With the digitization of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), checking vehicle registration details and owner names in India has become extremely easy. The centralized database called VAHAN stores all registration details of vehicles across almost all states and union territories.

How to search on Vahan Portal:
1. Visit the official Vahan Citizen Services website.
2. Enter the vehicle registration number (e.g., CG05AC5898) in the search box.
3. Complete the verification check.
4. View details such as owner name, maker/model, fuel type, fitness validity, and hypothecation status.

Using the mParivahan Mobile App:
For mobile users, the mParivahan app provides virtual registration certificates (RC) and driving licenses (DL) that are legally recognized. By entering the registration number on the app dashboard, users can view all pertinent details instantly. This is helpful when buying used vehicles to verify that details match what the seller claims.