PUC certificate Andhra Pradesh: check status & expiry online
Check your PUC certificate status, validity and expiry date in Andhra Pradesh using your vehicle number. Stay compliant and avoid traffic challans.
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What is a PUC certificate in Andhra Pradesh?
A PUC certificate in Andhra Pradesh is a government-issued document that certifies your vehicle’s exhaust emissions as being within the permissible limits as per the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. This certificate is mandatory for every petrol, diesel, CNG, and LPG vehicle plying on Indian roads. It is also important to note that all hybrid cars also require the PUC certificate to legally drive on Indian roads. At the same time, electric vehicles do not require a PUC certificate.
PUCC Validity & Fees for Andhra Pradesh
6 - 12 mo
Typical validity₹60 - ₹100
Test fee₹10,000
Fine if expired5 - 10 min
Test timeWhy a PUC certificate matters
It is more than a compliance formality - a valid certificate keeps you road-legal and flags engine trouble early.
Mandatory by law
Driving without a valid PUC certificate is an offence under the Motor Vehicles Act. Traffic police can stop and fine you.Cleaner air
A valid PUC certificate confirms your vehicle is burning fuel cleanly and staying within the permissible pollution limits.Vehicle health
Regular emission checks flag engine and fuel-system trouble early, before the fault becomes expensive to repair.Smooth insurance renewal
Insurers ask for a valid PUC certificate when you buy or renew a motor policy. Without one, your claim can be held up.Where to get your PUC test done in Andhra Pradesh
The PUC is issued after a physical emission test is completed at an authorised PUC testing centre in Andhra Pradesh
Authorised petrol pumps
You can find an authorised PUC centre at your nearest fuel station.RTO centres
State-run emission-testing centres attached to RTO offices issue certificates directly.Approved service workshops
Service workshops with a Transport Department licence can test and certify your vehicle.Check PUC certificate by city in Andhra Pradesh
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Check PUC Certificate Status Online in Andhra Pradesh
A PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate confirms that a vehicle’s emissions meet the limits set under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. You can use the Check PUC tool by entering the vehicle registration number to view the details of your PUC certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about getting and checking your PUC certificate in Andhra Pradesh.
A PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate is a government-issued document that certifies your vehicle’s exhaust emissions are within the limits prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. It is mandatory for every motor vehicle running on Indian roads.
You can check your PUC status online by entering your vehicle registration number on the Parivahan portal (parivahan.gov.in) under “PUC Certificate”, or on the mParivahan app. The result shows your PUC validity and expiry date.
For a new vehicle, the PUC certificate in Andhra Pradesh is valid for one year from the date of registration. After that, it must be renewed every six months, subject to the vehicle passing the emission test.
Under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, driving without a valid PUC certificate carries a fine of up to ₹10,000. The amount enforced can vary from state to state.
A PUC test typically costs between ₹60 and ₹100 for two-wheelers and ₹100 to ₹150 for four-wheelers, depending on the fuel type and the state-notified rate.
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