Goods carriage permit
For vehicles carrying goods within a state or across specified routes.
Vehicle permits
Find the permit route for your vehicle
Permit category, authority and documents depend on where the vehicle is registered, how it is used and the route it will operate on.
Selected jurisdiction—
Choose a state or Union Territory to see the responsible authority context.
Common permit categories
Common permit categories
Use these categories to identify the likely route before checking the state requirements.
Passenger and contract carriage permit
For stage carriage, contract carriage, taxi and passenger transport operations.
National permit
For eligible goods vehicles operating across multiple states and Union Territories.
Temporary or special permit
For time-bound journeys, replacement services or a defined special purpose.
What to prepare
- Registration certificate
- Valid insurance and fitness certificate
- Pollution under control certificate
- Tax and fee details
- Vehicle-use and route information
Responsible authority
Choose a state or Union Territory to see the responsible authority context.
What happens next
After choosing the permit category, confirm the state-specific eligibility, validity, fee and any office inspection requirement before submitting an application.