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RTO Thiruvananthapuram is located in Kerala and is governed by the Motor Vehicle Department of the state government. The RTO code for the Thiruvananthapuram region is KL 01. However, there are sub-regional RTO offices in Thiruvananthapuram whose RTO codes are KL 15 (for KSRTC) and KL 22 (Kazhakoottam). Visit the official website for more information regarding RTO Thiruvananthapuram.

The RTO office provides road safety assistance and traffic regulation for both commercial and private vehicles. It is also responsible for conducting driving tests for issuing Learner's Licenses (LL) and Driving Licenses (DL) which can be revoked if the driver fails to adhere to the traffic rules.

Functions of Thiruvananthapuram RTO

The RTO is responsible for providing all road and transport-related services such as:

  • Issuance and renewal of Learner's License, Driving License, and International Driving License.

  • Issuance of a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate and a Registration Certificate (RC) for private and commercial vehicles.

  • Enforcing traffic rules and ensuring road safety.

  • Issuing challans in cases of road safety violations.

  • Collecting road tax and Motor Vehicle tax such as registration and license fees.

  • Granting travel permits to goods carriers and commercial vehicles.

How to Register a Vehicle at Thiruvananthapuram RTO

As per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, every vehicle in India needs to be registered with the concerned state's Motor Vehicles Department.

Failure to register your vehicle with the respective state government is illegal and punishable by fine and imprisonment. Any unregistered vehicle cannot be driven anywhere in India. And an application for registering a vehicle should be made within 7 days of purchasing the vehicle.

To register your vehicle permanently, follow these steps:

  • Visit the RTO Thiruvananthapuram office where you'll be required to fill out and submit a set of application forms for your vehicle registration such as:

    • Form 20: Application for Motor Vehicle Registration.

    • Form 21: Certificate of Sale

    • Form 22: Certificate of Compliance with Pollution and Safety Standards & Roadworthiness

    • Original and copy of insurance papers.

    • Identity and address proof such as a PAN card and an Adhaar card and their self-attested copies.

    • Form 60: Declaration Form for persons who don't have a PAN Card.

    • Customs clearance certificate, license, and bond in the case of an imported vehicle.

    • Passport-size photographs.

    • Temporary registration certificate, if any.

  • After submitting all the necessary documents, the RTO officer will conduct the verification.

  • Once all the documents have been verified and approved, you will receive your RC and number plate.

How to Renew Registration for a Vehicle at Thiruvananthapuram RTO?

Every vehicle in India is bound to renew its vehicle registration after completing 15 years since the first registration. The registration certificate expires after 15 years and hence requires to be renewed.

The concerned RTO office conducts an inspection of the vehicle to check its fitness for the road before issuing a renewal. The application for RC renewal shall be filed not more than 60 days before its expiry.

Documents required for filing for vehicle registration renewal are:

  • Form 25: Application for renewal of vehicle registration certificate.

  • PUC Certificate

  • Certificate of registration

  • Valid Insurance certificate

  • Proof of road taxes paid up to date.

  • Vehicle owner's ID and address proof.

  • Signature of the vehicle owner.

  • Fitness certificate.

How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership at Thiruvananthapuram RTO?

In case of sale, gift, or inheritance, the ownership of the vehicle needs to be transferred from the seller/giver to the buyer/receiver. Transfer of vehicle ownership is also required in the case of the purchase of a vehicle at a public auction.

The process of transfer of ownership is regulated by the RTO, and the application needs to be filed along with the following documents:

  • Form 29: Notice of transfer of vehicle ownership (in case of sale)

  • Form 30: Application of intimation of vehicle ownership transfer (in case of sale)

  • Form 31: Application for transfer of ownership of a vehicle (in case of the owner's death)

  • Form 32: Application of ownership transfer (in the case of a purchase from a public auction)

  • Registration Certificate of the vehicle whose ownership has to be transferred.

  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) by the registered authority.

  • Vehicle insurance papers

  • PUC certificate

  • Proof of address and ID

  • Passport-size photographs

  • Death certificate (in case of owner's death)

  • Proof of succession (in case of the owner's death)

  • Declaration by the applicant and the deceased owner's legal heirs.

  • Verification of the vehicle by the RTO officer.

