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Kochi RTO Office: RTO Office, Website and Contact details

Team AckoNov 11, 2024

Kochi, also called Cochin, is a major port city in Kerala. It is also called the “Queen of The Arabian Sea”, as it was one of the important spice trading centres in the country. It is also the financial, industrial and commercial capital of the state and attracts tourists from all over the world due to its historical significance and monuments spread across the city. With industrial and tourism activities, the city’s roads are always bustling with vehicles. Here, the Kochi RTO ensures a smooth traffic flow and offers transport-related services.

Contents

Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kochi: An overview
Kochi RTO: Contact details
Kochi RTO Office (KL-07)
Kochi RTO Fees
Kochi RTO functions: Services offered
Vehicle Registration through RTO
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kochi: An overview

The Kochi Regional Transport Office functions under the supervision of the Kerala Transport Department. It offers services to the city’s vehicle owners and drivers and implements traffic rules and regulations across the city. On top of that, it keeps an eye on traffic violations and takes appropriate steps to improve road safety. Read on as we provide vital information related to Kochi RTO, including its services, fees and contact details.

Kochi RTO: Contact details

This section will help if you wish to get in touch with the RTO in Kochi.

Kochi RTO Office (KL-07)

Following are the essential details of the Kochi RTO (KL-07 RTO), including the RTO code, contact number, office address and working hours.

RTO Code	KL-07
Office Address	Kakkanad Regional Transport Office (RTO), 2nd floor, Civil Station, Kakkanad, Ernakulam, Kerala - 682030
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	0484-2422246
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Kerala

Kochi RTO Fees

The following tables provide the fee structure for various transport-related services at Kochi RTO.

Driving Licence Fees

You can refer to the table given below for Driving Licence fees at RTO Kochi.

Service Type	Fees (in Rs.)
Issuance of Learner’s Licence (LL) for Each Class of Vehicles	150 (Service charge 50)
Issuance of Driving Licence (DL)	200
LL Test/Repeat Test	50
LL Repeat Test for Each Class of Vehicles	300
Renewal of Driving Licence	400
Driving Test and Addition of Class of Vehicles in the DL	300 and 500
International Driving Permit (IDP)/International Driving Licence	1,000
Change of Address in DL	400
Renewal of Driving Licence (After Grace Period)	500 (1,000 for each additional year)
Duplicate DL	500
Smart Card Fee for DL	200

Kochi RTO Registration charges

Here’s a table denoting the vehicle registration charges across Kochi.

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)
Two-Wheelers	300
Private Three-Wheeler/Four-Wheeler/Quadricycle	600
Commercial Three-Wheeler/Four-Wheeler/Quadricycle	1,000
Registration of Imported Motorcycles	2,500
Medium Goods Motor Vehicle	1,000
Heavy Goods Vehicle	1,500
Medium Passenger Vehicle	1,000
Heavy Passenger Vehicle	1,500
Registration of Imported Motor Vehicles (Four-Wheelers and Others)	5,000
Others	3,000
Issuance of Duplicate RC	50% of the registration fees
Ownership Transfer Registration	50% of the registration fees
Change in Residential Address in RC	50% of the registration fees
Changes or Alterations in the RC	50% of the registration fees
Endorsement of Lease/Hypothecation/Hire Purchase	Motorcycles/Two-wheelers: 500
Endorsement of Lease/Hypothecation/Hire Purchase	Three-Wheelers/Quadricycles/Four-Wheelers: 1,500
Endorsement of Lease/Hypothecation/Hire Purchase	Medium or Heavy Vehicles: 3,000

Fitness Certificate (FC) charges

Following are the fees for obtaining vehicle FC from the Kochi RTO.

Type of Service	Fees (in Rs.)
Grant/Renew of FC	Two-wheelers: 450 (650 for the automatic vehicles)
Grant/Renew of FC	Quadricycle/Three-Wheeler/Four-Wheeler: 650 (850 for the automatic vehicles)
Grant/Renew of FC	Medium/Heavy Vehicle: 950 (1,350 for automatic vehicles)
Duplicate FC	150
Grant/Renewal of Letter of Authority	15,000
Grant Duplicate Letter of Authority	7,500

Permit charges

You must pay the following fees to get commercial vehicle permits in Kochi.

