All Delhi RTO codes from DL 01 to DL 13 with the location and zone of each RTO office, plus registration, licence, transfer and fee details.
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13RTO offices
1.5 Cr+Registered vehicles
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What is the RTO code of Delhi?
The RTO code of Delhi is DL. Every vehicle registered in the National Capital Territory gets a number plate that starts with DL, and the number after it shows the RTO office where the vehicle was registered. For example, DL 1 is Mall Road, DL 3 is Sheikh Sarai, DL 7 is Mayur Vihar and DL 11 is Rohini.
Delhi has 13 RTO offices that cover the North, South, East, West and Central zones of the city, and more than 1.5 crore vehicles have been registered here (Delhi Economic Survey, 2024-25). After old diesel and petrol vehicles were taken off the road, about 87.6 lakh vehicles were on Delhi roads in March 2026. The RTOs register vehicles, issue and renew driving licences, collect road tax, check PUC certificates, monitor challans and spread road safety awareness. Use the list below to search any Delhi RTO code, location or zone.
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DL-14 to DL-18 are shown for reference with Sonipat, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad. These cities are not part of Delhi. They are in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, so they are not Delhi RTOs, but they are part of the NCR (National Capital Region) and are satellite cities of Delhi. Confirm any code on the Parivahan portal before you use it.
How Delhi RTO codes are written
Normally, no Delhi RTO series starts with 01, 02 or any number beginning with 0. On a Delhi number plate the RTO series normally starts with a number from 1 to 9 followed by a letter, like 7S, 6S, 5S, 5E, 3E and 3C.
This is why you will usually see Delhi vehicle numbers like DL7SCL3778 or DL1CRT1234, and not a number like DL 01 AB 1234.
The codes DL-01 to DL-13 in the list above are the RTO office codes used for reference. On the plate itself, the series is written with a letter after the number, so always check the office of a vehicle on the Parivahan portal.
Series with the letter S, from 1S to 9S
1S2S3S4S5S6S7S8S9S
Series with the letter C, from 1C to 9C
1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8C9C
Series with the letter E, from 1E to 9E
1E2E3E4E5E6E7E8E9E
Example Delhi vehicle numbers
DL 7S CL 3778DL 1C RT 1234DL 6S AB 4521DL 5S CD 1090DL 5E EF 7733DL 3E GH 2468DL 3C JK 9012DL 9S MN 3150
How to read DL 7S CL 3778:DL is the Delhi state code, 7S is the RTO series, CL is the letter series of the vehicle and 3778 is the unique four digit number. The example numbers above are only for showing the format and are not real vehicles.
A Delhi vehicle number has four parts. In the example DL 1C AB 1234, DL is the state code, 1C is the RTO office (1 is Mall Road, and the letter usually shows the vehicle type, such as C for a car and S for a scooter), AB is the series letters and 1234 is the unique number of the vehicle.
DLState code1CRTO officeABSeries1234Vehicle no.
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Delhi RTOs work under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and offer these services.
Registration and transfer
Registers vehicles, issues the registration number and handles transfer of ownership.
Driving licences
Issues and renews learner, permanent and commercial driving licences.
Road tax and NOC
Collects road tax and issues No Objection Certificates for vehicles.
Challan monitoring
Monitors e-challans and enforces traffic and motor vehicle rules.
PUC verification
Verifies pollution under control certificates of vehicles.
Vehicle database
Maintains the central database of vehicles and owners of the city.
Fitness certificates
Inspects commercial vehicles and grants fitness certificates.
Transport permits
Grants permits to taxis, buses, goods carriers and other transport vehicles.
Hypothecation
Adds or removes the bank loan entry on the registration certificate.
Vehicle registration in Delhi
A vehicle must be registered at the RTO of the zone that matches your residential or business address in Delhi. You can find your zone using your PIN code.
1
Find the right RTO
Choose the RTO zone that matches your address. Registration is done at the office of that zone.
2
Prepare the documents
Keep the forms, invoice, insurance, PUC, identity proof and address proof ready.
3
Vehicle inspection
An RTO officer checks the chassis number, engine number and emission compliance of the vehicle.
4
Submit and pay
Submit the application at the counter or on the Parivahan portal and pay the registration fee and road tax.
5
Receive the registration
A registration number is given to the vehicle and the smart card RC is issued or sent by post.
Documents needed for registration
Form 20, the application for registration
Dealer sales invoice
Temporary registration, if any
Address proof: Aadhaar, passport, utility bill, voter ID or a rental agreement with a utility bill
Identity proof: PAN, Aadhaar, passport and similar
Valid motor insurance certificate
Pollution under control (PUC) certificate
Road tax receipt
Form 21, the sale certificate from the dealer
Form 22, the roadworthiness certificate from the manufacturer
In some cases you also need Form 34 if the vehicle is under a loan, a customs clearance certificate for an imported vehicle, or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if the vehicle is transferred from another state.
Ownership transfer of a vehicle in Delhi
There are three common cases: a normal sale within Delhi, transfer to a legal heir after the death of the owner, and transfer of a vehicle from another state. The buyer submits the papers at the RTO of the buyer's address or online on Parivahan Sewa.
