RTO Odisha

Here are the major services provided by the Regional Transport Offices in Odisha:

• Issuance of Driving Licenses: It is responsible for issuing permanent driving licenses to all vehicle owners. They are also in charge of conducting driving tests, issuing learner’s licenses, and renewing the permanent DLs.
• Regulating Road Safety: The RTOs in Odisha play an essential role in enforcing traffic rules and road safety criteria in the state as per the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.
• Vehicle-Related Services: Individuals can get all vehicle-related services, such as registration, driving licence application, knowing their vehicle's details, transferring vehicle ownership, and other related services, at Regional Transport Offices in Odisha.
• Permit-Related Services: Permit-related services such as international, national and state permits are issued by the Odisha RTO.
• Fancy Number Booking: Individuals can book fancy numbers for their vehicles during the bidding process at the RTO.
• Road Tax Collections: The RTO Odisha collects road taxes from individuals on behalf of the state government for infrastructure development and other uses. 

Here is the current list of RTOs in Odisha, along with their codes:

Note: Since the state name of Orissa has been changed to ‘Odisha’, the RTO code for Odisha has been updated to OD. However, one can also search using the above codes to get the same result. 

The following is the procedure for registering a vehicle with the Odisha RTO Offices:

• Step 1:Visit the nearest Regional Transport Office in Odisha along with the new vehicle.
• Step 2: Fill out the vehicle registration form or form 20 along with the required documents. One can also download the registration form through the Parivahan website. 
• Step 3: The user must also pay the vehicle registration fees and the payable taxes (if applicable). 
• Step 4: As a next step, the Regional Transport Officer will inspect the vehicle and the submitted documents.
• Step 5: After successful verification, the officer will approve the Vehicle Registration. You will also be provided with a vehicle registration certificate (RC) and a permanent registration number.

To register a vehicle in Odisha, the following documents must be submitted by the applicant:

• Form 20/ Application form for vehicle registration
• Sale Certificate/Form 21
• Form 22
• Form 22A
• ID Proof - Aadhaar, Voter ID
• Passport Size Photos - recent
• Address Proof - Ration card, Passport, Aadhaar, or Utility Bill
• Insurance Policy of the Vehicle
• Temporary Registration
• Clearance Certificate (if the vehicle is imported)

The table below shows the registration charges for different types of vehicles in Odisha:

There are two main methods to apply for a license in Odisha, and it has been listed below:

a) Online Process for Driving License Application in Odisha

Here are the steps to apply for a driving license online in Odisha: 

• Visit the e Vahan Odisha and click on LL/DL services.
• Select 'New Driving License' on the next page and click 'Proceed'. You will be taken to the Sarathi Parivahan Portal.
• Select 'Apply for Driving License'.
• Select the state name as Odisha.
• Fill out the application form for a driver's license.
• Upload the essential documents, such as address proof, ID proof, date of birth proof, and LL if required.
• Book an appointment for the driving test.
• Pay the license application fee.
• After the payment, your slot will be confirmed.
• Once the driving test has been cleared successfully, your license will be delivered to the registered address.

b) Offline Process for Driving License Application in Odisha

Here are the steps to apply for a driving license offline in Odisha: 

• You must visit the nearest RTO office in Odisha to obtain the application form for your driving license. You can also download the application from the Parivahan website.
• Submit the application form together with the necessary documents.
• Book a slot for the driving license test and pay the application fee.
• Attend the driving test on the selected date.
• Upon successfully passing the driving test, the RTO will issue you a driving license.

Given below are the essential documents required to apply for a driving license through RTO Odisha:

• Learner's License 
• ID Proof - Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Passport
• Address Proof - Utility Bill, Ration Card, or Aadhaar
• Age Proof - Birth Certificate or School Certificate 
• PAN Card
• Passport Size Photo
• Application Charges
• License Application Form

Given below are the application charges levied by Regional Transport Offices in Odisha for the issuance of different types of licenses:

After completing the driving license application process, it is also necessary to monitor the application status. Here are the steps to know the live status of the driving license application in Odisha:

• Go to the Parivahan website and select 'Driving License Related Services'.
• Choose 'Odisha'.
• Click on 'Application Status'.
• Enter the application number, date of birth and Captcha code.
• Submit the information to check the status of your DL application.