6 min read • Posted on 07 Aug 2024
Himachal Pradesh RTO is the primary transportation department that regulates all transport-related activities and enforces traffic rules and regulations within the state.
Himachal Pradesh, situated at the foothills of the Himalayas, has scenic views of mountains and valleys, attracting tourists throughout the year. Hence, keeping the transportation infrastructure safe, secure, and accessible in these mountains is the primary responsibility of the transportation department of Himachal Pradesh.
The HP RTO is a state-owned road transport department under Section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Transport Commissioner heads the Transport Department of Himachal Pradesh. HP RTO is also responsible for enforcing the Himachal Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1972, and implementing all the rules framed thereunder. Regional Transport Offices are one of the major centres for revenue, contributing to the income of the Himachal Pradesh state government. Let's understand the core functions of HP RTO in detail.
If you own a vehicle and want to ply it under the jurisdiction of Himachal Pradesh, then you definitely need to visit the HP RTO and produce relevant documents. Besides these, the transport department of Himachal Pradesh coordinates with other transport departments to facilitate a proper transportation flow in the state and ensure efficient movement of passengers and goods. Himachal Pradesh RTO is primarily responsible for implementing and enforcing provisions, rules, and regulations of the Motor Vehicles Act and various other functions and services for the safety of the people of the state. They are stated below
Under the Motor Vehicles Act, every individual of 16 years or above must have a valid license to drive a vehicle legally in India. The Regional Transport Offices in Himachal Pradesh (HP RTO) issue and renew the driving licenses of individuals. The responsibilities related to licences and related works are as follows:
Commercial vehicles carrying goods and people require a permit to drive within the city and outside. Himachal Pradesh RTO is responsible for issuing and renewing various permits to the people of Himachal or any other prescribed applicant. Various permits issued by RTOs are as follows:
Per the Motor Vehicles Act, the registration of a newly purchased vehicle is mandatory under the concerned HP RTO office. The Regional Transport Offices in Himachal Pradesh primarily register every vehicle in the state and issue RC (Registration Certificate) and registration number to the vehicle. RTO Himachal Pradesh provides registration of the following
Regional Transport Offices is responsible for collecting taxes and penalties (in case of violation of rules) from the vehicle owners. The various taxes are used to develop the transportation infrastructure within the state further to ensure safe travel. The following various taxes are as follows:
Besides the services mentioned above, RTO Himachal also checks on pollution control and the mechanical fit of the vehicle for safety on the roads. HP RTO also contributes to environmental upgradation by measuring the vehicle on different parameters, like
RTO Himachal charges a fee for various services provided or offered by it. The vehicles or applicants will have to pay the prescribed fees for the specified services they want to avail of from the HP RTO. The various charges of regional transport offices Himachal Pradesh are stated below.
Learner License Test: Rs. 150/-
Issuance of Driving License: Rs. 200/-
Renewal of Driving License: Rs. 200/-
Grant Trade Certificate (Two-wheeler): Rs. 500/-
Issue and Renewal of Registration Certificate for
There are 96 Regional Transport Offices actively working in Himachal Pradesh under the supervision of the Transport Department of Himachal Pradesh (HP RTO). These Regional Transport Offices are listed below with their RTO Codes.
