Goa has a population of 15.75 Lakhs, and there are over 1.4 million registered vehicles across the state. In order to cater to the requirements of motor vehicle owners, there are 12 RTOs in Goa. The main goal of RTO Goa is to enforce the rules and regulations outlined in the Motor Vehicles Act.
These RTOs provide its citizens with facilities to register new vehicles, get Driving License, Learner License, transfer ownership, and much more. Citizens who would like to avail services from Regional Transport Offices online, can visit the official site (https://goatransport.gov.in/) set up by the Department of Transport, Goa.
The Regional Transport Offices in Goa provide a variety of functions and services to the people of Goa. Given below are the various services offered by RTO Goa:
Here is the current code list of Regional Transport Offices in Goa in detail:
District |
Code |
Bicholim |
GA04 |
Dharbandora |
GA11 |
Dharbandora |
GA12 |
Goa |
GA09 |
Margao |
GA08 |
Panaji |
GA01 |
Panaji |
GA07 |
Vasco Da Gama |
GA06 |
Canacona |
GA10 |
Mapusa |
GA03 |
Ponda |
GA05 |
Margao |
GA02 |
Vehicle registration through RTOs in Goa involves the process of getting a unique registration number and certificate for the vehicle. Here are the process that must be followed for registering a new vehicle through the Regional Tranport Office in Goa:
It is advisable to go through the official website https://parivahan.gov.in/parivahan/ to get more detailed information on the registration process.
To register a new car in Goa, the vehicle must be delivered to the registering authorities for examination, along with the following documents:
Vehicle Type |
Registration Fees |
Motorcycle used for hire (yellow/black) |
Rs.150 |
Taxis up to four-seaters |
Rs.370 |
Buses/mini buses with up to 18 seats |
Rs.2,000 |
Motorcycles used for renting |
Rs.1,200 |
Taxis up to five seaters |
Rs.425 |
For every additional seat over 18 seats |
Rs.110 |
The registration certificate for a new vehicle is valid for 15 years, after which it must be renewed or re-registered with the registration authority. Vehicle registration can be renewed by bringing the vehicle to the registering authorities for examination. The car registration will be renewed after successful document verification and vehicle inspection.
The following documents need to be submitted by the applicant as part of the process:
An applicant can apply for a permanent driving license one month after acquiring a learner's license. Given below are the steps to apply for a driver's license in Goa:
To apply for a driving license in Goa, the applicant must provide the following documents:
The charges applicable on driving license application in Goa are listed in the table below:
Type of License |
Fees |
Learner’s License |
Rs.150 |
Permanent Driving License |
Rs. 200 |
Renewal of Driving License |
Rs. 200 |