Maharashtra: Aadhaar-Linked RC Transfer Rule Puts Used-Vehicle Owners In Fix Over Name Mismatches

Mumbai, August 26, 2026: A new Aadhaar authentication requirement for vehicle ownership transfers and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) is causing difficulties for vehicle owners across Maharashtra, with even minor differences between names on the Registration Certificate (RC) and Aadhaar card leading to online applications being held up.

The disruption has been reported for around 15 days, prompting the state transporters’ association to approach the Pune RTO for relief.

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