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Karnataka Regional Transport Office - Karnataka RTO List, Services & Registration Charges

Q: Can individuals download their paid road tax receipts online?

Yes, you can download the receipt online through the Karnataka Parivahan portal.

Q: How many RTO offices are there in Karnataka?

There are a total of 66 RTO offices in Karnataka.

Q: How many types of categories are there in Karnataka vehicle registration?

There are mainly two types of vehicle registration in Karnataka. They are Temporary and permanent registration.

Q: What are the different vehicles exempted from paying road tax in Karnataka?

There are no exemptions offered by the Karnataka government when paying road tax.

Q: Within how many days should one pay road tax in Karnataka?

It must be paid within 30 days of registering the vehicle.

TeamAckoApr 5, 2024

The Karnataka Regional Transport Office (RTO) is essential in governing the state's transportation landscape. They are responsible for vehicle registration, licensing, and other essential services; the RTO is a key institution for vehicle owners and the general public.

So, let’s explore all about the Karnataka Regional Transport Office or RTO in detail.

Contents

Overview of Karnataka RTO.
List of RTO Offices of Karnataka
- How to Calculate Road Tax in Karnataka?
What are the Functions of RTOs in Karnataka?
Types of Vehicle Registration in RTO Karnataka
Road Tax for Two-Wheelers
Road Tax for Three-Wheelers
Tax Taken by RTO Karnataka from Four-Wheelers
Road Tax on Commercial Vehicles
Road Tax Vehicles of Other States in Karnataka
How to Pay Road Tax in Karnataka Online?
Documents needed to Pay Road Tax
Documents Needed for Permanent Vehicle Registration in Karnataka
Documents needed for Temporary Registration of the Vehicle in Karnataka
Documents required for Vehicle Ownership Transfer in Karnataka
What is the Penalty for Non-Payment of Road Taxes in Karnataka
Frequently Asked Questions on Karnataka Regional Transport Office

Overview of Karnataka RTO.

The Karnataka Regional Transport Office or RTO, is a government body that watches various aspects of the transportation system inside the state. Moreover, the RTO's main aim is to apply the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act that ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods on roads.

Furthermore, it is divided into multiple offices each serving a particular region. In addition, these offices are responsible for numerous types of services like vehicle registration, issuance of driving licenses, collection of road taxes, and many more.

List of RTO Offices of Karnataka

There are around 67 Regional Transport Offices in Karnataka that are actively functioning in the whole state.

RTO Locations	Codes
Koramangala	KA01
Rajajinagar, Bangalore	KA02
Indiranagar, Bangalore	KA03
Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore	KA04
Jayanagar, Bangalore	KA05
Tumkur	KA06
Kolar	KA07
Kolar Gold Fields	KA08
Mysore	KA09
Chamrajnagar	KA10
Mandya	KA11
Madikeri	KA12
Hassan	KA13
Shimoga	KA14
Sagar	KA15
Chitradurga	KA16
Davangere	KA17
Chickmagalur	KA18
Mangalore	KA19
Udupi	KA20
Puttur	KA21
Belgaum	KA22
Chikkodi	KA23
Bailhongal	KA24
Dharwad	KA25
Gadag	KA26
Haveri	KA27
Vijapura	KA28
Bagalkot	KA29
Karwar	KA30
Sirsi	KA31
Kalaburagi	KA32
Yadgir	KA33
Bellary	KA34
Hospet	KA35
Raichur	KA36
Koppal	KA37
Bidar	KA38
Bhalki	KA39
Chikkaballapur	KA40
Kengeri	KA41
Ramanagar, Bangalore	KA42
Devanahalli, Bangalore	KA43
Tiptur, Tumkur district	KA44
Hunsur, Mysore District	KA45
Sakleshpur, Hassan District	KA46
Honnavar, Uttara Kannada District	KA47
Jamkhandi, Bagalkot District	KA48
Gokak, Belgaum District	KA49
Yelahanka, Bangalore	KA50
Bannerghatta, Bangalore	KA51
Nelamangala, Bangalore District	KA52
K.R.Puram, Bangalore	KA53
Nagamangala, Mandya District	KA54
Mysore	KA55
Basavakalyan	KA56
Shantinagar, Bangalore	KA57
Banashankari	KA58
Chamrajpet, Bengaluru Dist - 560019	KA59
R.T. Nagar, Bengaluru District	KA60
Marathahalli	KA61
Surathkal, Mangaluru	KA62
Hubli - 580026	KA63
Madhugiri, Tumkur District - 572132	KA64
Dandeli - 581325	KA65
Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru District	KA66

How to Calculate Road Tax in Karnataka?

The Karnataka RTO considers several factors while calculating road tax. They are: -

Type of fuel on which vehicle run
Cost of vehicle
Seating capacity
Engine’s cubic capacity
Usage of vehicle (private or commercial)
Age of the vehicle

What are the Functions of RTOs in Karnataka?

Karnataka RTO is responsible for numerous functions across the state. Some of them are: -

Temporarily register a motor vehicle.

Re-register a vehicle.
Register a new vehicle and offer a 'B-register extract.'
Register a change in your address.
Renew the certificate of fitness for a transport vehicle.
Transfer the ownership of vehicles.
Acknowledge and discontinue hire purchase/lease agreement/hypothecation.
Offer to convert or alter documents.
Refund your lifetime tax.
Offer a No Objection Certificate (NOC) as well as clearance.
Surrender and release vehicle records.
Provide a duplicate certificate of registration.
Issue & renew a trade certificate.
Renew the registration certificate for personal vehicles (cars, motorcycles, jeeps, etc).
Provide a fresh certificate of registration.
Cancellation and Scraping of RC.

