The Regional Transport Office (RTO) also known as Regional Transport Authority (RTA) is responsible for maintaining the complete database of the vehicles as well as drivers for all the states of India. It was formed in 1988 when Motor Vehicles Department was established under section 213(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act. . This department is headed by the Transport Commissioner. In India every state and city has their own RTO (Regional Transport Office) and they are responsible to carry out all the functional activities that are laid out in Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
RTO Responsibility
As we all know that vehicle traffic in increasing day by day the roles and responsibility of RTO in maintaining the traffic and other task also increase. Some of the roles and responsibility are listed below:-
- Enforcing the motor vehicle rules established by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
- Managing the permits issued to trucks, autos, taxis, etc.
- Implementing any new rules issued by the government with regard to motor vehicles
- Conducting driving tests
- Issuing and renewing the driving licenses
- Inspecting the vehicle insurance
- Clearing the pollution test
- Collection of road fund licenses and road tax/excise duty
- Vehicle registration
- Granting international driving licenses
- Providing freight and public transport licenses
- Maintaining the database of the registered vehicles
- Selling customized registrations
- Vehicle transfer and registration of loan transactions
- Providing badges to the taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers
- Conducting the mechanical assessment of the accidental vehicles
- Issuing the vehicle fitness certificate to transport vehicles
Temporary RTO registration is a provision laid down under the Sec.43 of Central Motor Vehicle Act which state that temporary registration is only given to the vehicles that are need to be taken to another state which means that car is been purchased from a different state and it will be registered in different state. Validity of temporary registration is one month. During that period you have to get the vehicle permanently registered with the RTO in your City/state.
RTO Vehicle Registration
It’s mandatory as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 that all the vehicles need to be registered if you want to drive the vehicle in the country. Although its a simple process but most of the time the dealer from whom you have purchased the vehicle always quote the price including the registration charges but if you want to get it registered bu yourself the you have to go to the RTO office in your city/state with the following documents and within 7 days a registration certificate is issued that acts as a proof stating the registration of the vehicle.
- Form 20 i.e. application form for registration of the vehicle
- Age and address proof documents
- Passport size photographs
- Form 21 i.e. sales certificate of the vehicle
- Form 22 i.e. road-worthiness certificate
- PUC certificate
- Insurance of the vehicle to be registered
- For registration of an imported vehicle, a customs clearance certificate is required
- A sales tax certificate, if the vehicle has been bought from one state and has to be registered in the other.
- No Objection Certificate from RTO and dealer has to be submitted if the vehicle is bought in one state and registered in another state.
- Temporary registration number
- Invoice of the vehicle
- Design approval has to be obtained from Transport Minister for registration of semi-trailer and trailer vehicles
- Form 34, in case of loan hypothecation
- Applicable application fees has to be paid
Vehicle Registration Process at RTO
While purchasing the vehicle normally the registration process is handled by the vehicle dealer himself. Here’s how the vehicle registration process at RTO pans out.
- Step 1 – Download vehicle registration form from “VAHAN” website and fill out with complete details as required and submit it to the District Transport Office.
- Step 2 – You will be also required to submit necessary documents such as form 20, vehicle’s sales certificate, invoice, insurance policy for the vehicle, applicant’s photos, and identity proof.
- Step 3 – There will be an inspecting officer who will be evaluating your form and the documents that you have submitted. Once approved, you shall receive a vehicle registration number and a receipt.
- Step 4 – Get the registration mark on the vehicle’s number plate in thirty days and seek approval from the registration authority.
RTO Registration Charges
Basically RTO Charges are based on the Ex-showroom price of the vehicle in India, discounts are not taken into account while calculating RTO charges but a flat fees basis the applicable slab is applied on to the Ex-showroom Price.
While Registering a Car – a Vehicle Owner Pays in :-
» Registration Charges – Rs 600 (irrespective of value of car)
» Hypothecation Charges – Rs 1500 (If a loan is availed on the vehicle) else if bought car on cash – no such charges to be paid.
» Number Plate -Rs. 250- 400/- (for High Security Number Plate)
» State Development Charges / Parking Fee – Some of States / UT impose this charge. Taking an example of Delhi where Rs. 2000/- MCD Parking Fees will be taken for car below 4 lakh ex-showroom and Rs 4000 MCD Parking Fees 4 lakh ex-showroom price.
» Temporary Registration – Rs 1200 to 1500 (valid for 1 month)
» Road Tax – Taxes applicable to payable to State Government for registering Vehicle in State varies according to state.
