RTO Office in Chennai
Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Chennai operate under the Ministry of Transport of the Government of TamilNadu and are responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of transport-related services throughout the city. The RTOs also play a crucial role in enforcing traffic rules and regulations to promote road safety and compliance among motorists. RTO codes in Chennai begin with Chennai (TN01), Chennai (TN02), Chennai (TN03), Chennai (TN04), Chennai (TN05), Chennai (TN06), Chennai (TN07), Chennai (TN09), Chennai (TN10), Chennai (TN14), Chennai (TN18), Chennai (TN22) and Chennai (TN85).
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RTO Codes in Chennai
Chennai has 13 RTOs, each with a unique RTO Codes, given below.
| RTO City | RTO Address | RTO Code | RTO Phone No. |
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| RTO Chennai (Central) - Ayanavaram | Regional Transport Office, Chennai (Central), No. 4, Anderson Road, Ayanavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN01 | 044-26745959 |
| RTO Chennai (North-West) - New Avadi Road | Plot No. 3623, New Avadi Road, Anna Nagar East, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN02 | 044-26215969 |
| RTO Chennai (North-East) - Tondiarpet | No. 147, Balakrishna Street, Thiruvetriyur High Road, Tondiarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN03 | 044-25914849 / 044-25911133 |
| RTO Chennai (East) - Basinbridge | Power Mills Road, Pulianthoppu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN04 | 044-26670663 |
| RTO Chennai (North) - Kolathur | No. 9, Inner Ring Road, Sastri Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN05 | 044-25562700 |
| RTO Chennai (South-East) - Mandaveli | No. 4, VC Garden II Street, Mandaveli, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN06 | 044-24610405 |
| RTO Chennai (South) - Thiruvanmiyur | No. 38, East Coast Road, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN07 | 044-24516464 |
| RTO Chennai (West) - K.K. Nagar | No. 1, Bharathidasan Colony, K.K. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN09 | 044-24894466 |
| RTO Chennai (South-West) - Valasaravakkam | No. 47 & 49, Kaliamman Koil Street, Sai Nagar, Virugambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN10 | 044-24797722 |
| RTO Sholinganallur | No. 276, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN14 | 044-24503939 |
| RTO Redhills | No. 2/37, Chamundi Complex, GNT Road, Redhills, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN18 | 044-26310636 |
| RTO Meenambakkam | 1st Floor, Municipal Commercial Building Complex, Alandur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN22 | 044-22325555 |
| RTO Kundrathur | No. 115/2D, Kundrathur Road, Kovoor, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | TN85 | 044-24782577 |
What Services Does Chennai RTO Offer?
RTO in Chennai offers the following vehicle and driving license-related services.
Vehicle Registration Services
- New vehicle registration
- Transfer of vehicle ownership
- Change of address on the RC
- Renewal of registration
- Vehicle alteration (modification), such as a change in colour, fuel type, etc.
- Duplicate Registration Certificate (RC)
Driving License
- Issuance of a learner's license (LL)
- Permanent Driving License (DL)
- International driving permit
- Duplicate license
- Renewal of license
- Change of address on DL
- Fee payments
- Mobile number update
- Online Learner's Licence test
- Addition of a new vehicle class to the license
Permit
- Goods permit
- Passenger permit
- National permit
- All-India Tourist Permit (AITP)
Vehicle Tax & Hypothecation
- Collects road tax
- Addition/removal of hypothecation in the registration certificate.
Fitness Certificate
- New fitness certificates
- Renewal of fitness certificates
- Roadworthiness certificates
How to Register a Vehicle with the Chennai RTO?
You need to follow the steps given below to register your vehicle with the nearest RTO in Chennai.
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Fill out and submit the application form, along with the required documents. Refer to the detailed list given below.
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Pay the required fees. Refer to the table below for the charges associated with specific services. The vehicle and related documents will now be inspected by the RTO Chennai. Read more
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After a successful verification, the Chennai RTO will assign a unique registration number to your vehicle.
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You will also receive the vehicle registration certificate (RC), which includes the engine and chassis numbers, the vehicle owner's name and address, the fuel type, and other details. Read more
What Documents are Needed for RTO Registration?
The following documents are required to register your vehicle at the RTO
- Form 20: Application for registration of a new vehicle.
- Form 21: Sale Certificate
- Form 22: Roadworthiness Certificate
- Valid third-party insurance policy
- Address proof of the vehicle owner(Aadhaar card, Passport, etc.)
- PAN Card
- Temporary Registration(if available)
- A Valid Pollution Under Control Certificate
- Passport-size photographs
What are the Different Types of RTO Forms in Chennai?
RTO in Chennai offers the following vehicle and driving license-related services.
| Vehicle Related Services | |
|---|---|
| Services | Type |
| New vehicle registration | Form 20 |
| Duplicate certificate of registration | Form 26 |
| Renewal of the certificate of registration | Form 25 |
| Change of address in the registration certificate | Form 33 |
| Transfer of ownership | Form 30 |
| Driving License Related Services | |
|---|---|
| Services | Type |
| Learner license, license renewal | Form 1 |
| Permanent license | Form 4 |
| The addition of another class of vehicles to the driving license | Form 8 |
| International driving permit | Form 4A |
List of Other Cities in TamilNadu with RTO Codes
TamilNadu has 86 RTOs , each with a unique RTO Codes and address, given below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many RTOs are there in Chennai?
There are 13 RTOs in Chennai that handle all transport-related services, which are as follows: Chennai (TN01), Chennai (TN02), Chennai (TN03), Chennai (TN04), Chennai (TN05), Chennai (TN06), Chennai (TN07), Chennai (TN09), Chennai (TN10), Chennai (TN14), Chennai (TN18), Chennai (TN22) and Chennai (TN85).
What is RTO in Chennai ?
RTO stands for Regional Transport Office and is a government body that enforces the rules and regulations laid down under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, such as vehicle registration, driving license issuance, and road tax collection.
What are RTO charges in Chennai?
RTO charges in Chennai vary by service type, such as Rs. 716 for the issuance of a permanent driving license, Rs. 300 for registering a new motorcycle, and Rs. 600 for registering a light motor vehicle. .
What is the Chennai RTO code?
Chennai (TN01), Chennai (TN02), Chennai (TN03), Chennai (TN04), Chennai (TN05), Chennai (TN06), Chennai (TN07), Chennai (TN09), Chennai (TN10), Chennai (TN14), Chennai (TN18), Chennai (TN22) and Chennai (TN85)
How can I find the nearest RTO location in TamilNadu for vehicle registration or license issues?
Enter your city or pin code on the PB Wheels website to find the nearest RTO location and access the vehicle registration and driving-license related services.