Tirunelveli RTO Information

The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Tirunelveli provides services relating to transportation. The Tirunelveli RTO carries out the rules and regulations of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.

Here are a few points of contact details for Tirunelveli RTO. If you are planning to visit the office, check their website.

The RTO in Tirunelveli provides services such as,

• Issuing learner�s permits and driving licenses to eligible individuals.

• Conducting driving and theory tests for people who apply for learner�s permits and driving licenses.

• Registering both new and used private and commercial vehicles.

• Issuing registration certificates (RC) with the registration number.

• Issuing fitness certificates (FC) to vehicles that pass fitness tests (such as length, width, etc.).

• Issuing permits for transport and commercial vehicles at the national and state level.

You can contact the RTO using the contact numbers 0462-2552555, and 9384808466, or email them at rtotn72@nic.in. The Tirunelveli RTO code is TN-72 and it is located at Regional Transport Office (RTO) Tirunelveli, 111, NGOB Colony, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli ? 627007.

Functions of Tirunelveli RTO

Apart from the services listed above, the Tirunelveli RTO also performs several functions, as follows.

1. On-road Safety

   The Tirunelveli RTO is in charge of monitoring on-road safety rules and penalising traffic violations. It also implements the Motor Vehicles Act to its fullest potential.

2. Vehicle Registration

   The Tirunelveli RTO provides vehicle registration services to private and commercial vehicles.

3. Collection of Taxes & Other Charges

   Whenever a vehicle is registered, the Tirunelveli RTO collects taxes from the vehicle owners. It also issues No Objection Certificates (NOCs).

4. Issues Driving License

   This is one of the most important functions of Tirunelveli RTO. It issues driving licenses (DL), learner's licenses (LL), and even international driving permits (IDP). The RTO also extends the application, renewal, etc. via online means.

5. Vehicle Inspection

   The Tirunelveli RTO inspects the vehicles for roadworthiness, compliance with emission norms, and related criteria.

6. Issues Unique Registration Number

   The Regional Transport Office issues individual and unique registration numbers to vehicles. It also provides fancy numbers upon request.

7. Environmental Norms

   The RTO in Tirunelveli also issues Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate to vehicles and inspects vehicles for environmental creditworthiness.

How to Register a Vehicle at Tirunelveli RTO?

In compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, every new vehicle must be registered in the RTO database.

• Temporary Registration: In the case of temporary registration, the dealer should submit the application form on behalf of the owner of the vehicle. This must be submitted to the Regional Transport Officer/ Grade I Motor Vehicle Inspector. Here are the documents required for temporarily registering a vehicle at the Tirunelveli RTO.

  • Form 20 Application (if the vehicle has hypothecation, have an extra copy)

  • Form 21 (sales certificate)

  • Roadworthiness Certificate & Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate (has to be received from the vehicle manufacturer in Form-22)

  • Vehicle insurance Certificate

  • Pan Card or Form 60/61 from the Income Tax Department or GIR

  • 3 passport-size photos of the vehicle owner

  • Address Proof (one of the following)

    1. Ration Card

    2. Voter ID Card

    3. LIC Policy

    4. An attested copy of the affidavit by an executive, notary, or first-class judicial magistrate

• Permanent Registration: The permanent registration process for non-commercial vehicles requires the following documents.

  • Form 20 Application (if the vehicle has hypothecation, have an extra copy)

  • Form 21 (sales certificate)

  • Roadworthiness Certificate & Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate (has to be received from the vehicle manufacturer in Form 22)

  • Vehicle Insurance Certificate

  • Pan Card or Form 60/61 from the Income Tax Department or GIR

  • 3 passport-size photos

  • Address Proof (one of the following)

    1. Ration Card

    2. Voter ID Card

    3. LIC Policy

    4. An attested copy of the affidavit by an executive, notary, or first-class judicial magistrate

How to Renew Registration for a Vehicle at Tirunelveli RTO?

The registration certificate (RC) has to be renewed and re-registered at the RTO. This should be done not more than 60 days before the expiry date of the RC. Here are the documents required for renewing the RC for a vehicle at Tirunelveli RTO.

• Form 25 Application

• Registration Certificate

• PUC Certificate

• RC Book

• Vehicle Fitness Certificate

• Proof of the payment of existing road taxes

• Insurance Certificate

• PAN Card Copy / Form 60 & Form 61 (as applied)

• Chassis & Engine Pencil Print

• Vehicle Owner's Signature Identification

• The renewal of the Registration can also be done online by visiting the government's Parivahan website.

How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership at Tirunelveli RTO?

The transfer of vehicle ownership denotes the shifting of ownership in cases of a voluntary transfer, as a gift, or in case of inheritance. The documents required for the transfer of vehicle ownership at Tirunelveli include:

• Form 29

• Form 30

• Insurance Certificate

• Address Proof

  1. Ration Card

  2. Voter ID Card

  3. LIC Policy

  4. An attested copy of the affidavit by an executive, notary, or first-class judicial magistrate

• Owner's Photo with Vehicle (Mandatory)

• PAN Card (optional)

• Proceedings (optional)

• Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate (optional)

• A fee for transferring the ownership must also be paid during this process.

How to Check Tirunelveli RTO Information on Park+

Are you looking for other information on the RTO, registration-related vehicle information, etc.? Then you are at the right place! Park+ app is the one-stop destination for all transport and vehicle-related information.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

10. Click on 'RTO Centre'.

You can visit the website or download the Park+ App from the Google Play Store or App Store & sign up. You can locate the nearest RTO, recharge FASTag, book parking slots in advance, and all the other car-related services through Park+.