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RTO Karnataka(KA RTO)

Q: How many RTOs are there in Karnataka?

There are 70 RTOs in Karnataka, each for a specific district of the State.

Karnataka is located in the southwest region of India, with an estimated population of around seven crores. The people of Karnataka should know about their locality's Regional Transport Office (RTO) to comply smoothly with the latest vehicle registration, driving license issuance and other rules. The Regional Transport Office of Karnataka is a Government department established to govern the rules prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Act related to services and matters of transportation, vehicles, taxes, certificates and licences. The transport commissioner is the head of Karnataka RTO and supervises all the functions related to the registration of vehicles, issues of the license, and vehicle data security, among others. The primary thrust area of Karnataka 's transport department is enforcing the Motor Vehicle Act and rules and collecting taxes.

List of Karnataka RTO Code with Address

There are 67 Regional Transport offices in Karnataka. The codes of each RTO along with RTO Location are given in the table below:

RTO LOCATION	RTO CODE	RTO Contact Number	RTO Email Address
Bangalore Central	KA01	080-25533525	rtobngc-ka@nic.in
Bangalore West	KA02	080-23324388	rtobngw-ka@nic.in
Bangalore East	KA03	080 - 25253726	rtobnge-ka@nic.in
Bangalore North	KA04	080 - 23376039	rtobngn-ka@nic.in
Bangalore South	KA05	080-26630989	rtobngs-ka@nic.in
Tumkur	KA06	0816-2278473, 2277644, 2276444	rtotmkr-ka@nic.in
Kolar	KA07	T-Fax:‌ 08152-222039	rtoklr-ka@nic.in
K.G.F	KA08	08153-260214	artokgf-ka@nic.in
Mysore West	KA09	0821-2330364/2334430	rtomysw-ka@nic.in
Chamarajnagar	KA10	08226-222444	rtochmgr-ka@nic.in
Mandya	KA11	08232-220031	rtomndy-ka@nic.in
Madikeri	KA12	08272-298785	rtomdkr-ka@nic.in
Hassan	KA13	08172- 240660/240514	rtohsn-ka@nic.in
Shimoga	KA14	0822-2252699	artohnsr-ka@nic.in
Sagar	KA15	T-Fax:‌ 08183-226276	artosgr-ka@nic.in
Chitradurga	KA16	08194-230434/231894	rtoctg-ka@nic.in
Davanagere	KA17	08192-259848/232023	rtodvg-ka@nic.in
Chickmaglur	KA18	08262-220366	rtockm-ka@nic.in
Dakshina Kannada	KA19	0824-2220577	rtomng-ka@nic.in
Udupi	KA20	0820-2575137	rtoudp-ka@nic.in
Puttur	KA21	08251-230729	rtoptr-ka@nic.in
Belgaum	KA22	0831-2465503/2404759	rtobgm-ka@nic.in
Chikkodi	KA23	08338-272241/274129	rtockd-ka@nic.in
Bailhongal	KA24	08288-233288/292412	artoblng-ka@nic.in
Dharwar	KA25	0836-2233929/2233925/2233920	rtodwd-ka@nic.in
Gadag	KA26	08372-297219	rtogdg-ka@nic.in
Haveri	KA27	08375-232299	rtohvr-ka@nic.in
Bijapur	KA28	08352-276228/276218	rtobjp-ka@nic.in
Bagalkot	KA29	08354-235275/235276	rtobgkt-ka@nic.in
Karwar	KA30	08382-226364/229249	rtokwr-ka@nic.in
Sirsi	KA31	08384-233090/234259	rtosrs-ka@nic.in
Gulbarga	KA32	08472-248805/246926	rtoglbka@nic.in
Yadgir	KA33	08473-252580	rtoydgrka@nic.in
Bellary	KA34	08392-240048/244116/240038	rtoblr-ka@nic.in
Hospet	KA35	08394-230766/231982	rtohsp-ka@nic.in
Raichur	KA36	08532-223329/223094	rtorcr-ka@nic.in
Gangavathi	KA37	08539-220829/225023	rtokpl-ka@nic.in
Bidar	KA38	08482-226361	rtobdr-ka@nic.in
Bhalki	KA39	08484-262582/262194	artoblkka@nic.in
Chickballapur	KA40	08156-270446	rtocbpr-ka@nic.in
Jnanabharathi	KA41	080 - 28602500	rtojnbt-ka@nic.in
Ramanagar	KA42	080 - 22718765	artodhalli-ka@nic.in
Devanahalli	KA43	080-29780046	artodhalli-ka@nic.in
Tiptur	KA44	08134-254799	artotpt-ka@nic.in
Hunsur	KA45	0822-2252699	artohnsr-ka@nic.in
Sakaleshapur	KA46	08173-230746	artoskpura-ka@nic.in
Honnavar	KA47	08387-220033	artohnr-ka@nic.in
Jamakhandi	KA48	08353-238040	artojmkd-ka@nic.in
Gokak	KA49	08332-224727	artogkk-ka@nic.in
Yelhanka	KA50	080-29729909/080-28561366	rtoylnk-ka@nic.in
Electronic City	KA51	080 - 25735533	rtoecity-ka@nic.in
Nelamangala	KA52	080 - 27726886	rtonmg-ka@nic.in
K.R.Puram	KA53	080 - 25617959	rtokrpur-ka@nic.in
Nagamangala	KA54	08234-285598	artongmg-ka@nic.in
Mysore East	KA55	0821-2570700	rtomyse-ka@nic.in
Basavakalyana	KA56	08481-256996	artobsklnka@nic.in
Bangalore STU and AR	KA57	080-22230051/080- 22230110	rtoarstu-ka@nic.in
Banashankari	KA58	-----------	-----------
Chandapura	KA59	080-27827265	rto-chandapura@karnataka.gov.in
R.T.Nagar	KA60	-----------	-----------
Marathalli	KA61	-----------	-----------
Surathkal, Dakshina Kannada District	KA62	----------	----------
Hubli, Dharwad District	KA63	0836-2244550	rtodwdeast.63@ka.gov.in
Madhugiri, Tumkur District	KA64	8137284222	rtomadugiri@gmail.com
Dandeli, Karwar District	KA65	08284-230916	artodandeli@gmail.com
BTarikere, Chikkamagalore District	KA66
Bantwal	KA70	08255-280504	artobantwal@gmail.com

