In Kerala, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) is essential to controlling and overseeing several aspects of vehicle ownership and operation. The RTO is a one-stop shop for those navigating the difficulties of the road transportation system, from vehicle registration to driving license issuing. Enforcing road safety regulations and ensuring that vehicles operating on the roads correspond to regulatory standards are among the RTO's main responsibilities.
The RTO Kerala (Regional Transport Office Kerala) is under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and remains in charge of vehicle registration, road tax collection, driving license issuing, and the enforcement of all transport rules and regulations in Kerala.
Here is the list of RTO offices in Kerala as follows:
RTO Code | RTO Location |
KL-01 | Thiruvanantapuram |
KL-02 | Kollam |
KL-03 | Pathanamthitta |
KL-04 | Alappuzha |
KL-05 | Kottayam |
KL-06 | Idukki |
KL-07 | Ernakulam |
KL-08 | Thrissur |
KL-09 | Palakkad |
KL-10 | Malappuram |
KL-11 | Kozhikode |
KL-12 | Wayanad |
KL-13 | Kannur |
KL-14 | Kasaragod |
Here is the list of documents to be submitted for vehicle registration in Kerala RTO:
To get a vehicle registration certificate in RTO Kerala, you must follow the steps given below:
To apply for driving licence in RTO Kerala, you must follow the steps given below:
Here is the fee structure of driving licence in RTO Kerala as follows:
Type of Licence | Fees |
Learner's Licence | Rs.150 + Rs.50 (test) |
Driving Licence (Non-Transport) | Rs.200 |
Driving Licence (Transport) | Rs.600 |
Renewal of DL | Rs.200 |
DL Test Fee | Rs.300 |
Duplicate Driving Licence | Rs.250 |
Smart Card Fee | Rs.200 |
Here is the list of documents to be submitted for driving licence in Kerala:
Below table shows the vehicle registration charges in Kerala as follows:
Type of Vehicle | Fees |
Two-wheeler | Rs.300 |
Car | Rs.600 |
Commercial/Transport | Rs.1000 - Rs.1500 |
Heavy Vehicles | Rs.1500 - Rs.2000 |
To renew registration certificate in RTO Kerala, you must follow the steps given below:
Here is the fee structure for renewal of registration certificate in RTO Kerala as follows:
Type of Vehicle | Fees |
Two-Wheeler | Rs.300 |
Four-Wheeler (non-transport) | Rs.600 |
Transport Vehicles | Rs.1000+ |
Here are the services provided by RTO in Kerala as follows:
Kerala RTO codes begin with KL. More than 86 RTOs and Sub-RTOs exist.
Visit the Parivahan Sewa portal and select Vehicle Related Services or Know Your Vehicle Details to check the progress of your application or vehicle details.
You can pay your vehicle fee in RTO Kerala by going to the official website of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department and selecting the fine payment option.
In Kerala, you must text the vehicle registration number to 56006 in order to view the owner's details.
You can obtain a copy of your R.C. in Kerala by visiting the RTO office where your vehicle is registered and completing an application form along with the appropriate documentation.

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