
Cost of Bike Ownership Transfer in Bangladesh – BRTA Fees
BRTA’s motorcycle ownership transfer fees now depend on engine capacity (CC), with newly increased rates:
✅ Bikes up to 100 cc
Fee Component | Amount (BDT) |
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Transfer of Ownership | 1,688 |
Duplicate Registration Certificate (RC) | 575 |
Digital Registration Certificate | 555 |
Contribution to Financial Assistance Fund | 1,150 |
Supplementary Duty | 434 |
Subtotal | 4,402 |
+ Optional Digital Number Plate | 2,260 |
Total if opting for number plate | 6,662 |
✅ Bikes over 100 cc (101–160 cc)
Fee Component | Amount (BDT) |
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Transfer of Ownership | 2,070 |
Duplicate Registration Certificate (RC) | 575 |
Digital Registration Certificate | 555 |
Contribution to Financial Assistance Fund | 1,150 |
Supplementary Duty | 490 |
Subtotal | 4,840 |
+ Optional Digital Number Plate | 2,260 |
Total if opting for number plate | 7,100 |
🔎 What These Fees Cover
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Transfer fee: Covers administrative costs of updating ownership records.
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Duplicate RC: Re-issues the “Blue Book” under the new owner’s name.
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Digital RC: New e-card version of the registration document.
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Financial Assistance Fund: A mandatory social fund contribution.
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Supplementary duty: State-imposed fee.
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Digital number plate: Optional RFID-enabled plate cost.
🧾 How It Works in Practice
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Clear Existing Dues: Ensure tax, fitness, and loan obligations are settled.
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Submit Fee Payment: Through BRTA’s bank counter or the online BSP portal.
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Opt for Digital Plate: If no previous plate exists, add BDT 2,260.
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Finalize at BRTA: Visit to confirm inspection and collect new RC/plate in ~7–15 days.
🟢 So, what does it cost you?
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≤100 cc bike: BDT 4,402 (without plate) • BDT 6,662 (with digital plate)
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101–160 cc bike: BDT 4,840 (without plate) • BDT 7,100 (with digital plate)
🚗 Example Cases
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Buying a 100 cc used bike and keeping the old plate → pay BDT 4,402.
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Buying a 125 cc bike with no existing plate → pay BDT 4,840 + 2,260 = BDT 7,100.
📌 Summary
BRTA recently raised bike ownership transfer costs. Here's the full breakdown:
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Up to 100 cc: BDT 4,402 (blue book + digital RC) or BDT 6,662 with new number plate
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101–160 cc: BDT 4,840 or BDT 7,100 with digital plate
Use these figures when planning your purchase or sale. Always double-check with BRTA or the official BSP portal, as fees may change in upcoming budget years.
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