Vahan Citizen Services
Trade Certificate
ministry of road transport and highways
Government of India
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New Applicant
Apply for New trade certificate
Check Pending Transaction
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New Applicant : Reprint Generated Documents [ Fee Receipt,Form16,Undertaking By Applicant ]
Existing Applicant
Apply for Trade Certificate (Renewal / Duplicate/ Modification in number of certificates)
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Existing Applicant : Reprint Generated Documents [ Fee Receipt,Undertaking By Applicant ]
Apply for another new category of Vehicle (Generates New Trade Certificate Number)
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Entry Trade Certificate Register - Form 19
Print Form 19
Pay Trade Tax For Existing Dealer
Print Trade Certificate - Form 17
Dispose Trade Certificate Application
Backlog of Trade Certificate
For Admin Only
Logs
Manual/FAQ
User Manual - New Applicant(Dealer/Retrofitter/Financier/Manufacturer)
User Manual - Existing Applicant(Already having a trade certificate)
Guidelines for availing GSR 703(E) Facilities
FAQ
About Trade Certificate
Trade certificate has been enacted as per the provision of Sec 39 of Motor Vehicle Act. Rule 41 of Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) defines the purposes for which unregistered motor vehicle with trade certificate may be used at public place. As per Rule 39(2) of CMVR, whenever an unregistered motor vehicle is used in public place, the trade certificate shall be carried on that unregistered motor vehicle. Trade registration number shall be exhibited in a conspicuous place on the unregistered vehicle. As per Rule 33 of CMVR, the registering authority in whose jurisdiction the applicant has his place of business can grant the trade certificate. For Grant or Renewal of Trade Certificate the applicant has to apply in Form 16 with the prescribed fee as per Rule 81 of CMVR. As per Rule 34(2) of CMVR, the applicant will have to apply separately in Form 16, for each vehicle category, specifying the number of certificates required for applied vehicle category. Trade registration number is assigned and certificate is granted in Form 17 for each vehicle category, in as many numbers as desired by applicant. Trade certificate is issued as well as renewed for a period of 12 months. As per Rule 44 of CMVR, the trade certificate can also be suspended or cancelled by Registering Authority.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to Trade Certificate
Apply For Trade Certificate
New Applicant
Applicant who do not have any Trade issued by the concerned department.
Existing Applicant
Applicant having a Trade Certificate issued by the concerned department as well as have registered email ID/mobile number.
Backlog of Manually Issued Trade Certificate
This is a Login based facility available only to transport offices of the state and is related with applicants who only possess manual / hard copy of trade certificates and now wants to avail any further trade certificate services.
