Who should use the vehicle registration details API?

Insurance companies, used-car platforms, vehicle loan lenders, fleet operators and logistics companies that need verified registration data before onboarding a vehicle.

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RTO Vehicle Info API

Retrieve comprehensive Indian RTO vehicle registration information including owner details, insurance status, fitness, PUCC, tax and more.

~4.9s
Avg Response: 96%
Uptime: 98.2
Reliability Score

Explore vehicle information by use case

Dedicated guides to supported response groups. RC capability guides use RTO Vehicle Info. FASTag Balance uses the existing FASTag lookup.

FASTag Balance

Review returned FASTag wallet balance, usable balance, balance availability and update timestamp by vehicle number.

PUCC Verification

Review pollution certificate status, validity dates and available PUC history using a vehicle registration number.

Insurance Verification

Review vehicle insurance company, policy reference, policy periods and expiry details by registration number.

RC to Challan Details

Read pending challan counts, pending amounts and available challan records from a vehicle RC lookup.

RC to Challan Advance

Combine challan summaries with vehicle identity, RC status and registration context in one review.

RC Advance Verification

Review RC ownership, vehicle identity, insurance, PUC validity and financing information together.

Try It Live

Live API PlaygroundSandbox

GET https://api.cstudio.sbs/v1/rto/vehicle-info?vehicle_number=MH12AB1234

Sandbox mode returns sample data. Get a free API key for live responses.

Key Features

Owner details
Insurance status
Registration data
Fitness & PUCC validity

Endpoint

GET https://api.cstudio.sbs/v1/rto/vehicle-info

Code Examples

cURL example

curl -X GET "https://api.cstudio.sbs/v1/rto/vehicle-info?vehicle_number=MH12AB1234" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Sample Response

Sample Response JSON

{
  "status": "success",
  "success": true,
  "registration_number": "MH12AB1234",
  "data": {
    "regNo": "MH12AB1234",
    "owner_name": "AARAV DESAI",
    "owner_count": "1",
    "rc_status": "ACTIVE",
    "blacklist_status": "CLEAN",
    "registered_address": "42, Maple Residency, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, 411045",
    "present_address": "42, Maple Residency, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, 411045",
    "permanent_address": "42, Maple Residency, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, 411045",
    "make": "MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD",
    "model": "BALENO DELTA 1.2",
    "color": "SILVER",
    "fuel_type": "PETROL",
    "vehicle_class": "Motor Car(LMV)",
    "norms": "BHARAT STAGE VI",
    "seat_capacity": "5",
    "registration_date": "15-Sep-2022",
    "manufacturing_date": "08/2022",
    "fitness_upto": "14-Sep-2037",
    "tax_upto": "14-Sep-2037",
    "rto": "Pune, Maharashtra",
    "rto_code": "MH-12",
    "rto_website": "https://example.com/rto",
    "state": "Maharashtra",
    "financer": null,
    "hypothecation_status": "NONE (Self-Financed / Unencumbered)",
    "insurance_company": "Example General Insurance Co. Ltd.",
    "insurance_policy_no": "MOTOR/DEMO/2026/000123",
    "policy_type": "PRIVATE CAR PACKAGE POLICY",
    "policy_status": "Active",
    "current_policy_period": "15-Sep-2026 to 14-Sep-2027",
    "policy_period_tp": "15-Sep-2026 to 14-Sep-2027",
    "idv": "650000",
    "ncb": "20%",
    "nil_depreciation": "Y",
    "previous_insurer": "Example General Insurance",
    "insurance_upto": "14-Sep-2027",
    "puc_number": "MH12/DEMO/2026/004821",
    "puc_upto": "14-Mar-2027",
    "puc_status": "ACTIVE",
    "puc": {
      "puc_number": "MH12/DEMO/2026/004821",
      "valid_upto": "14-Mar-2027",
      "status": "ACTIVE",
      "history": [
        {
          "puc_number": "MH12/DEMO/2026/004821",
          "valid_upto": "14-Mar-2027",
          "is_active": true
        }
      ]
    },
    "pending_challan_count": 0,
    "total_pending_challan_amount": 0,
    "has_pending_challans": false,
    "challan": {
      "summary": {
        "total_challans": 0,
        "has_pending_challans": false,
        "pending_challan_count": 0,
        "total_pending_amount": 0,
        "total_pending_amount_formatted": "₹0.00"
      },
      "records": []
    },
    "vehicle": {
      "registration_number": "MH12AB1234",
      "owner_name": "AARAV DESAI",
      "owner_count": "1",
      "maker": "MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD",
      "model": "BALENO DELTA 1.2",
      "maker_model": "MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD BALENO DELTA 1.2",
      "vehicle_class": "Motor Car(LMV)",
      "fuel_type": "PETROL",
      "color": "SILVER",
      "cubic_capacity": "1197",
      "seating_capacity": "5",
      "manufacturing_date": "08/2022",
      "registration_date": "15-Sep-2022",
      "rc_status": "ACTIVE",
      "blacklist_status": "CLEAN",
      "financer": "",
      "hypothecation_status": "NONE (Self-Financed / Unencumbered)",
      "present_address": "42, Maple Residency, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, 411045",
      "permanent_address": "42, Maple Residency, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, 411045",
      "registered_address": "42, Maple Residency, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, 411045"
    },
    "insurance": {
      "company": "Example General Insurance Co. Ltd.",
      "policy_number": "MOTOR/DEMO/2026/000123",
      "policy_type": "PRIVATE CAR PACKAGE POLICY",
      "policy_status": "Active",
      "current_policy_period": "15-Sep-2026 to 14-Sep-2027",
      "policy_period_tp": "15-Sep-2026 to 14-Sep-2027",
      "valid_upto": "14-Sep-2027",
      "previous_insurer": "Example General Insurance",
      "idv": "650000",
      "ncb": "20%",
      "nil_depreciation": "Y"
    },
    "rto_details": {
      "rto": "Pune, Maharashtra",
      "rto_code": "MH-12",
      "rto_phone": "",
      "rto_website": "https://example.com/rto",
      "state": "Maharashtra"
    }
  },
  "cached": false,
  "lookup_time_seconds": 3.02
}

