RTO Code Finder

Look up state vehicle registration RTO codes (e.g. MH01, DL01, KA03, TN01) and office locations across Indian states.

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Formula & Calculation Methodology

RTO Code format: 2 letters (State/UT code) + 2 digits (Regional Transport Office district number). Example: MH-01 (Mumbai South), DL-01 (North Delhi).

Step-by-Step Worked Example

State: Maharashtra | City: Pune | Office: Pune Central RTO

  1. 1. State Code: MH (Maharashtra)
  2. 2. District RTO Number: 12 (Pune)
  3. 3. Resulting Code: MH-12
Result: RTO Code: MH-12 | Location: Pune Central RTO, Maharashtra | State: Maharashtra

What is an RTO Vehicle Registration Code?

In India, every motor vehicle number plate starts with a 4-character code indicating the state and regional transport office (RTO) where the vehicle was originally registered under the Motor Vehicles Act.

State-Wise RTO Code Prefixes

  • MH = Maharashtra, DL = Delhi, KA = Karnataka, TN = Tamil Nadu, UP = Uttar Pradesh, GJ = Gujarat, WB = West Bengal, TS = Telangana, AP = Andhra Pradesh, HR = Haryana, RJ = Rajasthan.
  • BH Series: Introduced in 2021 for defense and private multi-state transferrable employees with national validity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an RTO code?

An RTO code is a 4-character code assigned to each Regional Transport Office for vehicle registration.

What is the BH (Bharat) series registration number?

BH series is a non-localized vehicle registration plate designed for central government, defense, and private employees with offices across 4+ states, removing re-registration hassles during interstate transfers.

Can I find owner details from an RTO code?

RTO codes indicate the registration city and state. For complete owner name and vehicle fitness details, refer to the official Parivahan Sewa portal.

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