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Chennai RTO Offices: Codewise List, Website and Contact details

Team AckoApr 10, 2024

Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is also the state’s largest city and is known for its ancient temples, beaches, and other tourist attractions. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South India. Here, road transport plays a vital role, and the Chennai RTO has been instrumental in efficiently managing transport-related services in the city.

Contents

Regional Transport Office (RTO) Chennai: An overview
Chennai RTO code list
Chennai RTO: Contact details
Ayanavaram RTO Office (TN-01): Central Chennai
Anna Nagar East RTO Office (TN-02): North West Chennai
Tondiarpet RTO Office (TN-03): North East Chennai
Pulianthoppu RTO Office (TN-04): East Chennai
Kolathur RTO Office (TN-05): North Chennai
Mandaveli RTO Office (TN-06): South East Chennai
Thiruvanmiyur RTO Office (TN-07): South Chennai
K.K. Nagar RTO (TN-09): West Chennai
Virugambakkam RTO Office (TN-10): South West Chennai
Ambattur RTO Office (TN-13): North West Chennai
Sholinganallur RTO Office (TN-14)
Chennai RTO Fees
Chennai RTO Performance Standard
Chennai RTO functions: Services offered
Vehicle Registration through RTO
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Regional Transport Office (RTO) Chennai: An overview

The Chennai Regional Transport Office functions under the guidelines of the Tamil Nadu Transport Department. It offers various driver-related and vehicle-related services to drivers and vehicle owners in the city. Read on to learn more about the Chennai RTO, including services, fees and contact details.

Chennai RTO code list

Here’s the list of RTOs in Chennai and their respective RTO codes.

Location	RTO Code
Ayanavaram RTO	TN-01
Anna Nagar East RTO	TN-02
Tondiarpet RTO	TN-03
Pulianthoppu RTO	TN-04
Kolathur RTO	TN-05
Mandaveli RTO	TN-06
Thiruvanmiyur RTO	TN-07
K.K. Nagar RTO	TN-09
Virugambakkam RTO	TN-10
Ambattur RTO	TN-13
Sholinganallur RTO	TN-14

Chennai RTO: Contact details

The following sections provide the contact details of the RTOs in Chennai.

Ayanavaram RTO Office (TN-01): Central Chennai

The following table provides Central Chennai RTO (RTO Ayanavaram) contact number, office timings, address and RTO code.

RTO Code	TN-01
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (Central), No. 4, Anderson Road, Ayanavaram, Chennai - 60023
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	044-26745959
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu

Anna Nagar East RTO Office (TN-02): North West Chennai

Here's a table with the Northwest Chennai RTO (RTO Anna Nagar East), contact number, office hours, address, etc.

RTO Code	TN-02
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (North-West), Plot No. 3623, New Avadi Road, Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 600102
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	044-26745959
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu

Tondiarpet RTO Office (TN-03): North East Chennai

You can refer to the following table for the North East Chennai RTO (RTO Tondiarpet) contact number, RTO code, office address and office working hours.

RTO Code	TN-03
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (North-East), No. 147, Balakrishna Street, Thiruvetriyur High Road, Tondiarpet, Chennai - 600081
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	044-25911133
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu

Pulianthoppu RTO Office (TN-04): East Chennai

The table below denotes the East Chennai (RTO Office Pulianthoppu) contact number, office timings, address and RTO code.

RTO Code	TN-04
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (East), Power Mills Road, Pulianthoppu, Chennai - 600012
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	044-26670993
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu

Kolathur RTO Office (TN-05): North Chennai

Please refer to the following table for North Chennai RTO (RTO Kolathur) contact number, address, office timings and RTO code.

RTO Code	TN-05
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (North), No. 9, Inner Ring Road, Sastri Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai - 600099
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	044-25562700
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu

Mandaveli RTO Office (TN-06): South East Chennai

The following table provides details such as South East Chennai RTO (RTO Office Mandaveli) contact number, office timings, office address and RTO code.