Source : https://parivahan.gov.in/

How to Register Vehicles at RTO Karnataka?

Vehicle registration at Karnataka RTO can be done in two methods, through the vehicle dealer from whom you have purchased the vehicle or by yourself. The dealer of the vehicle can register the vehicle on your behalf. It provides you with a temporary registration number before final registration. A temporary registration number is valid only for a certain period and you would have to take a permanent registration number from the nearest RTO. You can do so through your dealer or yourself by visiting the nearest RTO. Moreover, the registration procedure differs for private vehicles and commercial vehicles. To register your vehicles at RTO Karnataka yourself, follow the steps stated below:

• Visit the nearest Regional Transport office with your new vehicle that you want to register

• Duly fill and submit the application form, Form 20 with other relevant documents required for vehicle registration

• The Superintendent of the RTO would then scrutinize and inspect all the submitted document

• Then pay registration fees as per the type of vehicle you are registering and also pay tax at the cash counter of the RTO

• The inspector would then inspect your vehicle before issuing the registration certificate

• Karnataka RTO office would enter the details of your vehicle in its central database for verification by the RTO superintendent.

• The Assistant Regional Transport Officer would then approve the registration after which the registration certificate would be granted

• The RTO office of Karnataka would then begin the smart card process and deliver it by post to the applicant at the registered mailing address.

