RTO Bihar
Bihar RTO or the Bihar Regional Transport Office in Bihar, offers various vehicle and licence-related services. This government authority provides different services, such as vehicle registration, driving licences, permits, vehicle fitness, and more.

List of Bihar RTO Code
Bihar has more than 39 RTOs that carry out all transport-related activities in the state. Below is an RTO Bihar list along with their respective RTO codes.
| City | RTO Code |
| RTO Patna | BR01 |
| RTO Gaya | BR02 |
| RTO Bhojpur | BR03 |
| RTO Chapra | BR04 |
| RTO Motihari | BR05 |
| RTO Muzaffarpur | BR06, BR55 |
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Bihar RTO Services
Bihar RTOs handle different requirements related to drivers, private vehicles and commercial vehicles.
| Requirement | Services Available at Bihar RTOs |
| Driving Licence & Learner's Licence | Learner's Licence, Driving Licence, renewal, duplicate licence, address changes and other licence-related services |
| Vehicle Registration & RC | New registration, temporary registration, duplicate RC, RC renewal, ownership transfer and NOC |
| Vehicle Records | Change of address, hypothecation addition/removal and other updates to registration records |
| Tax & Compliance | Motor vehicle tax, applicable fees, vehicle fitness and other statutory requirements |
| Commercial & Transport Vehicles | Goods and passenger permits, national permits, permit renewal and other transport vehicle services |
| Other RTO Facilities | Fancy numbers, trade certificates, vehicle inspection and other transport-related services |
Parivahan Sewa Online RTO Services in Bihar
Several vehicle and driving licence-related services can be accessed through Parivahan Sewa, while Bihar's Transport Department also provides online facilities through its digital transport platform.
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Licence Services
Apply for a learner's licence and also access different driving licence services such as renewal, duplicate DL and licence-related updates.
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Registration Services
Use online vehicle registration facilities for applicable RC, ownership transfer, NOC and other registration-related services.
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Tax & Fee Payments
Pay applicable Bihar road tax, fees, challans, and other transport-related charges online.
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Permit Services
Download and submit the vehicle permits for goods, passenger and other transport vehicles.
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Vehicle Information
Check available Bihar vehicle owner details, application status and other transport-related information through online platforms.
Bihar RTO Rules and Regulations
Check out some important Bihar RTO rules and regulations to avoid any traffic violations and e-challans:
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Valid Driving Licence
A valid licence for the relevant vehicle category is required to drive on public roads.
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Vehicle Registration
Every motor vehicle must be registered with the concerned registering authority before being used on public roads.
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Motor Vehicle Tax
Applicable vehicle tax must be paid within the prescribed period.
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Vehicle Fitness
Transport vehicles requiring a fitness certificate must meet the prescribed fitness standards.
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Permit Requirements
Commercial and transport vehicles must have the required permit to operate legally.
Bihar Vehicle Registration Number Format
A vehicle registered in Bihar will be issued an HSRP in a specific format. For example, the registration number BR 01 AB 1234 denotes the following:
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BR
Bihar state registration code
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01
RTO code
AB
Registration series
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1234
Unique number allotted to the vehicle
The registration number is assigned by the concerned transport authority after completion of the applicable registration process.
Bihar RTO Forms
Different forms are used depending on the vehicle or licence-related service. Common vehicle registration forms include:
| Form | Purpose |
| Form 20 | Application for vehicle registration |
| Form 28 | Application for No Objection Certificate |
| Form 29 | Notice of transfer of vehicle ownership |
| Form 30 | Application/report for transfer of ownership |
| Form 34 | Entry of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation |
| Form 35 | Termination of hire-purchase, lease or hypothecation |
FAQs - About Bihar RTO
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What is the RTO code for Bihar?
BR is the vehicle registration code assigned to Bihar. The number following the state code identifies the concerned RTO. -
How can a Bihar RTO be identified from a vehicle number?
The RTO can generally be identified by the numeric code appearing after BR in the registration number. The code can be matched with the Bihar RTO code list. -
What services are provided by Bihar RTO?
Bihar RTOs provide services related to driving licences, vehicle registration, RC, ownership transfer, taxation, permits, fitness and other transport requirements. -
Can Bihar RTO services be accessed online?
Yes. Several vehicle registration, Driving Licence, tax, permit and other transport-related services can be accessed online through Parivahan Sewa and Bihar's transport service platforms. -
Can vehicle tax be paid online in Bihar?
Yes, you can easily pay the applicable road tax online. Apart from that you can also pay the applicable fee for other services. -
Do commercial vehicles require a fitness certificate in Bihar?
Yes. Transport vehicles that fall under the applicable fitness requirements must have a valid fitness certificate to operate legally.
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