RTO Delhi

Delhi, the capital city of India is also one of the most popular cities in the country. It is an amicable residential city as well as a popular tourist destination. The National Capital Region also known as Delhi NCR is the world’s second most populated metropolitan area.

Thousands of vehicles run on the streets of Delhi every day making road safety an important concern. There are 13 RTO offices in Delhi that work collectively towards maintaining road safety and seamless traffic conditions in the city.

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DL-01 Mall Road RTO Office Delhi

RTO Code	DL-01
Office Address	Deputy Director’s Zonal Office @ Mall, Delhi - 110009
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 23819191, 011 23819192

DL-02 Tilak Marg RTO Office New Delhi

RTO Code	DL-02
Office Address	Deputy Director’s Zonal Office 3,@ Tilak Marg in New Delhi - 110001
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 23378877, 011 23378886

DL-03 Sheikh Sarai RTO Office - South Delhi

RTO Code	DL-03
Office Address	DDA Market, Sheikh Sarai, South Delhi, Delhi - 110017
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 29259800 , 011 29253535

DL-04 Janakpuri RTO Office - West Delhi

RTO Code	DL-04
Office Address	Janakpuri, West Delhi, Delhi - 110058
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 25551618, 011 25531002

DL-05 Loni Road RTO Office - East Delhi

RTO Code	DL-05
Office Address	Loni Road, Shahdara, East Delhi, Delhi - 110032
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 22813475

DL-06 Sarai Kale Khan RTO Office - Central Delhi

RTO Code	DL-06
Office Address	Sarai Kale Khan, Delhi - 110013
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 24351100

DL-07 Mayur Vihar RTO Office - East Delhi

RTO Code	DL-07
Office Address	Address : Mayur Vihar, East Delhi, Delhi - 110091
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 22753800

DL-08 Wazir Pur RTO Office - North West Delhi

RTO Code	DL-08
Office Address	Wazirpur, North West Delhi, Delhi - 110052
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 27217642

DL-09 Janakpuri/Palam RTO Office - South West Delhi

RTO Code	DL-09
Office Address	Palam, Janakpuri, Delhi - 110058
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 25624064, 011 25163615

DL-10 Raja Garden RTO Office - West Delhi

RTO Code	DL-10
Office Address	Raja Garden, Delhi - 110027
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 25163616

DL-11 Rohini RTO Office - North West Delhi

RTO Code	DL-11
Office Address	Rohini, North West Delhi, Delhi - 110085
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 27563535

DL-12 Vasant Vihar RTO Office - South West Delhi

RTO Code	DL-12
Office Address	Vasant Vihar, South West Delhi, Delhi - 110057
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 26146498

DL-13 Surajmal Vihar/Shahdara RTO Office - East Delhi

RTO Code	DL-13
Office Address	Surajmal Vihar, East Delhi, Delhi - 110092
Office Timings	8:30AM-1:00PM
Phone Number	011 22383900

What is the Website for Delhi RTO?

Users who wish to visit the official website of the Delhi RTO can click on the following link. The link will redirect the users to the website of Delhi RTO.

Delhi RTO Website: https://transport.delhi.gov.in/

Functions of RTO Offices in Delhi

The various functions of the RTO Offices in Delhi include:

Ensure the enforcement of all the rules and regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988
Conducting driving tests.
Issuing driver's licence, learner's licence, International Driving Permit and duplicate driving licence.
Providing services like renewing driving licence and issuing duplicate driving licences.
Conducting vehicle fitness checks and issuing vehicle fitness certificates.
Issuing Vehicle Registration Certificates or RCs for different vehicles.
Proving services like rectifying addresses in vehicle registration certificates.
Issuing No Objection Certificates or NOCs for transfer of vehicle registrations.
Availing vehicle ownership transfer.
Issuing various types of vehicle permits.
Issuing trade certificates.
Levying and collecting road taxes and penalties.
Controlling the pollution levels in vehicles.