Contact Details of Himachal Pradesh RTO Office of Transport Commissioner, Directorate of Transport, Parivahan Bhawan, Shimla-171004 Phone No - 01772803136 and 0177-2808642 E-mail ID - transport-hp@nic.in
Office Name | RLA/RTO Code | Office Address | Contact Number |
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RLA, Bilaspur | HP-24 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Bilaspur-174001 | 01978 224798 |
RLA, Ghumarwin | HP-23 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Ghumarwin, Distt Bilaspur-174021 | 01978 255277 |
RLA, Jhandutta | HP-89 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Jhandutta, Distt Bilaspur-174034 | 01978 272122 |
RLA, Naina Devi ji at Swarghat | HP-91 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Naina Devi Ji at Swarghat, Distt Bilaspur-174011 | 01978 284094 |
RTO, Bilaspur | HP-69, HP-70, HP-01B, HP-02B | Regional Transport Officer, Bilaspur-174001 | 01978 221364 |
RLA, Bharmaur | HP-46 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Bharmaur, Distt Chamba-176315 | 01895 225506 |
RLA, Bhattiyat | HP-57 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Bhattiyat, Distt Chamba-176302 | 01899 266455 |
RLA, Tissa | HP-44 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Church, Distt. Chamba-176316 | 01896 227033 |
RLA, Chamba | HP-48 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Chamba-176310 | 01899 222278 |
RLA, Dalhousie | HP-47 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Dalhousie, Distt. Chamba-176304 | 01899 242122 |
RLA, Pangi | HP-45 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Pangi, Distt. Chamba-172107 | 01897 242222 |
RLA, Saloni | HP-81 | Sub Divisional Office, Salooni-176320 | 01896 233122 |
RTO, Chamba | HP-73, HP-01C, HP-02C | Regional Transport Officer, Chamba-176310 | 01899 224131 |
RLA, Barsar | HP-21 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Barsar, Distt. Hamirpur-174305 | 01972 288045 |
RLA, Bhoranj | HP-74 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Bhoranj, Distt. Hamirpur-176045 | 01972 266928 |
RLA, Hamirpur | HP-22 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Hamirpur-177001 | 01972 224304 |
RLA,Nadaun | HP-55 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Nadaun, Distt. Hamirpur-177033 | 01972 232511 |
RLA Sujanpur | HP-84 | Sub Divisional Office Sujanpur- 176110 | 01972 273100 |
RTO, Hamirpur | HP-67, HP-60, HP-01H, HP-02H | Regional Transport Officer, Hamirpur-177001 | 01972 221330 |
RLA, Baijnath | HP-53 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Baijnath, Distt. Kangra-176125 | 01894 263656 |
RLA, Dharamshala | HP-39 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), D/sala, Distt. Kangra-176215 | 01892 223315 |
RLA, Dehra | HP-36 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Dehra, Distt. Kangra-177101 | 01970 233102 |
RLA, Jawali | HP-54 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Jawali, Distt. Kangra-176023 | 01893 264310 |
RLA Jaisinghpur | HP-56 | Sub Divisional Officer (C) Jaisinghpur, Distt. Kangra-176095 | 01894 228111 |
RLA, Kangra | HP-40 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Kangra-176001 | 01892 265024 |
RLA, Nurpur | HP-38 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Nurpur, Distt. Kangra-176202 | 01893 220024 |
RLA, Palampur | HP-37 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Palampur, Distt. Kangra-176061 | 01894 230595 |
RLA Jawalaji | HP-83 | Sub Divisional Office Jawalamukhi- 176031 | 01970 223100 |
RLA Fatehpur | HP-88 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Fatehpur-176053 | 01893 256222 |
RLA, Shahpur | HP-90 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Shahapur-176206 | 01892 237007 |
RLA, Nagrota Bagwan | HP-94 | Sub Divisional Officer (C ), Nagrota Bagwan-176047 | 01892 252001 |
RTO Dharamshala | HP-68, HP-04, HP-01D, HP-02D | RTO Kangra at Dharmashala-176215 | 01892 222055 |
RLA, Kalpa | HP-25 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Kalpa, Distt. Kinnaur-172108 | 01786 222253 |
R&LA, Dheera | HP 96 | Sub Divisional Officer (C ), Dheera, District Kangra 176101 | 01894 222666 |
R&LA, Indora | HP 97 | Sub Divisional Officer (C ), Indora, District Kangra 176401 | 01893 256222 |
RLA, Nichar | HP-26 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Nichar, Distt. Kinnaur-172103 | 01786 263201 |
RLA, Pooh | HP-27 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Pooh, Distt. Kinnaur-172111 | 01785 232222 |
RLA, Ani | HP-35 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Ani, Distt. Kullu-172026 | 01904 253344 |
RLA, Banjar | HP-49 | Sub Divisional Officer (C),Banjar, Distt. Kullu-175123 | 01903 221253 |
RLA, Kullu | HP-34 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Kullu-175101 | 01902 222596 |
RLA, Manali | HP-58 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Manali, Distt. Kullu-175131 | 01902 254100 |
