RTO Tamil Nadu

Here are the major roles and functions performed by RTO Tamil Nadu:

• The RTO is responsible for administering driving tests and certifying drivers by issuing valid driving licenses.
• It is also in charge of implementing road-safety education programs to reduce the number of vehicle accidents.
• The process of automobile registration is another important role performed by the RTO. It also issues No Objection Certificate (NOC), vehicle fitness certificates, commercial vehicle licenses, etc.
• It is responsible for collecting road taxes, fines, and governmental costs relating to vehicles.
• The RTO places checkpoints on various city highways and conducts vehicle inspections to ensure no traffic rules or norms are violated.

The Regional Transport Offices in Tamil Nadu provide a variety of services related to road safety, vehicle registration and permits. Given below are the various services offered by the Tamil Nadu RTOs:

• Vehicle registration for automobiles.
• Permanent registration certificate issuance and renewal.
• Temporary registration certificate issuance and renewal.
• Approval and Cancellation of Hire purchase agreement.
• Issue learner's license and permanent driver’s license.
• Driving license renewal.
• Transfer of vehicle ownership.
• Registration renewal.
• Vehicle re-registration.
• Issue of conductor's license.
• Collecting motor vehicle tax.
• Enforcement of motor vehicle acts 
• Road safety measures
• Pollution control measures
• Issuing pollution control certificate.
• Address change on vehicle documents.
• Ensuring proper monitoring and management of air and noise pollution.
• Issuance of duplicate driving licenses in the event of the loss of the original. 
• Issuance of various vehicle permits.
• Issue Vehicle Fitness Certificate. 
• Renew Vehicle Fitness Certificate.
• Collecting motor vehicle tax.

Given below are the list of TN RTO list and Code:

The procedure for permanent registration for vehicles in Tamil Nadu is as follows:

• To register a vehicle in Tamil Nadu, one must submit an application in the specified Form 20 to the Transport Department/RTO in your area. Form 20 can be received from the RTO or downloaded online from TN RTO website (https://tnsta.gov.in/). 
• An applicant must present the sales certificate issued by the dealer/manufacturer, the manufacturer's roadworthiness certificate, a copy of the vehicle insurance, proof of address, the original print of the vehicle chassis number, and other documents.
• Receipt of one-time road tax paid to the transportation department, as well as payment of registration fee.
• The registering authority will assign a registration mark to the vehicle when it has been inspected.

• Application Form-20 (one additional copy if the vehicle is hypothecated).
• Form 21 - certificate of sale.
• The vehicle manufacturer's roadworthiness certificate, Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, and Form-22.
• Three copies of passport-size pictures.
• Non-transport vehicle lifetime tax.
• Temporary Registration Certificate.
• Form-60/61, or a Pan card Vehicle Insurance Certificate.
• Address proof.

The table below includes the details of vehicle registration fees in Tamil Nadu RTOs:

To obtain a driving license in Tamil Nadu, you must first complete the following steps:

• The applicant must obtain the application form from the Tamil Nadu State government website (https://tnsta.gov.in/).
• Fill out the form and submit the printed form to the RTO office.
• The applicant will need to choose an appropriate date and time for the driving test.
• The RTO officer will then check the information, after which the applicant will be able to take the driving test.
• After completing the test, the applicant will be issued a driving license via speed post.

To obtain a driving license in Tamil Nadu, the candidate has to provide the following documents to the RTO office.

• Application Form - duly completed and signed.
• Proof of address 
• Proof of age
• Citizenship Proof 
• Original learner's Permit.
• Passport size photos.
• Tamil Nadu vehicle registration details.