RTO Code	TN-06
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (South-East), No. 4 VC Garden II Street, Mandaveli, Chennai - 600028
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	044-24610405
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu

Thiruvanmiyur RTO Office (TN-07): South Chennai

Please refer to the following table for South Chennai RTO (RTO Office Thiruvanmiyur) contact number, office address, RTO code and office timings.

RTO Code	TN-07
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (South), No. 38 East Coast Road, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600041
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	044-24516464
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu

K.K. Nagar RTO (TN-09): West Chennai

The table below provides essential details of the West Chennai RTO (RTO K.K. Nagar), such as contact number, office address, RTO code and office timings.

RTO Code/Number	TN-09
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (West), No.1 Bharathidasan colony, K.K.Nagar, Chennai - 600078
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	044-24894466
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu

Virugambakkam RTO Office (TN-10): South West Chennai

You can refer to the table below for South West Chennai RTO (RTO Virugambakkam) contact number, RTO code, office address and office timings.

RTO Code	TN-10
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (South-West), No. 47 & 49 Kaliamman Koil Street, Sai Nagar, Virugambakkam, Chennai - 600092
Helpline Number	044-24797722
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM

Ambattur RTO Office (TN-13): North West Chennai

Here are all the details of the North West Chennai RTO (RTO Office Ambattur), such as contact number, office address, RTO code and office working hours.

RTO Code	TN-13
Office Address	No 10A, West Park Street, Venkatapuram, Ambattur, Chennai - 600053
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	044-23450027
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu

Sholinganallur RTO Office (TN-14)

The following table provides contact details of the Sholinganallur RTO (TN-14 RTO), including the contact number, RTO code, office address and working timings.

RTO Code/Number	TN-14
Office Address	No.275, Old Mahabalipuram Road, (Survey No.494/2A 2), Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600119
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	044-24503939
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu

Chennai RTO Fees

This section will provide the details related to the fee structure for various services offered by RTO Chennai.

Driving Licence fees

The following table provides the fee structure for DL-related services at RTO Chennai.

Service	Fees (in Rs.)
Issuance of Learner’s Licence (Application Form 3) for all classes of vehicles	150
Issuing the Driving Licence	200
Learner’s Licence test (Each attempt)	50
In case of test or repeat test, as per the situation (for all classes of vehicles)	300
Adding a class of vehicle to an existing Driving Licence	500
Issuing the International Driving Permit	1000
Driving Licence renewal	200
Driving Licence renewal after the grace period	300
Endorsement or renewal for carrying hazardous goods in a vehicle	100
Issuance or renewal of a licence to a driving school	10000
Issuance of a duplicate licence to a driving school	5000
For appeals against the orders of licensing authority as per rule 29	500
Making changes in existing records	200

Also, read:How to Renew Driving Licence in Chennai?

Chennai RTO Registration charges

Here’s the list of fees for vehicle registration services at RTO Chennai.

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)	Road Safety Tax (in Rs.)	Life Time Tax/Quarterly Tax (in Rs.)	Service Charge (in Rs.)
Bike	300	250	8%	100
Car	600	1500	For cars under 10 lakhs: 10%, over 10 lakhs: 15%	200
LGV (less than 3,000 Kg/GVW)	1000	1500	19200	200
Auto-rickshaw	1000	1500	For five years: 1,400	200
Taxi	1000	1500	Under 10 lakhs: 10%, over 10 lakhs: 15%	200
Maxicab (More than 6 Sq.mt)	1000	1500	Under 10 lakhs: 10%, over 10 lakhs: 15%	200

Fitness Certificate charges

Following are the fees related to vehicle FC at Chennai RTO.

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)	Service Charge (in Rs.)
Bike	600	50
Autorickshaw	600	25
LMV	600	50
MMV	800	50
HMV	800	50

Permit charges

The following table provides the fee structure for commercial vehicle permits in Chennai.

