RTO in Kochi

RTO Kochi looks after the development and changes in the Road Transport Technology, the pattern of passenger and freight movements, examines whether you have valid vehicle insurance while issuing the driving license and vehicle registration, and undertakes development of road networks in the state.

Official Website: mvd.kerala.gov.in

There are 18 RTO offices in the state of Kerala scattered in different locations undertaking responsibility for a diverse range of vehicular services. The RTO office in Kochi is one of them. Every vehicle that runs on the roads of Kochi is allotted a Kochi vehicle registration number that helps identify the jurisdiction it represents. The following table provides contact details and address of the RTO office in Kochi:

RTO Kochi
KL – 07
Kakkanad Regional Transport Office (RTO), 2nd floor, Civil Station, Kakkanad, Ernakulam, Kerala – 682030
0484 – 2422246
Kl07@keralamvd.gov.in

Office working timings: 10 AM to 5 PM (Monday to Saturday).

At RTO Kochi, the amount charged for vehicle registration varies depending on the vehicle type, the purpose for which it will be used, the seating capacity, and applicable taxes. The table below mentions the registration charges at the RTO office of Kochi:

Motorcycle, scooter, or two-wheeler
₹50

Three-wheeler, quadricycle, or four-wheeler (private use)
₹600

Three-wheeler, quadricycle, or four-wheeler (commercial, transport, or public use)
₹1,000

Imported motorcycles
₹2,500

Heavy passenger vehicle
₹1,500

Heavy goods vehicle
₹1,500

Medium passenger motor vehicle
₹1,000

Medium goods vehicle
₹1,000

Imported motor vehicle
₹5,000

Other vehicles
₹3,000

Duplicate registration certificate (RC)
50% of the aforementioned charges

There is a lot that goes on in the background of a vehicular industry especially concerning the operational aspects. An RTO office of every city is entrusted with several essential vehicular tasks to streamline motor vehicle laws and regulations. Some of its primary functions include:

Driver-related RTO services:

• Issuance of driving license:
• Learner’s license
• Permanent driving license
• Duplicate driving license in the event of loss of the original one
• International driving license
• Conducting driving tests
• Approving a change of address
• Including the purchase of new vehicles under the existing driver’s license

Vehicle-related RTO services:

• Issuing and renewing registration certificates (RC) to commercial as well as private vehicles
• Granting transfer of vehicle ownership certificate
• Issuing a duplicate RC
• Change of address in the RC
• Issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for vehicles transferring to a different state
• Permits for goods carriage
• Issuing national permits
• Inspecting vehicles at check posts
• Issuing trade certificates and their duplicate
• Hypothecation, endorsement, and termination
• Issuing fitness certificates to vehicles
• Collection of road taxes and penalties
• Providing LPG or CNG conversion

Vehicle registration is one of the primary tasks performed by an RTO office. At the time of a new vehicle purchase, the dealer of the vehicle provides the new owner with a temporary vehicle registration that is valid for seven days from the date of issuance, which can be extended for a month by sending an application to RTO Kochi.

However, upon the termination of this term, permanent vehicle registration is mandatory, and its absence can lead to heavy penalties levied on the owner of the vehicle if caught by a traffic cop. Considering this, having your Kochi vehicle registration number is essential.

Here is a step-by-step guide for permanent registration of your vehicle with RTO Kochi:

Step 1: Download and duly fill the form number 20 available on the official RTO Kochi website. You have the provision to choose the language of your preference.

Step 2: Submit the form along with the necessary documents to the RTO office of Kochi.

Step 3: Your vehicle will be inspected for roadworthiness by the Superintendent of the RTO office.

Step 4: Once the verification is completed, the RTO office provides you with your Kochi vehicle registration number.

After the aforementioned steps are completed, a Registration Certificate (RC) Smart Card is delivered to the owner of the vehicle at their registered address.

As per the provisions in the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988, a vehicle can only be registered for 15 years, after which it will have to be renewed every five years, as long as your vehicle is roadworthy. The renewal of the RC is concerned with the RTO of the city or the state. To renew your RC in RTO Kochi, you are expected to visit the RTO office with the relevant documents. Appended is the list of documents required:

• The duly filled Form no. 25
• Original Registration Certificate (RC) or the RC card
• Professional tax certificate
• Valid vehicle insurance policy
• Current address proof and
• A document with the signature proof of the owner such as Aadhar Card

Once the aforementioned documents are submitted, the concerned person from the RTO office in Kochi will inspect the vehicle. Upon completion of the verification process, the renewed RC will be provided to the vehicle owner.

Having your vehicle registered is a mandatory requirement. It is better to have the documents ready when you go for registering your vehicle to avoid last-minute fluster and hassle. The documents required to register your vehicle at RTO Kochi are:

• Form number 21 or a sales certificate issued by the dealer
• Form number 22 representing the roadworthiness of your vehicle
• Identity proof of the vehicle owner and recent passport-sized photographs
• Proof of address
• Valid motor insurance that can be purchased online to save on time
• If you have imported your vehicle, you will need a customs bill
• Receipt of the paid tax and
• On certain occasions, an age certificate is required

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