RTO Kerala offices

If you live in Kerala and need vehicle registration or driving licence service, visit RTO office. Kerala Motor Vehicles Department handles transport, road safety, licences, and road tax. Before you visit RTO office in Kerala, you should know details like working time, contact details, services offered, required documents, form, fees and more.

RTO Kerala Offices

Kerala has 18 District RTOs and 86 Sub-RTOs under Transport Commissioner and Kerala Motor Vehicles Department. RTO Kerala give services like vehicle registration, licence issue and renewal, ownership transfer, and more

Kerala RTO also enforces road safety rules and transport laws. Whether you’re applying for new driving licence or need to renew an existing one, Kerala RTO provides complete support.

Kerala RTO Code

RTO (Name + Code)	Address
Thiruvananthapuram (KL-01)	5th Floor, KSRTC Terminal, Thampanoor, TVM, 695023
Kollam (KL-02)	Civil Station, Anandavalleswaram, 695013
Pathanamthitta (KL-03)	Parayil Building, College Rd, Makamkunnu PO, 689645
Alappuzha (KL-04)	Civil Station, Civil Station P.O., Alappuzha, PIN: 688001
Kottayam (KL-05)	Civil Station, Collectorate PO, 686002
Idukki (KL-06)	Civil Station, Kuyilimala, Pinav PO, 685603
Ernakulam (KL-07)	2nd Floor, Civil Station, Kakkanad, Thrikakkara PO, 682030
Thrissur (KL-08)	Civil Station, Ayyanthole PO, Thrissur, 680003
Palakkad (KL-09)	Civil Station, S Fort Rd, Kenathuparambu, Kunathurmedu, 678002
Malappuram (KL-10)	Civil Station, Uphill, Malappuram, 676505
Kozhikode (KL-11)	Civil Station, Malaparamba, 673020
Wayanad (KL-12)	Civil Station, Kalpetta, North Kalpetta PO, 673122
Kannur (KL-13)	Civil Station, Edapally-Panvel Highway, Kannur, 670002
Kasaragod (KL-14)	Civil Station, Vidyanagar PO, 671123
Nationalized Sector I (KL-15)	Civil Station, Kudapanakunnu, Trivandrum
Attingal (KL-16)	AMC 16/218(1), Avittam Complex, Mamam, Attingal, PIN: 695104
Muvattupuzha (KL-17)	Mini Civil Station, Pazhapally, Mudavoor PO, 686669
Vadakara (KL-18)	Mini Civil Station, Vadakkara Town, Kozhikkode, 673101

Note:

You can contact RTO Kerala officials using contact details above. Offices stay open 10:15 AM to 05:00 PM on weekdays. Closed on Saturday, Sunday and national holidays.

Sub Regional Transport Offices (SRTOs) in Kerala

1. Parassala (KL-19)
2. Neyyattinkara (KL-20)
3. Nedumangad (KL-21)
4. Kazhakoottam (KL-22)
5. Karunagappally (KL-23)
6. Kottarakkara (KL-24)
7. Punalur (KL-25)
8. Adoor (KL-26)
9. Thiruvalla (KL-27)
10. Mallappally (KL-28)
11. Kayamkulam (KL-29)
12. Chengannur (KL-30)
13. Mavelikkara (KL-31)
14. Cherthala (KL-32)
15. Changanassery (KL-33)
16. Kanjirappally (KL-34)
17. Pala (KL-35)
18. Vaikom (KL-36)
19. Vandiperiyar (KL-37)
20. Thodupuzha (KL-38)
21. Thripunithura (KL-39)
22. Perumbavoor (KL-40)
23. Aluva (KL-41)
24. North Paravur (KL-42)
25. Mattancherry (KL-43)
26. Kothamangalam (KL-44)
27. Irinjalakuda (KL-45)
28. Guruvayur (KL-46)
29. Kodungalloor (KL-47)
30. Wadakkanchery (KL-48)
31. Alathur (KL-49)
32. Mannarkkad (KL-50)
33. Ottappalam (KL-51)
34. Pattambi (KL-52)
35. Perinthalmanna (KL-53)
36. Ponnani (KL-54)
37. Tirur (KL-55)
38. Koyilandy (KL-56)
39. Koduvally (KL-57)
40. Thalassery (KL-58)
41. Taliparamba (KL-59)
42. Kanhangad (KL-60)
43. Kunnathur (KL-61)
44. Ranni (KL-62)
45. Angamaly (KL-63)
46. Chalakudy (KL-64)
47. Tirurangadi (KL-65)
48. Kuttanad (KL-66)
49. Uzhavoor (KL-67)
50. Devikulam (KL-68)
51. Udumbanchola (KL-69)
52. Chittur (KL-70)
53. Nilambur (KL-71)
54. Mananthavady (KL-72)
55. Sulthan Bathery (KL-73)
56. Kattakkada (KL-74)
57. Thriprayar (KL-75)
58. Nanmanda (KL-76)
59. Perambra (KL-77)
60. Iritty (KL-78)
61. Vellarikundu (KL-79)
62. Pathanapuram (KL-80)
63. Varkala (KL-81)
64. Chadayamangalam (KL-82)
65. Konni (KL-83)
66. Kondotty (KL-84)
67. Ramanattukara (KL-85)
68. Payyannur (KL-86)