RTO, Kullu | HP-66, HP-61, HP-01K, HP-02K | Regional Transport Officer, Kullu-175101 | 01902 226497 |
RLA, Keylong | HP-42 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Keylong, Distt. Lahual & Spiti-175132 | 01900 222225 |
RLA, Kaza | HP-41 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Kaza, Distt.Lahaul & Spiti-172114 | 01906 222302 |
RLA, Udaipur | HP-43 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Udaipur, Distt. Lahaul & Spiti-175142 | 01909 222224 |
RLA, Gohar | HP-32 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Gohar, Distt. Mandi-175029 | 01907 250283 |
RLA, Jogindernagar | HP-29 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Jogindernagar, Distt. Mandi-175015 | 01908 223895 |
RLA, Karsog | HP-30 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Karsog, Distt. Mandi-175011 | 01907 222236 |
RLA, Mandi Sadar | HP-33 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Mandi-175001 | 01905 225207 |
RLA, Padhar | HP-76 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Padhar, Distt. Mandi-175012 | 01908 260666 |
RLA, Sarkaghat | HP-28 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Sarkaghat, Distt. Mandi-175024 | 01905 230042 |
RLA, Sundernagar | HP-31 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Sundernagar, Distt. Mandi-175019 | 01907 266001 |
RLA, Balh | HP-82 | Sub Divisional Office, Balh, District Mandi-175012 | 01905 242001 |
RLA, Dharampur | HP-86 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Dharampur, Distt. Mandi-175040 | 01905 272080 |
RLA, Janjehli | HP-87 | Sub Divisional Officer (C ), Janjehli-175047 | 01907 256666 |
RTO, Mandi | HP-65, HP-05, HP-01M, HP-02M | Regional Transport Officer, Mandi-175001 | 01905 235171 |
RLA, Chopal | HP-08 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Chopal, Distt. Shimla-171211 | 0178 3260014 |
RLA, Dodra Kawar | HP-77 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Dodra Kawar, Distt. Shimla-171221 | 0178 3260014 |
RLA, Rampur | HP-06 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Rampur, Distt. Shimla-1720013 | 0178 2233002 |
RLA, Rohru | HP-10 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Rohru, Distt. Shimla-171207 | 0178 1240009 |
RLA, Shimla Urban | HP-03 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Shima-171001 | 0177 2657007 |
RLA, Shimla Rural | HP-51 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Shimla-171001 | 0177 2657009 |
RLA, Theog | HP-09 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Theog, Distt. Shimla-171201 | 0177 2657009 |
RLA Kumarsain | HP-95 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Kumarsain, Distt. Shimla-171213 | 0178 1272001 |
RTO, Rampur | HP-92, HP-01AA, HP-02AA | Regional Transport Officer, Rampur-172001 | 01782 234759 |
RTO, Shimla | HP-63, HP-50, HP-01A, HP-02A | Regional Transport Officer, Shimla-171004 | 0177 2658379 |
STA, Shimla | HP-62, HP-01, HP-02 | State Transport Authority, Row 65, Cell 3 | 0177 2811335 |
RLA, Nahan | HP-18 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Nahan-173001 | 01702 222239 |
RLA, Paonta Sahib | HP-17 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Paonta Sahib, Distt. Sirmaur-173025 | 01704 224100 |
RLA, Rajgarh | HP-16 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Rajgarh, Distt. Sirmaur-173101 | 01799 221034 |
RLA, Sangrah | HP-79 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Sangrah, Distt. Sirmaur | 01702 248004 |
RLA Shillai | HP-85 | Sub Divisional Office Shilai-173027 | 01704 278534 |
RTO, Sirmaur | HP-71, HP-01N, HP-02N | Regional Transport Officer Sirmaur at Nahan-173001 | 01702 225968 |
RLA, Arki | HP-11 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Arki, Distt. Solan-173208 | 01796 220666 |
RLA, Kandaghat | HP-13 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Kandaghat, Distt. Solan-173215 | 01792 256100 |
RLA, Nalagarh | HP-12 | Sub Divisional Officer (C),Nalagarh, Distt. Solan-174101 | 01795 223024 |
RLA, Solan | HP-14 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Solan-173212 | 01792 223707 |
RLA, Parwanoo | HP-15 | AC Parwanoo, Distt. Solan-173220 | NA |
RTO, Baddi at Nalgarh | HP-93, HP01-SA, HP02-SA | Regional Transport Officer Baddi at Nalagarh | 01795 222684 |
RTO, Solan | HP64, HP59, HP01S, HP02S | Regional Transport Officer, Solan-173212 | 01792 231308 |
RLA, Amb | HP-19 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Amb, Distt. Una-177203 | 01976 261203 |
RLA, Una | HP-20 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Una-174303 | 01975 223621 |
RLA, Bangana | HP-78 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Una-174304 | 01975 263060 |
RTO, Una | HP-72, HP-01U, HP-02U | Regional Transport Officer, Una-174303 | 01975 203020 |
RLA Haroli | HP-80 | Sub Divisional Officer (C), Una-177220 | 01975 284400 |
The following two types of vehicle registration are done at RTO Himachal. These vehicles include two-wheelers as well as four-wheeler vehicles.
