RTO Chennai

Formerly known as Madras, Chennai is the capital of the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 6th most populous city in India with a population of more than 64 lakh people as of 2023. It is a very suitable residential city and is now also growing towards an industrially strong region.

Chennai has well-maintained road, rail and air networks that connects it with the rest of the country. There are 20 RTO offices in Chennai that look after the transportation management of areas that fall under their jurisdiction.

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TN-01 Ayanavaram RTO Office - Central Chennai

RTO Code	TN-01
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (Central), No.4, Anderson Road, Ayanavaram, Chennai - 600023
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-26745959

TN-02 Anna Nagar RTO Office - Northwest Chennai

RTO Code	TN-02
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (North-West), Plot No.3623, New Avadi Road, Anna Nagar East, Chennai - 600102
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-26745959

TN-03 Tondiarpet RTO Office - Northeast Chennai

RTO Code	TN-03
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (North-East), No.147, Balakrishna Street, Thiruvetriyur High Road, Tondiarpet, Chennai - 600081
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-25914849 / 044-25911133

TN-04 Pulianthoppu RTO Office - East Chennai

RTO Code	TN-04
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (East), Power Mills Road, Pulianthoppu, Chennai - 600012
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-26670993

TN-05 Kolathur RTO Office - North Chennai

RTO Code	TN-05
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (North), No.9, Inner Ring Road, Sastri Nagar, Kolathur, Chennai - 600099
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-25562700

TN-06 Mandaveli RTO Office - South East Chennai

RTO Code	TN-06
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (South- East), No.4 VC Garden II Street, Mandaveli, Chennai - 600028
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-24610405

TN-07 Thiruvanmiyur RTO Office - South Chennai

RTO Code	TN-07
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (South), No.38 East Coast Road, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai - 600041
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-24516464

TN-09 K K Nagar RTO Office - West Chennai

RTO Code	TN-09
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (West), No.1 Bharathidasan colony, K.K.Nagar, Chennai - 600078
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-24894466

TN-10 Virugambakkam RTO Office - South West Chennai

RTO Code	TN-10
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Chennai (South-West), No.47& 49 Kaliamman Koil Street, Sai Nagar, Virugambakkam, Chennai - 600092
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-24797722

TN-11 Tambaram RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-11
Office Address	Tambaram, Chennai - 600045
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-44-22267666

TN-12 Poonamalee RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-12
Office Address	Bye Pass Road, Poonamallee, Chennai - 600056
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-44-26495595

TN-13 Ambattur RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-13
Office Address	No 10A, West Park Street, Venkatapuram, Ambattur, Chennai - 600053
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-23450027

TN-14 Sholinganallur RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-14
Office Address	No.275, Old Mahabalipuram Road, (Survey No.494/2A 2), Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600119
Office Timings	9AM-5PM
Phone Number	044-24503939

TN-18 Red Hills RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-18
Office Address	Chamundi Complex, GNT Road, Redhills, Chennai - 600052
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-44-26310636

TN-19 Chengalpattu RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-19
Office Address	Anna Nagar, Chengalpattu, Chennai - 603001
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-44-27430776

TN-20 Tiruvallur RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-20
Office Address	JN Road, Collectorate Complex Annex, Thiruvallur, Chennai - 602 001
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-44-27663333

TN-21 Kanchipuram RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-21
Office Address	Karapettai, Kanchipuram, Chennai - 631552
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-44-27264277

TN-22 Meenambakkam RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-22
Office Address	Alandur, Meenambakkam, Chennai - 600016
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-44-22325555 / 22319008

TN-25 Thiruvannamalai RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-25
Office Address	Anna Salai, Thiruvannamalai, Chennai - 606601
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	+(91)-4175-232266

TN-85 Kunnathur RTO Office

RTO Code	TN-85
Office Address	Kunnathur, Kanchipuram, Chennai - 600069
Office Timings	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Phone Number	NIL

What is the Website for Chennai RTO?

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

Chennai RTO website: https://tnsta.gov.in/tnsta/homepage

Functions of RTO Offices in Chennai

The various functions of the RTO Offices in Chennai 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 licences 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 vehicle permits.
Levying and collecting road taxes and penalties.
Issuing PUC certificates and keeping a check on emission levels of vehicles.

