Step-by-Step Guide: How to Link Aadhaar with Vehicle RC Online and Offline in 2025

Linking your Aadhaar card with your vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC) is becoming an important step for vehicle owners across India. The process helps ensure authenticity of ownership, prevents fraudulent transfers, and supports various e-governance initiatives by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. In 2025, both online and offline methods are available, making it easier and more convenient for citizens to complete the process.

How to Link Aadhaar with Vehicle RC – Why It’s Becoming Important

Although linking Aadhaar with your RC is not mandatory in every state, several Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have started recommending or requiring it for certain services such as online ownership transfer and hypothecation removal. The initiative also promotes faster verification during resale or loan applications and ensures a centralised digital record for law enforcement and transport authorities.

Before you begin, make sure the following documents are available:

• Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC)
• Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar number
• Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
• PAN card (in some states)
• Address proof (if your Aadhaar does not show your current address)

How to Link Aadhaar with Vehicle RC – Online Process (Parivahan Sewa Portal)

Step 1: Visit the official Parivahan Sewa website: https://parivahan.gov.in
Step 2: Click on “Aadhaar Authentication for Services” under the “Online Services” section and select the RC linking option
Step 3: Choose your state and RTO, then enter your vehicle registration number and last 5 digits of the chassis number
Step 4: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and give consent for verification
Step 5: Complete OTP verification using the Aadhaar-linked mobile number
Step 6: Once verified, a confirmation message and acknowledgement number will be issued

Offline Linking at the RTO – Process and Verification

Citizens who prefer an in-person process can complete Aadhaar-RC linking at their nearest RTO:

1. Visit the RTO with your original RC and Aadhaar card (self-attested copies required)
2. Request and fill out the Aadhaar Linking Form with all required details
3. Submit the form and copies, and provide signature or thumb impression
4. Complete biometric or OTP verification (depends on the RTO)
5. Receive an acknowledgement slip; the link is usually updated within 3–7 working days

Common Issues and Benefits of Aadhaar-RC Linking

Some users may face OTP errors or mismatches in name/date of birth. In such cases, update the details in either Aadhaar or RC before reapplying. It is also important to repeat the linking process if you own multiple vehicles.

Key benefits include:

• Fraud prevention by eliminating fake ownership transfers
• Faster insurance claims and loan approvals
• Centralised verification for government and law enforcement
• Updated digital records on Parivahan Sewa for easier access

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