Temporary registration is served when you purchase a new vehicle in a different state and is yet required to register permanently with the concerned Regional Transport Office where you want to reside/ drive. The vehicle dealer assigns the new vehicle a temporary registration certificate or number. It is valid only for a period of one month. The vehicle owner is required to get the vehicle registered permanently within this temporary registration period. You can follow these steps to obtain the temporary registration number of your vehicle from the dealer of the vehicle
At the time of the purchase, you need to submit the following documents to the dealer of the vehicle along with applicable fees for temporary registration, which is valid for one month.
The permanent vehicle registration application must be submitted to the concerned registering authority nearest to the location where the vehicle owner resides or carries out his/her business. The vehicle owner needs to apply for a permanent registration number to the concerned regional transport office in Form 20, along with the required documents. You can follow the following steps to obtain permanent registration of your vehicle in HP RTO:
The permanent registration is valid for a period of 15 years from the date of its registration. However, after its expiry, the owner should renew the registration of the vehicle every 5 years. The following documents are required to be submitted by the vehicle owner to obtain a permanent registration certificate and permanent registration number of the vehicle.
Renewal of the registration certificate is required every 5 years after the completion of 15 years time period. To renew your vehicle registration certificate, you need to file an application by following the given steps
In case the original RC is stolen, destroyed, or lost, you need a duplicate registration certificate to operate your vehicle and avoid any legal complications. Follow the steps to apply for the duplicate registration certificate at Himachal RTO.
If you buy a second-hand vehicle or the primary owner dies, you need to transfer the vehicle ownership. You can follow the given steps
To get a fancy or personalized number for your vehicle, you must register it online on the official website of the Transport Department. Some computer-generated numbers, which range between 1 and 9999, are allotted to state government officials. So, if you want a fancy or personalized vehicle number, you are required to bid for it in an open auction on a given date. This process requires a definite amount (service charges) for such fancy numbers. Follow the steps below to obtain a fancy registration number for your vehicle:
Under the Motor Vehicles Act, it is mandatory for a vehicle owner to have valid vehicle insurance to drive a vehicle legally in India. In order to protect the owner of the vehicle and to provide a financial cushion in the event of an accident which causes bodily injury to a third party and the vehicle, vehicle insurance is a security blanket. To drive a vehicle, two or four-wheelers, on the road without an insurance cover is offensive and dangerous. The following vehicle insurance options are available for purchase by a vehicle owner per requirements.
Third-Party Liability: This kind of vehicle insurance is mandatory to purchase. This insurance policy covers the damages caused to the vehicle or injuries caused to any third person. Damages caused to a personal vehicle or injuries are not covered under this insurance cover.
Comprehensive Car Insurance: A comprehensive insurance policy shall cover the damages caused to any third party or own vehicle. Similarly, injuries caused to third-party persons and personal injuries are covered under this insurance policy.
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The Regional Transport Office Himachal Pradesh has made it easy and accessible to obtain service at the earliest convenience. To avail of a service, you must fill out applicable forms and submit them at the concerned HP RTO for the specified service or vehicle registration. You can download the specified form online from Transport Portal Himachal Pradesh or collect them from the concerned Himachal RTO. Once all the documents are submitted at one of the counters of the regional transport office, the officials verify the documents, conduct a vehicle inspection (if required), and provide valid documents of your vehicle.