In India vehicle registration is a mandatory process in order to maintain transportation and keep a track of vehicles in Gujarat, there is a total 33 RTO Office in Gujarat which performs their duties.
Gujarat RTO Locations
| Location | RTO Code | Location | RTO Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | GJ-1 | Gandhinagar | GJ-18 |
| Mehsana | GJ-2 | Bardoli | GJ-19 |
| Rajkot | GJ-3 | Dahod | GJ-20 |
| Bhavnagar | GJ-4 | Navsari | GJ-21 |
| Surat City | GJ-5 | Rajpepla | GJ-22 |
| Vadodara | GJ-6 | Anand | GJ-23 |
| Nadiad | GJ-7 | Patan | GJ-24 |
| Palanpur | GJ-8 | Porbandar Sudamapuri | GJ-25 |
| Himmatnagar | GJ-9 | Ahmedabad | GJ-27 |
| Jamnagar | GJ-10 | Gandhidham | GJ-31 |
| Junagadh | GJ-11 | Botad | GJ-32 |
| Kuch Bhuj | GJ-12 | Aravalli Modasa | GJ-33 |
| Surendra Nagar | GJ-13 | Dwarka | GJ-34 |
| Amreli | GJ-14 | Mahisagar Lunavada | GJ-35 |
| Valsad | GJ-15 | Morbi | GJ-36 |
| Bharuch | GJ-16 | Chhota Udaipur | GJ-37 |
| Godhara | GJ-17 |
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Functions of Gujarat RTO
- Administration of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 and Rules framed thereunder.
- Issuance and renewal of driving licenses/International Driving Permits
- Registration of Vehicles and its related activities.
- Issuance of trade certificate to dealers of the vehicles.
- Responsible for Hypothecation Removal Process
- Issue of permits to various categories of transport vehicles and the issue of countersignatures in respect of other-state transport vehicles.
- To issue a vehicle fitness certificate.
- Road safety issues with special emphasis on the safety of school buses.
- Enforcement of emission and safety-related norms of vehicles.
- Management and operations of Interstate Bus Terminals.
- To Issue RTO Form 28 for obtaining No Objection
- Integration of Road transport with Metro, Railways & Airports
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Types of Vehicle Registration in Gujarat
There are two types of vehicle registration in Gujarat RTO Office:
- Temporary Vehicle Registration: It is allowed in cases where the owner of the vehicle has to take it to any other state. Temporary Vehicle Registration is not renewable and is valid only for 1 month
- Permanent Vehicle Registration: Under Section 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act, permanent registration of all vehicles is necessary for driving on roads in Gujarat. Driving without a Registration Certificate (RC) is a punishable offense.
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Vehicle Registration Process in Gujarat
Normally when you buy a new vehicle RTO registration and Charges are done by the dealer itself but if case you want to get it bone by yourself then below is the process:
For Temporary Vehicle Registration:
Step 1: To apply for a temporary number you have to fill Form 20, which serves as an application form.
Step 2: Fill Form 20 completely with all the necessary information and submit it to the RTO in whose zone the vehicle owner resides.
Step 3: Provide the list of required documents for the temporary number
i) Form-21: Sales declaration which you will get from the dealer
ii) Form-60/61 Income Tax Department or GIR or Pan card
iii) Pollution Under Control (PUC)
iv) Declaration by the candidate checked by a Notary, Executive
v) Address proof Any One (Voter ID Card/ LIC Policy/ Passport photos/ Ration Card
vi) Road Worthiness Certificate i.e. Form 22
For Permanent Vehicle Registration
Step 1: To apply for a permanent number fill Form 20, which serves as an application form.
Step 2: Fill Form 20 completely with all the necessary information and submit it to the RTO in whose zone the vehicle owner resides.
Step 3: Provide the list of required documents for the permanent number
i) Form-21: Sales declaration which you will get from the dealer
ii) Form-60/61 Income Tax Department or GIR or Pan card
iii) Pollution Under Control (PUC)
iv) Declaration by the candidate checked by a Notary, Executive
v) Address proof Any One (Voter ID Card/ LIC Policy/ Passport photos/ Ration Card
vi) Vehicle Insurance Certificate
vii) Road Worthiness Certificate i.e. Form 22