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Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful state in northern India. It lies in the Himalayas and thus is home to several scenic mountains. The state has breathtaking landscapes, serene lakes, high peak mountains, and rich culture. The government of HP and Himachal Pradesh RTO is highly concerned about its transportation.

Himachal Pradesh Regional Transport Office transport department looks after the transportation system of the state. It functions under section 213 of the Motor Vehicle Act of 1988. About 1.6 million vehicles were registered in Himachal Pradesh in the year 2019.

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Functions of Himachal Pradesh Transport Department

The Himachal Pradesh RTO is responsible for the registration of vehicles & issuance of driving licence. There are several other functions of RTO and some of these are:

Registration of Motor Vehicle in the state
Issuing of Driving License
Issuing of Conductor License
Issuing of learners license
Providing Fitness certificates and NOC to vehicles
Providing Online Permits Application for transport vehicles
Issuing of Objection System for vehicles
Renewal of driving license
Issuing of duplicate driving license
Managing of transportation in the state
Formulation of rules and regulations in the state

List of RTO offices in Himachal Pradesh

RTO office	RTO Code
Amb	HP-19
Anni	HP-35
Arki	HP-11
Baijnath	HP-53
Balh	HP-82
Bangana	HP-78
Banjar	HP-49
Barsar	HP-21
Bharmaur	HP-46
Bhoranj	HP-74
Bilaspur	HP-70
Bilaspur	HP-69
Bilaspur	HP-24
Chamba	HP-73
Chamba	HP-48
Chopal	HP-08
Chowari Bhattiyat	HP-57
Churah	HP-44
Dalhousie	HP-47
Dehra	HP-36
Dharampur	HP-86
Dharamsala	HP-68
Dharamshala	HP-39
Dheera	HP-96
Dodra Kawar	HP-77
Fatehpur	HP-88
Ghumarwin	HP-23
Gohar	HP-32
Hamirpur	HP-67
Hamirpur	HP-60
Hamirpur	HP-22
Haroli	HP-80
Indora	HP-97
Jaisinghpur	HP-56
Jawalaji	HP-83
Jawali	HP-54
Jhandutta	HP-89
Jogindernagar	HP-29
Kalpa	HP-25
Kandaghat	HP-13
Kangra	HP-40
Kangra	HP-04
Karsog	HP-30
Kasauli	HP-98
Kaza	HP-41
Keylong	HP-42
Kullu	HP-66
Kullu	HP-61
Kullu	HP-34
Kumarsain	HP-95
Manali	HP-58
Mandi	HP-65
Mandi	HP-33
Mandi	HP-05
Nadaun	HP-55
Nagrota Bagwan	HP-94
Nahan	HP-18
Nalagarh	HP-93
Nalagarh	HP-12
Nichar	HP-26
Nurpur	HP-38
Padhar	HP-76
Palampur	HP-37
Pangi	HP-45
Paonta Sahib	HP-17
Parwanoo	HP-15
Pooh	HP-27
Rajgarh	HP-16
Rampur	HP-92
Rampur Bushahr	HP-06
Rohru	HP-10
Salooni	HP-81
Sangrah	HP-79
Sarkaghat	HP-28
Shahpur	HP-90
Shillai	HP-85
Shimla	HP-63
Shimla	HP-62
Shimla	HP-07
Shimla Auto-rikshaws	HP-50
Shimla Rural	HP-52
Shimla Rural	HP-51
Shimla Urban	HP-03
Sirmaur	HP-71
Solan	HP-64
Solan	HP-14
Solan auto-rikshaws	HP-59
Statewide - Urban and Tourist buses and taxis	HP-02
Statewide - Urban and Tourist buses and taxis	HP-01
Sujanpur	HP-84
Sundernagar	HP-31
Swarghat	HP-91
Theog	HP-09
Thunag	HP-87
Udaipur	HP-43
Una	HP-72
Una	HP-20

RTO Codes for Different States and Union Territories of India

There are different RTO codes for different States and Union Territories in India for easy identification of the RTO location based on the vehicle's number plate. The different RTO codes for States and Union Territories in India are as follows:

How does RTO Impact Your Vehicle Insurance Premium in Himachal Pradesh (HP)?

As per The Motor Vehicle Act of 1988, it is compulsory for every vehicle to have insurance. The state has steep mountain roads and curved peak passes and thus observes accidents and road incidents. It is thus essential for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers to be insured. There are several third-party insurance companies that provide suitable insurance plans in Himachal Pradesh, one can compare these plans at Himachal Pradesh RTO Online or on a third-party website.

It is always better to compare plans and premiums of different companies by knowing the Himachal Pradesh vehicle registration details before choosing the best plan. Third-party insurance is available both online and offline and one must choose these plans wisely.

How to Get Four-wheeler Motor Insurance in Himachal Pradesh (HP)?

Car insurance plans are availed in Himachal Pradesh (HP) both online as well as offline. You can simply compare from the third party only car insurance plan and the comprehensive plans and then choose according to your needs.

How to Get Two-wheeler Motor Insurance in Haryana (HR)?

There are options of both online as well as offline bike insurance plans in Himachal Pradesh. You can opt for third party only bike plans or customized comprehensive bike insurance plans with own damage coverage as well. But it totally depends on your requirements, as the law only mandates a third party only plan.

How to Get Vehicle Registration in Himachal Pradesh (HP)?

Registration is compulsory for every vehicle to freely ride on the roads of Himachal Pradesh. One can get registration done online at the Himachal Pradesh RTO Website or offline at RTO. Some of the details of vehicle registration are as below:

Temporary Registration

Temporary registration is a compulsory document that must be present with the owner of the vehicle until permanent registration is obtained. This is often provided by the car dealer. After receiving this registration, the owner must apply for permanent registration within a month in a nearby RTO.

Permanent Registration

It is compulsory to apply for permanent registration for any new vehicle at the registering authority. The owner of the vehicle must apply for registration to the Himachal Pradesh RTO Office in the district where the vehicle is normally kept. He can apply with Form 20 accompanied with documents such as a valid insurance certificate, temporary registration, etc.

Renewal of Registration

A registration certificate is only valid for 15 years after which the owner of the vehicle needs to renew his RC. One can apply for renewal of registration certificate at regional transport office with documents including form 25, original registration certificate, insurance certificate, etc. for renewal of registration, often a process of inspection is conducted by the authorized officer to inspect the vehicle is in good condition for RC renewal approval.

Duplicate Registration

One may feel a need for duplicate registration if the original RC has been lost or destroyed and in such cases, the owner must visit the nearby police station to report this loss. After this, he can apply for duplicate registration of the vehicle at the RTO office with documents such as form 26, insurance certificate, and copy of FIR, etc.

Transfer of RC in case of death

In case of the death of the owner of the vehicle, the legal successor can apply for ownership transfer at HP RTO. In such cases, he must inform the authority about the demise, after which he can apply for ownership with documents such as Form 31, death certificate, certificate of registration, insurance certificate, and succession proof.

Ownership Transfer

During the sale of the vehicle or at the public auction, the need for transfer of ownership may be required. One can visit the HP RTO Office for ownership transfer. For this, he needs to apply with Form 29 and 31 with other documents such as registration certificate, NOC, insurance certificate, etc.

Ownership transfer to another state

For selling a vehicle to someone in another state, the owner needs to apply for ownership transfer. For this, he needs to apply for a NOC with form 28 to the original state RTO. After obtaining a NOC, he can apply for ownership transfer by submitting the NOC to a new state. One can also apply for NOC by knowing the Himachal Pradesh RTO Code of the respective state online.