rather than by locality name. The MH-12 and MH-14 boundary does not follow how people describe the area. Check which office your pincode falls under on the Parivahan portal before assuming.
If your vehicle already carries an MH-14 number, Pimpri RTO holds its record.
MH-14 and MH-12: which code applies to your vehicle?
Pimpri-Chinchwad is a location in Pune district but has its own registration code, so MH-14 and MH-12 are separate registering authorities rather than two names for one office.
MH-12 is Pune. MH-14 is Pimpri-Chinchwad. A vehicle is registered under whichever office covers the owner's address at the time. It keeps that number afterwards.
Moving between the two does not invalidate your registration. It does create paperwork. You need an NOC and a change of address in the RC.
Services offered at Pimpri RTO
The office handles the full range of transport services, grouped into eight categories.
Table: Services available at Pimpri RTO (MH-14)
Category | Services |
|---|---|
Vehicle registration | New registration, temporary registration, permanent RC, duplicate RC, RC renewal, re-registration |
Ownership | Transfer of ownership, transfer after the owner's death, interstate transfer, change of address in RC, correction of RC details |
Driving licence | Learner's licence, permanent driving licence, renewal, duplicate licence, international driving permit, addition of vehicle class |
Permits | Goods carriage, national, tourist, contract carriage, stage carriage and interstate permits |
Fitness and compliance | Fitness certificate issue and renewal, vehicle inspection, PUC verification |
Taxation | Road tax collection, lifetime tax, tax verification, tax clearance certificate |
NOC and hypothecation | No Objection Certificate, addition and termination of hypothecation |
Other | Fancy number booking, HSRP number plates, vehicle scrapping and conversion approvals |
How to register a vehicle at Pimpri RTO
Registration runs in five stages and a dealer usually files it for you on a new vehicle.
Submit the application. Form 20 with supporting documents, at the office or through the Parivahan portal.
Pay the fees and road tax. Both fall due at application. Keep the receipt.
Vehicle inspection. An officer verifies the engine and chassis numbers against the documents.
Verification and approval. The office assigns a permanent registration number.
RC issued. The smart card registration certificate is dispatched to your registered address.
Processing commonly takes two to three days once the file is complete. Workload varies.
A dealer-issued temporary registration covers you for up to 30 days while permanent registration is processed. Driving on an expired temporary number is treated as using an unregistered vehicle.
Documents required for vehicle registration in Pimpri-Chinchwad
The document set is the same whether the dealer files on your behalf or you do it yourself.
Form 20, the application for registration
Form 21, the sale certificate issued by the dealer
Form 22, the roadworthiness certificate from the manufacturer
Form 34, where the vehicle is financed, recording the hypothecation
Valid motor insurance certificate
Proof of identity and proof of address
Sales invoice from the dealer
PAN card or Form 60 where a PAN is not held
Pollution Under Control certificate, where applicable
Passport-size photographs
Temporary registration certificate
Insurance has to be in force at the point of registration. A vehicle cannot be registered without it, which is why dealers arrange cover before delivery.
RTO forms you will need
Only a handful of the forms listed on RTO pages are ones you fill in yourself and knowing which is which saves confusion at the counter.
Table: Commonly used RTO forms and what each is for
Form | Purpose | Who completes it |
|---|---|---|
Form 20 | Application for vehicle registration | You or your dealer |
Form 21 | Sale certificate for a new vehicle | The dealer |
Form 22 | Roadworthiness certificate | The manufacturer |
Form 29 | Notice of transfer of ownership | Seller |
Form 30 | Report of transfer of ownership | Buyer and seller |
Form 33 | Intimation of change of address | You |
Form 34 | Application to record hypothecation | You and the financier |
Form 23 | The registration certificate itself | Issued by the RTO |
Form 21 is the dealer's sale certificate for a new vehicle. It does not handle a change of ownership, which is what Forms 29 and 30 are for. That distinction is worth getting right, since the two are frequently conflated.
How to transfer ownership or change the address in your RC
Transfer a used vehicle into your name within 30 days of purchase, at the RTO where it was originally registered.
Complete Form 29, the notice of transfer and Form 30, the report of transfer, signed by both parties.
Gather the original RC, a valid insurance certificate, PUC certificate, the buyer's identity and address proof and a pencil print of the chassis and engine numbers.
Obtain a No Objection Certificate from the financier if a loan is registered against the vehicle.
Submit the file and pay the transfer fee.
The updated RC is dispatched to the buyer's address.
When a No Objection Certificate is required. An NOC from the original registering authority is needed when the vehicle changes RTO jurisdiction. That covers another state or another Maharashtra district. It is not required for a transfer between two people living under the same RTO.
Changing the address in your RC. Moving within Maharashtra means filing Form 33 with your new address proof, the original RC and the applicable fee. Where the move crosses into a different RTO's area, an NOC from the previous office comes first.
That is Ganesh's position. His car keeps its MH-12 number. He needs an NOC from Pune, then an address change recorded at Pimpri RTO. Re-registration is a separate matter that applies to interstate moves.