  • Certificate of sale confirmation by the authorised person (in the case of the auction)

  • A certified copy of the Central Govt or State Govt.'s order responsible for organising the auction

How to Check Thiruvananthapuram RTO Information on Park+?

You can easily browse through the Park+ app to find all the necessary information regarding RTO centres, car insurance, vehicle registration, DL services, etc.

To check RTO information on the Park+ app follow these steps:

  1. Download the Park+ app.

  2. Open the app and click on 'Login'.

  3. Enter your mobile number and click on 'Send OTP'.

  4. Enter the 'OTP' and click on 'Verify OTP'.

  5. Navigate to 'Services', and click the 'View all' option.

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

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

  2. Click on 'Search' to check Vehicle Information.

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

  1. To find your nearest RTO, go back to the all services screen.

  2. Scroll down to the 'Find near you' section.

  3. Click on 'RTO Centre'.

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How to Register Vehicle Offline & Online in Thiruvananthapuram Rto Information

The registration of vehicles is crucial to confirm the legality of driving and add legitimacy to the whole operation on the road. Here is a step-by-step procedure for vehicle registration online and offline:

Nearest RTO Office

Visit the nearest Regional Transport Office

Visit the nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO) or a designated vehicle registration centre

Collect Application form

Collect application form

Collect the required application form for vehicle registration

Necessary Information

Fill out all necessary information

Fill out the application form accurately with all necessary information, such as vehicle number, model, owner's details, etc

Attach documents

Attach documents

Attach the supporting documents, such as proof of identity, proof of address, vehicle invoice, insurance certificate, pollution under control (PUC) certificate, and chassis and engine number

Submit Application

Submit application to the designated authority

Submit the completed application form with supporting documents to the designated authority

Pay Application Fees

Pay application fees

Pay the applicable registration fees and taxes at the designated counter

Authority will issue RC

Authority will issue a RC

Upon verification of the documents and payment, the authority will issue a registration number and a registration certificate (RC) for your vehicle

Registration Plate

Put registration number plate

Use the registration number plate on your vehicle as per the regulations given by the authority

Official Website

Visit the Online Website

Visit the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) or the respective state transport department's website.

Go to Online website

Go to Online Vehicle Registration Section

Find and go to the Vehicle Ownership Section

Register

Register/Log in

Register for an account or log in with your existing credentials.

Online form

Fill out the online application form

Fill out the online application form for vehicle registration with accurate details.

Upload scanned copies

Upload scanned copies

Upload the scanned copies of the required documents, including proof of identity, proof of address, vehicle invoice, insurance certificate, PUC certificate, and chassis and engine number.

Application Fees

Pay Applicable Fees

Pay the applicable registration fees and taxes at the designated counter.

Submit Application

Submit application and documents

Make the online payment for registration fees and taxes using the available payment options.

Authority RC

Authority will issue a RC

After verification of the submitted documents and payment, the authority will issue a registration number and a digital registration certificate (RC) for your vehicle

digital Rc

Get digital RC

Download and print the digital RC from the online portal

Registration Number Plate

Put registration number plate

Use the registration number plate on your vehicle as per the regulations specified by the authority

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How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership Online and Offline in Thiruvananthapuram Rto Information

Transferring vehicle ownership is a crucial process that involves legally transferring the rights and responsibilities of owning a vehicle from one individual or entity to another. Here is a step-by-step procedure for transferring vehicle ownership online and offline:

Nearest RTO Office

Visit the nearest Regional Transport Office

Visit the nearest Regional Transport Office (RTO) or designated vehicle registration centre to get the vehicle ownership transfer application

Necessary Details

Fill all necessary details

Fill out the application form with all necessary details, including the seller's and buyer's information, vehicle details, and transferor's consent

Sign in application

Sign the application

Both the seller (transferor) and the buyer (transferee) must sign the application form along with two witnesses

supporting documents

Attach the supporting documents

1. Attach the supporting documents required for ownership transfer, such as: 1. Original registration certificate (RC) of the vehicle. 2. Proof of identity and address of both the seller and the buyer. 3. Sale agreement or deed of transfer (if applicable). 4. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the financier (if the vehicle is under a loan). 5. Valid insurance certificate. 6. Pollution under control (PUC) certificate.

