Check Stolen, Lost & Seized Vehicle Status Online - Chhattisgarh Police

Official Chhattisgarh Police Vehicle Search

How to Check Stolen, Lost or Seized Vehicle Status Online

1. Open the official vehicle search page

   Visit the official Chhattisgarh Police Stolen/Lost/Seized Vehicle Search.

2. Choose the FIR-based search option

   If an FIR has been registered for the lost or stolen vehicle, select the FIR-based search option.

3. Select the District

   Select the district where the FIR relating to the vehicle was registered.

4. Select the Police Station

   Select the concerned police station from the available list.

5. Enter the FIR Number

   Enter the FIR number exactly as recorded in the police documents.

6. Select the FIR Year

   Select the year in which the FIR was registered.

7. Click Search

   If a matching record is available, the portal will display the relevant stolen, lost or seized vehicle information.

Search Vehicle Status by Registration, Chassis or Engine Number

The current Chhattisgarh Police vehicle search portal also supports search using vehicle identification details:

• Vehicle Registration Number
• Chassis Number
• Engine Number

1. Open the official vehicle search page.
2. Locate the vehicle-identification search section.
3. Enter the registration number, if available.
4. Alternatively, enter the chassis number.
5. You may also use the engine number.
6. Click Search.
7. Review the results displayed by the portal.

The exact search fields and validation requirements are controlled by the Chhattisgarh Police portal and may change when the service is updated.

What Information is Displayed?

The information can help determine whether a vehicle appears in the police database as a stolen/lost vehicle or a seized/abandoned vehicle.

What if the Vehicle is Not Found?

If no matching vehicle appears in the search results, do not automatically conclude that the vehicle has never been reported stolen or lost.

1. Check the registration number.
2. Check the chassis number.
3. Check the engine number.
4. Confirm the district and police station.
5. Confirm the FIR number and year.
6. Consider whether the police record has been entered into the online system.
7. Consider whether the matter was recorded as a lost vehicle rather than an FIR.

If the vehicle still cannot be located online, contact the concerned police station and provide the vehicle's registration, chassis and engine details.

Can I Check a Vehicle Before Buying a Used Vehicle?

The Chhattisgarh Police vehicle search facility can be useful as one part of due diligence before purchasing a used vehicle. You can search using the registration number, chassis number and engine number.

Before purchasing a second-hand vehicle, independently verify:

• Registration certificate and ownership details
• Chassis and engine numbers
• Vehicle registration details
• Insurance
• Applicable tax and fitness information
• Hypothecation or financing status
• Pending challans, where applicable
• Police or theft records
• Relevant transport-authority records

The absence of an online police record does not by itself establish that a vehicle has no legal, ownership or financing issues.

What is the Law Relating to Theft of a Vehicle?

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860, subject to applicable transition provisions.

Section 303 BNS - Theft

Section 303 BNS defines and provides punishment for theft. A motor vehicle is movable property, so the general offence of theft can apply to the dishonest taking of a vehicle.

Section 305 BNS - Theft involving a means of transportation

Section 305 BNS deals with theft in specified circumstances, including theft of a means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers. The precise provision depends on the facts of the case.

Law Relating to Registration of an FIR

The procedural law is now governed by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). For information relating to a cognizable offence, Section 173 BNSS provides the current statutory framework and recognises electronic communication subject to the requirements of the section.

What Should I Do if My Vehicle Has Been Stolen?

1. Report the theft to the police as soon as possible.
2. Provide the vehicle registration number.
3. Provide the chassis and engine numbers.
4. Provide the make, model and colour of the vehicle.
5. Provide the date, time and place of theft.
6. Provide available vehicle documents.
7. Obtain and preserve the FIR/complaint acknowledgement.
8. Use the Chhattisgarh Police online vehicle search facility to check available records.
9. Inform the insurer and other relevant authorities, as applicable.
10. If financed, inform the financier according to the finance agreement.

What if a Stolen Vehicle is Recovered?

A vehicle recovered by the police may appear in the relevant seized/abandoned vehicle information. The portal may display seizure-related details such as seizure number and seizure date where available.

Recovery does not necessarily mean the vehicle can immediately be taken away by the owner. Release or custody may be subject to police investigation, court orders or other legal requirements. Contact the investigating officer or concerned police station and follow the applicable release procedure.