RTO Office in Jammu

The RTO or Regional Transport Office is a governmental body of the Indian Transport system. The RTOs are designated with the responsibility of providing every driver-related, transport-related, and vehicle-related service to the public.

Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory in India, being named after two twin regions of Jammu and Kashmir. There are several RTOs spread across the region.

Jammu RTO is located in the Transport Nagar region and remains open daily between 10.30 am and 4.30 pm, except for Sundays and holidays. It is the lifeline of the JK transport system. The official email ID of Jammu RTO is transport@jk.nic.in, check out the official website. The code of this RTO is 02.

If you need any vehicle or driving-related permissions and certificates, you will need to visit this RTO. They function as per the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Some of the major services they offer include the issuance of LL, DL, permits of international DL, vehicle registration, promoting road safety, active pollution control, etc.

There are 22 RTOs throughout Jammu and Kashmir, including Budgam, Jammu, etc., some of which are listed below.

List of RTOs in Jammu and Kashmir

Functions of Jammu RTO

The Commissioner of Transport heads Jammu RTO and is vested with the following duties and responsibilities:

• Ensuring proper implementation of the Motor Vehicles Act and rules

• Framing effective policies ensuring road safety and improvement of the overall transport management

• Efficient computerization of the relevant data, safe record-keeping, offering rapid verification

• Transport-related data collection and management

• Creating general awareness among the public, drivers, and inspectors of Motor Vehicles regarding road safety

• Rapid response and operating Passenger Welfare Fund during any road accidents

• Taking proper legal action(s) for violation of traffic rules

• Collecting fines, fees, taxes, rates

• Monitoring and reviewing of proper utilization of funds

• Ensuring constant improvement and updation

How to Register a Vehicle at Jammu RTO

When you purchase a new vehicle, you need to get it registered with your designated RTO within 15 days after the purchase, before hitting the road. This rule is prevalent throughout India and so Jammu and Kashmir is no exception. You can download the application form from the official site. However, before registering, you must note that there are two variants of registration:

• Temporary Registration: During vehicle purchase, you receive a registration number, assigned by your vehicle dealer. This is called the temporary registration number. It is only viable for 15 days from the purchase date, during which you must finalise your permanent registration.

• Permanent Registration: This is the final registration number that you receive after enrolling under the designated RTO. This number is final and irrevocable irrespective of the circumstances.

List of Documents Required for Vehicle Registration

The documents essential to complete the vehicle registration process at Jammu RTO include:

• Form 20, duly filled and signed by the applicant

• Form 22- road-worthiness certificate

• A copy of the vehicle insurance plan

• 2 copies of attested address proof

• Form 34, is required only if the vehicle is purchased on loan, duly signed by the applicant and the financer

• Proof of DOB

• Acknowledgement of the payment of road tax

• Pencil print of chassis

• Registration fees

• Self-attested passport-size photo

• PAN card/ form 60 and Form 61(as applicable, 2 copies)

After you submit all these documents, the authorities verify them, before permanently registering your vehicle.

How to Renew Registration for a Vehicle at Jammu RTO

Once you register a vehicle under any Indian RTO, including that of Jammu, it remains valid for 15 years. If you wish to keep that vehicle even after that, you have to renew the registration and continue doing so after every 5 years. You need to complete certain paperwork for achieving this. You must note that your renewal application should not be placed more than 60 days before the renewal date.

The list of documents required for renewing RC under Jammu RTO are

• Form 25

• Form 20

• Original RC

• Fitness certificate of the concerned vehicle, issued by the respective dealer

• Road tax payment receipts, along with dues (if any)

• Pencil print of chassis

• Vehicle insurance certificate

• Attested copy of PUC

• Attested copies of passport-size photograph

• Application fees

• PAN Card or Form 60 and 61 (whichever is applicable)

You can complete this process online, by visiting the link.

• Choose the state once the drop-down menu opens

• Choose the designated RTO

• Select RC renewal

• Enter the registration number along with the chassis number

• Choose the registration number

• Fill the form with details as required

• Pay fees to complete the process

How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership at Jammu RTO

Transferring vehicle ownership due to either sales or inheritance is a common occurrence. If you wish or need to transfer vehicle ownership in Jammu and Kashmir, you need to complete the following paperwork:

• Duly filled and signed Form 28 and 29, the notice of ownership transfer. You can avail of this at the RTO.

• Forms 31 and 32-application for Motor Vehicle Registration

• Original RC

• Original emission certificate, if applicable

• A valid insurance certificate

• PUC certificate

• The transfer fee amount as applicable

This is a simple procedure and the ownership transfer will be complete in a few days/weeks once the proper paperwork is submitted.

How to check Jammu RTO information on Park+

Follow these steps to check RTO car information on the Park+ app.

• Download the Park+ app.
• Open the app and click on 'Login'.
• Enter your mobile number and click on 'Send OTP'.
• Enter the 'OTP' and click on 'Verify OTP'.
• Navigate to 'Services', and click the 'View all' option.

To check your vehicle information from this screen, follow the below steps:

• Enter your 'Vehicle Number' at the top of the page.

• Click on 'Search' to check Vehicle Information.

To find your nearest RTO from the Services screen, follow these steps:

• To find your nearest RTO, go back to the all services screen.
• Scroll down to the 'Find near you' section.
• Click on 'RTO Centre'.