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Regional Transport Office or RTO Kerala is a government organisation that facilitates the issuance of registration certificates (RC) and driving licenses to vehicles plying in Kerala. Find RTO Kerala details and office address by simply entering your car number.
List of Kerala RTO Code
Kerala has more than 86 RTOs that carry out all transport-related activities in the state. Below is an RTO Kerala list along with their respective RTO codes.
| RTO City | RTO Code |
| Thiruvananthapuram | KL01, KL19, KL22 |
| Kollam | KL02, KL61 |
| Pathanamthitta | KL03, KL62 |
| Alappuzha | KL04 |
| Kottayam | KL05 |
| Idukki | KL06, KL37 |
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Documents Required for Permanent Registration in Kerala RTO
The validity of a temporary registration certificate is one month within which it has to be made permanent. Thus, make sure to obtain a permanent RC from the concerned RTO before the expiry of the temporary RC. Following are the documents you will need for the same in Kerala:
Application Form 20
Sales certificate in Form 21
Form 22 obtained from the seller
Vehicle insurance certificate
PUC certificate
Temporary RC
Address proof of the vehicle owner
Custom Clearance certificate for imported vehicles
Applicable fee
How to Get a Permanent Registration Certificate in Kerala?
Here is how to get a permanent registration certificate in Kerala RTO:
Visit the concerned Kerala RTO from where you got your temporary RC
Submit the respective forms to the concerned authority
Submit the rest of the documents required by the RTO
Confirm smart card usage requirements
Submit appropriate fees and taxes
Once all the documents have been successfully submitted and upon physical inspection, a permanent RC will be issued.
How to Renew Registration Certificate in Kerala RTO?
The validity of a vehicle’s permanent registration certificate is 15 years after which a vehicle owner is required to renew it. Thus, one must renew his/her RC 60 days before the expiry of permanent registration. Follow the process to renew RC in Kerala RTO:
To renew your RC, you need to submit Form 25 to the RTO
Pay the due taxes of the vehicle
Pay appropriate fees as per CMV rules 1989
After a physical inspection of your vehicle, your RC will be renewed.
Documents Required for Registration Certificate Renewal
Following are the documents a vehicle owner requires for registration certificate renewal in Kerala:
Application in Form 25
PUC certificate
RC Book
Copy of PAN card or Form 60 and 61
Valid insurance certificate
Chassis & Engine Pencil Print
Registration certificate
Upto date road tax paid
Documents Required for Ownership Transfer in Kerala
The transfer of ownership of a particular vehicle in Kerala can be done in case of a sale, public auction or death of the owner. Here are the documents a vehicle owner will need to submit to the RTO to transfer the ownership of a vehicle under any of the above-mentioned scenarios
Form 29
Form 30
NOC from financier
Original RC
Self-Addressed cover
Valid Insurance
Update tax payment
Prescribed fee payment
Identity proof
Passport size photographs
Original copy of death certificate of the owner (if the owner dies)
Affidavit by the applicant
Succession certificate issued by SDM
Verification of the vehicle in Form 20
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 the public auction)
Application Form 32 (in case of the public auction)
Applicable road tax
Vehicle Registration Charges in Kerala
For vehicle registration in Kerala, you will be required to pay the following registration charges:
Two-wheeler: Rs. 300
Three-wheelers/LMVs
How to Know RC Status in Kerala?
A vehicle owner can know the status of his RC online by following the steps mentioned below:
Navigate to the homepage of Kerala Transport Department website
From the homepage, select the "Citizen Corner" tab
On the next page, select the "Application Status" option
On the next page, click on VAHAN Application Status
You will now be redirected to the VAHAN website
Enter your RC application number and vehicle reg number
Enter the captcha code
Click on Submit
The status of your vehicle's RC will be displayed.
How to Check Vehicle Owner Details in Kerala?
The details of a vehicle and its owner's details can easily be known online. All you need to do is follow the aforementioned steps:
Visit the Parivahan Portal homepage
Click on the "Know Your Vehicle Details" option from the "Online Services" dropdown
You will be required to log in via your registered mobile number and OTP
If your mobile number is not registered, then create a new account
Verify other details and proceed
Once the verification is complete, the details of the vehicle owner will be displayed.
Kerala Road Tax for Different Vehicles
The road tax charged for driving a vehicle in Kerala is mentioned in the table below:
| Cost of Vehicle (Four-Wheeler) | Tax Percentage of Total Vehicle Cost |
| Up to Rs. 5 lakh | 9% |
| Rs. 5 Lakh to Rs. 10 lakh | 11% |
| Rs. 10 Lakh to Rs. 15 Lakh | 13% |
| Rs. 15 Lakh and Rs. 20 Lakh | 16% |
| Over Rs. 20 Lakh | 21% |
How to Pay Kerala Road Tax Online?