Local Permit

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)
Goods Carrier (Light Goods Vehicle)	1,000
Goods Carrier (Others)	1,500
Goods Carrier (National Permit)	2,500
Contract Carrier (Auto Rickshaw)	300
Contract Carriage (Motor Cab)	700
Contract Carrier (8 to 12 Seats: Maxicab)	2,000
Contract Carrier (13 to 20 Seats)	3,000
Contract Carrier (More than 13 Seats)	3,500
All India Tourist Taxi	1,500
Stage Carriage	5,500
All India Tourist Omnibus	2,500
Contract Carriage (Motorcycle)	300

Temporary Permit

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)
Goods Carrier (Light Goods Vehicle: State Permit)	250
Goods Carrier (Others: State Permit)	400
Goods Carrier (National Permit)	400
Contract Carrier (8 to 12 Seats)	200
Contract Carrier (13 to 20 Seats)	300
Contract Carrier (More than 20 Seats)	500
Stage Carriage	250

Special Permit

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)
Stage Carriage	500
Other Class of Vehicles	250
Authorisation (New/Renewal)	500
Duplicate Permit	300
Counter Signature of Stage Carriage	5,500

Service Charge for Issue of Permit

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)
Motorcycle/Auto Rickshaw	50
Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)	150
Medium Motor Vehicle	300
Heavy Motor Vehicle	400
Temporary Permit (All Classes)	100
Special Permit (All Classes)	100
Issue/Renewal of Authorisation for National Permit and Tourist Taxi	200
Counter Signature	500

Kochi RTO functions: Services offered

The Kochi Regional Transport Office provides transport-related services mentioned under The Motor Vehicles Act. It includes providing vehicle/driver-related services to vehicle owners and drivers, implementing traffic rules and regulations, monitoring traffic violations across the city and improving road safety. You can refer to the following sections to learn more about the essential functions of the Kochi RTO.

Driving Licence

The RTO in Kochi grants various driver-related documents such as Learning Licence (LL), Driving Licence (DL) and International Driving Permits (IDP).
It provides duplicate copies of LL and DL and also renews them upon expiry.
The RTO also offers DL-related online services such as DL renewal online, LL applications online, DL test slot booking, etc.
It accepts requests to add new vehicle classes to DL.
It also makes changes to LL and DL particulars.

Vehicle Registration

The Kochi RTO is responsible for registering all private and commercial vehicles in the city.
It issues registration numbers (permanent/temporary) to all registered vehicles.
It grants Registration Certificates (RC) to vehicle owners.
The RTO also offers online RC services such as online applications for vehicle ownership transfer, termination of loan hypothecation in RC, etc.
It authorises the transfer of vehicle ownership in RC.

Vehicle Inspection

The RTO of Kochi inspects all vehicles before the issuance of Registration Certificates.
It conducts emission tests to ensure all vehicles comply with acceptable emission standards.
It also performs thorough vehicle inspections to determine their roadworthiness before issuing Fitness Certificates.

Permits

The RTO in Kochi provides various commercial vehicle permits for goods and passenger vehicles.
It also renews commercial vehicle permits.

Road Tax Collection

The RTO office of Kochi collects road tax before registering the vehicles.
It collects fees for all transport-related services.

Vehicle Registration through RTO

According to The Motor Vehicles Act, every motor vehicle in India must be registered with the respective RTO and display a permanent registration number. Hence, you must visit the Kochi RTO to complete the registration formalities. To initiate the registration process, you must submit the application and required documents and pay the taxes and fees. Once the formalities are completed, the RTO will assign the registration number and issue the Registration Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are a few common questions and their answers related to the Kochi RTO.

Where can I find more information about the RTO in Kochi?

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

How can I access online RTO services in Kochi?

You can log on to the Parivahan website to access online services offered by the RTO of Kochi.

Can I apply for a duplicate RC at Kochi RTO?

You can contact the RTO in Kochi to obtain a duplicate copy of the Registration Certificate. You must provide the required documents and pay the applicable fees to get an RC duplicate copy.

Do I need to get a NOC to renew my car’s registration in Kochi?

No Objection Certificate is a must to renew a vehicle’s Registration Certificate. It determines the roadworthiness of the car before issuing the renewed RC.

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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.