Alongside your vehicle tax and insurance, your Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate needs to stay valid too – riding or driving without one can attract a fine of up to ₹10,000. A Kerala PUC certificate status check takes less than a minute on the Parivahan portal, and tells you exactly when your certificate expires.

How to Check Kerala PUC Certificate Status Online

1. Go to the official Parivahan PUC page at puc.parivahan.gov.in
2. Enter your vehicle registration number (minimum 8 characters, no spaces or dashes)
3. Enter the last 5 digits of your chassis number from your RC card
4. Complete the CAPTCHA verification
5. Click submit to view your certificate status and expiry date
6. Note the validity date so you can renew before it lapses

How Long a PUC Certificate Stays Valid

Most PUC certificates in Kerala are valid for six months to one year, depending on the vehicle’s fuel type and age. Newer vehicles with a valid emission record at purchase often get a longer first validity period, while older vehicles typically need six-monthly testing.

Penalty for Driving Without a Valid PUC

Driving or riding without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate is a punishable offence under the Motor Vehicles Act, with fines that can go up to ₹10,000 and, in some cases, imprisonment of up to six months for repeat violations. It’s a quick check that can save you from an expensive surprise at a checkpoint.

What to Do If Your PUC Has Expired

If your Kerala PUC certificate status shows as expired, visit any authorised pollution testing centre near you with your vehicle. The emission test usually takes just a few minutes, and a new certificate is issued on the spot once your vehicle passes.