What is RC Transfer and Why Does It Matter? RC (Registration Certificate) transfer is the legal process of changing the registered owner of a vehicle from seller to buyer. Until the RC is transferred, the original owner remains legally liable for the vehicle — including traffic violations, accidents, and tax dues. In Mumbai's used bike market, RC transfer is frequently delayed or skipped — creating legal exposure for both parties. BikeBro makes RC transfer simple, fast, and routine for every transaction. What BikeBro's RC Transfer Service Includes Form 29 preparation: Notice of Transfer of Ownership (seller's document). We prepare this on stamp paper and coordinate the seller's signature. Form 30 preparation: Application for Transfer of Ownership (buyer's document). We prepare, fill, and get signatures. Stamp duty payment: ₹200 each for Form 29 and Form 30 — purchased and affixed by BikeBro. RTO submission: Physical filing at the appropriate Mumbai-area RTO with all required documents. Parivahan portal submission: Digital filing where accepted by the RTO. Status tracking: BikeBro tracks your RC transfer through the Parivahan portal and provides updates via WhatsApp. Transfer Acknowledgement Letter: Issued immediately after filing — serves as proof of ownership during the 15–45 day processing period. Original RC (handed over at time of sale). Signature on Form 29 (BikeBro prepares this). NOC from lender (if bike had a loan — BikeBro coordinates this separately). New insurance certificate (in buyer's name — BikeBro advises on this). Smart Card RC (if new physical card needed): ₹200 Total government fees: approximately ₹950–₹1,250. BikeBro includes all these fees in our service — no hidden charges. What is the difference between RC transfer and re-registration? RC transfer is changing ownership within the same state (same RTO jurisdiction or different RTO in same state). Re-registration is when a vehicle from another state is brought to Maharashtra and needs to be registered in Maharashtra RTO. BikeBro handles both. Can BikeBro transfer RC for bikes not bought from BikeBro? Yes. BikeBro offers standalone RC transfer assistance for any two-wheeler transaction in Mumbai, regardless of where the bike was bought. Contact us with the vehicle details for a quote. What happens if the RC transfer is refused by the RTO? RTOs can return applications if documents are incomplete or incorrect. BikeBro resubmits immediately after correcting any issues — this rarely happens when BikeBro prepares the documentation, since we're familiar with each RTO's specific requirements.