Permit Type	Fees (in Rs.)	Service Charge (in Rs.)	Total Fee (in Rs.)
Temporary	150	50	200
Goods Permit	1350	100	1450
National Permit	1000	200	1200

Chennai RTO Performance Standard

The table below provides the approximate turnaround time for various services offered by RTO Chennai.

Service Type	Turnaround Time
Grant of Driving Licence	Few Hours
Grant of Learner’s Licence	Few Hours
AITP Authorisation/Renewal	Few Hours
Counter Signatures of Goods Vehicle	Few Hours
Registration (Private)	24 Hours
Transfer of Ownership	48 Hours
Grant/Renewal of CC Permit (Buses)	Few Hours
Grant/Renewal of Local Permit for Goods Vehicle	Few Hours
Grant/Renewal of National Permit	Few Hours
Hypothecation	7 Days
Hypothecation Removal	3 Days
NOC (No Objection Certificate)	3 Days
Registration (Commercial)	24 Hours
Stage Carriage Permit Renewal	Few Hours
Supplicate of Registration Certificate	24 Hours
Supplicate Permit (All Vehicles)	Few Hours
Temporary Permit	Few Hours

Chennai RTO functions: Services offered

The Chennai Regional Transport Office offers vehicle-related and driver-related services to vehicle owners and drivers. Besides that, it also implements traffic rules across the city and monitors traffic violations. The following sections highlight the essential functions of the Chennai RTO.

Driving Licence

The RTO Chennai is responsible for the issuance of Driving Licences (DL), Learner’s Licences (LL) and International Driving Permits (IDP).
It organises LL and DL tests for licence applicants.
It offers DL-related online services such as LL application online, DL renewal online, etc.
It provides duplicate copies of the LL and DL.
The RTO also adds new classes to DL.

Vehicle Registration

The RTO in Chennai registered all vehicles (commercial and private) in the city.
It assigns registration numbers and issues Registration Certificates (RC) to vehicle owners.
It also provides online registration-related services such as online application for duplicate RC, removal of hypothecation, etc.
It makes corrections to the RC particulars.
The RTO authorises or terminates hypothecation in RC.

Vehicle Inspection

The Chennai RTO inspects all vehicles before issuing RC.
It conducts a thorough vehicle inspection to determine its roadworthiness before issuing an FC.
It conducts emission tests before issuing the Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate.

Permits

The RTO issues various permits for commercial and transport vehicles.
It also renews the permits upon validity expiry.

Road Tax Collection

The RTO Chennai is responsible for the collection of road tax from vehicle owners during the registration process.
The RTO collects fees from vehicle owners and drivers for all the services.

Vehicle Registration through RTO

Every motor vehicle in India needs to be registered with an RTO and should have a permanent registration number to comply with the legal requirements. Hence, for Chennai residents, approaching the Chennai RTO is a must if you wish to register your vehicle. The process is straightforward. Visit the RTO with your vehicle, submit the application and documents, and pay the registration fees. The RTO official will inspect the vehicle and verify the documents before issuing the RC.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some of the most common questions and their answers related to the Chennai RTO.

FAQs

Where can I find more information about RTO Chennai?

You can visit Chennai RTO’s official website to learn more about the Regional Transport Office.

Can I get an HSRP number plate from Chennai RTO?

You can get in touch with the RTO in Chennai to find out the list of authorised HSRP vendors and get the High-Security Registration Plate from the nearest authorised dealer.

Can I get a permit for a commercial goods-carrying vehicle?

Yes, the RTO office in Chennai provides permits for commercial vehicles.

I lost my original Driving Licence. Will the Chennai RTO provide me with a duplicate DL?

You can visit the RTO and submit an application for a duplicate Driving Licence if you have lost the original document. Produce the necessary documents and pay the applicable fees to get the DL duplicate copy.

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Disclaimer: The information mentioned on this page is compiled from different websites and government sources. The information may be updated from time to time. Hence, please refer to the respective government websites and verify before making any RTO-related decisions.

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