Types of Driving Licence Issued in Delhi RTO

Different types of driving license issued under RTO Delhi are as follows:

Temporary Driving Licence
Permanent Driving Licence
International Driving Permit

Types of Vehicle Registration in Delhi

The different types of vehicle registrations offered under RTO Delhi are:

Permanent Registration
Temporary Registration

Different Types of Number Plates Issued in Delhi RTOs

After the registration process is complete, every vehicle is provided with a number plate. It is a penalised offence to drive without a number in any part of India. RTOs issue several types of number plates. The different types of number plates issued by the Delhi RTO are as follows:

Red Number Plate
Blue Number Plate
Yellow Number Plate
White Number Plate
Green Number Plate
Black Number Plate
Red Number Plate with the Indian Emblem
Number Plate with an arrow pointing upwards

Types of Vehicle RCs Issued in Delhi RTO Offices

Permanent RC
Temporary RC
Duplicate RC
RC Renewal

Vehicle Registration Charges in Delhi

Charges for vehicle registration under RTO Delhi are as follows:

Charges for registration: ₹600 for all the vehicles
Charges for hypothecation: ₹1500 for vehicles purchased on loan
Charges for issuing number plates: ₹230 to ₹400; charges are the same for High-Security Registration Plates or HSRP number plates
Charges for temporary registration: ₹1200 to ₹1500; temporary registration of vehicles is valid only for a month

Road Tax in Delhi

The road tax charges are calculated separately for two-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial vehicles and goods-carrying vehicles. The road tax charges in Delhi are as follows:

Charges for two-wheelers: ₹650 to ₹1990 annually
Charges for four-wheelers: ₹3815 to ₹ 11590 annually

Motorcars above 2000 kg, are liable to pay an extra charge of ₹2000.

Charges for commercial vehicles: ₹305 to ₹1915 annually

For vehicles with a passenger capacity of more than 18 people excluding the driver and conductor, ₹280 is charged for every additional passenger.

Charges for goods-carrying vehicles: ₹665 to ₹3790

Vehicles exceeding the weight of 10 tonnes are liable to pay an additional amount of ₹470

Why Is the Road Tax in Delhi Higher Than Other States?

The road tax is calculated on the basis of vehicle type, fuel type, price, age, purpose, weight, engine capacity, and passenger capacity of the vehicle. As every state has its own State Motor Vehicle Act, they impose Motor Vehicle Tax according to this.

Every individual owning a vehicle is liable to pay tax at the time of issuing a vehicle registration and thereafter under section 3 of the Delhi Motor Vehicle Taxation Act 1962.

Besides, the transportation system of Delhi highly depends on roads. Delhi has India's one of the highest densities of road network with a length of 1749 kilometres of road per 100 sq. km.

Therefore, it demands more cost for maintenance and monitoring resulting in higher amounts of road taxes than other states.

How to Find Vehicle Owner Details in Delhi?

The Indian government permits every citizen to check the details of a vehicle and its owner from the Parivahan website. However, you can use Digit's website and application to find vehicle owner details by registration number even faster. You can access the details of a vehicle owned by simply adding the registration number of the vehicle.

What Are the Traffic Rules in Delhi?

Here is a list of the certain sets of rules one should keep in mind while driving. These are to ensure road safety and the smooth movement of traffic.

Rules for Two-wheeler Riders in Delhi

A helmet is mandatory while riding on two-wheelers (as well as pillion riders).
Do not ride on a two-wheeler carrying more than 2 people including the rider.
Avoid rash driving or overspeeding as it can lead to severe accidents.
Carrying soft or hard copies of the vehicle or driver-related documents is crucial while driving.
One must always follow lane discipline and never ride in a zig-zag pattern on streets.

Rules for Four-wheeler Drivers in Delhi

Always wear a seatbelt while driving a vehicle.
Do not drive a vehicle in an intoxicated state.
Always carry soft or hard copies of your vehicle or driving-related documents while driving.
Do not use a mobile phone while driving as it causes accidents.
Never park your car in a no-parking zone in Delhi.
Avoid jumping signals, especially red lights and follow lane discipline to ensure road safety.

What if You Don’t Follow Traffic Rules in Delhi?

