Gandhinagar RTO: RTO Offices in Gandhinagar - Address, Phone & Timings

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:12 AM IST

Updated on 4 Jul, 2022, 1:43 PM IST

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All About Gandhinagar Regional Transport Office (RTO)

The RTO of Gandhinagar was established under The Motor Vehicles Act to enforce traffic rules and regulations and provide transport-related services. Gandhinagar is a planned city in Gujarat. It is also a tourist destination with spiritual and historical monuments across the city.

The development of the tourism industry has led to strong economic growth and has resulted in an increase in new vehicle registrations. Despite this rapid growth, the Gandhinagar Regional Transport Office provides efficient and timely services. Read on for Gandhinagar RTO code, contact details and office timings.

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Gandhinagar RTO: Contact Details

Here are the key details of the RTO of Gandhinagar.

Gandhinagar RTO Office (GJ-18)

Here’s a table with details such as Gandhinagar RTO code, contact details and office working hours.

RTO Code/Number	GJ-18
Office Address	Gandhinagar ARTO Office, Sector 3A, Near G0 Circle, Gandhinagar, Gujarat ‒ 382006
Helpline Number:	07923240954
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Gujarat
Office Timings	10 AM ‒ 5 PM

Services offered by Gandhinagar RTO

The RTO of Gandhinagar provides all vehicle and driver-related services mentioned in The Motor Vehicles Act. Here are the important services offered by the Gujarat Transport Department.

Granting or renewing Learner’s Licence (LL), Driving Licence (DL) or International Driving Licence.
Issuing Registration Certificates (RC) for private and transport/commercial/goods/passenger vehicles.
Granting No Objection Certificate (NOC) for private and transport vehicles.
Issuance of temporary, national and regular permits for transport/commercial vehicles.
Collection of service fees and road tax.

Here are more details pertaining to the services offered by the RTO of Gandhinagar.

Learner’s Licence

RTO Gandhinagar conducts tests for the issuance of a Learner’s Licence (LL). Apart from that, it also offers services like renewal, revision of details and providing duplicate copies of LL.

Driving Licence

The Gandhinagar RTO organises driving tests for the Driving Licence applicants. Other services include issuance, renewal, correction of details and issuance of the duplicate copy of DL. The citizens can also avail of services like the addition of a new vehicle class to the licence.

Vehicle Registration

The RTO of Gandhinagar is responsible for new and old vehicle registrations in the city. Other important services include issuance, renewal, correction of particulars and issuance of duplicate copies of RC. It also accepts requests for the change of ownership.

Permits

The RTO office in Gandhinagar issues and renews various permits required for commercial and transport vehicles. It includes contract carriage, stage carriage, tourist, national and state permits.

Traffic Rules

The Gandhinagar RTO office implements the traffic rules and regulations across the city. It also ensures adherence to the rules and monitors the traffic violations to take necessary measures to improve road safety.

Also, read: All You Need to Know About a Regional Transport Office (RTO)

RTO Fees in Gandhinagar

Here are the RTO fees in Gandhinagar for driver and vehicle-related services.

Driving Licence Fees

Here are the RTO fees for obtaining, renewing and correcting details in Learner’s Licence (LL) and Driving Licence (DL) at Gandhinagar RTO.

Fee	Issue/Renewal (Rs.)
Issuance of Learner’s Licence in Form 3 for each class of vehicles	150
Test/Repeat Test for LL, as the case may be	50
Repeat Test for LL of competence to drive for each class of vehicles	300
Issuance of driving licence	200
Renewal of driving licence	200
Renewal of driving licence (after the grace period)	300 (1,000 for each additional year)
Addition of class of vehicles in the Driving Licence	500
Issuance of International Driving Licence/International Driving Permit (IDP)	1,000
Address change in driving licence	200
Driving licence smart card	200

Gandhinagar RTO Registration Charges

Here’s a table with the registration fees for private and commercial/transport vehicles at Gandhinagar RTO.

Type of Vehicle	Charges in Rs. (Issue/Renewal)
Two-Wheelers/Motorcycles/Scooters	50
Private Four-Wheeler/Three-Wheeler/Quadricycle	600
Commercial Four-Wheeler/Three-Wheeler/Quadricycle	1000
Registration of Imported Motorcycle/Two-Wheelers/Scooters	2500
Heavy Goods Vehicle	1500
Heavy Passenger Vehicle	1500
Medium Goods Motor Vehicle	1000
Medium Passenger Vehicle	1000
Registration of Imported Motor Vehicles (Four-Wheelers and Others)	5000
Other than mentioned above	3000
Issue of Duplicate Registration Certificate	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Ownership Transfer Registration	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Change in Residential Address in Registration Certificate	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Changes or Alterations in the Registration Certificate	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Endorsement of Lease/Hire Purchase/Hypothecation	Two-wheelers/Motorcycles - 500
Endorsement of Lease/Hire Purchase/Hypothecation	Quadricycle/Four-Wheeler/Three-Wheeler - 1,500
Endorsement of Lease/Hire Purchase/Hypothecation	Medium or Heavy Vehicle - 3,000

Fitness Certificate (FC) Charges

Here’s a list of fees for the issuance/renewal of Certificate of Fitness in Gandhinagar RTO for both private and commercial/transport vehicles.