List of documents required for Vehicle Registration at RTO Karnataka

Here is the list of the documents which are required to be submitted at Karnataka RTO for the registration of your vehicle:

• Form 20: Registration form of the new vehicle

• Form 21 Sales Certificate

• Form 22A, or the manufacturer’s road witness certificate

• Form 28 No-objection certificate from the financier if the vehicle is purchased on loan

• As per the Supreme Court's order, it is now mandatory for people buying a car to purchase a third party car insurance with a three-year policy tenure. On the other hand, a 5-year third party bike insurance policy is compulsory for new two-wheeler registration. However, suppose a bike owner opts for a comprehensive two wheeler insurance policy, we offer package cover with one year of own damage and five years of third party cover. If a person opts for a comprehensive car insurance policy for a private car, we offer a bundled policy of one year of own damage and three years of third-party cover.

• Form 60 or PAN card of the applicant or vehicle owner

• Resident proof of the applicant

• Passport size photographs of the applicant

• Customs bills if the vehicle is imported

• Vehicle’s purchase invoice

• TCR and TCA forms for vehicles to be used for commercial purposes

• Proof of payment of relevant application fees

• For vehicles purchased outside Karnataka, a proof of payment of entry tax is also required.

Functions of Karnataka RTO

The primary function of RTO Karnataka is to make sure that the people in the state abide by the the laws and regulations prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. RTO Karnataka has the major function of enforcing the Motor Vehicles Act and .It also provides other functions which are listed as follows:

Registration of Vehicles

The RTO maintains an updated and proper record of the vehicles registered in the state. Every individual is required to register their vehicle in Karnataka at the nearest RTO. RTO issues a registration certificate to eligible applicants and also has the authority to impose a fine if it finds any vehicle plying on the road without a valid registration certificate. It provides other registration-related functions such as renewable of registration, transfer of ownership in the registration certificate, issuance of duplicate registration certificate, change of registration details, recording hypothecation or hire purchase agreement, issuing no-objection certificate in case of transfer of vehicle from one state to another, issuance of fitness certificate and pollution under control certificate, etc.

Implementation of the Motor Vehicles Act and Rules

RTO is primarily responsible for imposing the requirements of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, rules framed under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules of 1989, the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules of 1989, the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Taxation Rules of 1957 and the Karnataka Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, 1975. It is mainly responsible for regulating the use of motor vehicles in the state to ensure continuous road transport expansion and growth. Karnataka RTO officers are also entitled to check whether the vehicle is running on the road with a valid motor insurance policy. If a traffic cop catches a person driving without a motor insurance policy, they must pay hefty fines.

Issuance of Permits to
Transport Vehicles

RTO issue various types of permits for driving the vehicle outside the state of Karnataka or outside India. It issues international driving permits for applicants who want to drive their vehicle outside India with an Indian driving license, national permits for commercial vehicles carrying goods from one state to another within India, all-India tourist permits for the tourist, commercial vehicle permits for carrying goods from one place to other within Karnataka, passenger-carrying vehicles such as chartered bus, taxis, rental cabs, auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, etc. and other temporary permits as it deems fit.

Issuance of the Driving
Licence

RTO is authorised to issue a driving licence to eligible applicants. As driving without a valid licence is a criminal offence in India, RTO offers various license services such as issuance of learner's and permanent driving licence, issuance of duplicate driving licence, renewal of license, issuance of a licence for conductors of commercial vehicles, motor vehicle driving school and instructors of professional driving coaching. Karnataka RTO also conducts driving tests before issuing a driving licence.

Awareness and Programs
on Safety on Roads

The regional transport office also performs this important function and continuously makes all of us aware of safety measures on roads. It oversees whether the law and rules related to speeding, traffic and road safety are followed by the public. Karnataka RTO ensures that all the vehicles have valid third-party liability insurance as per law. It creates awareness amongst the public by conducting various programs and activities.

Controlling the level
of Vehicle Pollution

Appropriate scrutiny of the vehicles plying on the roads of Karnataka is done by RTO at necessary checkpoints to ensure compliance with motor safety requirements. RTO conducts vehicle inspections to check it has valid and updated (PUC) Pollution under Control certificate and it is a proper state to ply on the roads of Karnataka. RTO also issues PUC certificates and fitness certificates after inspecting the vehicle.

