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RTO Codes for RTOs in India

Each state and union territory in India has Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) that take care of licensing and vehicle registration. Heres more about RTO codes for RTOs in India.
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Published on December 17, 2021

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    Where should you go if you want a driving license or have a new vehicle to register? Yes, you guessed it right! The Regional Transport Office is where all the transport registration and license issuing take place. You will be surprised to hear that there are more than 1,100 RTOs across the country.

    Alongside RTO codes for RTOs in India, this article also talks about the responsibilities and services offered by the RTOs. Let's get started!

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    RTO Codes for RTOs in India

    Below, we have rounded up the RTO codes for all the union territories and states in India. The vehicles registered in the respective state will follow the same RTO code as their regions.

    Union Territory/State

    RTO Code

    Union Territory/State

    RTO Code

    Andhra Pradesh

    AP

    Assam

    AS

    Arunachal Pradesh

    AR

    Bihar

    BR

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands

    AN

    Chandigarh

    CH

    Chhattisgarh

    CG

    Gujarat

    GJ

    Dadra and Nagar Haveli

    DN

    Daman and Diu

    DD

    Goa

    GA

    Haryana

    HR

    Himachal Pradesh

    HP

    Jharkhand

    JH

    Jammu and Kashmir

    JK

    Karnataka

    KA

    Kerala

    KL

    Maharashtra

    MH

    Madhya Pradesh

    MP

    Manipur

    MN

    Meghalaya

    ML

    Mizoram

    MZ

    Lakshadweep

    LD

    National Capital Territory of Delhi

    DL

    Nagaland

    NL

    Puducherry

    PY

    Odisha

    OD

    Punjab

    PB

    Sikkim

    SK

    Rajasthan

    RJ

    Tamil Nadu

    TN

    Tripura

    TR

    Uttarkhand

    UK

    Uttar Pradesh

    UP

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    What Does an RTO Do?

    The RTO is responsible for an array of things, including:

    • Firstly, the RTO is accountable for provisions laid out by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. RTO also looks after the other laws and regulations of the centre and state government.
    • RTO also has to perform the duty of collecting taxes.
    • In case of accidents involving registered vehicles, the RTO must ensure proper inspection.
    • The government also depends on the RTO for maintaining the database of all state-registered vehicles.
    • This state body also issues and supervises permits.
    • Last but not least, the RTO has to ensure proper development of transport services and road development. 

    What Services Are Provided By the RTO?

    RTO offers many services under one roof. After all, it is responsible for nearly all road and transport-related processes and documentation in the country. Here are some services to expect from the RTO:

    • Registration: Registration of new vehicles is one of the primary services of this government body. All registration-related services and documents are under the RTO.  
    • Licensing: Whether you want a two-wheeler license or a four-wheeler license, you have to get it from the RTO. Besides, RTO also issues the learner's license. Moreover, whenever the validity of your license expires, you have to apply for a new one at the RTO.
    • Permits: They issue temporary/permanent national and local permits for passenger and service vehicles.
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    So, whether you are looking for permits, the registration process, or procuring a driver's license, RTO is the ultimate destination. Each state-registered vehicle will have a specific registration number based on the RTO code for their location.

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    Last Updated on December 17, 2021


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