Not abiding by traffic rules will make vehicle drivers subject to penalties. Charges for breaking the different traffic rules are as follows:

Charges for driving without having a valid licence: ₹5000
Charges for driving an unregistered vehicle: ₹5000 for first-time offence; ₹10000 for repeated offence
Charges for obstructing the path of emergency vehicles: ₹10000 along with probable community service
Charges for driving under influence: ₹10000 for first-time offence, ₹15000 for repeated offence
Charges for driving over the speed limit: ₹1000 to ₹2000 for Light Motor Vehicles; ₹2000 to ₹4000 for Heavy Motor Vehicles along with the probability of licence seizure

Is It Mandatory to Have Insurance When Driving a Vehicle in Delhi?

Yes, it is mandatory to have vehicle insurance while driving in Delhi. Not having active vehicle insurance will make the vehicle owners subject to penalties.

The penalty for a first-time offence is ₹2000 whereas repeating the offence will increase the penalty to ₹4000.

Why Is Getting Vehicle Insurance Important in Delhi?

When it comes to driving cars in Delhi, car insurance is essential. It protects an insurance holder against the expenses and liabilities of unfortunate car damage due to accidents. Therefore, being the city with the highest number of fatal accidents in the nation, one must get a car insurance policy beforehand.

A few of the advantages of issuing a car insurance policy include:

Personal Accident Cover: It provides coverage for the death or disability due to an accident. It only applies to the vehicle owner.
Third-Party Liabilities: These cover expenses and liabilities due to damages to the third party.
Larger Network of Garages: A renowned car insurance policy has a large network of garages to repair your car. The service provider will also manage the expenses of the garage.
No Claim Bonus: One can only avail an NCB if that individual has not claimed anything throughout the year. The amount is reduced from the premium.

Recent Traffic Events in Delhi

Traffic movement was restricted in New Delhi on the event of the inauguration of the new Parliament building. According to the police reports, movement was allowed to only certain vehicles that included civil service aspirants, labelled vehicles, bonafide residents, public transport and emergency vehicles.

These measures were taken for national safety as the event was being held in the presence of the Prime Minister and several other dignitaries of the country.

Faceless Service Process Flow in Delhi RTO Offices

In 2021, the Delhi transport department introduced faceless services with e-sign facilities as well as biometrics-based authentication. This was done in order to provide users with the ease to avail the services of the RTO from the comfort of their homes. The faceless services provided by RTO Delhi are as follows:

Issuing No Objection Certificates or NOCs
Transferring ownership
Issuing duplicate registration certificate
Adding hypothecation
Terminating hypothecation
Continuing hypothecation
Changing of address in registration certificates
Registration certificate particulars
Retention of registration number
Renewing permits
Transferring permits
Transferring permits in case of death
Issuing fresh permits
Surrendering permits
Issuing duplicate permits
Renewing home authorization

Road Safety Campaigns in Delhi

A road safety campaign was organised by the Road Safety Cell in Delhi at the Shani Mandir intersection near Hasanpur. This campaign was organised to emphasize road safety and create more awareness among the people. There were announcements made over PA systems, people carried placards and banners to educate the people around them.

Why Is Delhi Becoming the Hub of Electric Vehicles?

According to a recent report, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says Delhi has finally become the electric vehicle capital of India. He also stresses that air pollution is also declining with the increase in the number of electric vehicles in recent years.

On this note, Delhi now has 53 ultra-low-cost EV charging stations with the inauguration of 42 new ultra-low-cost EV charging stations.

FAQs About RTO Offices in Delhi

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Is it compulsory to get my new vehicle registered in Delhi RTO?

Yes, vehicle owners must register their new vehicle under Delhi RTO as driving without registration is a punishable offence. The penalty to drive an unregistered vehicle is ₹5000, repeating the offence will increase the penalty to ₹10000.

What happens if I do not pay road tax in Delhi?

Vehicle owners failing to pay the road tax in Delhi are liable to pay a certain amount as a penalty. They have to pay the entire amount of the tax along with a percentage of the cost of their vehicle as a penalty.

Is it mandatory to have a number plate in Delhi?

Yes, it is mandatory to have a number plate in Delhi. Driving without a valid number plate is a punishable offence resulting in a penalty between ₹5000 to ₹10000.

How to check RTO NOC status online in Delhi?

Users can check their RTO NOC status online in Delhi by visiting the official website of Vahan Citizen Services and navigating to the ‘Know Your Application Status’ menu. From there, they can enter their application number and check the status of their application.