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The Regional Transport Offices RTOs (తెలంగాణ ప్రాంతీయ రవాణా కార్యాలయం) in Telangana play a vital role in regulating and managing the state's road transport system. From issuing driving licences and vehicle registrations to enforcing traffic laws and collecting road tax, the RTO ensures safe and legal mobility across Telangana. The RTOs directly work under the Transport Department of Telangana, under Motor Vehicle Act 1988.
RTO Locations | RTO Code | RTO Locations | RTO Code |
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Adilabad RTO | TS-01 | Mancherial RTO | TS-19 |
Karimnagar RTO | TS-02 | Kumaram Bheem Asifabad RTO | TS-20 |
Warangal Urban RTO | TS-03 | Jagtial RTO | TS-21 |
Khammam RTO | TS-04 | Peddapalli RTO | TS-22 |
Nalgonda RTO | TS-05 | Sircilla RTO | TS-23 |
Mahbubnagar RTO | TS-06 | Warangal (rural) RTO | TS-24 |
Ranga Reddy RTO | TS-07 | Jayashankar Bhupalpally RTO | TS-25 |
Medchal-Malkajgiri RTO | TS-08 | Mahabubabad RTO | TS-26 |
Hyderabad Central RTO | TS-09 | Jangaon RTO | TS-27 |
Hyderabad North RTO | TS-10 | Bhadradri Kothagudem RTO | TS-28 |
Hyderabad East RTO | TS-11 | Suryapet RTO | TS-29 |
Hyderabad South RTO | TS-12 | Yadadri Bhuvanagiri RTO | TS-30 |
Hyderabad West RTO | TS-13 | Nagarkurnool RTO | TS-31 |
Reserved for Hyderabad RTO | TS-14 | Wanaparthy RTO | TS-32 |
Sangareddy RTO | TS-15 | Jogulamba Gadwal RTO | TS-33 |
Nizamabad RTO | TS-16 | Vikarabad RTO | TS-34 |
Kamareddy RTO | TS-17 | Medak RTO | TS-35 |
Nirmal RTO | TS-18 | Siddipet RTO | TS-36 |
Mulugu RTO | TS-37 | Narayanpet RTO | TS-38 |
Telangana RTO works under the transport department of Telangana, ensuring road safety and traffic laws throughout the state. Major functions of Telangana RTO include:
When a new vehicle is purchased in Telangana, it has to be registered within 7 days of delivery by filling form 20 online from the transport department online services page. After filing the form, there are many documents required to be submitted.
Following documents are required for permanent RC in Telangana, all forms must be duly filled and signed:
After verification of all the documents, a permanent RC will be issued to your vehicle and delivered to your address. You can simultaneously opt for a smart card as well.
After 15 years from the date of registration, an RC needs to be renewed in the state of Telangana. This process must be completed within 60 days of expiry of the original RC. An application (Form 25) should be filled and submitted from the Transport Department Portal Online Services after which the vehicle will be inspected and subsequent documents will be verified before approval of renewal of RC.
Following documents should be submitted with the forms duly filled and signed:
After verification of the above mentioned documents, the vehicle needs to be inspected before approval at the registered RTO on the original RC. After appropriate fees are paid and passing of inspection, the vehicle RC will be renewed for 5 years.
To avoid any legal consequences, transferring ownership of RC after a vehicle is sold or possessed by another individual is necessary. There are 3 types of transfer that required change in the registration certificate of a vehicle:
All the required forms are available on the Transport Department of Telangana portal. These documents include:
After verification of these documents, the vehicle’s RC will be transferred to the new owner.