Here is how you can pay road tax online in Kerala:
Go to the Kerala Transport Department official portal
From the homepage, click on the "Citizen Corner" tab
On the next page, select the "Online Tax Payment" option
You will now be redirected to the Parivahan portal
Enter your state's RTO or vehicle registration number and Proceed
Now click on the "Pay Tax" option
Provide the requested info
Pay tax via chosen online payment mode
Download the payment receipt once you have paid the tax.
Fine for Non-Payment of Kerala Road Tax
If a vehicle owner fails to pay Kerala road tax on time, he/she will be penalised. If you miss out on paying tax for the first time, the penalty would be Rs. 100. However, for repeated defaulters, the penalty will increase to Rs. 200.
Endorsement of Hypothecation in Kerala
To get your vehicle hypothecation endorsed or added to the RC of the vehicle in Kerala, you will need the following documents:
Form 34 for addition
Insurance certificate of the vehicle
Registration Certificate
Pollution Under Control Certificate
Address Proof
PAN Card or Form 60 and 61
Termination of Hypothecation in Kerala
OA vehicle owner, once paid the loan on hire purchase in full, can cancel the hypothecation in the vehicle’s RC. The documents required for removal or termination of hypothecation in Kerala are:
Form 35 duly signed by the registered owner and financier
Address proof
PUC Certificate
Vehicle RC
Vehicle insurance policy
NOC from the financier
Hypothecation Charges in Kerala
The charges for vehicle hypothecation endorsement in RC are:
Two-Wheelers: Rs. 500
Three-wheelers/cars: Rs. 1,500
Applying for a High-Security Number Plate in Kerala Online
If you have a vehicle registered in Kerala, make sure to get the HSRP number plate affixed to it. These plates are fitted with security features that help curb theft.
Currently, vehicle owners can apply for HSRP in Kerala offline only by visiting the nearest RTO office.
Challan for Driving Without Car Insurance in Kerala
To curb traffic rule violations and increase road safety, the Govt. of Kerala 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 Kerala. If caught driving without one, you will have to pay the following traffic fines:
Driving without car insurance fine in Kerala:
Rs 2,000 for the first offence
Rs 4,000 for a repeated offence
How to Buy Vehicle Insurance in Kerala?
It is mandatory for every vehicle owner to own a valid motor insurance policy to ply on the roads of India legally. In Kerala, vehicle insurance can be purchased offline as well as online. However, purchasing insurance online can be more beneficial as it offers a multitude of features such as premium comparison, 24*7 assistance, easy cashless claim and more.
Here is how you can purchase car insurance online from Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited:
Select the ‘Car Insurance’ option from the homepage of Policybazaar.com
Now enter your car number or select “Brand New Car or ‘Proceed without a car number’
Select the Kerala RTO in which your four-wheeler was registered
Select your car details such as make, model, variant and registration year
Fill in the registration details
From the given car insurance quotes, compare and choose the plan that suits your budget
You can also select any additional cover that you want to add with your plan
Pay the final premium amount via desired online payment mode
Once you have paid the premium, your car insurance policy documents will be sent to your email address.
Frequently asked question about RTO
In case your old RC has been torn, lost or stolen, you can apply to the concerned RTO for a duplicate RC. Here are the documents you will need for the same:
- Form 26 (application form)
- Police certificate
- Attested copy of PAN Card or Form 60 & Form 61
- Valid insurance certificate
- PUC certificate
- Address proof
- Copy of RC
- Pencil traced chassis and engine
- Affidavit stating that RC is lost
Yes, you can compare four-wheeler insurance online on Policybazaar.com before purchasing a plan for your car.
To change the address on your vehicle’s RC, you will need to submit the following documents to the concerned RTO:
- Form 33
- Vehicle RC
- Proof of new address
- Valid insurance certificate
- PUC certificate
- NOC from the financier
- Attested PAN card or Form 60 and 61
- Chassis and Engine Pencil print (may be needed)
- Signature identification of the owner (may be required)
You can visit the Kerala Transport website or the Parivahan portal to know anything about the status of your vehicle and RC as well.
Yes, it is very simple to apply for a driving license online in Kerala. Simply visit the official state transport website of Kerala and select the ‘Online Services’ option from the homepage where you will find the option to apply for DL online.
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