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Kollam RTO Office: RTO Office, Website and Contact details

Team AckoNov 11, 2024

Kollam, the fourth-largest city in Kerala, is known for its cashew and coir industry, scenic beaches and other tourist attractions. It is one of the largest processed cashew exporters in the country. It is also known for coir manufacturing and is one of the prominent trade hubs in the state. Be it industries or tourism, road transport is vital for the city’s economic development, and the Kollam RTO has played a crucial role in managing the transport sector.

Contents

Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kollam: An overview
Kollam RTO: Contact details
Kollam RTO Office (KL-02)
Kollam RTO Fees
Kollam RTO functions: Services offered
Vehicle Registration through RTO
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kollam: An overview

The Kollam Regional Transport Office is responsible for offering transport-related services to the city’s vehicle owners and drivers. It also implements traffic rules and regulations and conducts road safety awareness campaigns. Read ahead to learn more about the Kollam RTO, including services, fees and contact details.

Kollam RTO: Contact details

You can refer to this section for more details about the RTO in Kollam.

Kollam RTO Office (KL-02)

Following are more details about the Kollam RTO (KL-02 RTO), including contact number, office address, RTO code and office working hours.

RTO Code/Number	KL-02
Office Address	Near Anandavalleswaram Temple, Civil Station, Anandavalleswaram, Kollam, Kerala - 691013
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM
Helpline Number	0474-2793499
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Kerala

Kollam RTO Fees

This section provides the fee structure for various vehicle-related and driver-related services at RTO Kollam.

Driving Licence fees

You must pay the following fees if you wish to avail of any of the DL-related services from Kollam RTO.

Service Type	Fees (in Rs.)
Grant/Renewal of Driving Licence (DL)	200
Issue/Renewal of Learner’s Licence (LL)	150
Test or Retest for Driving Licence	300
A duplicate copy of DL	500
Test or Retest for Learner’s Licence	50
Addition of new vehicle class to existing DL	500
A duplicate copy of LL	150
Change of particulars in DL	50
Change of address in DL	200
Grant of International Driving Licence	1000

Kollam RTO Registration charges

The following table denotes the fees for vehicle registration services at RTO Kollam.

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)
Three-wheeler/Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)/Quadricycle (Non-transport)	600
Three-wheeler/Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)/Quadricycle (Transport)	1,000
Invalid Carriage	50
Two-wheeler	300
Medium Goods/Passenger Vehicle	1000
Heavy Goods/Passenger Vehicle	1500
Other Vehicles	3000
Imported Two-wheeler	2500
Imported Vehicle	5000
A duplicate copy of Registration Certificate (RC)	50% of the Registration charges
Ownership Transfer in RC	50% of the Registration charges
Change of Address/Particulars in RC	50% of the Registration charges
Temporary Registration Certificate	100
Issuance of No Objection Certificate	200
Validation of Hypothecation/Hire Purchase Agreement	Two-wheeler/Invalid Carriage: 500
Validation of Hypothecation/Hire Purchase Agreement	Medium Passenger Vehicle/Medium Goods Vehicle: 3,000
Validation of Hypothecation/Hire Purchase Agreement	Heavy Goods Vehicle/Heavy Passenger Vehicle: 3,000
Validation of Hypothecation/Hire Purchase Agreement	Quadricycle/Three-wheeler/LMV (Light Motor Vehicle): 1,500
Validation of Hypothecation/Hire Purchase Agreement	Imported Vehicle (Two-wheeler): 500
Validation of Hypothecation/Hire Purchase Agreement	Imported Vehicle (Three-wheeler/LMV/Quadricycle): 1,500
Validation of Hypothecation/Hire Purchase Agreement	Imported Vehicle (Medium Vehicle/Heavy Vehicle): 3,000

Fitness Certificate charges

You can refer to the following table for vehicle FC charges at Kollam RTO.

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)
LMV (Light Motor Vehicle )	Automatic: 600
Medium Passenger Vehicle/Medium Goods Vehicle	Automatic: 1,000
LMV (Light Motor Vehicle )	Manual: 400
Medium Passenger Vehicle/Medium Goods Vehicle	Manual: 600
Heavy Passenger Vehicle/Heavy Goods Vehicle	Automatic: 1,000
Heavy Passenger Vehicle/Heavy Goods Vehicle	Manual: 600
Quadricycle/Three-wheeler	Automatic: 600
Quadricycle/Three-wheeler	Manual: 400
Two-wheeler	Automatic: 400
Two-wheeler	Manual: 200
Grant/Renewal of Fitness Certificate	200

Permit charges

Following are the commercial vehicle permit fees in Kollam.

