The Transport Department of Andhra Pradesh functions under the provisions of section 213 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. The Transport Department's main objective is to bring in the enforcement of the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963 and the rules that come under the act.
The Transport Department of Andhra Pradesh also assists other organizations in the development of transport facilities and works hard to provide an efficient, adequate and an economic transport service for the movement of passengers and goods on its roads.
Regional Transport Offices located in district / subdivision headquarters come under Transport Department and offer fully computerized services of licences, registrations and permits.
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| RTO Locations | RTO Code | RTO Locations | RTO Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adilabad - Mancherial / Nirmal | AP-01 | Kurnool - Adoni / Nandyal | AP-21 |
| Anantapur - Hindupur | AP-02 | Mahbubnagar - Pebbair / Gadwal | AP-22 |
| Chittoor - Tirupati / Madanapalle | AP-03 | Medak - Sangareddy / Siddipet / Patancheru | AP-23 |
| Kadapa - Proddatur | AP-04 | Nalgonda - Suryapet / Miryalaguda / Bhongir / Bibinagar | AP-24 |
| Kakinada / Amalapuram / Rajahmundry | AP-05 | Nizamabad - Kamareddy | AP-25 |
| Guntur - Piduguralla / Narasaraopet / Repalle | AP-07 | Nellore - Kavali / Gudur / Sullurpeta / Naidupet | AP-26 |
| Hyderabad Central (Khairtabad) | AP-09 | Ongole - Chirala / Markapur | AP-27 |
| Hyderabad North (Secunderabad) | AP-10 | Attapur / Kukatpally / Medchal | AP-28 |
| Hyderabad East (Malakpet) | AP-11 | Uppal Kalan / Ibrahimpatnam | AP-29 |
| Hyderabad South (Kisanbagh) | AP-12 | Srikakulam -Tekkali / Palasa / Sompeta / Ichchapuram / Kaviti | AP-30 |
| Hyderabad West (Mehdipatnam) | AP-13 | Visakhapatnam - Gajuwaka / Anakapalli | AP-31 |
| Karimnagar - Jagtial / Peddapalli | AP-15 | Vizianagaram | AP-35 |
| Vijayawada RTO / Gudivada / Machilipatnam / Nandigama / Nuzvid | AP-16 | Warangal - Jangaon / Mahabubabad | AP-36 |
| Khammam - Kothagudem / Sathupally / Yellandu | AP-20 | Eluru / Jangareddygudem / Kovvur / Tadepalligudem / Tanuku /Bhimavaram / Palakollu / Chintalapudi | AP-37 |
License – Issuance of learner, permanent, renewal, duplicate, additions of class license and international driving permit.
Registration - Trade Certificate, Temporary Registration, Permanent Registration, Renewal, Duplicate, Ownership Transfer, Address Change, Reassignment, HP Endorsement, HP Termination, Fresh RC, No Objection Certificate, Diplomatic Vehicles, Number Reservation, Registration Codes, State, District, Vehicles Categorization, Registration Display.
Permits – Issuance of permits to Autorickshaw, Motor Cab, Luxury Cabs, Maxi Cab, Bus, Radio Cabs, City Cabs, Prepaid Taxi, Temporary Permit, Private Service Vehicles, Education Institution Buses, Stage Carriage and Goods Carriage Permit.
Taxes - Collection of Quarterly Tax, Life Time Tax, Green Tax, Countersignature Tax, Short Term Tax, Composite Tax, Border Tax and looking into Tax Exemptions.
Fees – Collection of Licence, Pollution testing, Registration, Permit and Model Approval.
Penalties – Levying of Prosecution and Compounding taxes.
A vehicle owner in Andhra Pradesh is required to register his vehicle with the AP RTO as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Section 39 of the MVA, 1988 states that no person is allowed to drive his motor vehicle without lawfully registering it with the RTO. To register a vehicle in Andhra Pradesh, the below process has to be followed.
On verification of the above-submitted documents, the vehicle registration number is issued. The registration certificate is issued within a span of 7 days from the date of issuance of the number.
If the vehicle owner is selling off his vehicle, then he can transfer the ownership of the vehicle in the name of the new owner by submitting the below documents to the AP RTO.
Getting a Car insurance in Andhra Pradesh is an easy process as the purchase can be made either online or offline. The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 makes it mandatory for a vehicle owner to insure his vehicle with a third-party insurance that provides coverage against damages caused to third party or property. Comprehensive insurance can also be opted for as it provides coverage against both own damages as well as third-party damages.
AP RTO is open between 10:00 AM-5: 00 PM
Yes, you can check your vehicle registration online in Andhra Pradesh through AP Motor Vehicles Department website-
No, the vehicle registration fee for two wheeler and four wheeler vehicles is not the same at AP RTO.
The AP transport tax is different for various vehicle categories.