» FasTag – FasTag fees is Rs 500 to Rs 600 payable at time of buying car.
| Name of the State | Official website of RTO |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | db.and.nic.in |
| Arunachal Pradesh | www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in |
| Andhra Pradesh | www.aptransport.org |
| Assam | transport.assam.gov.in |
| Bihar | transport.bih.nic.in |
| Chandigarh | chdtransport.gov.in |
| Chhattisgarh | www.cgtransport.gov.in |
| Daman and Diu | daman.nic.in |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | dnh.nic.in/ |
| Gujarat | rtogujarat.gov.in |
| Goa | www.goa.gov.in |
| Himachal Pradesh | himachal.nic.in |
| Haryana | haryanatransport.gov.in |
| Jharkhand | jhtransport.gov.in |
| Jammu & Kashmir | jaktrans.nic.in |
| Kerala | mvd.kerala.gov.in |
| Karnataka | www.karnatakaone.gov.in |
| Lakshadweep | lakshadweep.gov.in |
| Leh-Ladakh | Online Services |
| Maharashtra | transport.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Manipur | manipur.gov.in |
| Madhya Pradesh | www.transport.mp.gov.in |
| Mizoram | transport.mizoram.gov.in |
| Meghalaya | megtransport.gov.in |
| National Capital Territory of Delhi | transport.delhi.gov.in |
| Nagaland | dimapur.nic.in/ |
| Orissa | odishatransport.gov.in |
| Puducherry | www.py.gov.in |
| Punjab | www.punjabtransport.org |
| Rajasthan | www.transport.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Sikkim | sikkim.gov.in/ |
| Tamil Nadu | tnsta.gov.in |
| Telangana | telangana.gov.in |
| Tripura | tsu.trp.nic.in |
| Uttar Pradesh | uptransport.upsdc.gov.in |
| West Bengal | transport.wb.gov.in |
Once the vehicle registration is done you can check the details online also on VAHAN (https://vahan.nic.in/) website which was launched by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) Government of India.
All you need to do is the Enter the vehicle number and submit you will get all the information details related to you vehicle.
State Codes of RTO in India
Each state in India is assigned a RTO state code with which it will be easy to know the location to which the vehicle is registered be it any vehicle car/bike/truck etc.
| RTO LOCATIONS | RTO CODE | RTO LOCATIONS | RTO CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | AP | Arunachal Pradesh | AR |
| Assam | AS | Bihar | BR |
| Chhattisgarh | CG | Goa | GA |
| Gujarat | GJ | Haryana | HR |
| Himachal Pradesh | HP | Jammu and Kashmir | JK |
| Jharkhand | JH | Karnataka | KA |
| Kerala | KL | Madhya Pradesh | MP |
| Maharashtra | MH | Manipur | MN |
| Meghalaya | ML | Mizoram | MZ |
| Nagaland | NL | Odisha | OD |
| Punjab | PB | Rajasthan | RJ |
| Sikkim | SK | Tamil Nadu | TN |
| Tripura | TR | Uttar Pradesh | UP |
| Uttarakhanad | UK | West Bengal | WB |
| Telangana | TS |
Union Territories RTO codes in India
| RTO LOCATIONS | RTO CODE |
|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | AN |
| Chandigarh | CH |
| Dadra and nagar Haveli | DN |
| Daman and Diu | DD |
| Lakshadweep | LD |
| National Capital Territory of Delhi RTO | DL |
| Puducherry | PY |
Different Types of RTO Forms and their use
There are various RTO form that are needed to fill while applying for driving licence or for vehicle registration. One has to follow certain guideline in order to apply for vehicle registration or licence. Below are the list of forms and its use when it comes to RTO.
| Form 1 | Form is used as an Application or declaration to Physical Fitness |
| Form 1-A | Medical Certificate Form which is needed while applying for a driving license. |
| Form 2 | Application for learning license. The form is now available online and you need to use this form while the renewal of learning license as well. |
| Form 3 | Learner’s License Form |
| Form 4 | Application for the for permanent License and this form is also available online |
| Form 4 A | Form of application to drive a vehicle. This is a sub-part of Form 4 and it is also available online |
| Form 8 | This form needs to be filled when you want to add a driving class to the vehicle. For example, if you have your license for Motorcycle and if you need to add LMV to that then you need this form. |
| Form 9 | Application form for the renewal of permanent driving license. |
| Form LLD | Application form for a duplicate license |
| Form 20 | Application form for registration of new vehicles (RTO Registration) |
| Form 25 | Application form for re-registration of vehicles (RTO Registration) |
| Form 26 | Application form for the duplicate certificate of Registration Certificate of Vehicle |
| Form 27 | Application form for new registration from other states |
| Form 28 | Application form for obtaining no objection certificate |
| Form 29 | Application form for transfer of ownership also known as Sales Letter |
| Form 30 | Application form for transfer of ownership also known as a Sales letter |
| Form 31 | Application form for a death certificate |
| Form 32 | Application form for registration of public auction vehicle |
| Form 33 | Application form for address change in registration certificate of vehicle |
| Form 34 | Application form for hypothecation Endorsement and it is used while obtaining a loan |
| Form 35 | Application form for hypothecation termination which is used after the loan is cleared |
| Form 60 | Application form for income tax Information |
