Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Maharashtra

Know all about VAHAN/Parivahan Tax & RTO Charges in Maharashtra

On your way to buy your first bike or car? You may have already picked the make and model of your desired vehicle, but have you spared a thought to paying its road tax?

Most individuals fail to gauge the additional expense of this road tax until it is too late. Unfortunately, several car owners do not even understand how and why such taxes are levied.

For instance, the Maharashtra road tax is regulated according to The Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1958. The state authorities are responsible for setting the rates, collecting the same and then utilising the funds optimally.

State governments use the road tax money to maintain road quality and security of travellers. If you have purchased a new vehicle or have moved to the state of Maharashtra, then read on!

Here are some details regarding Maharashtra’s road tax!

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How is Road Tax in Maharashtra Calculated?

Maharashtra road tax rate is calculated based on the make, type and usage of the vehicle. You can find the details in the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Tax Act, 1958. Here we have included information about only the two-wheelers and four-wheelers which are private vehicles.

Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in Maharashtra

The tax rates for two-wheelers is divided into two categories—first-time registration and second time or more registration.

For first time registration the details are as shown below.

Serial No.	Vehicle Type-	Tax at the Time of Registration
1	Engine capacity upto 99cc	10% of the vehicle cost subject to a minimum of 1500
2	Engine capacity ranging between 99cc and 299cc	11% of the vehicle cost subject to a minimum of 1500
3	Engine capacity more than 299cc	12% of the vehicle cost subject to a minimum of 1500

If the two-wheeler has already been registered, then the following table is to be used.

Serial Number	Age Since Registration	Road Tax Payable (Calculated on the first time registered tax)
1	1 year to 2 years old	95.80 %
2	2 years to 3 years old	94.3 %
3	3 years to 4 years old	86.70 %
4	4 years to 5 years old	81.80 %
5	5 years to 6 years old	76.60 %
6	6 years to 7 years old	71.20 %
7	7 years to 8 years old	65.60 %
8	8 years to 9 years old	59.60%
9	9 years to 10 years old	53.40 %
10	10 years to 11 years old	46.80 %
11	11 years to 12 years old	39.90 %
12	More than 12 years old	32.70 %

Road Tax Rates for Four-wheelers in Maharashtra

The tax rates for four-wheelers in Maharashtra are divided into two categories—first-time registration and second time or multiple registrations. Maharashtra road tax for car is as follows. For first time registration, the details are as shown below.

Serial Number	Type of Vehicle	Tax at the Time of Registration
1	Petrol driven Motor Cars and Omni buses	11% of vehicle cost, for vehicles costing upto 10 lakhs, 12 % of the vehicle cost, for vehicles costing between Rs.10 lakh and Rs.20 lakh, 13% of the vehicle cost, for vehicles costing more than Rs.20 lakh
2	Diesel Driven Motor Cars and Omni buses	13% of the cost of the vehicle if the vehicle cost is upto Rs.10 lakh, 14% of the cost of the vehicles if the vehicle cost is between Rs.10 lakh and Rs.20 lakh, 15% of the cost of the vehicles, for vehicles costing more than Rs.20 lakh
3	CNG or LPG driven new vehicles	7% of the cost of the vehicle is upto Rs.10 lakh, 8% of the cost of the vehicles if the vehicle cost between Rs.10 lakh and Rs.20 lakh, 9% of the cost of the vehicles, for vehicles costing more than Rs.20 lakh

If the four-wheeler has already been registered, then the following table is to be used.