The transfer fee is about Rs. 150 to Rs. 500 for a two-wheeler or four-wheeler, and the new RC is usually issued in 7 to 21 working days depending on the office. If the vehicle was on a loan, Form 35 and a bank NOC are also needed.
Seller: original RC, signed Form 29 and Form 30, copy of valid insurance, copy of PUC and address proof
Buyer: identity proof, address proof, passport size photographs and a copy of the PAN card where road tax applies
How to get a driving licence in Delhi
There are three types of driving licence: a learner licence (valid for 6 months and the first step), a permanent licence (after 30 days from the learner licence) and a commercial licence for heavy and transport vehicles.
1
Apply on Parivahan
Open the Driving Licence Services on the Parivahan portal, choose Delhi, fill Form 2 and upload the scanned documents.
2
Upload the documents
Upload your age proof, address proof, photographs and Form 1, the fitness self declaration.
3
Book the test
Book the online learner test (MCQ) or the driving test at your regional RTO.
4
Get the learner licence
The learner licence is issued the same day after you pass the learner test.
5
Pass the driving test
After 30 days, book the driving test. A permanent licence is sent within 7 to 10 days if you pass.
Documents needed for a driving licence
Age proof: Aadhaar, birth certificate, passport, 10th marksheet or PAN
Address proof: Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, utility bill or a rental agreement with an affidavit
Two recent colour photographs (35 mm x 45 mm)
Form 1, the fitness self declaration
Form 1A, the medical certificate, for commercial licences or applicants above 40 years
Form 2, the application form
For the driving test: RC, insurance and PUC certificate of the vehicle
These are indicative government fees. The exact amount depends on the vehicle and the service, so confirm it on the Parivahan portal or with your RTO.
Driving licence and transfer fees in Delhi
Driving licence and transfer fees in Delhi
Service
Fee
Learner licence issue (Form 3)
Rs. 150 per vehicle class
Learner licence test or repeat test
Rs. 50
Driving test or repeat test
Rs. 300 per vehicle class
Driving licence issue
Rs. 200
Driving licence renewal
Rs. 200
Renewal after the grace period
Rs. 300, plus Rs. 1,000 for each year or part of a year after the grace period
Adding a vehicle class
Rs. 500
Hazardous goods endorsement or renewal
Rs. 1,000
International Driving Permit
Rs. 1,000
Change of address or particulars
Rs. 20
Transfer of ownership, two or four wheeler
Rs. 150 to Rs. 500
Important RTO forms
Important RTO forms
Form
Used for
Form 1
Fitness self declaration for a driving licence
Form 1A
Medical certificate for commercial licences and applicants above 40 years
Form 2
Application for a driving licence
Form 3
Learner licence
Form 20
Application for registration of a motor vehicle
Form 21
Sale certificate issued by the dealer
Form 22
Roadworthiness certificate from the manufacturer
Form 29
Notice of transfer of ownership, given by the seller
Form 30
Report of transfer of ownership, given by the buyer
Form 34
Endorsement of hypothecation on the RC
Form 35
Termination of hypothecation after the loan is closed
E-challan and traffic fines
Delhi Traffic Police and RTO officers issue e-challans for violations such as signal jumping, no helmet, wrong parking or driving without a licence. You can check and pay a pending challan online using your vehicle number or challan number on the Parivahan e-challan portal. Read the common traffic fines to avoid penalties.
Official links for Delhi
Use these official websites for forms, fees, appointments and the latest rules.
DL 11 is the RTO at Rohini, which serves North West Delhi.
Are DL-14 to DL-18 Delhi RTO codes?
No. DL-14 Sonipat, DL-15 Gurgaon and DL-16 Faridabad are listed for Haryana, and DL-17 Noida and DL-18 Ghaziabad for Uttar Pradesh. These cities are not part of Delhi, so only DL-01 to DL-13 are the RTO offices of Delhi.
How do I find my nearest RTO in Delhi?
Registration is done at the RTO zone that matches your address. You can search by your PIN code or location on the Parivahan portal or on a map.
What documents are needed to register a vehicle in Delhi?
You need Form 20, the dealer invoice, Form 21, Form 22, a valid insurance certificate, a PUC certificate, the road tax receipt, identity proof and address proof.
How do I get a driving licence in Delhi?
First get a learner licence, wait for 30 days, then book the driving test. You can apply on the Parivahan portal by choosing Driving Licence Services and selecting Delhi.
What is the fee for a driving licence in Delhi?
The learner licence fee is Rs. 150 per vehicle class, the driving test fee is Rs. 300 per vehicle class and the permanent driving licence fee is Rs. 200.
How do I transfer the ownership of a vehicle in Delhi?
The seller signs Form 29 and Form 30 and gives the original RC, insurance and PUC copy. The buyer submits them with identity and address proof, pays the transfer fee and receives the new RC, usually in 7 to 21 working days.
How do I check a challan in Delhi?
Enter your vehicle number or challan number on the Parivahan e-challan portal to see and pay a pending challan.
How can I check vehicle details from the registration number?
You can use the Parivahan portal or the mParivahan app. Enter the registration number to see details such as the vehicle class, fuel type and registration validity.
Fees, codes and rules are given for general guidance and can change. Please verify them on the official Parivahan portal or with your RTO before you apply.
