# The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, Section 40: Registration, where to be made

- Act: The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Act 59 of 1988)
- In force from: 1989-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/mv-act/section/40/

## Text

Subject to the provisions of section 42, section 43 and section 60, every owner of a motor vehicle shall cause the vehicle to be registered by 1[any registering authority in the State] in whose jurisdiction he has the residence or place of business where the vehicle is normally kept.

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