Regional Transport Office or RTO Karnataka is a government organisation that facilitates the issuance of registration certificates (RC) and driving licenses to vehicles plying in Karnataka. Find RTO Karnataka details and office address by simply entering your car number.
RTO City | RTO Code |
Bangalore | KA01, KA03, KA04, KA05, KA41, KA51, KA52, KA53 |
Rajajinagar | KA02 |
Tumkur | KA06 |
Kolar | KA07, KA08 |
Mysore | KA09, KA55 |
Chamrajnagar | KA10 |
Mandya | KA11 |
Madikere | KA12 |
Hassan | KA13 |
Shimoga | KA14, KA15 |
Chitradurga | KA16 |
Davanagere | KA17 |
Chickmagalur | KA18 |
Mangalore | KA19 |
Udupi | KA20 |
Puttur | KA21 |
Belgaum | KA22 |
Chikodi | KA23 |
Bailhongal | KA24 |
Dharwad | KA25 |
Gadag | KA26 |
Haveri | KA27 |
Bijapur | KA28 |
Bagalkot | KA29 |
Karwar | KA30 |
Sirsi | KA31 |
Gulbarga | KA32 |
Yadgir | KA33 |
Bellary | KA34 |
Hospet | KA35 |
Raichur | KA36 |
Koppal | KA37 |
Bidar | KA38, KA56 |
Bhalki | KA39 |
Chikaballapur | KA40 |
Ramanagar | KA42 |
Devanahalli | KA43 |
Tiptur | KA44 |
Hunsur | KA45 |
Sakleshpur | KA46 |
Honavar | KA47 |
Jamkhandi | KA48 |
Gokak | KA49 |
Yelahanka | KA50 |
Nagamangala | KA54 |
Banashankari | KA59 |
Marathahalli | KA61 |
Surathkal | KA62 |
Hubli | KA63 |
Madhugiri | KA64 |
Dandeli | KA65 |
Tarikere | KA66 |
Sedam | KA67 |
Ranibennur haveri | KA68 |
Ranebennur | KA69 |
Bantwal | KA70 |
Athani | KA71 |
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The temporary registration number given by the RTO is only valid for a maximum period of one month. Thus, in order to complete the mandatory registration of the vehicle, you must get a permanent registration certificate from the concerned RTO. Here are the documents you will need for the same:
Form 20 (application form)
Form 21 (sales certificate)
Form 22 (road-worthiness certificate)
Valid vehicle insurance
Temporary registration certificate
Address Proof
Custom clearance certificate (imported vehicle)
Copy of PN card or declaration
Sales certificate (for ex-army vehicles)
Applicable fees
Follow the steps mentioned below to obtain a permanent RC from Karnataka RTO:
To apply for permanent registration in Karnataka RTO, fill and submit Form 20 to the concerned authority
Select whether your vehicle was hypothecated, if yes, then provide hypothecation details
Confirm which type of registration number you want
Confirm the usage of smart card/ HSRP card
Pay registration fees as per Rule 81
Pay specified taxes
Once all the documents have been successfully submitted, a permanent RC will be issued.
A permanent RC is valid for a period of 15 years. For the continuous use of your RC, you must renew it within 60 days of its registration. Here is how you can apply for RC renewal in Karnataka RTO:
Fill in Form 25 to apply for RC renewal in Karnataka RTO
Submit the rest of the documents if needed
Pay the due taxes if any
Pay the appropriate fees for renewal
Since the RC will be renewed on the basis of your vehicle's health, you will be required to take it to the respective RTO for inspection. After which the RC will be renewed.
Below-mentioned are the documents needed for RC renewal in Karnataka:
Form 25
RC Book
PUC certificate
Insurance certificate
Copy of PAN card or Form 60 and 61
Registration certificate
Chassis & Engine Pencil Print
Upto date road tax paid
There can be certain scenarios when a vehicle’s ownership can be transferred. These can be the death of the owner, the sale of the vehicle or sale in a public auction. Following are the documents you will need to transfer the ownership of the vehicle under any of the above-mentioned scenarios:
Original RC
Duly filled and signed Form 29,30,31
Copy of valid insurance certificate
Copy of PUC certificate
Copy of address proof of the buyer
Valid identity proof
PAN of seller and buyer
Passport size photo
NOC from the bank if the vehicle was hypothecated
Prescribed fee
In case of death, original copy of death certificate of the owner
Affidavit by the applicant and other legal heirs
Verification of vehicle Form 20
Succession certificate issued by SDM
Sale certificate form 21 issued by the Auctioning Deptt (in case of the public auction)
Certified copy of the order of the State or Central Govt (in case of public auction)
Application Form 32 (in case of public auction)
Applicable Road tax
Applicable Registration/Re-registration fee
To register a vehicle in Karnataka, a vehicle owner will be required to pay the following registration fees:
Two-wheeler: Rs. 300
Cars/Three-wheeler: Rs. 600
A vehicle owner can follow the below-mentioned steps to know the status of RC in Karnataka:
Visit Karnataka Transport Department's official website
From the homepage, select "Vehicle Related Services" from the Parivahan dropdown
Now, on the next page, choose your RTO and Proceed
From the list of services select "Know Your Application Status"
Enter the requested information
As soon as you submit, your vehicle's RC status will be displayed.
