Punjab RTO Code List: The Punjab Transport Department operates according to section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. It was established to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in this law, along with the Punjab Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1924 (Amended 1993).
The vehicle registration number consists of an 8-digit code: the first two digits reveal the state designation, the next two indicate the RTO location, and the final four are specific to the vehicle. Punjab's Transport Department provides various services to ensure road safety and efficient transport, including the issuance of licenses, vehicle registrations, and permits. Below is the list of Punjab RTO Codes for all cities.
Punjab RTO Code List
The Punjab Transport Department is led by a State Transport Commissioner, with the support of two additional State Transport Commissioners. The department has 11 RTA offices and 80 SDM offices spread across the state. Below is the Punjab RTO Code list along with their corresponding cities.
| RTO CODE | RTO NAME |
|---|---|
| PB01 | RTA, CHANDIGARH |
| PB02 | RTA, AMRITSAR |
| PB03 | RTA, BATHINDA |
| PB04 | RTA, FARIDKOT |
| PB05 | RTA, FEROZEPUR |
| PB06 | RTA, GURDASPUR |
| PB07 | RTA, HOSHIARPUR |
| PB08 | RTA, JALANDHAR |
| PB09 | SDM, KAPURTHALA |
| PB10 | RTA, LUDHIANA |
| PB11 | RTA, PATIALA |
| PB12 | SDM, ROPAR |
| PB13 | RTA, SANGRUR |
| PB14 | SDM, AJNALA |
| PB15 | SDM, ABOHAR |
| PB16 | SDM, ANANDPUR SAHIB |
| PB17 | SDM, BABA BAKALA |
| PB18 | SDM, BATALA |
| PB19 | SDM, BARNALA |
| PB20 | SDM, BALACHAUR |
| PB21 | SDM, DASUYA |
| PB22 | SDM, FAZILKA |
| PB23 | SDM, FATEHGARH SAHIB |
| PB24 | SDM, GARHSHANKAR |
| PB25 | SDM, JAGRAON |
| PB26 | SDM, KHANNA |
| PB27 | SDM, KHARAR |
| PB28 | SDM, MALERKOTLA |
| PB29 | SDM, MOGA |
| PB30 | SDM, MUKTSAR |
| PB31 | SDM, MANSA |
| PB32 | SDM, SBS NAGAR |
| PB33 | SDM, NAKODAR |
| PB34 | SDM, NABHA |
| PB35 | SDM, PATHANKOT |
| PB36 | SDM, PHAGWARA |
| PB37 | SDM, PHILLAUR |
| PB38 | SDM, PATTI |
| PB39 | SDM, RAJPURA |
| PB40 | SDM, RAMPURA PHUL |
| PB41 | SDM, SULTANPUR LODHI |
| PB42 | SDM, SAMANA |
| PB43 | SDM, SAMRALA |
| PB44 | SDM, SUNAM |
| PB45 | SDM, TALWANDI SABO |
| PB46 | SDM, TARAN TARAN |
| PB47 | SDM, ZIRA |
| PB48 | SDM, AMLOH |
| PB49 | SDM, KHAMANO |
| PB50 | SDM, BUDHLADA |
| PB51 | SDM, SARDULGARH |
| PB52 | SDM, BASSI |
| PB53 | SDM, MALOUT |
| PB54 | SDM, MUKERIAN |
| PB55 | SDM, PAYAL |
| PB56 | SDM, RAIKOT |
| PB57 | SDM, BHOLATH |
| PB58 | SDM, DERA BABA NANAK |
| PB59 | SDM, DHURI |
| PB60 | SDM, GIDDERBAHA |
| PB61 | SDM, JALALABAD |
| PB62 | SDM, JAITU |
| PB63 | SDM, KHADOOR SAHIB |
| PB64 | SDM, MOONAK |
| PB65 | RTA, SASNAGAR |
| PB66 | SDM, NIHAL SINGH WALA |
| PB67 | SDM, SHAHKOT |
| PB68 | SDM, DHAR KALAN |
| PB69 | SDM, BAGHAPURANA |
| PB70 | SDM, DERABASSI |
| PB71 | SDM, CHAMKAUR SAHIB |
| PB72 | SDM, PATRAN |
| PB73 | SDM, TAPA |
| PB74 | SDM, NANGAL |
| PB75 | SDM OFFICE LEHRA |
| PB76 | SDM DHARAMKOT |
| PB77 | SDM GURU HARSAHAI |
