Punjab Regional Transport Office RTO List, Services & Registration Charges

The Regional Transport Office (RTO) of Punjab or Punjab RTO is in charge of registering and licensing vehicles all over the state. The Punjab RTO is in charge of transporting a lot of vehicles. The state has more than 30 million people and more than 14 million registered vehicles.

This comprehensive guide will provide detailed information on the Punjab RTO, including:

The Punjab RTO functions under the state's Transport Department to implement the Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. 

It is responsible for:

The RTO has over 90 offices spread across all 22 districts of Punjab to facilitate access to RTO services across the state. Many services are also available through the Punjab Transport Department's Parivahan Sewa portal for convenience.

The RTO offices are managed by Regional Transport Officers (RTOs), Deputy RTOs and Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIs) who oversee day-to-day operations and coordinate with various agencies for vehicle fitness testing, registration database management, permit issuance and more.

As of 2025, there are over 90 functional RTO offices in Punjab mapped to various districts and sub-divisions. Below is the complete list of RTO codes for Punjab along with the cities where the offices are located:

The full list has over 90 RTO codes for Punjab. Vehicle owners can locate their nearest RTO office using the find RTO option on the Transport Department website.

The Regional Transport Offices across Punjab provide the following key services:

Follow these steps for registering your new or used car with the Punjab RTO:

Step 1: Get Form 20 from the RTO

Form 20 is the application form for vehicle registration capturing owner, vehicle and dealer details. It is available on the Transport Department website or at RTO offices.

Step 2: Fill Form 20 with correct details

Provide accurate personal, vehicle and insurance information in Form 20. The 17-digit VIN/chassis number must match the vehicle invoice.

Step 3: Submit Form 20 along with documents

Some key documents to submit along with Form 20 are:

Step 4: Pay applicable registration fees and taxes

Fees payable include:

Step 5: Get vehicle inspection done

On the allotted date, take your vehicle to the RTO for inspection.

 The RTO inspector will:

Step 6: Collect smartcard registration certificate

If your vehicle passes inspection, you will receive the smartcard RC within 1-2 weeks containing the allotted registration number.

Step 7: Get high-security number plates fixed

High-security number plates with the registration number must be installed on your vehicle to legally drive it.

Depending on the vehicle type, the registration fees will vary. Here is a table summarising the same for your ease:

You can check the registration details of a vehicle in Punjab through the following methods:

The registration details that can be viewed/verified include:

According to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, a motor vehicle registration is valid for 15 years, after which it must be renewed for continuing usage.

Follow these steps to renew an expired registration certificate in Punjab:

The registration can be renewed within 60 days from its expiry date by paying late fees. Beyond that vehicles are deregistered and must go through the full registration process again.

Listed below are a few documents that are must for renewaling vehicle registration in Punjab:

To transfer ownership of a vehicle when selling it to another party, follow these steps:

On completing these steps, the vehicle registration will stand transferred to the new buyer.

Follow these steps to obtain a new driving license or renew an expired license in Punjab:

Step 1: Apply online on Punjab Transport Department website

Step 2: Book learner's license test slot and pass computerized test

Step 3: Undergo learner's license test and obtain LL valid for 6 months

Step 4: Learn driving and enroll for permanent license test

Step 5: Pass RTO driving test and obtain full license valid for 20 years

Step 1: Obtain Form 9 from RTO

Step 2: Fill details and submit Form 9 with medical certificate

Step 3: Submit old license, passport photos, fees

Step 4: Get renewed license with updated validity of 20 years

Here is the process to obtain a permit for commercial goods or passenger transport vehicles from the Punjab RTO:

The RTO of Punjab provides essential and mandatory services related to vehicle regulations as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules. Understanding the documentation, fees and processes applicable for vehicle-related transactions with the RTO will help ensure smooth compliance.