# Check PUC certificate validity without OTP, here’s how 2026-10-18T19:06:45+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Vehicle owners can now check the validity of their Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate online without needing an OTP. The process requires only the vehicle registration number and the last five digits of the chassis and engine numbers. To check the status, visit the official transport department portal at https://puc.parivahan.gov.in/puc/views/PucCertificate.xhtml. On the homepage, click the 'PUCC' option under Online Services, then enter the vehicle number and the last five digits of the chassis and engine numbers. Having a valid PUC certificate is mandatory, and driving without one can attract a fine of up to Rs 10,000. The online check helps owners avoid missing the expiry date of their certificate. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The portal eliminates the need for an OTP or visiting a service centre, making it convenient for vehicle owners to stay compliant. The only unresolved issue is that owners must know their chassis and engine numbers, which may not be readily available to everyone. The next step for a user is to visit the portal and enter the required details to check their certificate status. ## Coverage - amarujala.com Straight how-to guide with no political or editorial slant This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Parivahan, pollution certificate, PUC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/check-puc-certificate-validity-without-otp-heres-how/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/check-puc-certificate-validity-without-otp-heres-how/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/