RTO Gujarat

RTO is part of the Motor Vehicles Department, which was created under Section 231(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Gujarat RTO manages vehicle registration and driving licence. It helps people drive safely and keeps transport organized. Each district in Gujarat has different Gujarat RTO code. Before you visit Gujarat RTO, you should know about required documents, forms, fees and other important details.

Gujarat RTO list

There are 36 offices including RTO and ARTO in the different locations of the state. The  Gujarat RTO list includes:

RTO Location	RTO Code
Ahmedabad	GJ01
Mehsana	GJ02
Rajkot	GJ03
Bhavnagar	GJ04
Surat	GJ05
Vadodara	GJ06
Nadiad	GJ07
Palanpur	GJ08
Himmatnagar	GJ09
Jamnagar	GJ10
Junagadh	GJ11
Kutch-Bhuj	GJ12
Surendranagar	GJ13
Amreli	GJ14
Valsad	GJ15
Bharuch	GJ16
Godhra	GJ17
Gandhi Nagar	GJ18
Bardoli	GJ19
Dahod	GJ20
Navsari	GJ21
Rajpipla	GJ22
Anand	GJ23
Patan	GJ24
Porbandar	GJ25
Vyara	GJ26
Ahmedabad East	GJ27
Aahwa	GJ30
Arvalli	GJ31
Veraval	GJ32
Botad	GJ33
Chota Udepur	GJ34
Lunawada	GJ35
Morbi	GJ36

Services provided at RTO Gujarat

Main responsibilities of RTO Gujarat are as follows:

1. Collection of Taxes and Fees
2. Development of Public Transportation through the Issuance of Permits
3. Enforcing the laws of the state and the federal government.
4. Issuing driving licences and driving tests
5. Vehicle Registration certificates
6. Maintaining the vehicle database

1. Driving licences services

1. Conduct tests and grant learner’s licence for vehicles
2. Issue New and Renewed Driver’s Licence
3. International Driving License
4. Add new vehicle class to driving licence
5. Issue and renew driving school licence and instructor licence
6. Issue conductor’s licence

2. Registration of vehicles services

1. Issue and renew Registration Certificate (RC) for vehicles
2. Add or remove hypothecation, lease, or hire-purchase in RC
3. Update transfer of ownership in RC
4. Issue temporary registration and NOC
5. Issue and renew trade certificate and vehicle fitness certificate

3. Tax collection for the Government services

1. Motor vehicles tax
2. IMV fees collection
3. DA (Departmental Action) cases
4. Inspecting the vehicles at check posts
5. Road safety measures
6. Revenue collection for the Government

Documents required for different services at RTO Office Gujarat

Different services require different documents. Here are document requirements at RTO Office Gujarat: 

1. Transfer of Ownership
2. NOC
3. Duplicate RC
4. Re-registration of vehicle
5. HP Cancellation
6. Driving License
7. International Driving License

Documents required for transfer of ownership of vehicle

• RC Book
• Form 29
• Form 30
• A valid insurance policy for the vehicle
• Pollution Control Certificate
• PAN Card (or Form 60): Proof of identity and address for both seller and buyer (PAN card is preferred.

Documents required for vehicle NOC

Following are the documents required for vehicle NOC

1. Application on Form 28 along with pencil impression of Chachis no
2. Original RC and 
3. Copy of the RC
4. Copy of valid insurance
5. Copy of pollution certificate
6. Proof of tax payment of motor vehicle (updated)

Documents required for Duplicate RC of vehicle

Following are the documents required for duplicate RC of the vehicle

1. Application on form 26
2. Copy of valid insurance policy
3. Copy of pollution under control certificate
4. Copy of address proof
5. Police certificate

Documents required for re-registration of vehicle

Following are the documents required for the re-registration of the vehicle 

1. Original RC
2. Original NOC and 2 form 28
3. Valid insurance
4. Valid pollution certificate
5. Address proof 
6. Copy of purchase invoice
7. Form 20 – 1
8. Form 27 – 2
9. Form 33 – 2

​Documents required for HP cancellation

Documents required for HP cancellation 

1. 2 copy of Form no. 35 duly filled & signed  by the registered owner
2. A certificate from the financier for having retained full dues 
3. Original RC
4. Copy of Valid Insurance
5. Allotment letter of the vehicle
6. Copy of valid pollution under control certificate
7. Copy of address proof of the registered owner
8. Pollution under control certificate
9. No Objection Certificate from the financier

Documents required for Driving Licence

Following are documents required for Driving Licence in Gujarat RTO 

1. Address proof 
2. Date of birth proof 
3. Two passport size photograph
4. Form 1A

Documents required for International Driving Licence

Documents required for international driving license in Gujarat RTO Office is  

1. Driving licence (original+ photocopy)
2. Duly filled Application form 4A
3. Valid passport
4. Medical certificate needed for those above age of 50
5. Valid Visa
6. Passport sized photograph – 3

Forms that required at the RTO Office in Gujarat

Forms you might need at Gujarat RTO are listed below:

Form No.	Purpose
Form 1	Declare physical fitness for driving license.
Form 1A	Medical certificate by a doctor (mandatory for some licenses/ages).
Form 20	Register a new vehicle at the RTO.
Form 26	Request a duplicate RC (if lost or damaged).
Form 27	Re-register a vehicle brought from another state.
Form 28	Apply for NOC for inter-state vehicle transfer.
Form 30	Transfer vehicle ownership after sale.
Form 31	Transfer ownership after the death of the registered owner.
Form 35	Remove hypothecation from RC.

