In India vehicle registration of Andaman and Nicobar Islands comes under Union Territory and , in order to maintain transportation in the capital, there are total 18 RTO Office in Andaman and Nicobar Islands which perform their duties.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands RTO Locations

Functions of Andaman and Nicobar Islands RTO

• Administration of the Motor Vehicles Act,1988 and Rules framed there under .
• 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.
• Issue of permits to various categories of transport vehicles and issue of countersignatures in respect of other-state transport vehicles.
• Road safety issues with special emphasis on safety of school buses.
• Enforcement of emission and safety related norms of vehicles.
• Management and operations of Inter -state Bus Terminals.
• Integration of Road transport with Metro,Railways & Airports.

Types of Vehicle Registration in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

There are two types of vehicle registration in Andaman and Nicobar Islands RTO Office:

1. Temporary Vehicle Registration : It is allowed in the cases where the owner of the vehicle has to take the it to any other state. Temporary Vehicle Registration is not renewable and is valid only for 1 month
2. Permanent Vehicle Registration: Under Section 39 of the Motor Vehicle Act, permanent registration of all vehicles is necessary for driving on roads in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Driving without Registration Certificate (RC) is a punishable offense.

Also Read :- New Motor Vehicle Act 2019

Vehicle Registration Process in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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 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