Checking a vehicle owner’s details in Karnataka online is a simple task. Follow the steps mentioned below to get the details of a vehicle owner online:
Navigate to the homepage of the Parivahan Portal
Find the "Online Services" dropdown and click on the "Know Your Vehicle Details" option
Now log in using your contact details and OTP
Create a new account if you don't have your number registered
Verify the rest of the details
After verification, the details of the owner of the vehicle will be displayed.
Cost of Cars (in Rs.) | Road Tax on cost |
Below 5 Lakh | 13% |
5- 10 Lakh | 14% |
10- 20 Lakh | 17% |
Over 20 lakhs | 18% |
Upto 5 years old | 75% to 93% |
5- 10 years | 49% to 69% |
5- 10 years | 45% to 25% |
Electric Vehicles | 4% |
To pay road tax in Karnataka online, vehicle owners are required to follow the steps mentioned below:
Navigate to the official website of Karnataka Transport Department
From the homepage, find the "Online Services" box
On the next page, enter your vehicle reg number and state RTO
From this box, search and click on the Services tab
On the Services page, click on Tax Payment (Online) option
Select the state RTO from where your vehicle is registered
Click on Proceed
On the next page, click on Pay Tax option
Enter the required details and pay the tax option
Make the final payment online and download your tax receipt.
Not paying road tax in Karnataka may lead to heavy fines. Thus, you must make sure to pay your tax within the specified time period or even a grace period to avoid fines.
If the tax is also not paid within the grace period, the vehicle will be impounded and will only be released once the pending tax is paid in full.
When the vehicle is bought on hire purchase or on lease from a financier or bank, such hypothecation must be added to the vehicle registration certificate. Here are the documents required for the endorsement of hypothecation in Karnataka:
Application of endorsement to be made in Form 34
Vehicle Registration certificate
Vehicle insurance certificate
Pollution Under Control Certificate
Address Proof
PAN Card or Form 60 and 61
Once the loan on hypothecation is paid in full, the ownership is completely transferred to the vehicle owner. This refers to the termination of hypothecation and is recorded in the vehicle’s RC.
The documents needed for cancellation of hypothecation in Karnataka are:
Form 35 duly signed by the registered owner and financier
Certificate of Registration
Address proof
PUC Certificate
NOC from the financier
Vehicle insurance policy
The charges for vehicle hypothecation endorsement in RC are:
Two-Wheelers: Rs. 500
Three-wheelers/cars: Rs. 1,500
A High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) is a mandatory requirement for every vehicle registered and driven in Karnataka. If you are purchasing a new vehicle, the dealer will affix an HSRP plate to it. However, if you have an old vehicle, you must apply for an HSRP in Karnataka online.
Here is how to apply for HSRP online from the state transport website of Karnataka:
From the homepage, click on the HSRP Booking option
You will be directed to the SIAM website
Fill in details for HSRP registration
Select State as Karnataka
Click on the Submit button
Now select your vehicle brand and vehicle type
On the next page, select the "HSRP with Colour Sticker" option
Fill in the requested details
Select the fitment location on the next page
Now book an appointment slot
Verify details and make payment
Once you have made payment, download the payment receipt.
Here is how you can check the status of your HSRP online in Karnataka:
Visit Book My HSRP website
Click on the Track Your Order option
Now enter the order number, vehicle registration number
Enter Captcha code
Click on Search
The status of your vehicle's HSRP will be displayed on the upcoming screen.
To curb traffic rule violations and increase road safety, the Govt. of Karnataka has imposed fines for anyone who violates the state’s traffic rules. As per the motor laws, having a valid car insurance policy is mandatory in Karnataka. If caught driving without one, you will have to pay the following traffic fines:
Driving without car insurance fine in Karnataka:
Rs 2,000 for the first offence
Rs 4,000 for a repeated offence
To drive on the roads of Karnataka it is mandatory for every vehicle owner to have a valid vehicle insurance policy.
If you have purchased a car in Karnataka, here is how you can buy car insurance online for the same:
Visit the homepage of Policbazaar.com and select the ‘Car Insurance’ option
Enter your car number or select any of the other two options
From the given table, select your car RTO in Karnataka
Select rest of the details like your car model, make, variant and registration year
You will now be able to find car insurance quotes of multiple insurers
Out of these plans, select the desired plan along with any additional cover that you wish to add
Now pay the premium amount via desired payment mode
Once you have successfully paid the premium amount, your car insurance policy document will be mailed to you.
Yes. If you have purchased a vehicle in Karnataka, you can easily get it registered under any of the RTO’s present in Karnataka.
You will need to apply for a change in address in your RC to the concerned RTO with the following documents:
Submit all the aforementioned documents alongwith the specified fees to the concerned RTO to get the address changed in your RC.
Yes, you can renew your car insurance policy online after comparing plans of multiple insurers on Policybazaar.com.
Yes, you can download the RC of your vehicle online on the Parivahan portal or from the state’s transport website.
A duplicate RC can be obtained in case the old one is torn, mutilated or lost. Here are the documents you will need to get a duplicate RC for your vehicle:
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