RTO State Code of India

Regional Transport Office (RTO) 

The Motor Vehicle Department was put in existence under section 213(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The MVA, as it’s also known, is a central act that is enforced across the country. This department is responsible for making sure all the provisions under this act are enforced accordingly. It’s headed by the Transport Commissioner, who heads the RTO (Regional Transport Office) of every city. The RTO’s job is to make sure all the functions laid out by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 are carried out properly.

RTO is Regional Transport Office, which is, in essence, a bureau of the central Government that is responsible for the registration of vehicles. An RTO is located in every state and issues driving licenses and vehicle registration cards. Today, the RTO offices provide digitized cards in most states. This card is the size of a PAN card and has the photo of the holder, along with details of the vehicle.

RTO State Codes of India

Following is a list of the Indian Regional Transport Offices -

State	RTO Code	State	RTO Code
Andhra Pradesh	AP	Arunachal Pradesh	AR
Assam	AS	Bihar	BR
Chhattisgarh	CG	Goa	GA
Gujarat	GJ	Haryana	HR
Himachal Pradesh	HP	Jammu and Kashmir	JK
Jharkhand	JH	Karnataka	KA
Kerala	KL	Madhya Pradesh	MP
Maharashtra	MH	Manipur	MN
Meghalaya	ML	Mizoram	MZ
Nagaland	NL	Odisha	OD
Punjab	PB	Rajasthan	RJ
Sikkim	SK	Tamil Nadu	TN
Tripura	TR	Uttar Pradesh	UP
Uttarakhanad	UK	West Bengal	WB
Telangana	TS

RTO Code of Union Territories

State	RTO Code
Andaman and Nicobar Islands	AN
Chandigarh	CH
Dadra and nagar Haveli	DN
Daman and Diu	DD
Lakshadweep	LD
National Capital Territory of Delhi	DL
Puducherry	PY

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the full form of RTO?

The full form of RTO is Regional Transport Office. Basically, RTO is an Indian Government bureau that takes care of the registration of vehicles. It is located in all states and UTs of India that issue driving licenses and vehicle registration numbers.

What is the RTO exam?

RTO or IMV (Inspector of Motor Vehicles) which are all Group B posts carrying a Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/-. The exam for these posts are conducted by the Public Service Commission of the respective state.

How can I become a Regional Transport Officer?

There is no becme a Regional Transport Officer, owever, there is no direct recruitment as RTO. You can apply for IMV or ARTO posts which are of Group B under state Govt. and the State Public Service Commission conduct exams for these. You must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Automobile Engg.

What is the work of an RTO officer?

The Regional Transport Office is the organization of the Indian government responsible for registration of vehicles and the issue of drivers’ licences. In addition to this, the RTO officer checks for motor insurance and grants certificate of fitness to transport vehicles.

What is the full form of DTO?

The full form of DTO is District Transport Officer.

What is the full form of RC book?

RC Full Form. The Full form of RC is Registration Certificate. Vehicle Registration Certificate (VRC), also known as Registration certificate (RC) is an official document for the vehicle. A Registration Certificate copy is a document providing proof of registration with the Regional Transport Office (RTO) authorities.

What is PSV number?

PSV badge is acronym for Public Service Vehicle badge. As it days, it is issued to public vehicles. Similar to a smart card, it contains data like address and licence number of the driver, validity of the licence, police verification details and a photograph on the transport department’s record.

Can I pay road tax without NOC?

One can pay road tax in a new state for a limited period of one year without getting NOC from the previous RTO. However, within one year the registration of vehicle needs to get registered in new state after obtaining NOC from previous RTO.

Can I pay vehicle tax online?

Individuals can also opt to pay the road tax online by visiting the Transport Department website of the state where the vehicle was purchased. To pay the road tax online, a vehicle owner has to enter the Vehicle Registration Number and the Chassis number and then submit it.