Section 47 of MVA : Section 47: Assignment Of New Registration Mark On Removal To Another State

Explanation using Example

Imagine you moved from Maharashtra to Karnataka with your car for a new job. After settling down, you realize it's been over a year since you've been using your Maharashtra-registered vehicle in Karnataka. To comply with Section 47 of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, you must apply to the local RTO in Karnataka for a new registration mark for your vehicle.

You gather the required documents, including the no objection certificate from Maharashtra's RTO (if you have it), or the postal acknowledgement of your application for such a certificate. If your car is on a loan or lease, you also get a no objection certificate from the financing company. With all the paperwork, you visit the Karnataka RTO, submit your application, and after verification, the RTO assigns a new Karnataka registration mark to your car and updates your vehicle's registration details.

If you had forgotten to apply within the stipulated twelve months and the RTO points this out, you might have to pay a fine up to one hundred rupees, depending on how late you are, to avoid further legal action under Section 177 for non-compliance.