VSCRAP, also written "V Scrap", is the Vahan Voluntary Vehicle Scrapper portal at vscrap.parivahan.gov.in. It is run by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) through the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and it lets vehicle owners apply online to scrap an old or unfit vehicle at an authorised RVSF.
The process is fully digital and OTP-based. You log in with your vehicle number and Aadhaar, enter the chassis details, upload documents, and choose a scrapping facility. According to the official NIC user manual for the portal, you then receive a digitally signed Certificate of Deposit once the vehicle is scrapped and deregistered.
Official portal:vscrap.parivahan.gov.in
VSCRAP, often typed "v scrap", is the official government platform for scrapping vehicles in India. The name is a shorthand for the Vahan Voluntary Vehicle Scrapper system, so VSCRAP, V Scrap, the Vahan scrapper portal, and the Vahan vehicle scrapping portal all refer to the same site at vscrap.parivahan.gov.in.
It is operated by MoRTH through the National Informatics Centre and is integrated with the VAHAN database. That integration is what makes every record and certificate authentic and traceable, and it is why a certificate generated here is digitally signed and legally valid across India.
On the portal you can apply for vehicle scrapping online, find and select an authorised Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF), receive the scrap value in your bank account, and get two digital certificates: the Certificate of Vehicle Scrapping and the Certificate of Deposit. Everything is authenticated by OTP, so a registered mobile number is essential.
The process runs in three stages: apply online, inspection and payment, then certificate and deregistration. The full click-path follows the official NIC user manual, so the button labels match what you see on screen. Portal screens do change, so confirm the current wording as you go.
Visit the portal: Go tovscrap.parivahan.gov.in and open the Voluntary Vehicle Scrapping page.
Log in as Vehicle Owner: The VSCRAP login uses your vehicle number and Aadhaar number, verified by OTP. An authorised RVSF can also initiate the application on your behalf.
Start the application: Select "Scrap Your Vehicle", enter the last five digits of the chassis or engine number, and click Get Details. The portal loads your VAHAN record. Confirm your registered mobile number and email, then verify both OTPs.
Fill Application Form 2: Enter your PAN, Aadhaar, current address, contact details, and the bank account details for the scrap-value payout.
Upload documents: Attach the Registration Certificate (RC), your ID and address proof, and a cancelled cheque or bank passbook.
Choose an RVSF and submit: Select a single Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility, or use the portal's bidding option to invite quotes from multiple facilities and get the best scrap value. Review the details and submit.
Inspection and payment: The RVSF physically verifies the vehicle, checking the chassis or VIN against the RC, accepts the application, and transfers the agreed scrap value to your bank account.
Certificate and deregistration: The Certificate of Deposit is generated on the portal and the vehicle is marked "received for scrapping". The Certificate of Vehicle Scrapping is then used to deregister the vehicle at the RTO.
The bidding option is the difference between accepting one facility's price and letting several compete for your vehicle. It is one of the details that separatesscrapping a car in India the formal way from an informal sale that leaves you without a certificate.
Keep these ready before you start, since the application is a single continuous flow and a missing document is the usual reason people stall midway.
Registration Certificate (RC) to confirm ownership and vehicle details.
Owner identity proof: Aadhaar and PAN.
Address proof as accepted by the portal's document list.
The registration number and the last five digits of the chassis or engine number.
Cancelled cheque or bank passbook for the scrap-value payout.
Bank NOC if the vehicle is under a loan or hypothecation.
Registered mobile number, which is essential because all verification is OTP-based.
A mismatched or inactive registered mobile number is the single most common reason owners get stuck at the OTP step. If yours has changed, update it on VAHAN before you begin. The facility you pick must bean authorised car scrapping facility, since only a registered RVSF can generate a valid Certificate of Deposit.
What you receive at the end is the point of the whole exercise, and it comes in three parts: the scrap value, two certificates, and the deregistration that ends your liability.
The scrap value is based on the vehicle's weight and metal content, and it is paid directly to your bank account. The portal's bidding option lets multiple RVSFs quote, so you can choose the best value rather than accept the first offer.
According to reporting by CarHP, the Certificate of Deposit is usually generated within about 24 hours of handover, while the final scrapping certificate and dismantling typically take 7 to 15 days.
You receive two certificates, and it helps to know the difference before either lands in your account.
Certificate | What it is for |
Certificate of Vehicle Scrapping (CVS) | Proof the vehicle is scrapped; used to deregister it at the RTO |
Certificate of Deposit (CoD) | Tradable incentive certificate; claim new-vehicle benefits or sell it |
Once the RTO cancels the registration, the vehicle is permanently off the system and your liability ends. The CVS is your record document. The CoD, by contrast, carries real financial value: it can be used to claim incentives on a new vehicle, such as an OEM discount, road tax rebate, and registration fee waiver.
The CoD is a tradable asset, a point many owners overlook. According to DigiELV, it is typically valid for about two years and can be transferred once, from the original owner to a buyer.
If you are not buying a new vehicle, the certificate does not have to expire unused. It can be legally transferred and monetised on a MoRTH-authorised platform such as DigiELV. That resale value is the whole point of theCertificate of Deposit, and it is what separates it from the non-tradable scrapping certificate.
The VSCRAP (Vahan) portal is the official, fully digital route to scrap a vehicle legally. You apply online, verify by OTP, choose an authorised RVSF, receive the scrap value in your bank account, and get the Certificate of Deposit and deregistration. Done through the portal, the process is traceable and the certificates are valid nationwide.
The Certificate of Deposit is where value can go to waste. It carries real money, and if you are not buying a new vehicle it need not sit unused. DigiELV, a MoRTH-authorised platform integrated with VAHAN, is where ownerssell a Certificate of Deposit to a verified buyer, turning a certificate they cannot use into cash.
Applying on the portal is free. You are not charged to scrap; instead you receive the scrap value for your vehicle. Any facility-specific handling terms are set by the RVSF you choose.
You can apply for vehicle scrapping online yourself using the VSCRAP login as a Vehicle Owner. An authorised RVSF can also initiate it for you. Either way, the actual scrapping is always done at an RVSF.
The OTP goes to the mobile number registered against the vehicle on VAHAN. If that number has changed, update it on VAHAN first, since a mismatched registered mobile is the most common cause.
The portal lists authorised facilities during the application, and you select one before submitting. You can also use the bidding option to invite quotes from several nearby RVSFs.
The CVS is proof of scrapping, used to deregister the vehicle. The CoD is the tradable incentive certificate you use to claim new-vehicle benefits or sell.
According to CarHP, the Certificate of Deposit is usually issued within about 24 hours of handover, while the final scrapping certificate and dismantling generally take 7 to 15 days.
Often, yes. The bidding option lets multiple RVSFs quote for your vehicle, so you can compare offers and pick the highest scrap value instead of accepting a single quote.
You can sell it. The CoD is transferable once and can be legally traded on a MoRTH-authorised platform like DigiELV, turning an otherwise unused certificate into cash.