RTO Vehicle Info Pricing

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₹799/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

It returns owner and vehicle details, registration status, addresses, insurance information, PUC status and history, fitness and tax validity, financing information, challan summaries and registering-office context. Field availability can vary.

How to Integrate RTO Vehicle Info API

1
Get your API key from cStudios via our WhatsApp portal or online signup.
2
Send a GET request to /v1/rto/vehicle-info?vehicle_number=MH12AB1234.
3
Authenticate with the X-API-Key header.
4
Receive comprehensive vehicle registration records including owner name, vehicle make/model, insurance validity, fitness status, and PUCC dates.
5
Automate vehicle KYC, loan onboarding, or insurance risk assessment in your workflow.

RTO Vehicle Info API Use Cases

Fintech & Vehicle Loan Processing

Verify vehicle ownership, hypothecation/financing status, and registration age in seconds to approve auto loan applications.

Motor Insurance Underwriting

Check insurance expiry date, policy numbers, vehicle age, and fuel type to calculate motor insurance renewal quotes instantly.

Fleet & Transport Management

Track commercial vehicle fitness validity, national permit status, and pollution certificate (PUCC) compliance across hundreds of trucks.

Used Vehicle Marketplaces

Instantly display vehicle registration details, owner serial count (1st/2nd owner), and registration date to build buyer trust.

About RTO Vehicle Info API

The RTO Vehicle Info API by cStudios provides comprehensive vehicle registration details through a single endpoint. By passing any Indian RC number, platforms retrieve the registered owner's name, vehicle maker, model, fuel type, registration date, fitness expiry, insurance policy details, and financier hypothecation status.

With 99.8% uptime and high reliability, this API powers mission-critical automotive verification for top fintechs, insurance aggregators, fleet management software, and pre-owned vehicle marketplaces.