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How To Get the Details of Bike Insurance By Registration Number?

Written by Sumit Arora
Updated On Aug 06, 20212 min read
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Read this article to find out how you can get the details of your bike insurance using your bike’s registration number.

A vehicle registration number is given to you when you buy a bike. A registration number is to a bike or any other vehicle what an address is to a house. Driving a bike or any other two-wheeled vehicle without this number is unlawful and penalised. In this article, you can find out the meaning and significance of your bike’s registration number. 

How To Get the Details of Bike Insurance By Registration Number?

What Is A Register Number For Your Bike?

A bike registration number is a one-of-a-kind number provided by your district's Regional Transport Office (RTO). Every two-wheeler vehicle, such as a motorcycle, scooter, or scooty, has a unique registration number. Following the purchase of a bike, the owner must register it with the local RTO within 30 days. The RTO assigns a bike registration number after a successful registration, which serves as identification for the vehicle and its owner. The registration number must be printed on a number plate that must be permanently attached to the bike.

The registration number is used to acquire a bike insurance policy, renew a bike insurance plan, process a bike insurance claim, and check the bike insurance information, in addition to identifying the bike. For all of these procedures, you only need to input the car registration number on the insurance provider's website. In India, however, there are several ways to obtain two-wheeler vehicle insurance information by registration number.

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How To Get Your Bike’s Registration Using Registration Number

You only need to submit your car registration number when purchasing bike insurance online. After you acquire a plan, the details of your bike insurance policy are connected to your registration number, which the RTO, state, or federal government can access. This insurance vehicle information is also available on the insurance company's and IRDAI's websites, which may be reached via the following methods - 

  • Visit the Regional Transport Office's (RTO) official website to find out where your bike is registered. When you enter your car registration number, the information of your bike insurance will appear.
  • To verify the specifics of your bike insurance, go to the State Transportation Department's website and enter your registration number.
  • The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' website (www.parivahan.gov.in/parivahan) also provides information about bike insurance by just inputting the registration number.
  • To check bike insurance, go to the Insurance Information Bureau's website, www.iib.gov.in, which was created by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

Documents Needed To Get A Temporary Registration Number

When you have purchased a new bike, before registering for a permanent register number, you must first apply for a temporary registration number. You can use your temporary registration number to buy bike insurance. To temporarily register your bike, complete the steps outlined below - 

  • Form 20, which is effectively an application form containing information about your bike and yourself, is required.
  • You'll need proof of address, a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, and your pan card to get a temporary registration number.
  • If you don't have a pan card, you can utilise Forms 60 and 61.

Make sure that you take all the necessary documents while getting a temporary registration number for your bike and get it insured as soon as possible.

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Take Away

Your bike might be your most valuable asset. If you want to prevent unexpected and expensive repair expenses, make sure you acquire bike insurance that provides maximum coverage at a reasonable price. According to the Indian Motor Vehicle Act, bike insurance is also obligatory. As a result, make sure your bike is insured and that you drive carefully.

Disclaimer: This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.

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 Sumit is an insurance industry veteran with more than 20 years in the industry. Sumit is a frequent columnist and speaker at major insurer conventions and is a heard name in insurance circles In his free time, Sumit likes to spend time with his family and go on trips

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