Permit Type	Fees (in Rs.)
State Permit (Goods Carriage)	1,000 (LGV)
State Permit (Goods Carriage)	1,500 (Others)
National Permit (Goods Carriage)	2500
Stage Carriage	5500
Tourist Taxi (All India)	1500
OmniBus Tourist (All India)	2500

Contract Carriage

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)
Two-wheeler/Auto Rickshaw (City Permit)	300
Vehicles with over 20 seats	3500
Vehicles with 13 to 20 seats	3000
Vehicles with 8 to 12 seats	2000
Motor Cab	700

Temporary Permit

Vehicle Class	Fees (in Rs.)
State Permit (Goods Carriage)	250 (LGV)
State Permit (Goods Carriage)	400 (Others)
National Permit (Goods Carriage)	400
Vehicles with over 20 seats (Contract Carriage)	500
A vehicle with 13 to 20 seats (Contract Carriage)	300
Maxicab (Contract Carriage)	200
Stage Carriage (Special Permit)	500
Other Vehicles (Special Permit)	250
A duplicate copy of Permit	200 + 100 (Service Charge)

Kollam RTO functions: Services offered

The Kollam Regional Transport Office functions under the guidelines of the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department. It offers the services mentioned in The Motor Vehicles Act, including vehicle-related and driver-related services. It also implements traffic rules and ensures all motorists adhere to the regulations. Following are some of the important functions of the Kollam RTO.

Driving Licence

The RTO in Kollam issues Learner’s Licence (LL), Driver’s Licence (DL) and International Driving Permit (IDP).
It provides DL-related online services such as online DL renewal, online Learner’s Licence application, LL renewal online, etc.
It conducts tests for LL and DL applicants.
It provides duplicate copies of DL and LL if the original document is lost or damaged.
It accepts requests for the correction of particulars in LL and DL.

Vehicle Registration

The RTO of Kollam is responsible for registering all new and old vehicles in its jurisdictions.
It issues Registration Certificates (RC) to vehicle owners.
It assigns temporary/permanent registration numbers to all registered vehicles.
It also offers online services such as online RC renewal application, RC hypothecation removal, etc.
It provides duplicate copies of RC if the original document is damaged or lost.

Vehicle Inspection

It inspects vehicles before issuing an FC to determine their mechanical fitness or roadworthiness.
It conducts emission tests to ensure all vehicles comply with pollution norms.
It inspects all new and old vehicles before issuing the RC.

Permits

The RTO issues different types of permits for all commercial (transport/goods) vehicles in the city.
It also renews the permits upon expiry.

Road Tax Collection

The Kollam RTO collects motor vehicle tax/road tax from vehicle owners during the time of vehicle registration.
It also collects service fees for various vehicle-related and driver-related services.

Vehicle Registration through RTO

All vehicles in India need to have a permanent registration number to comply with The Motor Vehicles Act. Hence, if you are a Kollam resident, you can register the vehicle through the Kollam RTO. The registration process is relatively simple. You can visit the RTO with your vehicle and submit the registration application and supporting documents. After the fee and tax payment, the RTO official will inspect the vehicle and assign a registration number. You will receive the RC in a few days via post.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers related to the Kollam RTO.

FAQs

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

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

What happens if I do not register my car at Kollam RTO?

Driving an unregistered vehicle on the road is a traffic offence. You can be penalised for doing so, or the vehicle can be confiscated by the authorities.

Can I apply for a duplicate copy of the Registration Certificate at RTO Kollam?

You can submit an application for a duplicate RC copy along with the supporting documents and fees. The RTO will provide a duplicate copy of the Registration Certificate if the original document is lost, stolen or damaged.

Do I need to visit the RTO to renew the RC of my car?

You need to visit the RTO with your vehicle for RC renewal. The official will inspect the vehicle before issuing the renewed Registration Certificate.

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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.