Why do you need an RC? A registration certificate is required to prove that you are the owner of the vehicle. It is a government-issued certificate that explains various information about the vehicle. Key information depicted on an RC include: Vehicle registration number and date Name and address of the vehicle owner Maker’s class and vehicle class Month and year of vehicle manufacture Fuel used Chassis number and the engine number Type of vehicle body Cubic capacity Seating capacity Wheelbase Colour of the vehicle Unladen weight Date of registration and expiry date Signature of the owner