Hyderabad: Vehicle registration at showrooms began across Telangana on Saturday, following the transport department’s approval of the full rollout of a dealer-based registration system, officials said.
According to Joint Transport Commissioner Chandrashekhar Goud, the department took this decision after successfully piloting new registration software developed under the direction of the Transport Commissioner. With the system now live, buyers of cars and bikes no longer need to visit the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) offices. Instead, they can complete permanent registration directly at the showroom.
During the pilot phase, officials tested the software extensively and found it effective. As part of the trial, a four-wheeler — an Elevate ZX MT — was registered at a dealership. The system then generated and issued the registration certificate to the vehicle owner, thereby demonstrating complete end-to-end functionality.
Moreover, officials stated that the initiative aims to reduce congestion at RTA offices while also simplifying the registration process for private vehicle owners.
Vehicle registration showroom process explained
Under the new showroom-based registration system, authorised dealers will apply online for permanent registration on behalf of buyers. First, dealers will upload required documents such as the invoice, Form-21, Form-22, insurance details, address proof, and photographs of the vehicle.
Subsequently, a transport department officer will scrutinise the application. Once approved, the officer will allocate a registration number. Finally, the department will dispatch the registration certificate directly to the vehicle owner through speed post.
However, officials clarified that the facility applies only to non-transport vehicles, including cars and bikes. Commercial and transport vehicles, therefore, remain outside the scope of the new system.