Glossary
RTO (Regional Transport Office)
The Regional Transport Office is the government office that registers vehicles and issues licences. For a vehicle loan, the RTO records the lender's hypothecation on the registration certificate. When the loan is repaid, the entry is removed through the RTO using paperwork from the lender, so keep t
Related terms: RC (Registration Certificate), Hypothecation, NOC (No Objection Certificate).
Published 12 Nov 2026
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