Looking for information on RTO Karnataka? Karnataka Regional Transport Office manages transport services under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It handles vehicle registration, driving licences, and tax collection. Before you apply for any vehicle-related service in Karnataka, it is important to understand RTO details. In this blog, we will discuss Karnataka RTO, its services, and other important details you should know.
RTO Karnataka
RTO Karnataka is a Regional Transport Office which is organization under control of the Ministry of road transport and Highway. It was established under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Its main work is to collect and maintain records of vehicles and drivers across state. The Karnataka state government appoints state transport commissioner to govern RTO Karnataka.
Karnataka RTO offices and their jurisdictional areas
Here are Karnataka RTO list:
Services Offered By RTO Karnataka
The RTO Karnataka performs several functions.
- RTO Karnataka enforces rules under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
- RTO Karnataka implements new transport rules from central and state governments.
- Collect different taxes that vehicle owner needs to pay.
- Supports growth of road transport by issuing and managing permits.
Activities of Karnataka RTO website
There are group of activities that RTO needs to perform. All details are available on the Karnataka RTO website.
- Registration of vehicles
- Checking the health of vehicles (PUC)
- Checking of insurance paper
- Issuing different driving license
- Renewal of licenses
- Collecting tax
- Conduct driving test
- Issuing badges to public service drivers like auto drivers and taxi drivers.
- Inspection of accidental vehicle
Documents required for different services at RTO Office Karnataka
Different services require different documents. Here are document requirements at RTO:
- Transfer of Ownership
- NOC
- Duplicate RC
- Re-registration of vehicle
- HP Cancellation
- Driving License
- International Driving License
Documents required for transfer of ownership of vehicle
- RC Book
- Form 29
- Form 30
- 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
- Application on Form 28 along with pencil impression of Chachis no
- Original RC and
- Copy of the RC
- Copy of valid insurance
- Copy of pollution certificate
- Proof of tax payment of motor vehicle (updated)
Documents required for Duplicate RC of vehicle
Following are documents required for duplicate RC of vehicle
- Application on form 26
- Copy of valid insurance policy
- Copy of pollution under control certificate
- Copy of address proof
- Police certificate
Documents required for re-registration of vehicle
Following are documents required for re-registration of vehicle
- Original RC
- Original NOC and 2 nos of form 28
- Valid insurance
- Valid Pollution certificate
- Address proof
- Copy of purchase invoice
- 1 no of form 20
- 2 nos nos. of form 27
- 2 nos. of form 33
Documents required for HP cancellation
Documents required for HP cancellation
- 2 copy of Form no. 35 duly filled & signed by the registered owner
- Certificate from financier for having retained full dues
- Original RC
- Copy of Valid Insurance
- Allotment letter of vehicle
- Copy of valid pollution under control certificate
- Copy of address proof of registered owner
- Pollution under control certificate
- No Objection Certificate from financier
Documents required for Driving Licence
Following are documents required for Driving Licence in Karnataka RTO
- Address proof
- Date of birth proof
- Two passport-size photographs
- Form 1A
Documents required for International Driving Licence
Documents required for international driving license in Karnataka RTO Office is
- Driving licence (original+ photocopy)
- Duly filled Application form 4A
- Valid passport
- Medical certificate needed for those above age of 50
- Valid Visa
- Passport sized photograph – 3
Forms that are required at the RTO Office Karnataka
While applying for any RTO service in Karnataka, you need to fill respective service form. Following are forms required in Karnataka RTO:
| Form No. | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Form 1 | Declare physical fitness for driving license |
| Form 1A | Medical certificate (signed by doctor) |
| Form 20 | Register a new motor vehicle |
| Form 26 | Apply for duplicate RC (if lost/damaged) |
| Form 27 | New registration when moving to another state |
| Form 28 | Get No Objection Certificate (NOC) |
| Form 30 | Transfer vehicle ownership |
| Form 31 | Transfer ownership if the vehicle owner is deceased |
Karnataka RTO Fees
Here are the RTO fees in Karnataka for various services as per parivahan website:
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 |
Conclusion
Government established RTO, subsidiary of Motor Vehicles Department, to manage transportation in state like Karnataka. Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 requires every Indian state and union territory to have RTO. RTO in Karnataka is responsible for implementing and following all provisions of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Section 213(1) of Act states that “State Government may, for purpose of carrying into effect provisions of Act, establish Motor Vehicles Department and appoint persons as officers.”
FAQs
How many RTO are there in Karnataka?
Karnataka has 67 RTO offices in total. Main RTOs are Bengaluru Central (KA-01), Bengaluru West (KA-02), Bengaluru East (KA-03), Bengaluru North (KA-04), Bengaluru South (KA-05)
How can I check my RTO details in Karnataka?
Visit the official Parivahan website, log in, enter vehicle number, and click search to view details.
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