Collection of Taxes
on Vehicles

Karnataka RTO performs a significant function of tax collection especially road tax which is a huge source of information for the Karnataka Government to maintain the roads and the necessary infrastructure. It also collects the IMV (Inspector Motor Vehicle) fees for inspection of the motor vehicle to the relevant norms and rules.

Issuance of
Fancy Registration Number

RTO, on an application, can issue a fancy registration number to a vehicle by payment of additional fees. If you want a unique identity for your vehicle, you can apply to RTO Karnataka for the issuance of a fancy registration number.

Environmental Safety

RTO also addresses certain environmental concerns as stated in the Motor Vehicles act. It conducts testing centres of PUC (Pollution under Control) and conversion of LPG or Natural Gases from petrol or diesel to safeguard the environment.

Maintenance of Database

RTO maintains the database of the vehicles plying on the roads of Karnataka along with the details of driving licenses, certificates and permits issued by it.

Fees of RTO Karnataka

For registering a vehicle in Karnataka, the owner has to pay a registration fee to the RTO. The dealer will charge a registration fee and the actual vehicle cost if they take care of the registration process. The charges for various types of RTO fees in Madhya Pradesh are as follows.

Here’s a table showing the fees charged by RTO Karnataka –

Type of fee	Amount
Issuance of Learner’s License	Rs.150
Repeat test fees for Learner’s License	Rs.50
Fees for taking a competence test or retest	Rs.300
Issuance of driving license	Rs.200
Issuance of International Driving Permit	Rs.1000
Adding another class of vehicle to the driving license	Rs.500
Endorsement or renewal of authorization for vehicles that carry hazardous goods	Rs.100
Fees for renewing the driving license	Rs.200
Fees for renewing the driving license after the grace period has expired	Rs.300. Moreover, an additional fee of Rs.1000 per year of delay would be applied
Issuance or renewal of license granted to a driving school or institution	Rs.10,000
Issuance or renewal of license granted to a driving school or institution	Rs.5000
Appealing against the orders of licensing authority	Rs.500
Application made for changing the address or any other detail recorded in the driving license	Rs.200
Fees for registration of a vehicle	Rs.500 or Rs.1000 depending on the type of vehicle being registered
Issuance of duplicate trade certificate	Rs.300 or Rs.500 depending on the type of vehicle
Making an appeal under Rule 46	Rs.1000
Issuance and renewal of registration certificate and assignment of a new registration mark	Rs.50 to Rs.3000 depending on the type of vehicle. For a smart card, an additional fee of Rs.200 would be payable
Issuance of duplicate registration certificate	Half of the cost of issuing the original registration certificate
Transfer of ownership	Half of the cost of issuing the original registration certificate
Change of residence	Half of the cost of issuing the original registration certificate
Making an alteration in the registration certificate	Half of the cost of issuing the original registration certificate
Endorsement of the lease, hire purchase or hypothecation	Rs.500 to Rs.800 depending on the type of vehicle
Testing a vehicle for issuing the fitness certificate	Rs.200 to Rs.600 depending on the type of vehicle
Granting or renewing the fitness certificate	Rs.200 + Rs.50 for each day of delay after the existing certificate has expired
Granting or renewing the letter of authority	Rs.15,000
Issuing a duplicate letter of authority	Rs.7500
Making an appeal under Section 70	Rs.3000
Applying for any other services besides those mentioned above	Rs.200

Source : https://parivahan.gov.in/

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Frequently Asked Questions on RTO Karnataka

1. How many RTOs are there in Karnataka?

There are 67 RTOs in Karnataka, each for a specific district of the State.

2. What are the fees for license renewal in Karnataka RTO?

The fee for renewing your license is Rs.200. If you renew after the grace period, the fee would be Rs.300. Moreover, Rs.1000 would be charged additionally for each year of delaying renewing the license.

3. How do you register a car in Karnataka RTO?

You can register your car in Karnataka RTO by visiting the local RTO of your area. Follow the registration process, submit the relevant documents and pay the registration fee and the car would be registered. In the case of new cars, the dealer might also help you with the registration of the car.