Uttarakhand RTO

The RTO Uttarakhand was constituted in the year 1995 under the provisions of section 133A of the Motor Vehicles Act 1939 which was headed by the transport commissioner of UP as Uttarakhand was a part of UP back in the year 2000. As Uttarakhand came into existence, the transport department of the state headed by the transport commissioner also came into existence.
The other main component of this department is State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) and is also known as the Transport Department of Uttarakhand. It started working on 31st October 2003 and provides services both for nationalized routes as well as inter-state routes.

Functions of Uttarakhand Regional Transport Department

Uttarakhand RTO office is assigned different functions related to the motor vehicles like transfer of the registration certificate. Apart from this, there are several duties that this organisation has been assigned. They are:

• Uttarakhand RTO makes sure that all the new vehicles get registered under section 213 of the motor vehicle act.
• The existing registration certificates are also revoked by the Uttarakhand RTO.
• If the demise of a person happens, the RTO manages the transfer of registration certificates.
• The Uttarakhand RTO is also responsible for issuing the conductor licence.
• New learners, as well as permanent driver’s license, is also issued by Uttarakhand RTO.
• Uttarakhand RTO is responsible for issuing the Uttarakhand vehicle registration details.
• RC for the non-transport vehicles is also issued by the Uttarakhand RTO office.
• RC for the transport vehicle is also issued by the Uttarakhand RTO.
• If the owner of any vehicle requires a NOC, it's the duty of the Uttarakhand RTO to issue it.
• If any person wants a fancy number plate on his/her car, then it's the Uttarakhand RTO that issues it.
• The RTO office of Uttarakhand is the one who issues the fitness certificate to the vehicles.
• Uttarakhand RTO also has the right to permit and object vehicles online.

Note: Due to the official change of the state name (from "Uttaranchal" to "Uttarakhand"), the Transport Department modified the state letter on the plates with UK substituting UA. UA is no longer operational.

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 to Get Motor Insurance in Uttarakhand? 

Under Motor Vehicle Act 1988, it is compulsory for every motor vehicle to have a motor insurance plan. Also, now the government of India has mandated the third-party insurance plan. Online and offline, both of the modes are open for you to purchase your plan. However, with the online option, you can make sure that you check out the various insurance plans offered by different institutions and get your hands on the best one.

How to Get Four-Wheeler Motor Insurance in Uttarakhand (UK)?

Simply compare online and choose the best from a third party or a comprehensive car insurance plan from the options available under Four Wheeler Car Insurance Plans in Uttarakhand (UK). You need to select according to your needs.

How to Get Two-Wheeler Motor Insurance in Uttarakhand (UK)? 

Two-Wheeler insurance plans in Uttarakhand (UT) can be availed online as well as offline. However, online plans can be compared from the third party only bike plans or comprehensive ones and then chosen accordingly. 

How does RTO Impact Your Vehicle Insurance Premium in Uttarakhand (UK)?

Uttarakhand Transport Department plays a major role in deciding the increment of the premium of your insurance policy. The prime reason is the location which serves as the major factor as there are few areas that attract more threats and risks towards the vehicles.

• High chances of vehicle theft.
• High chances of man-made or natural disasters.
• Comparatively more vehicles on the roads of metro cities than in other cities.

If you are falling in these categories then you might end up giving a higher premium amount for your insurance. If you are living in tier 1 cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, etc. then your premium rate will automatically increase compared to the tier 2 cities.

How to Get Vehicle Registration in Uttarakhand (UK)?

Temporary Registration

The dealer from where the person gets the car helps in registering the vehicle temporarily, in the meantime the vehicle owner gets the permanent registration number from the Uttarakhand RTO.

Permanent Registration

The RTO Uttarakhand provides a form to the respective owner which he/she has to fill in order to get the permanent registration number.

Ownership Transfer

For this process, a person has to fill Form 30 through which the transfer of ownership of a vehicle takes place. If the vehicle is bought with the help of finance then a NOC attached with Form 35 also needs to be submitted.

Duplicate Registration

In case of a missing registration certificate, an FIR needs to be lodged in the nearest police station. After that, the copy of the FIR along with an application needs to be submitted to the RTO or Motor Vehicle Inspector for the issuing of duplicate registration.

Renewal of Registration

When the RC is about to expire, to get it reissued the owner needs to submit some documents before 60 days from the expiry date. The documents are:

1. Form 25
2. Vehicles' PUC
3. Certificate of registration and fitness of the vehicle.
4. Road tax payment receipt
5. Valid car insurance policy
6. Copy of PAN card attached with Form 60 and 61.

Transfer of Registration

In the case of the death of the vehicle owner, the transfer of RC can take place. For this, the KYC documents of the nominee along with Forms 30 and 31 needs to be submitted. The ID, address proof and the death certificate of the previous owner also must be submitted. In case there is no nominee then the legal successor can claim the RC transfer by filling the form.

Ownership Transfer to Another State

Form 29, along with the NOC and other required documents from the current state needs to be submitted to the Uttarakhand RTO in case there is a change of state registration number from any other state to Uttarakhand.

Contact Details of Uttarakhand RTO

Address: Office of Transport Commissioner, Kulhan, Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun

Phone: 0135-2608107

Fax: 0135-2608108

E-mail: transportdeptuk@gmail.com, tc-trans-uk@nic.in

Uttarakhand RTO Website: www.transport.uk.gov.in