The Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Chennai was established under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Tamil Nadu state government. The RTO in Chennai is also supported in its operations by the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department. Knowing the address and timings of the RTO offices in Chennai makes it easier to identify the RTO that is closest to you, making it easier to obtain your vehicle-related licenses or permits on time.
| RTO Region | RTO Code | Office Address | Office Timings | Phone Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Chennai | TN-01 | Regional Transport Office, Chennai (Central), No.4, Anderson Road, Ayanavaram, Chennai - 600023 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-26745959 |
| Northwest Chennai | TN-02 | Regional Transport Office, Chennai (North-West), Plot No.3623, New Avadi Road, Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 600102 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-26745959 |
| Northeast Chennai | TN-03 | Regional Transport Office, Chennai (North-East), No.147, Balakrishna Street, Thiruvetriyur High Road, Tondiarpet, Chennai - 600081 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-25914849 / 044-25911133 |
| East Chennai | TN-04 | Regional Transport Office, Chennai (East), Power Mills Road, Pulianthoppu, Chennai - 600012 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-26670993 |
| North Chennai | TN-05 | Regional Transport Office, Chennai (North), No.9, Inner Ring Road, Sastri Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai - 600099 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-25562700 |
| Southeast Chennai | TN-06 | Regional Transport Office, Chennai (South- East), No.4 VC Garden II Street, Mandaveli, Chennai - 600028 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-24610405 |
| South Chennai | TN-07 | Regional Transport Office, Chennai (South), No.38 East Coast Road, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600041 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-24516464 |
| West Chennai | TN-09 | Regional Transport Office, Chennai (West), No.1 Bharathidasan colony, K.K.Nagar, Chennai - 600078 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-24894466 |
| Southwest Chennai | TN-10 | Regional Transport Office, Chennai (South-West), No.47& 49 Kaliamman Koil Street, Sai Nagar, Virugambakkam, Chennai - 600092 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-24797722 |
| Ambattur | TN-13 | No 10A, West Park Street, Venkatapuram, Ambattur, Chennai - 600053 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-23450027 |
| Sholinganallur | TN-14 | No.275, Old Mahabalipuram Road, (Survey No.494/2A 2), Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600119 | 9 AM – 5 PM | 044-24503939 |
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Functions of RTO Offices in Chennai
The primary function of the RTO in Chennai is to ensure that all the rules and regulations which are under the Motor Vehicle Act are implemented. Given below are some of the functions of the Chennai RTO:
- Issuing private driving license
- Issuing commercial driving license
- Legal registration of vehicles
- Legal permit issue for different routes
- Collection of road taxes
- Updating driving license
Types of Vehicle Registration
There are two types of vehicle registrations:
Temporary Vehicle Registration: When a new vehicle is purchased, the vehicle dealer will issue a temporary vehicle registration which is valid for up to one month from the date of delivery.
Permanent Vehicle Registration: This should be applied for as soon as or before the temporary vehicle registration expires.
Types of Driving Licences issued in RTO Chennai
The Chennai RTO issues the following types of driving licenses for:
- Fresher’s driving license
- Learner’s license
- Duplicate driving license
- Renewed driving license
- International driving license
