Kozhikode RTO Office Details

List of Kerala RTO Codes

Apart from Kozhikode RTOs in Kerala, the state of Kerala has more than 88 RTOs that help the state carry out all transport related activities across the state. Here is a quick glance at the other RTOs across the state.

Major functions of the Kozhikode RTOs

According to the 1988, Motor Vehicles Act, the Kozhikode RTOs are entrusted with the following duties.

• Issuing and renewing vehicle registration certificates or RCs for all types of vehicles paying on the state roads. This includes private, commercial, heavy vehicles, and everything in between.
• Issuing and renewing driving licenses for individuals of the state. The RTOs are also eligible to issue international driving licenses as well.
• Issuing other types of licenses like conductor licenses and performing all licence related services within the state.
• Original sale certificate
• Collection of road tax for the state government.
• Inspection of vehicles at check posts and other areas.
• Issuing PUC certificates to vehicles after rigorous testing.
• Issuing fitness certificates for vehicles paying on the roads of Kerala.
• Issuing NOCs or No Objection Certificates for vehicles during resale.
• Conducting hypothecation endorsements and termination for vehicles in the registration certificate.
• Issuing other permits to vehicles like interstate permits, goods carriage permits, and more.

How can you register your vehicle under the Kozhikode RTO?

For any new vehicles, both private and commercial, would need to be registered with the RTOs in Kozhikode for legal use on the city’s roads. In case you have bought a new vehicle in Kozhikode, here is how you can register your vehicle with the Kozhikode RTO.

• Visit your nearest RTO in Kozhikode with your vehicle to start the registration process.
• Fill out the Form 20 (vehicle registration form) along with all the necessary vehicle details.
• Submit Form 20 along with the documents. Also, you will need to pay any RTO fees and taxes if applicable during this stage.
• Officers from the Kozhikode RTO is going to inspect the vehicle and documents and cross check with the vehicle details that you have submitted.
• Upon successful verification, the RTO will approve the vehicle RC.
• The smart card RC will be mailed to your registered address.

Alternatively, you can also ask your vehicle dealership to help you with the complete vehicle registration process under the Kozhikode RTO. If you want to complete the process online, you can visit the official Parivahan Sewa website to fill up the form and book an appointment for vehicle inspection.

Documents needed for register a vehicle

When registering a vehicle under the Kozhikode RTO, the vehicle owner will need to furnish the following documents.

• Form 20, ie the application for registration.
• Form 21. This is generally issued by the dealer or manufacturer.
• Form 22. This is the Road Worthiness Certificate
• Insurance certificate
• ID proof of the vehicle owner
• Temporary RC if applicable
• Address proof of the vehicle owner
• PAN card of vehicle owner/Form 60 and Form 61
• PUC certificate

Fees under Kozhikode RTOs

When registering a vehicle under the Kozhikode RTO, you will need to pay a nominal fee for the registration process. Here is a quick overview of the fees involved