How to obtain Pollution Under Control certificate
A Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate is an official document that certifies a vehicle’s emissions comply with legally acceptable limits. Introduced by the government to curb pollution, this certification ensures that vehicles operate within environmentally safe emission standards, helping reduce the country's carbon footprint. Authorised emission testing centers across India issue the PUC certificate. It is mandatory for vehicle owners to obtain and carry this certificate at all times while driving on Indian roads.
Documents required to apply for a Pollution Under Control application
- Registration Certificate (RC)
- Your Aadhaar card for identity verification. Make sure that all the details across your documents match official records.
Steps to get a Pollution control certificate offline
- Visit an RTO-approved emission testing center or a petrol bunk with testing facilities.
- Park the vehicle as per instruction
- The device will be inserted in the exhaust pipe by the testing center operator
- Exhaust emission can be analysed by starting the vehicle
- The readings will be displayed on the computer screen
- PUC certificate will be generated by the operator by clicking the picture of the registration plate
- Make the payment to obtain the certificate
Steps to obtain a Pollution Under Control Certificate online
- Visit the Parivahan Website: https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in
- Select "Other Services. Vehicle-Related Services."
- Select the PUC Certificate by choosing the state where your vehicle is registered.
- Enter vehicle details by entering the registration number, last five chassis characters, and mobile number.
- Generate OTP and enter the OTP received on your mobile.
- Click "Show Details."
- Choose a testing center by selecting an RTO-approved center from the drop-down list.
- Make payment using a credit/debit card.
- Give the vehicle emission test at the selected center.
- Receive a certificate, which will be issued immediately or sent via mail.
Validity of Pollution Under Control Certificate
- New Vehicles: For new vehicles, the PUC certificate is valid for one year from the registration date.
- Renewal requirement: After one year, vehicle owners must renew the PUC certificate as per government guidelines.
- Validity for older vehicles: Vehicles older than five years receive a PUC certificate valid for six months.
- Adverse emission readings: If emission levels exceed limits, the certificate's validity period depends on the recorded readings.
Steps to find nearby centres for Pollution Under Control Certificate
- Visit the official website: https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in
- Click on the "PUC Centre List."
- Select your state and nearby office from the drop-down lists.
- The list of PUCC centers will be displayed.