Types of Vehicle Registration in RTO Karnataka

In Karnataka, when you buy any new vehicle, like a car, bike, or heavy, the dealer will offer you a temporary registration number so that it will run on the road. However, this number is valid for 7 to 30 days. During this time, individuals must apply for permanent registration at the nearest RTO.

Permanent registration is a must for all vehicles with temporary registration. For that, fill out some of the essential forms and submit documents. Once your vehicle is permanently registered, it is good to go for 15 years. After that, you can renew it after a physical inspection.

Road Tax for Two-Wheelers

Category	Road Tax Applicable
A new vehicle costing less than Rs 50,000	10%
A new vehicle that costs more than Rs 50,000	12%
Vehicles no more than 5 years old	73% to 93%
Vehicles between 5-10 years old	49% to 69%
Vehicles in between 10-15 years old	45 to 25%
Electric Vehicles	4%

Road Tax for Three-Wheelers

Category	Road Tax Applicable
A new auto-rickshaw at the time of registration	Rs. 2,500/-

Tax Taken by RTO Karnataka from Four-Wheelers

Category	Percentage of Road Tax Applicable
Vehicles valued at less than Rs 5 lakhs	13%
A new vehicle valued between Rs 5-10 lakhs	14%
A new vehicle valued between 10-20 lakhs	17%
A new vehicle valued at over 20 lakhs	18%
Vehicles no more than 5 years old	75% to 93%
Vehicles between 5-10 years old	49% to 69%
Vehicles in between 10-15 years old	45 to 25%
Electric Vehicles	4%

Road Tax on Commercial Vehicles

Vehicle Category	Tax Rate
New vehicles < Rs. 5 lakhs	13%
New vehicles Rs. 5 lakhs – Rs. 10 lakhs	14%
New vehicles Rs. 10 lakhs – Rs. 20 lakhs	17%
New vehicles > Rs. 20 lakhs	18%
Vehicles < 5 years old	75% to 93%
Vehicles 5-10 years old	49% to 69%
Vehicles 10-15 years old	45% to 25%
Electric Vehicles	4%

Road Tax Vehicles of Other States in Karnataka

Duration of vehicle use	Measures to be taken
Less than 30 days	NA
30 days to 11 months	Apply for a change of address only
Beyond 11 months	Re-register the vehicle in Karnataka and pay lifetime taxes accordingly.

How to Pay Road Tax in Karnataka Online?

Any individual can pay road tax online by visiting the Parivahan portal. To know, follow the below steps: -

Go to the Parivahan website that is https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/.
Now click the 'Online Services' button and then the 'Vehicles Related Services" menu.
Select Karnataka state and then RTO.
Write the registration number of the vehicle and all other essential information.
After verifying all the details, pay the tax and download a copy of the paid road tax.

In case you are not able to pay the road tax online, you can also pay the dues by visiting your concerned RTO in person.

Documents needed to Pay Road Tax

Address proof like voter ID, utility bill, Passport, Aadhar card, etc.
Registration certificate of the vehicle.
If your vehicle is from another state, then submit form number KMVT14.
Invoice copy of the vehicle.
NOC or No Objection Certificate.
Insurance policy copies if the vehicle is insured.

Documents Needed for Permanent Vehicle Registration in Karnataka

For permanent registration of a vehicle you have to keep the following documents handy. They are: -

Form number 21 (Filled)
A passport-sized photo of the candidate
Pollution Under Control certificate
Form number 22, which is a certificate of roadworthiness
Copy of Age and address documents
Insurance certificate
Duly filled out form number 34
If the vehicle is imported needs a certificate that shows customs clearance.
TRN number of the vehicle

Once you submit all the above documents, the Karnataka RTO will allot a permanent registration number, which will be sent to you by speed post.

Documents needed for Temporary Registration of the Vehicle in Karnataka

The documents are mentioned below: -

Filled forms number 21 and 22
Address proof like utility bill, Passport, etc
Pollution Under Control certificate
Insurance policy
Form number 18
If a vehicle is imported, the RTO needs customs clearance certificates.
Road tax receipt

Documents required for Vehicle Ownership Transfer in Karnataka

Form numbers 29 and 30
Form number 31 if the transfer is because of inheritance
Form number 32 in case of auction
Pollution Under Control certificate
Address and age proof like PAN card, utility bill, Passport, etc.
Original copy of chassis number
Registration certificate
Motor Insurance policy of the vehicle.
NOC from the RTO if the vehicle is purchased or sold to any other state.
Affidavit of sale or purchase of the vehicle.
Proof of succession.

What is the Penalty for Non-Payment of Road Taxes in Karnataka

In Karnataka, if you miss the deadline to pay your road tax, you don't need to worry. The reason is that the government gives you an extra year to pay road tax without penalties. During this time, you can keep using your vehicle on state roads without issues. But be careful; if you still haven't paid after this one-year grace period, you might face a hefty penalty imposed by the government.

Now, if you manage to pay within the initial 30 days of the allowed delay period, you're in the clear – no extra charges. But, if you let it go beyond that, your vehicle could get impounded until you settle the overdue road tax.