RTO Himachal Pradesh

The Himachal Pradesh transport department has established RTOs all across the districts of the state. RTO Himachal Pradesh provides services such as vehicle registration, licenses, tax, issuing driver’s license, Vehicle Fitness Certificate and maintains the rules and regulations of the Motor Vehicle Act. 

Individuals can visit any of the nearby RTOs in Himachal Pradesh or log in to the e Vahan HP portal to avail of the services mentioned above.

Latest Update

Himachal Pradesh will cancel the registration of 15-year-old vehicles from January 13, 2024, onwards.

Source: parivahan.gov.in

HP RTO Code List

Given below is the current RTO Himachal code list:

Himachal Pradesh District

RTO Codes

Shimla – Urban 

HP-01 & HP-02

Shimla – Urban

HP-03

Dharamsala

HP-04

Mandi

HP-05

Rampur

HP-06

Shimla

HP-07

Chaupal

HP-08

Theog

HP-09

Rohru

HP-10

Arki

HP-11

Nalagarh

HP-12

Kandaghat

HP-13

Solan

HP-14

Parwanoo

HP-15

Rajgarh

HP-16

Paonta Sahib

HP-17

Nahan

HP-18

Amb

HP-19

Una

HP-20

Barsar

HP-21

Hamirpur

HP-22

Ghumarwin

HP-23

Bilaspur

HP-24

Kalpa

HP-25

Nichar (Bhaba Nagar)

HP-26

Poo

HP-27

Sarkaghat

HP-28

Jogindernagar

HP-29

Karsog

HP-30

Sundernagar

HP-31

Gohar (Mandi)

HP-32

Mandi

HP-33

Kullu

HP-34

Anni

HP-35

Dehra

HP-36

Palampur

HP-37

Nurpur

HP-38

Dharamshala

HP-39

Kangra

HP-40

Kaza

HP-41

Keylong

HP-42

Udaipur

HP-43

Churah

HP-44

Pangi

HP-45

Bharmour

HP-46

Dalhousie

HP-47

Chamba

HP-48

Banjar

HP-49

Shimla

HP-50

Shimla (rural)

HP-51 & HP-52

Baijnath

HP-53

Jawali

HP-54

Nadaun / Hamirpur

HP-55

Jaisinghpur

HP-56

Chowari

HP-57

Manali

HP-58

Shimla

HP-62 & HP-63

Solan

HP-64

Mandi

HP-65

Kullu

HP-66

Hamirpur

HP-67

Dharamsala

HP-68

Bilaspur

HP-69

Nahan

HP-71

Una

HP-72

Chamba

HP-73

Bhoranj

HP-74

Shimla (for license code only)

HP-75

Paddhar

HP-76

Dodra Kawar

HP-77

Bangana

HP-78

Sangrah

HP-79

Haroli

HP-80

Salooni

HP-81

Mandi(Rural)

HP-82

Jawalaji

HP-83

Sujanpur

HP-84

Shillai

HP-85

Dharampur

HP-86

Janjehli, Mandi

HP-87

BaliChowki, Mandi

HP-87AA

Fatehpur, Kangra

HP-88

Jhandutta, Bilaspur

HP-89

Shahpur, Kangra

HP-90

Naina Devi at Swarghat, Bilaspur

HP-91

Rampur Bushahr

HP-92

Nalagarh

HP-93

Nagrota Bagwan

HP-94

Kumarsain

HP-95

Dheera, Kangra

HP-96

Indora

HP-97

Kasauli

HP-98

Services Offered at HP RTO

The Himachal Pradesh RTO is in charge of car registration and driving license issuance. RTO has various different functions, some of which are as follows:

  • Motor vehicle registration in the state.
  • The issuance of a driver's license.
  • A vehicle Objection System is issued.
  • Driving license renewal.
  • The issuance of a conductor license.
  • The issuance of a learner's Permit.
  • Vehicles are given fitness certificates and NOCs.
  • Duplicate driver's licenses are issued.
  • Transportation management in the state.
  • The creation of state laws and regulations.
  • Offering online permit applications for transportation vehicles.

HP Vehicle Registration Process

To register your car with an RTO in Himachal Pradesh, you must go to the RTO closest to your place of residence and present all necessary paperwork, including Form 20. You will also be required to pay a registration fee. The RTO representative will then verify all of your documents. Once the official is satisfied that all of your information is correct, the RTO will mail the RC certificate to your communication address.

Documents Required for the RTO Himachal Pradesh Vehicle Registration Procedure

The below-mentioned documents will be required in order to register your vehicle:

  • Completed application (Form 20).
  • Form 21.
  • Sales Certificate.
  • Insurance certificate in good standing.
  • Address proof.
  • Certificate of roadworthiness (Form 22).
  • Certificate of customs clearance with a bond (for imported autos).
  • Temporary registration (issued by the registering authorities) or dealer trade certificate.
  • A tax clearance certificate (Form 60) or a declaration.
  • Payable tax (depending on the vehicle category).
  • Fees are applicable.

Vehicle Registration Fees in RTO Himachal

The table below includes the charges that are required to register  vehicle through Himachal Pradesh RTO:

Type of Vehicles

Registration Charges

Motor cycle

Rs.300

Invalid Carriage

Rs.50

Medium goods vehicle

Rs.1000

Medium passenger motor vehicle

Rs.1000

Heavy goods vehicle

Rs.1500

Heavy passenger motor  vehicle

Rs.1500

Imported motor vehicle

Rs.5000

Imported motorcycle

Rs.2000

Other vehicles

Rs.3000

The above-mentioned registration charges can vary or change over time. Hence, it is advisable to check the updated charges from the official website of Vahan HP (https://himachal.nic.in/).

How to Get a License from Himachal Pradesh RTO?

  1. In Himachal Pradesh, applicants can apply for a driving license online through the state government's website (https://himachal.nic.in/).
  2. Then, on the left side of the website, click on an online driving license.
  3. After that, you'll be taken to parivahan.gov.in.
  4. Fill out the form online and upload your documents.
  5. You must pay the fees when you upload the documents.
  6. You must then go to the RTO with copies of your original paperwork and set a time for your driving test.
  7. Then take the driving exam.
  8. After completing the test, the applicant will be awarded a permanent driver's license within a few days.

Documents Required to Apply for the License from RTO HP

  • Photographs in passport size.
  • Learner's Permit.
  • Forms 4 and 5 are available for download.
  • Identity documentation such as an educational certificate, passport, or birth certificate.
  • Proof of address, such as a LIC policy, an employer's certificate, a ration card, a passport, or a voter's identification card.

Fees for Driving License in RTO HP

Given below are the detailed charges and fees that are applicable during Driving License application through RTO Himachal:

Type of License

Fees

Issue of learner’s licence

Rs.150

Learner’s licence test fee

Rs.50

Issue of a driving licence

Rs.200

Issue of International Driving Permit

Rs.1000

Renewal of driving licence

Rs.200

Issue or renewal of licence to a school or for imparting instructions in driving

Rs.10000

Issue of duplicate licence for imparting instructions in driving

Rs.5000