Serial Number	Stage of Registration (Motor car or Omni bus)	Tax Payable (Calculated on the first time registered tax)
1	1 year to 2 year	97.2%
2	2 years to 3 years	94.3%
3	3 years to 4 years	91.2%
4	4 years to 5 years	87.9%
5	5 years to 6 years	84.5%
6	6 years to 7 years	81.0%
7	7 years to 8 years	77.2%
8	8 years to 9 years	73.3 %
9	9 years to 10 years	69.1 %
10	10 years to 11 years	64.8 %
11	11 years to 12 years	60.2%
12	More than 12 year	55.4%
13	13 years to 14 years	50.4%
14	14 years to 15 years	45.1%
15	15 years to 16 years	39.6%
16	16 years to 17 years	33.8%
17	More than 17 years	27.7%

Commercial Vehicle Road Tax in Maharashtra

Take a look at the road taxes of commercial vehicle:

Serial No.	Category	Percentage of road tax
1	Petrol Omni buses	11% of vehicle cost, for vehicles costing upto 10 lakhs, 12 % of the vehicle cost, for vehicles costing between Rs.10 lakh and Rs.20 lakh, 13% of the vehicle cost, for vehicles costing more than Rs.20 lakh
2	Diesel Omni Buses	13% of the cost of the vehicle if the vehicle cost is upto Rs.10 lakh, 14% of the cost of the vehicles if the vehicle cost is between Rs.10 lakh and Rs.20 lakh, 15% of the cost of the vehicles, for vehicles costing more than Rs.20 lakh
3	Non-air conditioned buses	Rs. 800 for every seat every year
4	Air conditioned buses	Rs. 1,800 for every seat per year
5	Standees	Rs. 200 for every seat every year

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Maharashtra

To pay Maharashtra state road tax online payment, visit https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/vahan/ui/statevalidation/homepage.xhtml. Follow the necessary steps and pay your one-time road tax!

Alternatively, you can also visit your nearest RTO along with the necessary documents to pay the road tax offline.

List of RTOs in Maharashtra

Here is a list of the Regional Transport Offices in Maharashtra.

RTO LOCATIONS	RTO CODE
Mumbai (South)	MH01
Mumbai (West)	MH02
Mumbai (East)	MH03
Kalyan	MH05
Sindhudurg	MH07
Kolhapur	MH09
Satara	MH11
Solapur	MH13
Pimpri-Chinchwad	MH14
Shrirampur	MH17
Dhule	MH18
Thane	MH04
Raigad	MH06
Ratnagiri	MH08
Sangli	MH10
Pune	MH12
Nashik	MH15
Ahmednagar District	MH16
Jalgaon	MH19
Aurangabad	MH20
Parbhani	MH22
Latur	MH24
Nanded	MH26
Amravati	MH27
Yavatmal	MH29
Nagpur	MH31
Gadchiroli	MH33
Gondia	MH35
Washim	MH37
Nandurbar	MH39
Malegaon, Nashik District	MH41
Vashi	MH43
Akluj, Solapur	MH45
Borivalli	MH47
Nagpur East	MH49
Jalna City	MH21
Beed	MH23
Osmanabad	MH25
Buldana	MH28
Akola	MH30
Wardha	MH32
Chandrapur	MH34
Bhandara	MH36
Hingoli	MH38
Wadi, Nagpur (rural)	MH40
Baramati, Pune	MH42
Ambejogai, Beed	MH44
Panvel	MH46
Vasai-Virar	MH48
Karad	MH50
Nashik	MH15

Visit any of these offices, pay up your road tax and hit the road. Happy Travelling!

FAQs about Road Tax in Maharashtra

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How many times do I have to pay the road tax in Maharashtra?

You have to pay the road tax only once in Maharashtra at the time of registering your vehicle. Individuals would need to clear such taxes through a demand draft or cash while at their local RTO. Alternatively, they can also service taxes online through a specialised portal. In such a case, payment of these liabilities is also possible using debit card, internet banking, etc.

What documents are necessary for road tax payment?

Some of the vital documents when paying road taxes in Maharashtra include address proof, vehicle’s registration certificate, copy of the car or bike’s insurance papers, Aadhaar card, vehicle’s invoice copy and more.

How long do vehicle owners have to service road taxes in Maharashtra?

Vehicle owners will get up to 30 days to clear this tax post his/her vehicle registration with an RTO. Failure to do so will lead to penalties. In some cases, non-payment of taxes may enable state authorities to seize the vehicle’s papers as well.