| PB78 | SDM BANGA |
| PB79 | SDM KOTKAPURA |
| PB80 | SDM MAUR MANDI |
| PB81 | SDM MAJITHA |
| PB82 | SDM AHMADGARH |
| PB83 | SDM OFFICE DUDHN SADHAN |
| PB84 | SDM BHAWANIGARH |
| PB85 | SDM KALANOUR |
| PB86 | SDM DIRBA |
| PB87 | SDM OFFICE MORINDA |
| PB88 | SDM BHIKHIWIND |
| PB89 | SDM AMRITSAR-2 |
| PB90 | SDM JALANDHAR-2 |
| PB91 | SDM LUDHIANA EAST |
| PB99 | SDM DINANAGAR |
Documents Needed for New Vehicle Registration at PB RTO
To register a new vehicle, ensure you have the following documents ready:
- Vehicle Registration Form 20
- Form 21 provided by the vehicle dealer
- Proof of age and address
- Vehicle invoice (for imported vehicles)
- Pollution Under Control Certificate
- Vehicle Insurance
- Temporary registration number
- Registration documentation from manufacturer if needed
- Passport size photographs
- Application Registration fees
- Vehicle invoice to be registered
- Demand Draft of the Road tax paid
- Form 34 if vehicle is hypothecated
- Fees per Rule 81 of CMV Rules,1989.
Fees & Charges
Charges for Certificate of Registration
| Sr. No. | Type of Vehicle | Amount |
| 1. | Invalid carriage | Rs. 20/- |
| 2. | Motor Cycle | Rs. 60/- |
| 3. | Light Motor Vehicle | |
| i) Non-Transport | Rs. 200/- | |
| ii) Light Commercial Vehicle | Rs. 300/- | |
| 4. | MGV/MPV | Rs. 400/- |
| 5. | HPV/HGV | Rs. 600/- |
| 6. | Imported motor vehicle | Rs. 800/- |
| 7. | Imported motor cycle | Rs. 200/- |
| 8. | Any other vehicle not mentioned above | Rs. 300/- |
| 9. | Issue of duplicate certificate of registration | Half of the fee mentioned against Serial No. 1 |
| 10. | Transfer of ownership | Half of the fee mentioned against Serial No. 1 |
| 11. | Change of residence | Rs. 20/- |
| 12. | Alterations in the certificate of registration | Rs. 50/- |
Licensing Section Fees
| Sr. No. | Type of Service | Amount |
| 1. | Issuance or renewal of Learner’s license for each vehicle class | Rs. 30/- |
| 2. | Issuance of driving license for each vehicle class | Rs. 50/- |
| 3. | Issuance of a driving license in Form 7 | Rs. 200/- |
| 4. | Driving competence test fee | Rs. 50/- |
| 5. | Adding another vehicle class to the driving license | Rs. 50/- |
| 6. | Renewal of driving license | Rs. 50/- |
For more details, refer to the Punjab Transport Department Fees & Charges
Functions of RTO Punjab
RTO Punjab operates under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 (Section 213), overseeing various transport regulations. Its mission is to ensure effective enforcement and provide accessible transportation services to the public. Key functions include:
- Temporary vehicle registration
- Permanent vehicle registration
- Renewal of Registration Certificate
- Issuance of duplicate Registration Certificate
- Address changes in Registration Certificate
- Endorsements/terminations of hire purchase agreements
- Issuance of national permits
- Collection of road taxes
- Issuance of permits for stage carriage
- Management of various fees and penalties
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