Vehicle Road Tax & Charges in Kerala

Know all about VAHAN/Parivahan Tax & RTO Charges in Kerala

Living in God's own country is a treat for the people of Kerala. Surrounded by the coconut trees' beauty and peaceful lakes, residents are in a genuinely enviable position! Kerala is also renowned for its first-class infrastructure, especially when it comes to roads.

If you are a new driver in Kerala and want to get your vehicle registered, here are some of the Kerala road tax features you need to know.

Let us take a look at the details!

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Road Tax in Kerala

Kerala imposes road taxes according to the Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976. Why does the government charge a Kerala road tax? Road tax is mainly charged so that the government has the necessary revenue to maintain roads and provide security to travellers.

The Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976 governs the Kerala parivahan tax. Through this law, we can find out the exact amount of tax you are liable to pay.

How is Road Tax Calculated?

Kerala road tax rate is calculated for every vehicle depending on its make, type, weight, and usage. There are different tax brackets, and we shall look at them individually.

Road Tax Rates for Two-wheelers in Kerala

According to the Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976, the Kerala RTO tax rate is as follows.

Serial No.	Class of Vehicle	Tax Rate
1	New Motorcycles	6% of the purchase value

Road Tax Rates for Four-wheelers in Kerala

The Kerala road tax for car and other four-wheelers in the state is as follows.

Serial Number	Vehicle Category	Tax Rate
1	Private vehicles for personal use of purchase value up to Rs. 5 lakh	6%
2	Private vehicles for personal use of purchase value between Rs. 5 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh	8%
3	Private vehicles for personal use of purchase value between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 15 lakh	10%
4	Private vehicles for personal use of purchase value between Rs. 15 lakh and Rs. 20 lakh	15%
5	Private vehicles for personal use of purchase value exceeding Rs. 20 lakh	20%
6	Private vehicles and motorcars having an engine capacity not more than 1500cc with a purchase value of up to Rs. 20 lakh	6%
7	Private vehicles and motorcars having an engine capacity not more than 1500cc with a purchase value exceeding Rs. 20 lakh	20%

Border Tax in Kerala on Vehicles from The Other Indian States

The road tax in Kerala for other state vehicles is as follows.

Age of Vehicle	Tax Payable
1 year and less	6% of purchase value
More than 1 year and up to 2 years	5.58% of purchase value
More than 2 years and up to 3 years	5.22% of purchase value
More than 3 years and up to 4 years	4.80% of purchase value
More than 4 years and up to 5 years	4.38% of purchase value
More than 5 years and up to 6 years	4.02% of purchase value
More than 6 years and up to 7 years	3.60% of purchase value
More than 7 years and up to 8 years	3.18% of purchase value
More than 8 years and up to 9 years	2.82% of purchase value
More than 9 years and up to 10 years	2.40% of purchase value
More than 10 years and up to 11 years	1.98% of purchase value
More than 11 years and up to 12 years	1.62% of purchase value
More than 12 years and up to 13 years	1.20% of purchase value
More than 13 years and up to 14 years	0.78% of purchase value
More than 14 years and up to 15 years	0.24% of purchase value

Penalty for Non-Payment of Road Taxes in Kerala

The penalty is fixed at Rs.100 for first-time offenders. For a second time offence, the amount is fixed at Rs.200.

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Kerala

To pay the road tax for Kerala online, you can visit the Motor Vehicles Department webpage (https://mvd.kerala.gov.in/). Then click on the “Vehicles’” tab and provide registration number. Then follow the steps accordingly to make e-payment online. This is the only way to make a Kerala state road tax online payment.

If you cannot pay the tax online, then visit any of the nearest RTOs and fill up a form. Once the form is filled, you can make your payment, and you will receive a confirmation of the same. Do not leave without the payment receipt, however!

List of RTOs in Kerala

Here is a list of the Regional Transport Offices in Kerala.

RTO LOCATIONS	RTO COD
Thiruvananthapuram	KL01
Kollam	KL02
Kottarakara	KL24
Kodungallur	KL47
Punalur	KL25
Wadakkancherry	KL48
Pathanamthitta	KL03
Adoor	KL26
Alathur	KL49
Alappuzha	KL04
Thiruvalla	KL27
Mannarghat	KL50
Kottayam	KL05
Mallappally	KL28
Ottappalam	KL51
Idukki	KL06
Kayamkulam	KL29
Pattambi	KL52
Ernakulam	KL07
Chengannur	KL30
Perinthalmanna	KL53
Thrissur	KL08
Mavelikara	KL31
Ponnani	KL54
Palakkad	KL09
Cherthala	KL32
Tirur	KL55
Malappuram	KL10
Changanassery	KL33
Koyilandi	KL56
Kozhikode	KL11
Kanjirappally	KL34
Koduvally	KL57
Wayanad	KL12
Pala	KL35
Thalassery	KL58
Kannur	KL13
Vaikom	KL36
Taliparamba	KL59
Kasargode	KL14
Vandiperiyar	KL37
Kanhangad	KL60
National Sector	KL15
Thodupuzha	KL38
Kunnathur	KL61
Attingal	KL16
Thripunithura	KL39
Ranni	KL62
Muvattupuzha	KL17
Perumbavoor	KL40
Angamaly	KL63
Vadakara	KL18
Aluva	KL41
Chalakkudy	KL64
Parassala	KL19
North Paravur	KL42
Thirurangadi	KL65
Neyyattinkara	KL20
Mattancherry	KL43
Kuttanadu	KL66
Nedumangad	KL21
Kothamangalam	KL44
Uzhavoor	KL67
Kazhakkoottam	KL22
Irinjalakuda	KL45
Devikulam	KL68
Karunagapally	KL23
Guruvayur	KL46
Udumbanchola	KL69
Chittur	KL70
Nilambur	KL71
Mananthavady	KL72
Sulthanbathery	KL73
Kattakkada	KL74
Thriprayar	KL75
Nanmanda	KL76
Perambra	KL77
Iritty	KL78

So, now that we have clear knowledge and insight into how the government of Kerala calculates its road tax, you can go about paying it.

Enjoy the serene drives throughout the state knowing your dues are cleared.

The drive is yours to enjoy!

FAQs about Road Tax in Kerala

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Which vehicles are exempt from road tax in Kerala?

Agriculture vehicles and vehicles for disabled people are exempted from road tax in Kerala. This is a move by the state government to promote agriculture in the state and provide relief to the farmers.

Are electric vehicles exempt from road tax in Kerala?

The Kerala government has announced a 50% reduction in tax for hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles for a period of five years. This decision has been taken to increase investment in the electric vehicle arena.

What are the documents required to pay the road tax?

To pay the road tax, you will need your license, identification papers and registration numbers. With these documents in tow, you need to visit the local RTO and complete the formalities.