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RTO West Bengal, West Bengal RTO Code List

The Regional Transport Office in West Bengal takes care of all the aspects related to transportation in the state. The department deals to develop and maintain discipline in the sector by providing…

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The Regional Transport Office in West Bengal takes care of all the aspects related to transportation in the state. The department deals to develop and maintain discipline in the sector by providing assistance and issuing all the necessary documents needed to drive the vehicle safely. The transport department also conducts various workshops to enhance and educate people about traffic rules to ensure their safety.

West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) provides transport services in Kolkata and nearby suburban areas and South Bengal State Transport Corporation (SBSTC) provides transport services in the districts of South and South-Western Bengal. North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) provides transport facilities in the districts of North Bengal.

Functions performed by Regional Transport Office West Bengal

Regional transport offices in West Bengal provides facilities and assist users to grant the required documents. The transport department performs the same functions just like RTOs in any other state. Issuing license, registration certificates, granting permits, collecting taxes and maintaining road safety and discipline are the primary functions of all the RTOs preset in West Bengal. The functions are listed below in detail.

  1. RTOs in West Bengal issue a learning license to people above 16 years of age.

  2. RTOs conducts online tests prior to issuing a learner’s license.

  3. One can apply for a driving license in the RTO that falls in the same zone.

  4. It also conducts a driving test before issuing driving license

  5. Vehicles are registered via RTO after a physical inspection

  6. It provides No Objection Certificate

  7. RTOs are responsible for providing Pollution Under Check Certificate

  8. They also provide a Fitness certificate

  9. They provide All India Permit for commercial vehicles

  10. In case of selling or buying a second-hand car, RTO grants transfer of ownership certificate

  11. In case of loss of registration certificate, RTO provides duplicate RC with prescribed fees.

  12. It also provides duplicate license

  13. Renewal services are also available in RTO

  14. In case of a change in address, RTO updates the same in your license

Location of Regional Transport Offices along with their RTO Codes

West Bengal is a large state. In order to provide services with convenience, the state is equipped with Regional Transport offices at 26 locations. Listed below are the RTOs in West Bengal along with their codes.

 

RTO CODES TRANSPORT

RTO CODES NON-TRANSPORT

NAMES

WB-03 & WB-04

WB01,WB02,WB06,WB07

PVD, KOLKATA

WB19

WB20

ALIPORE

WB25

WB26

BARASAT

WB23

WB24

BARRACKPORE

WB11

WB12

HOWRAH

WB15

WB16 WB18

HOOGHLY

WB41

WB42

BURDWAN

WB39

WB40

DURGAPUR

WB37

WB38

ASANSOL

WB33

WB34

MIDNAPORE

WB29

WB30

TAMLUK

WB31

WB32

CONTAI

WB51

WB52

NADIA

WB53

WB54

BIRBHUM

WB55

WB56

PURULIA

WB57

WB58

BAHARAMPUR

WB59

WB60

RAIGUNJ

WB61

WB62

BALURGHAT

WB63

WB64

COOCHBEHAR

WB65

WB66

MALDA

WB67

WB68

BANKURA

WB69

WB70

ALIPURDUAR

WB71

WB72

JALPAIGURI

WB73

WB74

SILIGURI

WB75

WB76

DARJEELING

WB77

WB78

KALIMPONG

 

Process of Registration of vehicles in West Bengal

A registration certificate is required to drive vehicles in India. One needs to apply for registration certification within 7 days of buying a vehicle. Once you apply with the necessary documents along with the prescribed fees, a physical inspection of your vehicle will be done further. Once this process is completed, the RTO issues the registration certificate which remains valid for 15 years. The Rc has all the necessary information related to the vehicle and the owner.

One can apply online for the registration certificate. Fill up the web-based forms online and submit the application. Upload the attested copies of supporting documents along with your passport size photo and signature of the owner. Make payment for the same and take out copies of the form filled and fees receipt. Submit these documents in the RTO and wait for the physical inspection. Once the verification process is completed, RTO approves and issues the RC.

Listed below are the supporting documents needed for the issuance of registration certificate

  1. Duly filled Form 20

  2. Sale Certificate issued by the vehicle dealer (Form 21)

  3. Road-worthiness certificate issued by the manufacturer (Form 22)

  4. Attested copy Valid Insurance Certificate/policy

  5. Temporary Registration, if any

  6. Attested copy of Proof of Address

  7. Copy of PAN Card or form 60/61, as may be applicable

  8. Documents for proof of citizenship

  9. Customs clearance certificate in the case of imported vehicle (and proof of legal presence in India in addition to proof of residence in case of foreigners) are to be submitted.

  10. Tax invoice issued by dealer showing the cost of the vehicle.

Process to apply for a duplicate RC

In case of loss of original RC due to whatever reason, RTO issues the duplicate Registration certificate after verification of the certain documents and submission of fees. You need to submit the following documents to get a duplicate RC.

  1. Attested copy of FIR

  2. An affidavit stating the loss of original RC

  3. Form 26

  4. PUC

  5. NOC

  6. Attested copy of the insurance

Process of Transfer of ownership of vehicle in West Bengal

It is required to transfer the ownership of the vehicle within 30 days when you buy a second-hand vehicle or sell your vehicle. Apply for the transfer along with the following supporting documents along with the prescribed fees

  1. Original Registration certificate

  2. Duly filled form 29 and 30

  3. Attested copies of insurance, address proof and PUC

  4. PAN Card details of both the parties

  5. Attested copies of fitness certificate

In case of the death of the owner, additional documents are required

  1. Death certificate

  2. Succession proof

  3. Duly filled form no. 31

Procedure to update the address

In case of a change in the current residing address, one must update the address at the earliest. The owner should apply for the address update along with the supporting documents listed below:

  1. Original Registration Certificate

  2. Form 28/NOC from the concerned registering authority

  3. Form 27, in case of other state vehicles

  4. Form 20

  5. Valid address proof

  6. Valid insurance document

  7. Pollution Under Control Certificate

  8. NOC from traffic police

  9. Fitness certificate, in case of commercial vehicles

  10. Proof of paid tax

  11. Garage address proof if it is a commercial vehicle

  12. NOC from the financer if the vehicle is bought on loan

Process to obtain a fitness certificate

Another important certificate other than the RC is Fitness certificate which is also granted by the registration authority. Under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle act of 1988, a fitness certificate is required to drive your vehicle on road safely. If one founds guilty of driving the vehicle without a fitness certificate, his/her registration can be considered invalid.

 

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