Type of Service	Fee (Rs.)
Test for FC (Issue/Renewal)	Two-wheelers/Motorcycles ‒ 200 (400 for the automated process)
Test for FC (Issue/Renewal)	Quadricycles/Three-Wheelers/Four-Wheelers ‒ 400 (600 for the automated process)
Test for FC (Issue/Renewal)	Medium/Heavy Vehicles ‒ 600 (1,000 for the automated process)
Issue/Renewal of FC	200 (Additional 50 for each day after the expiry)
Issue/Renewal of Letter of Authority	15,000
Issue of Duplicate Letter of Authority	7,500

Permit Charges (Transport/Commercial Vehicles)

Here are the RTO permit charges in Gandhinagar.

Type of Vehicle	Regular Permit Fee (Rs.)
Goods Carrier	350
Counter Signature of Goods Carrier	350
National Permit	350 + 500 for Authorisation
Contract Carrier	350
Stage Carrier	350
Stage Carrier to be Used as Stage Carrier as well	350
Temporary Permit (Only for Goods Carriers)	100
Special Permit (Only for Passenger Vehicles)	100
School/Institutions Buses	350
Private Service Vehicles (PSV)	350

Gandhinagar RTO Performance Standard

Refer to the table below to know the approximate time taken to complete different types of service requests at the RTO of Gandhinagar.

Service	Turnaround Time
Issuance of Learner’s Licence (LL)	1 Day
Issuance of Driving Licence (DL)	8 Days
Renewal of DL	8 Days
Duplicate copy of licence	8 Days
Issuance of International Driving Permit	1 Day
Driving Licence Certificate/N.O.C.	2 Days
Registration of New Vehicles	9 Days
Issuance of duplicate copy of the Registration Certificate (RC)	11 Days
Transfer of vehicle	11 Days
Issuance of Fitness Certificate (FC)	1 Day
Endorsement/cancellation of loan hypothecation	11 Days
Issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC)	3 Days
National Permit	5 Days
All India Tourist Permit	2 Days
Temporary Permit	1 Day
Issuance of permit for driving schools (M.S.)	15 Days
Renewal of permit for driving schools	15 Days

Gandhinagar RTO official website

The official website of the RTO Gandhinagar is https://cot.gujarat.gov.in/index.htm. You can refer to this website for more information regarding the Regional Transport Office in Gandhinagar.

Disclaimer: The information mentioned on this page is compiled from different websites and government sources. The information may be updated from time to time. Hence, please refer to the respective government websites and verify before making any RTO-related decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Here are some of the most common questions and their answers related to Gandhinagar RTO.

From where can I download the new vehicle registration application?

You can visit RTO Gandhinagar’s official website to download the application form to register the vehicle.

What are the mandatory documents required to obtain a driving licence in Gandhinagar RTO?

Applicants need to submit their proof of age and proof of address documents. Below are the documents required under each category:

Proof of Age: Birth Certificate, PAN Card, Passport, School Leaving Certificate, LIC Policy, Certificate from Civil Surgeon.

Proof of Address: Passport, School Leaving Certificate, LIC Policy, Electricity Bill, Voter ID, Telephone Bill, House Tax Receipt with Address, Pay Slip of State/Central/Local Government.

Do I have to apply for a retest for renewing my expired driving licence?

A grace period of 30 days is provided when you need to renew the driving licence; however, if you are renewing the DL post the grace period, you will have to pay the required late fee and proceed to renew the DL. If you apply for the renewal after 5 years of the expiry, you will have to take a retest before the DL can be renewed.

Do I have to produce a medical certificate to obtain a driving licence from Gandhinagar RTO?

A medical certificate is required if the applicant is more than 50 years of age while renewing the driving licence. Also, applicants for commercial driving licences will have to mandatorily submit the medical certificate.

Where can I get an international driving licence?

You can obtain the international driving licence otherwise known as International Driving Permit (IDP) from the local RTO by paying the required fee and clearing the test for the same.

When will the Learner’s Licence (LL) be delivered by the Gandhinagar RTO?

The LL will be delivered to the applicant on the same day when the knowledge test is held. As for the Driving Licence (DL), the document will be mailed to the registered mailing address, while the IDP or the international driving licence is delivered in person.

Do I have to pay extra to get a registration number of my choice?

Yes, you have to pay the prescribed fees after acquiring your choice of registration number through the process of a public auction. You can visit the Gujarat transport web portal to select the registration number of your choice.

Is the vehicle required to be at the RTO issuing the Fitness Certificate (FC)?

Yes, the vehicle is required to inspect and then issue the FC is deemed fit by the RTO inspector. If the vehicle is found to be fit, then the FC is given for a period of 2 years.

Where should the vehicle’s registration be renewed?

The renewal of the RC should be obtained at the RTO of the city or district of the state in which you are driving the vehicle or resident.

Can I convert my diesel-powered car to a petrol-powered car?

No, you cannot convert a diesel vehicle to a petrol-powered vehicle in India.

Can I replace the engine of my car?

In case of a change to a different fuel type such as CNG/LPG/battery power/solar power, you are permitted to alter the same. Also, in case the engine is beyond repair and needs to be replaced, you can replace the engine of the same make and type as the original engine.

How can I get an HSRP number plate in Gandhinagar?

You can visit the government-authorised portal https://www.hsrpgujarat.com/ to get the high-security number plate in Gandhinagar.

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