Submit Application

Submit application to the designated authority

Submit the completed application form with supporting documents to the designated authority at the RTO or vehicle registration centre.

transfer fees

Transfer fee and road tax

Pay the applicable transfer fee and road tax (if any) at the designated counter

Authorty Issue RC

Authority will issue a new RC

After verifying the documents and payment, the authority will update the ownership details in the vehicle's registration certificate (RC) and issue a new RC in the buyer's name

Received updated rc

Receive updated RC

The buyer will receive the updated RC, and the seller will retain a copy of the sale agreement or deed of transfer for their records

Visit Official Website

Visit the Official Website

Visit the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) or the respective state transport department's

Vehicle Ownership transfer

Got to Vehicle Ownership Transfer

Open the online vehicle ownership transfer portal

Register Login

Register/Log in

Register for an account or log in with your existing credentials.

online application form

Fill Out the Online Application Form

Fill out the online application form for vehicle ownership transfer with accurate details, including seller's and buyer's information, vehicle details, and transferor's consent.

Upload Scanned Copies

Upload Scanned Copies

1. Original registration certificate (RC) of the vehicle. 2. Proof of identity and address of both the seller and the buyer. 3. Sale agreement or deed of transfer (if applicable). 4. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the financier (if the vehicle is under a loan). 5. Valid insurance certificate. 6. Pollution under control (PUC) certificate.

Transfer Fee

Transfer Fee and Road Tax

Make the online payment for the transfer fee and road tax (if any) using the available payment options.

Submit Application

Submit Application & Documents

Once the payment is processed, submit the application form and documents through the online portal.

Receive Updated RC

Receive Updated RC

After verification of the submitted documents and payment, the authority will update the ownership details in the vehicle's registration certificate (RC) electronically.

Authority Issues New RC

Authority will issue a new RC

After verification of the submitted documents and payment, the authority will update the ownership details in the vehicle's registration certificate (RC) electronically

Receive Confirmation

Receive confirmation

Both the seller and the buyer will receive a confirmation of the ownership transfer through the online portal

Get Digital RC

Get Digital RC

The buyer can download and print the updated RC from the online portal for their records

Common fees structure

Driving License

DocumentsPrices
Application Fee₹200 to ₹500 (varies by state)
Learner's License Test Fee₹30 to ₹150 (varies by state)
Driving Test Fee₹50 to ₹300 (varies by state)
Renewal Fee:₹200 to ₹500 (varies by state)
Duplicate DL Fee₹200 to ₹400 (varies by state)

Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC):

DocumentsPrices
Registration Fee₹600 to ₹1,500 (varies by state)
Smart Card Fee₹200 to ₹500 (varies by state)
Hypothecation/Endorsement Fee₹100 to ₹300 (varies by state)
Transfer of Ownership Fee₹300 to ₹1,000 (varies by state)
Duplicate RC Fee₹200 to ₹400 (varies by state)

Fitness Certificate:

DocumentsPrices
Fitness Test Fee₹200 to ₹600 (varies by vehicle type)
Fitness Certificate Fee₹300 to ₹800 (varies by vehicle type)

Permit Fees:

DocumentsPrices
Temporary Permit₹50 to ₹200 (varies by state)
National Permit₹500 to ₹2,000 (varies by state and vehicle type)
State Permit₹200 to ₹800 (varies by state and vehicle type)

Road Tax:

DocumentsPrices
Entry Tax₹200 to ₹1,000 (varies by state and vehicle type)
Road Tax4% to 15% of the vehicle's ex-showroom price (varies by state and vehicle type)
Green Tax₹500 to ₹2,000 (varies by state and vehicle type)

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What Services does RTO Provide?

The Regional Transport Office (RTO) provides a range of services related to vehicle registration, driver licensing, and enforcement of transportation laws. Some of the key services offered by RTOs include:

1

RTO facilitate the registration of new vehicles and the renewal of registration for existing vehicles.

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Provide driver's licenses and other permits needed to drive various types of vehicles.

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Vehicle Fitness Certification to assess vehicle roadworthiness and safety standards, issuing fitness certificates accordingly.

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Issuance of Permits for commercial vehicles such as taxis, buses, trucks, and auto-rickshaws, allowing them to operate legally.

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Collect Road Taxes and other fees related to vehicle registration and licensing.

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Enforcement of Traffic Rules, such as monitoring vehicle emissions and conducting vehicle inspections.

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RTOs maintain databases of registered vehicles, drivers, and other relevant information to ensure transparency and accountability in transportation management.

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