Used Car Hypothecation & NOC

What you need to know

Hypothecation means the car is security for the loan while you keep possession. It is recorded on the RC (“Hypothecated to …”) and on the insurance policy. You cannot sell or transfer the car without the lender’s NOC until it is removed.

Adding hypothecation

• You and the lender sign Form 34 at purchase.
• The RTO records it on Vahan and the RC.
• The insurance policy must also name the lender.

Removing it after repayment

1. Close the loanPay the last EMI or foreclose; collect a closure statement.
2. Get NOC and Form 35Lender issues an NOC and signs Form 35 (two copies).
3. Apply on VahanChoose “Hypothecation termination”, pay the fee, upload NOC and Form 35.
4. Updated RCRC is re-issued without the lender’s name.
5. Update insuranceAsk the insurer to remove the lender from the policy.

Tips

• NOCs carry a date — submit them to the RTO before they lapse.
• If the lender is slow to issue the NOC, raise a written complaint and escalate to the RBI Integrated Ombudsman (cms.rbi.org.in) after 30 days.
• Keep the closure letter permanently.

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