Mandatory Requirements Fitness Certificate in Jharkhand
1) Fitness Certificate A Mandatory Requirement in Jharkhand
- Under the provisions of M.V. Act. The registrations of vehicle is treated as valid only if the vehicle have valid certificate of fitness.
Validation Fitness Certificate in Jharkhand
2) How long the Fitness Certificate Valid in Jharkhand
- In case of Private Vehicles the fitness certificates is valid for 15 years and thereafter for every 5 years.
- In case of Commercial vehicles the fitness certificates is issued for new vehicle for 2 years and subsequently renewed for one year.
Obtaining Fitness Certificate in Jharkhand
3 i) Where should I approach for fitness of vehicles in Jharkhand?
Ans: For Private vehicles To local zonal office, the vehicle is inspected by Motor Vehicle Inspector for registration and fitness. The dealers who are delegates the registration powers are also authorized to inspect the vehicles. These vehicles are issued the fitness certificate in registration certificate which is valid for 15 years.
Note: To drive vehicle without fitness certificate is an offense and the vehicle is treated as not registered.
ii) What is the office timings for fitness inspection of the vehicles in Jharkhand?
Ans: For Private vehicles public dealing hours in zonal office 8.30 AM to 4.30 PM.
iii) What is the prescribed fee payable for fresh fitness certificate in Jharkhand?
Ans: Commercial vehicles
- Heavy Motor Vehicle = Rs. 500 only
- Medium Motor Vehicle = Rs. 400 only
- Light Motor Vehicle = Rs. 300 only
- Three –Wheeled Vehicle 100 100
Private vehicles fitness fee is charged along with registration fee.
iv) Is the private Car or two wheeler owner required fitness certificate in Jharkhand?
Ans: Yes, the private vehicle fitness is granted for 15 years initially at the time of registration and then renewed it’s fitness for next 5years subsequently.
v) What are the documents required for fitness of new vehicle in Jharkhand?
Ans: Following documents are required for fitness of new vehicle.
- Application From 20
- Sales certification Form 21
- Valid insurance Certificate
- LOI from S.T.A. ( for commercial passenger vehicles)
- Temporary registration if any
- Road worthy Certificate in form 22 from the manufacturers for road worthiness and pollution under control
- Prescribed Fees
4) Renewal of Fitness Certificate
i) What are the documents required for renewal fitness of Commercial vehicle in Jharkhand?
Ans: Document required for renewal of COF
- Registration certificate
- Old C.O.F.
- Road tax clearance from account branch upto date
- Prescribed Fees
- In case of fitness certificate expires Rs.50/- is charged as penalty per day.
- Challan clearance from Transport Deptt. upto date
- Address proof of the owner
- Valid Permit
- For CNG vehicles Third Party Inspection Report for Compliance of CNG Safety Norms
i) What are the documents required for renewal fitness of Private vehicle in Jharkhand?
- Form 25.
- Registration certificate
- Road tax clearance proof
- Fee of Rs. 25/-