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Quick answer: to download a copy of an existing PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate, open the official PUC Certificate page on the Parivahan portal, enter your registration number and the last five characters of the chassis number, type the captcha and choose PUC Details. If your certificate has expired, or you never had one, a copy cannot help: you need a fresh emission test at an authorised PUC centre.
Details come from the official PUC portal and from news reports on the August 2026 fee revision. Portals and fees change, so confirm on the day. This site is independent and does not issue certificates.
Download a copy of your PUC certificate
- Open the PUC Certificate page on the Parivahan PUC portal.
- Enter your registration number. The portal accepts a maximum of 10 characters.
- Enter the last five characters of your chassis number. You can find it on your RC or insurance papers.
- Type the characters shown in the image, then choose PUC Details.
- Check the details that load, and download or print the certificate.
If the portal shows nothing for your vehicle, the test may not have been uploaded, or no certificate has been issued recently. Ask the centre that tested the vehicle to check that your test was recorded.
Check when your certificate expires
The certificate shows its validity date, so read the expiry on your own copy. Guides do not agree on how long a certificate lasts for newer vehicles, and the period depends on the vehicle, so go by the date printed on yours. The portal also has a PUC Certificate History page, where you enter the vehicle number and generate an OTP to see the certificates issued for it.
If it has expired, or you never had one
A download only shows a certificate that exists. For a new one, take the vehicle to an authorised centre. The portal lists them on its PUC Centre List. The centre tests the exhaust, issues the certificate and uploads it, and you can then download the copy as above.
What the test costs in Maharashtra
Maharashtra revised its PUC charges in August 2026. Free Press Journal reports give Rs 60 for two-wheelers, Rs 120 for petrol three-wheelers and Rs 180 for diesel vehicles. For petrol, CNG and LPG vehicles one report gives Rs 140 (report of 21 August) and another Rs 150 (report of 24 August). The reports say centres must display the rate chart and must not charge more than the prescribed amount, so check the chart at the centre.
Why it matters
Driving without a valid PUC certificate is an offence under the Motor Vehicles Act, and guides cite a fine of up to Rs 10,000. Check the amount on any challan you receive. Our e-challan guide explains how to look up and pay one. The portal also lists a service for paying a fine for an expired PUC certificate.
Related vehicle guides
- Selling or buying a vehicle: see our RC transfer guide.
- Number plates: see our HSRP guide.
- RTO offices and what they handle: see our RTO Navi Mumbai guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download my PUC certificate?
Open the PUC Certificate page on the Parivahan PUC portal, enter your registration number and the last five characters of the chassis number, type the captcha and choose PUC Details.
What do I need to download a PUC certificate?
Your registration number and the last five characters of the chassis number, which you can find on your RC or insurance papers.
Can I download an expired PUC certificate?
The portal shows the certificate that was issued, with its validity date. An expired certificate does not make you compliant. You need a fresh test at an authorised PUC centre.
How much is a PUC test in Maharashtra?
Reports of the August 2026 revision give Rs 60 for two-wheelers, Rs 120 for petrol three-wheelers and Rs 180 for diesel vehicles. For petrol, CNG and LPG vehicles reports give Rs 140 or Rs 150, so check the rate chart at the centre.
Where do I find a PUC centre?
The Parivahan PUC portal has a PUC Centre List of authorised centres.
Sources
| Point | Source |
|---|---|
| Download form: registration number, last five chassis characters, captcha | Parivahan PUC Certificate page |
| Certificate history with OTP; PUC centre list; fine payment service | Parivahan PUC portal, History page and Centre List |
| August 2026 Maharashtra fee revision | Free Press Journal, 21 August 2026 and Free Press Journal, 24 August 2026 |
Checked 12 November 2026. This page will be updated if the portal or the fees change.
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