Types of Driving Licence Issued in Chennai RTO

Different types of driving licence issued under RTO Chennai are mentioned below:

Permanent Licence
Learners Licence
International Driving Licence
Commercial Driving Licence

Types of Vehicle Registration in Chennai

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

Permanent Registration
Temporary Registration

After successfully completing the registration process, a registration number will be provided to you.It is mandatory for you to display the number on the front and rear side of your vehicle.

Different Types of Number Plates Issued in Chennai RTOs

The different types of number plates issued by the Chennai 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

Vehicle Registration Charges in Chennai

Charges for vehicle registration under RTO Chennai are as follows:

Charges for registration: ₹600 for all the vehicles
Charges for hypothecation: ₹1500 for vehicles purchased on loan; else not applicable
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 Chennai

The road tax charges in Chennai follows the same structure of Tamil Nadu road tax, which are mentioned below:

Charges for two-wheelers: 5% to 7.75% of vehicle price(depending on the age of vehicle since its registration)
Charges for four-wheelers up to ₹10 Lakhs: 6% to 8.75% of vehicle price(depending on the age of vehicle since its registration)
Charges for four-wheelers above ₹10 Lakhs: 11% to 13.75% of vehicle price( depending on the age of vehicle since its registration)
Charges for Commercial Vehicles: ₹600 to ₹2300 quarterly(depending on the weight of the vehicle)

Vehicles carrying more than 15000 kg are liable to pay an additional amount of ₹50 for every extra 250 kg.

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

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

Charges for driving a two-wheeler without a helmet: ₹1000 along with 3 months of licence suspension
Charges for driving with a cancelled driving licence: ₹5000
Charges for driving without carrying a valid registration certificate: ₹5000
Charges for drinking and driving: ₹10000 along with probable 6 months of imprisonment for a first-time offence, ₹15000 along with probable 2 years of imprisonment for a 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 Chennai?

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

The penalty for driving without active insurance is ₹2000.

Recent Traffic Events in Chennai

According to reports, traffic diversion routes were announced around the Marina Bay region on the eve of Pongal. There were more than 15000 traffic personnel deployed along with 11 helpline booths, and temporary mini-control rooms. Furthermore, ambulance services and fire extinguishers were also kept on standby for emergencies.

Traffic routes were diverted in Chennai for the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As per reports, the Prime Minister visited Chennai for the inauguration of the new terminal at the Chennai airport, to flag off the Vande Bharata Express and to attend an event at Vivekananda Illam. The traffic routes were diverged as per the Prime Minister’s movement across the city.

Faceless Service Process Flow in Chennai RTO Offices

In 2021, the Chennai transport department introduced faceless services with e-sign facilities as well as biometrics-based authentication. Introduction of this feature was to allow people the ease to avail the services of the RTO from their homes. The faceless services provided by RTO Chennai are as follows:

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

Road Safety Campaigns in Chennai

A road safety campaign was organised by Rapido Auto in collaboration with the Greater Chennai City Police. This campaign was held at 2 major signals in the city: the Mylapore Luz Corner Signal and the Lighthouse Signal in Santhome High Road.

As per reports, 25 Rapido Auto Captains were given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to allow them to provide medical assistance to people during emergencies on the road. These 25 Rapido Captains were also awarded certificates by the police department.

FAQs About RTO Offices in Chennai

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Can I travel with a temporary number plate in Chennai?

Yes, you can travel with a temporary number plate in Chennai until its validity.

How long does it take to get a Driver’s licence in Chennai?

People can apply for a permanent driving licence after 30 days and within 180 days of receiving their learner’s licence. It takes around 7 days for the applicants to receive a permanent driving licence.

What are the age parameters to receive a learner's licence in Chennai?

The minimum age to obtain a driving licence for two-wheelers without gear is 16 years. Whereas the age limit to obtain a permanent driving licence is 18 years and a commercial driving licence is 20 years.

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

The RTO allows a grace period of 15 days to the vehicle owners who fail to pay their road tax. After the grace they pay some extra percentage on the tax amount as penalty.