Vehicle registration fees in Pimpri-Chinchwad
Registration fees are set centrally and are the same at MH-14 as at any other Indian RTO.
Table: Registration fees by vehicle category
Vehicle category | Fee |
|---|---|
Motorcycle | Rs. 300 |
Three-wheeler or light motor vehicle, non-transport | Rs. 600 |
Three-wheeler or light motor vehicle, transport | Rs. 1,000 |
Medium vehicle | Rs. 1,000 |
Heavy vehicle | Rs. 1,500 |
Imported motorcycle | Rs. 2,500 |
Imported motor vehicle | Rs. 5,000 |
Duplicate RC, transfer of ownership, change of address | Half the applicable registration fee |
These are administrative charges. Road tax is separate and is usually the larger amount by a wide margin.
How much is road tax in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra charges a one-time lifetime tax on a new private car, set as a percentage of its cost.
The table covers a new, privately owned, non-transport car registered by an individual. Company-owned, imported, transport and used vehicles are taxed on different bases.
Table: Maharashtra one-time road tax on a new private car
Fuel type | Up to Rs. 10 lakh | Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh | Above Rs. 20 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|
Petrol | 11% | 12% | 13% |
Diesel | 13% | 14% | 15% |
CNG or LPG, factory-fitted | 8% | 9% | 10% |
Two further points affect the final figure. A Road Safety Cess of 2% applies to the motor vehicle tax, rather than to the vehicle price.
The one-time tax is also capped. The 2025 amendment raised that cap from Rs. 20 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh, effective 1 July 2025. The CNG and LPG rates above took effect on the same date.
Two-wheelers are taxed separately, at 10% to 12% of cost by engine capacity, with a Rs. 1,500 minimum.
Rates change with state budgets. Confirm the current figure before budgeting.
Which Pimpri RTO services can you complete online?
A good share of the work no longer needs a counter visit and checking first saves a trip to Chikhali Road.
Table: Online and in-person RTO services
Service | Online | Requires a visit |
|---|---|---|
Learner's licence application | Yes, through the Sarathi portal | No |
Permanent driving licence | Application online | Yes, for the driving test |
Driving licence renewal | Yes | No |
Challan payment | Yes | No |
Duplicate RC or licence | Application online | Sometimes, for collection |
NOC application | Yes | Available either way |
Transfer of ownership | Application online | Yes |
Change of address in RC | No | Yes |
Hypothecation removal | No | Yes |
Book an appointment through the portal where the service allows it.
Why Pimpri RTO requires valid insurance
Valid motor insurance is needed at three separate points in the RTO process, so a lapsed policy holds up work that has nothing to do with the road.
At registration. A vehicle cannot be registered without a valid certificate. Third-party cover is the legal minimum under Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and new private cars are issued a bundled policy carrying three years of third-party cover with one year of own damage cover.
At ownership transfer. The policy has to be transferred into the buyer's name separately. Until that happens, the new owner holds no own damage protection even though a policy exists on the vehicle.
At fitness certification and permit renewal. Insurance documents form part of the file for commercial vehicles.
Driving without valid insurance carries Rs. 2,000 for a first offence, rising to Rs. 4,000 for a repeat. You also remain personally liable for third-party compensation awarded against you.
For a vehicle registered at Pimpri RTO, comprehensive cover is worth weighing against third-party alone. Pimpri-Chinchwad combines heavy industrial traffic, Mumbai-Pune corridor commuting and monsoon waterlogging. A third-party policy leaves all of that own damage exposure with you.
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Conclusion
Check which office covers your pincode before travelling. Check too whether your task can be done online. Both save time at a busy office.
Keep insurance, PUC and registration current. Each is needed at more than one point in the RTO process. A lapse in any of them delays unrelated work.
Ganesh kept his MH-12 number and filed a change of address. That needed an NOC from Pune, then a counter visit.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the RTO code for Pimpri-Chinchwad?
MH-14. The office is the Deputy Regional Transport Office at Purna Complex on Chikhali Road, within Pune district.
Where is the Pimpri RTO office located?
Purna Complex, A Wing, Opposite Telco Gate, Chikhali Road, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune 411 019. The office can be reached on 020-27492828.
Is MH-14 the same as MH-12?
No. MH-12 is Pune and MH-14 is Pimpri-Chinchwad. They are separate registering authorities, though both are within Pune district.
Do I need an NOC to transfer a vehicle within Pimpri-Chinchwad?
No. An NOC is needed only when the vehicle changes RTO jurisdiction. That covers another district or another state.
Do I have to re-register my car if I move from Pune to Pimpri-Chinchwad?
No. The vehicle keeps its existing number. You file a change of address in the RC. An NOC from the original registering office comes first.
How long does vehicle registration take at Pimpri RTO?
Commonly two to three days once the file is complete, though it varies with the office's workload.
Do I need insurance before registering a vehicle?
Yes. A valid motor insurance certificate is on the required registration document list. Dealers arrange cover before handing over a new vehicle.
How much is road tax on a car in Maharashtra?
It is charged as a percentage of vehicle cost, varying by fuel type and price band. Confirm the current rate with the office before budgeting, since slabs are revised with state budgets.
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