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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!

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

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.