| Form 61 | Application form for income tax exemption case |
| IDP | Application form for getting an International driving permit |
| PSV | Application form required for Public Services Vehicle |
| RTO Application-A | Application form for verification of the antecedents |
| Character Certificate | Application form for verification of character |
| IDP | Application form for getting an International driving permit |
| PSV | Application form required for Public Services Vehicle |
| RTO Application-A | Application form for verification of the antecedents |
| Character Certificate | Application form for verification of character |
The process to Transfer Ownership of a Vehicle in India
Also Read: BH Series Number Plate Vehicle Registration and Fees
List of Official Websites for RTO Offices in India
| Name of the State | Official website of RTO |
|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | db.and.nic.in |
| Arunachal Pradesh | www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in |
| Andhra Pradesh | www.aptransport.org |
| Assam | transport.assam.gov.in |
| Bihar | transport.bih.nic.in |
| Chandigarh | chdtransport.gov.in |
| Chhattisgarh | www.cgtransport.gov.in |
| Daman and Diu | daman.nic.in |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | dnh.nic.in/ |
| Gujarat | rtogujarat.gov.in |
| Goa | www.goa.gov.in |
| Himachal Pradesh | himachal.nic.in |
| Haryana | haryanatransport.gov.in |
| Jharkhand | jhtransport.gov.in |
| Jammu & Kashmir | jaktrans.nic.in |
| Kerala | mvd.kerala.gov.in |
| Karnataka | www.karnatakaone.gov.in |
| Lakshadweep | lakshadweep.gov.in |
| Leh-Ladakh | Online Services |
| Maharashtra | transport.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Manipur | manipur.gov.in |
| Madhya Pradesh | www.transport.mp.gov.in |
| Mizoram | transport.mizoram.gov.in |
| Meghalaya | megtransport.gov.in |
| National Capital Territory of Delhi | transport.delhi.gov.in |
| Nagaland | dimapur.nic.in/ |
| Orissa | odishatransport.gov.in |
| Puducherry | www.py.gov.in |
| Punjab | www.punjabtransport.org |
| Rajasthan | www.transport.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Sikkim | sikkim.gov.in/ |
| Tamil Nadu | tnsta.gov.in |
| Telangana | telangana.gov.in |
| Tripura | tsu.trp.nic.in |
| Uttar Pradesh | uptransport.upsdc.gov.in |
| West Bengal | transport.wb.gov.in |
Canteen Stores Department
List of CSD Depots in India
| S.No | Region | Depot Location | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C1 | Delhi | New Delhi |
| 2 | C3 | Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| 3 | C3 | Bikaner | Rajasthan |
| 4 | C4 | Jabalpur | Madhya Pradesh |
| 5 | E1 | Port Blair | Andaman & Nicobar |
| 6 | E1 | Baghdogra | Sikkim |
| 7 | E1 | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 8 | E2 | Ramgarh | Jharkhand |
| 9 | E3 | Narangi | Assam |
| 10 | E3 | Misamali | Assam |
| 11 | E3 | Masimpur | Assam |
| 12 | E3 | Dimapur | Nagaland |
| 13 | N1 | Meerut | Uttar Pradesh |
| 14 | N1 | Dehradun | Uttaranchal |
| 15 | N2 | Srinagar | J&K |
| 16 | N2 | Udhampur | J&K |
| 17 | N2 | Leh | J&K |
| 18 | N2 | B D Bari | J&K |
| 19 | N2 | Pathankot | Punjab |
| 20 | N2 | Jalandar | Punjab |
| 21 | N2 | Bhatinda | Punjab |
| 22 | N3 | Bareilly | Uttar Pradesh |
| 23 | N3 | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 24 | N3 | Agra | Uttar Pradesh |
| 25 | N4 | Ambala | Harayana |
| 26 | N4 | Hissar | Harayana |
| 27 | S1 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 28 | S2 | Bangalore | Karnataka |
| 29 | S3 | Kochi | Kerala |
| 30 | T1 | Vishakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh |
| 31 | T1 | Secunderabad | Telangana |
| 32 | W1 | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 33 | W2 | Khadki | Maharashtra |
| 34 | W3 | Ahmedabad | Gujrat |
Frequently Asked Questions:
How much time do I have for registering my vehicle?
Registration of the vehicle should be done within 7 days from the date of purchase.
Is RTO closed on Saturday?
2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month RTO is closed.
Can I pay road tax without NOC?
Yes; but you have to obtain a NOC from your current RTO office within a period of one year and get the vehicle registered in the new state within the period of one year.
Is parking a part of RTO’s driving test and how much space is required for it?
You might be asked to display parallel parking skills in the space directed by the supervisor as part of the driving test.
Are RTO and DTO are same?
No, Regional Transport Offices are for a state, and District Transport Offices (DTOs) are for a district. The difference usually lies in the jurisdiction area.
Are RC Books and RC Card the same or different?
Earlier, vehicle registration certificates were called RC Books, now they are called RC or RC cards as they are available in a card form.
Why is the registration of the vehicle is necessary?
As per Section 39 in The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 vehicles are only allowed when it get registered at RTO
Can I check the registration details online?
Yes, you can just visit parivahan[dot]gov[dot].in.
What is party peshi?
The vehicle owner must be present at the RTOs of some states to start the transfer of RC. In this instance, Rs. 10,000 is withheld to follow the procedure.
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