You can legally find a vehicle owner's name, registration status, and insurance validity in India using the government's Parivahan portal or mParivahan app — completely free of charge.
| Method | Platform | Info Available | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parivahan Web Portal | parivahan.gov.in | Owner name, RC, insurance | Instant |
| mParivahan App | Android / iOS | Full RC details + DL info | Instant |
| SMS to 7738299899 | Any mobile | Basic RC status | ~2 min |
| RTO Office Visit | Physical | Full details + address | Same day |
| MyPaivahan (Digilocker) | Digilocker app | Owner RC copy | Instant |
Go to parivahan.gov.in → click 'Informational Services' → 'Know Your Vehicle Details'.
Type the vehicle number in the standard Indian format (e.g., DL01AB1234 or KA05MJ9876). No spaces or hyphens needed.
Enter the image captcha and click the 'Vahan Search' button to retrieve details.
Owner name, RC status, insurance validity, fitness, PUC, and blacklist status are shown on screen.
Download the mParivahan app for detailed information including challan history linked to the vehicle.
Yes. Basic RC details are publicly available via the Vahan national database as per MoRTH guidelines.
No. Full residential address is protected under privacy laws and is not publicly available.
Newly registered vehicles may have a 24–72 hour data sync delay. Also verify you are entering the correct state code.
No. Always use the official parivahan.gov.in or mParivahan app. Third-party sites may show outdated or incorrect data.