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RTO Procedures✓ Inter-State Relocation• 8 min read• Updated: 05-Sep-2026

Vehicle Transfer to Another State: Complete NOC (Form 28) & Tax Refund Guide

Relocating to another Indian state? Understand RTO No Objection Certificates, road tax recalculation, and claiming pro-rata lifetime tax refunds.

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1. When Is Inter-State NOC Required?

If you move your vehicle to another state for longer than 11 months, Section 47 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 mandates re-registration in the destination state.

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Disclaimer: This article is strictly for citizen informational guidance and educational reference. We are an independent portal and are not affiliated with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), National Informatics Centre (NIC), or any State Transport Department. To access official services, visit parivahan.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions on Form 28

Yes, you can obtain a Non-Utilization Certificate (NUC) from the destination RTO and submit it to your origin RTO to restore your local registration.
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