Gujarat RTO Vehicle Services Guide

1. New Vehicle Registration in Gujarat

• Get Form 20 from dealer, RTO or Parivahan website
• Fill the form with owner details, chassis number, and engine number
• Collect required documents like Form 21, Form 22, invoice, ID proof, address proof, insurance, temporary RC and photos
• Pay fees and road tax online or at RTO
• Vehicle inspection: officer checks details, matches numbers, and verifies emissions
• Wait for RC. You will receive it by post in 1–2 weeks
• Fix HSRP number plates from approved vendor

2. Transfer of Vehicle Ownership

• Fill Form 29 and Form 30 (2 copies each)
• Get bank NOC (Form 35) if vehicle was on loan
• Collect documents like original RC, insurance, PUC, ID proof, address proof, and photos
• Submit application at RTO within 14 days of sale
• Pay transfer fee
• RTO checks records and issues new RC in buyer’s name

3. RC Renewal (after 15 years) in Gujarat RTO

1. Fill Form 25.
2. Collect documents ( old RC, PUC, insurance, tax receipts).
3. Apply 60 days before expiry at the RTO.
4. Pay renewal fee & any tax due.
5. Vehicle inspection for safety & emissions.
6. Get renewed RC for next 5 years.

4. Re‑register Vehicle from Another State

1. Get NOC from old RTO (Form 28)
2. Get bank NOC (Form 35) if vehicle was on loan
3. Bring your vehicle to Gujarat
4. Fill Form 27 for new registration number
5. Collect documents – old RC, insurance, PUC, ID proof, new address proof, chassis imprint, and entry proof
6. Submit application at local Gujarat RTO
7. Pay road tax and required fees (you can claim refund from old state later)
8. Vehicle inspection by RTO
9. Receive new Gujarat RC

5. Change of Address in RC in RTO

1. Fill Form 33.
2. Attach new address proof + old RC.
3. Pay small fee.
4. Get updated RC by post.

6. Add / Remove Hypothecation

Add (new loan)

1. Form 34 + loan papers.
2. Submit with RC & insurance.
3. Pay fee → RC shows bank name.

Remove (loan closed)

1. Bank NOC + Form 35.
2. Submit with RC, insurance, PUC.
3. Pay fee & RC comes back without bank name.

7. Duplicate RC (lost / damaged)

1. File FIR at police; keep copy.
2. Fill Form 26.
3. Add insurance, PUC, ID proof, chassis print.
4. Pay fee and submit.
5. RTO issues duplicate RC.

8. Vehicle Fitness Certificate (mainly commercial)

1. Form 38 + fee.
2. Vehicle test – brakes, lights, emissions.
3. After you pass, fitness certificate will be printed (valid 1 yr for heavy, 2 yrs for others).

9. No‑Objection Certificate (move to another state)

1. Form 28 (3 copies).
2. Clear fines & taxes, get bank NOC if loan.
3. Submit with RC, insurance, PUC.
4. Pay fee and RTO will give you NOC.

Fees of services in Gujarat RTO

Following are the fees for vehicle related services in RTO Gujarat.

S.No.	Purpose	Amount in Rs.
	Under Licence
1.	Issue of a driving licence	200
2.	Issue of International Driving Permit	1000
3.	Issue of learner’s licence in Form 3 for each class of vehicle	150
4.	Renewal of driving licence	200
	Under Registration
1.	Grant or renewal of trade certificate in respect of each class of vehicle:
(a)	Motorcycle	500
(b)	Invalid Carriage	500
(c)	Others	1000
2.	Duplicate trade certificate:
(a)	Motorcycle	300
(b)	Invalid Carriage	300
(c)	Others	500
	Under Permit
1.	Goods Carrier Permit	350
2.	Counter Signatures of Goods Carrier Permit	350
3.	National Permit	300+500  Authorization Fee For more precise information regarding fees, you can visit the website of Commissionerate of Transport.

FAQs

How many RTO offices are there in Gujarat?

There are total of 36 RTO offices across Gujarat. This includes multiple offices in major cities like Ahmedabad and Surat, as well as smaller district offices

What is the head office of RTO in Gujarat?

The administrative head office for vehicle registration and licensing in Gujarat is the Transport Department of Gujarat, located in Gandhinagar, the state capital. The main RTO office is often referred to as the Gandhinagar RTO (GJ‑18)

What are the RTO charges in Gujarat?

RTO charges in Gujarat depend on vehicle type and age. For commercial vehicles, you pay around 6% of vehicle cost. Company owned cars are charged about 12%. For two wheelers, charges vary by age: up to 8 years is 6%, 8–15 years is 15%, and above 15 years is 1% or ₹100 (whichever is higher).