RTO Kerala Services Offered

All RTOs in Kerala give transport services and follow Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

• Enforce road rules under Motor Vehicles Act
• Issue and renew learner licence, driving licence, conductor licence, international driving permit
• Register vehicles – both temporary and permanent, for private and commercial use
• Issue, renew, revise, duplicate NOC, fitness certificate, trade certificate
• Collect road tax and service charges
• Inspect vehicles regularly
• Conduct driving and learner licence tests
• Test vehicles for environmental compliance

Documents required for different services at RTO Kerala offices

Different services require different documents. Document requirements at RTO Kerala offices are:

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 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 documents required for duplicate RC of 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 documents required for re-registration of vehicle 

1. Original RC
2. Original NOC and 2 copies of form 28
3. Valid insurance
4. Valid pollution certificate
5. Address proof 
6. Copy of purchase invoice
7. 1 no of form 20
8. 2 copies of form 27
9. 2 copies of  form 33

​Documents required for HP cancellation

Documents required for HP cancellation 

• 2 copies of Form 35, filled and signed by registered owner
• Certificate from financier confirming full payment
• Original RC Copy of valid insurance
• Allotment letter of vehicle
• Copy of valid pollution under control certificate
• Copy of address proof of registered owner
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from financier

Documents required for Driving Licence

Following are the documents required for a Driving Licence in Kerala RTO 

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

Documents required for International Driving Licence

Documents required for international driving license:  

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 size photograph – 3

Forms that required at the RTO Office Kerala

Forms required at RTO Kerala are:

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.

Driving Licence

Service	Charges (INR)
Issuance of Learner’s Licence	150
Learner’s Licence test fee/repeat test fee	50
Test/repeat test of competence to drive	300
Issuance of Driving Licence	200
Issuance of International Driving Permit	1000
Adding another type of vehicle in DL	500
Renewal of DL	200
Renewal of DL (after grace period)	300
Issuance/renewal of licence for a driving school	10000
Issuance of duplicate licence to a driving school	5000
Rectification in DL	200

Registration

Vehicle Type	Charges (INR)
Invalid carriage	50
Motorcycle	300
Three-wheeler/Light Motor Vehicles (LMV)	Non-transport: 600  Transport: 1000
Imported motorcycle	2500
Medium goods/passenger vehicles	1000
Heavy goods/passenger vehicles	1500
Imported motor-vehicle	5000
Other vehicles not mentioned here	3000
Issuance of duplicate Registration Certificate	50% of the above-mentioned fee
Ownership transfer	50% of the above-mentioned fee
Revision of RC	50% of the above-mentioned fee
Endorsement of hire purchase/lease agreement (Motorcycles)	500
Endorsement of hire purchase/lease agreement (LMVs)	1500
Endorsement of hire purchase/lease agreement (Medium/ Heavy vehicles)	3000

Permit Fees

Vehicle	Charges (INR)
Bike Taxi	500
Motor Cab	600
Omni-bus/goods carriage	1200
Stage Carriage	7500
Goods Carriage	7500
Contract Carriage (except motor/maxi cab)	9000
Private service vehicle	4500

RTO Kerala Fine

As per Parivahan portal, Kerala RTO fines are listed below:

Violation	Fine (INR)
Driving with no licence	5000
Driving/Riding with no helmet	500
Driving/Riding while talking on mobile phone	2000
Obstructing traffic	200
Overspeeding	5000
Overspeeding (medium/heavy vehicles)	3000
Driving with no insurance	1st time: 2000 &/or 3 months jail 2nd time onwards: 4000 &/or 3 months jail
Drunk Driving	1st time: 10000 &/or 6 months jail 2nd time onwards: 15000 &/or 2 years jail

FAQs

How many RTO offices are there in Kerala?

There are 18 main RTO offices in Kerala. Each one has a code from KL-01 to KL-18. These offices manage vehicle registration, driving licences, road tax, and other transport-related work in different districts.

Where is the head office of RTO in Kerala?

Head Office of RTO in Kerala is located at: Trans Towers, Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram – 695014

Is RTO working on Saturday in Kerala?

Kerala RTO offices stay open on Saturdays, except 2nd and 4th Saturdays when they are closed. If month has 5th Saturday, office stays open.

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