Cuttack RTO: RTO Office in Cuttack - Address, Phone & Timings

RTO code is a unique number given as the Regional Transport Office code for every state in India. For example, RTOs in Odisha follow the RTO code ‘OD’ and the subsequent two digits signify the respective RTO.

Yes. The Central Government has launched a national web portal ‘Parivahan’ for online RTO related services such as RC/DL or RC status. You can also apply for the renewal of your DL through this web portal.

The Smart Card of the Driving Licence costs Rs. 200 if the application is within the grace period. For applications made after the grace period, the cost is Rs. 200 and an additional late fee of Rs. 50 for each year of delay. Note that the charges are subject to changes.

The turnaround time for the disposal of a private Driving Licence is one working day. However, a Commercial Licence will be issued after the verification process, which may take around 30 days.

Yes, you can apply for the temporary permit at the Cuttack RTO office.

The RTO of Cuttack has made the LL application system online. Applicants can apply without visiting the RTO.

Prior to taking the LL test at the RTO, applicants need to take an online appointment and book a slot.

The LL test is available in Odia, English, and Hindi languages in Cuttack RTO.

The process of delivering the DL or RC by hand to the applicant has been stopped and the documents will be sent by the postal delivery system to the registered mailing address.

The Indian automobile market has been severely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The necessary restrictions and actions against the spread of the virus meant that the manufacturing and selling of vehicles could not be performed at the scale that it used to. However, with the easing of the restrictions, manufacturers have started introducing new models and the dealerships have started opening.

The three months of October, November, and December are festive in India. As a result, several brands launch their vehicles and have attractive schemes on offer. As new cars need to be registered at the Regional Transport Offices (RTO), the RTOs in Odisha shall remain operational to an extent (3 PM to 5 PM) during the Dussehra festival as well. A notification from the State Transport Department stated that the RTOs shall remain open on 24 and 26 October to enable vehicle registration.

The State Transport Department of Odisha has planned to create Transport Seva Kendra (TSK) in urban locations. They are doing this to avoid congestion at the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs). Instead of visiting RTOs, people can approach TSK for their transport-related tasks. TSK will help with online transport services. TSK will be based on the existing Jana Seva Kendras or Common Service Centres. Jana Seva Kendras operate in rural areas and TSK will focus on urban settings. Those who are not used to operating computers and accessing online facilities associated with the transport department can approach the Kendra. TSK is proposed in five of the state’s municipal corporation areas on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. These five locations are Rourkela, Bhubaneshwar, Sambalpur, Cuttack, and Berhampur. The TSK will charge a nominal fee from the users for the services.

The State Government of Odisha has extended the validity of driver and vehicle-related documents such as Learner’s Licence, Permanent Driving Licence, Registration Certificate, Permits for transport vehicles and Fitness Certificate for private and transport vehicles till 31 December 2020. The State Transport Authority of Odisha announced that Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates must be renewed accordingly to avoid penalty. The order comes amidst the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The order was issued under the Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicle Rules. While all driver and vehicle-related documents’ validity has been increased to the end of 2020, PUC certificates shall be obtained by the vehicle owner as and when it expires to avoid any penal action by the transport authority.