This table shows registration charges and renewal of registration charges in Telangana
Type of Vehicle | Registration Charges (₹) | Renewal of Registration Charges (₹) |
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Invalid Carriage | ₹50 | - |
Motorcycle | ₹300 | ₹1,000 |
Three-wheeler/Quadricycle/(Non-transport) | ₹600 | ₹2,500 |
Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) (Non-Transport) | ₹600 | ₹5,000 |
Light Motor Vehicle (Transport) | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
Medium Goods Vehicle /Passenger Vehicle | ₹1,000 | - |
Heavy Goods/Passenger Vehicle | ₹1,500 | - |
Imported Motor Vehicle (Four Wheeler) | ₹5,000 | ₹40,000 |
Imported Motorcycle (Two Wheeler) | ₹2,500 | ₹10,000 |
Any Other Vehicle Not Mentioned Above | ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
In order to check your application status online:
You can check Vehicle Owner Details in Telangana online through their Transport Department Portal. Follow these steps to get the necessary details:
Paying Road Tax is mandatory in the state of Telangana. Road Tax in Telangana is calculated on the cost price of the vehicle, and depends upon the age of the vehicle for non-transport vehicles. Following table shows Road Tax for different types of vehicle in Telangana.
Age of Vehicle (from the registration date) | Less than ₹50,000 | More than ₹50,000 |
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At the time of Registration | 9 | 12 |
Less than 2 years old | 8 | 11 |
2-3 years old | 7 | 10 |
3-4 years old | 6 | 9 |
4-5 years old | 5 | 8 |
5-6 years old | 4 | 7 |
6-7 years old | 3.5 | 6.5 |
7-8 years old | 3 | 6 |
8-9 years old | 2.5 | 5.5 |
9-10 years old | 2 | 5 |
10-11 years old | 1,5 | 4,5 |
More than 11 years old | 1 | 4 |
Age of the Vehicle From the date of Registration | Less than ₹5 Lakhs | ₹5 Lakhs to ₹10 Lakhs | ₹10 lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs | More than ₹20 Lakhs |
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At the time of Registration | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 |
Less than 2 years old | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
2-3 years old | 11.5 | 12.5 | 15.5 | 16.5 |
3-4 years old | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 |
4-5 years old | 10.5 | 11.5 | 14.5 | 15.5 |
5-6 years old | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 |
6-7 years old | 9.5 | 10.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 |
7-8 years old | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
8-9 years old | 8.5 | 9.5 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
9-10 years old | 8 | 9 | 12 | 13 |
10-11 years old | 7.5 | 8.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 |
11-12 years old | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
More than 12 years old | 6.5 | 7.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 |
The Telangana Transport Department has made it possible to pay road tax/ any other tax online through their portal. Follow these steps to pay road tax online:
In Telangana, failing to pay the required road tax on time can lead to significant penalties. This penalty is added to the remaining Road Tax due. The total amount of fine can go up to double of the quarterly payment for road tax in Telangana. The fine will get more hefty if the delay in paying the road tax persists. Paying road tax in Telangana has been made easy through the online process and should be done in a timely manner to avoid penalties.
If a vehicle is financed by a bank or another financial institution, it can be endorsed in the registration certificate. In order to endorse the hire purchase agreement, following documents must be submitted:
After verification of documents, endorsement of hire purchase agreement will be done.
If the loan is repaid, the owner of the RC could terminate the Hire Purchase Agreement in the RC. To close the hire purchase agreement following documents must be submitted:
After verification of documents, termination of hire purchase agreement will be done.
Having a HSRP number plate is mandatory for two and four wheeler vehicles in Telangana. Vehicles registered before April 2019, also have to apply for a HSRP plate before April 30 2025. To apply for a high security number plate (HSRP) in Telangana, follow these steps:
Follow these steps to know the status of your HSRP plate in Telangana online:
Having a third party insurance for your vehicle is mandatory in Telangana. Purchasing vehicle insurance in Telangana online is a simple process:
There are hefty fines for not having insurance on the vehicle while driving in Telangana. These fines are from ₹2000 to ₹4000 on repeated offenses. Buy you car insurance and bike insurance Today!
You can register a new vehicle at your nearest RTO office by submitting required documents and paying the registration fee.
Visit the Sarthi Parivahan portal to apply online, then schedule a test at your local RTO.
Road tax is based on the vehicle's cost and type, ranging from 9% to 17% for private vehicles.
Driving without a third party insurance can lead to hefty fines (Up to ₹4000) in the state of Telangana. Having comprehensive car insurance is recommended to save yourself from financial and legal trouble.