RTO Gujarat

The Gujarat Regional Transport Office (RTO) plays an important role in managing vehicle registration and driving licenses, ensuring that road safety rules and regulations have been maintained smoothly throughout the state. The people of Gujarat must know everything about RTO in Gujarat, the area it serves under the jurisdiction, services provided by Gujarat RTO, documents required, forms, fees, and more.

RTO Gujarat

RTO Gujarat keeps a record of all drivers and vehicles registered in the state. It also handles important tasks like managing the transport system, collecting road tax (excise duty), and making sure pollution checks are done on time.

Each district in Gujarat has a different Gujarat RTO code. The RTO is part of the Motor Vehicles Department, which was created under Section 231(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

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

We have mentioned some of the services provided by RTO Gujarat in the section below. These activities are

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

The services of Gujarat’s RTO falls under a number of significant categories, including:

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. The addition of a new vehicle class to the driving licence
5. Issue and renewal of a driving school licence and professional driving instructor’s licence
6. Obtaining a Conductor’s Licence

2. Registration of vehicles services

1. Issue and renewal of Registration Certificates for Motor Vehicles
2. Entry/Termination of Hire-Purchase/Lease/Hypothecation in R.C. Book Registration Certificate
3. Updating Transfer of Ownership in Registration Certificate of a Motor Vehicle
4. Issue Certificate of Temporary Registration and Certificate of No Objection (NOC)
5. Obtaining and renewing trade certificates and vehicle fitness certificates

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 the 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 nos 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 nos nos. of form 27
9. 2 nos. of form 33

​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 the documents required for a Driving Licence in Gujarat 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 an international driving license in the 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

While applying for any of the RTO services through Gujarat RTO, there is a need to fill out the respective service-related form. Following are the forms that required in the Gujarat RTO –

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

1. Get Form 20 from dealer, RTO counter, or Parivahan site.
2. Fill the form – owner info, chassis & engine numbers.
3. Collect documents – Form 21, Form 22, invoice, ID, address proof, insurance, temp RC, photos.
4. Pay fees & road tax online or at the RTO cash desk.
5. Vehicle check – RTO inspector matches numbers, takes photo, checks emissions.
6. Wait for RC – smart‑card RC arrives by post in 1–2 weeks.
7. Fix HSRP plates from an approved vendor.

2. Transfer of Vehicle Ownership

1. Fill Forms 29 & 30 (two copies each).
2. Get bank NOC (Form 35) if the car had a loan.
3. Collect documents – original RC, insurance, PUC, IDs, address proofs, photos.
4. Submit at current RTO within 14 days of sale.
5. Pay transfer fee.
6. RTO verifies dues/fines → issues new RC to buyer.

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

1. Fill Form 25.
2. Gather docs – 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. Ask old RTO for NOC (Form 28); take bank NOC if loan (Form 35).
2. Drive vehicle to Gujarat.
3. Fill Form 27 for new number.
4. Collect docs – old RC, insurance, PUC, ID, new address proof, chassis print, entry‑date proof.
5. Submit at local Gujarat RTO.
6. Pay road tax & fee (get old‑state tax refund later).
7. Vehicle inspection.
8. 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. Pass → fitness certificate 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 → RTO gives NOC.

Fees of services in Gujarat RTO

Different Fees are for different services in Gujarat RTO. See the below table to understand the charges associated with the 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 a 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?

The primary charges for new vehicle registration in Gujarat are:

• Fixed Registration Fee: ₹600 (all vehicles)
• Hypothecation Fee: ₹1,500 (if the vehicle is financed)
• Number Plate (HSRP): ₹230–₹400
• Fastag Fee: ₹600
• Temporary Registration: ₹1,200–₹1,500 (~1 month validity)
• Parking/Case‐Development Fee: ₹2,000 (vehicles under ₹4 lakh); ₹4,000 (above ₹4 lakh)
• Road Tax:
  • Private & Commercial Vehicles: 6% of vehicle cost
  • Company‐owned Cars: 12%
  • Two‑wheelers (< 8 yrs): 6%; 8–15 yrs: 15%; >15 yrs: 1% or ₹100 (whichever is higher)