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

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:15 AM IST

Updated on 5 Jul, 2022, 9:44 AM IST

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All About Kannur Regional Transport Office (RTO)

The RTO of Kannur functions under the guidelines of The Motor Vehicles Act and offers transport-related services. Once an ancient trading port, Kannur is now a tourist destination with alluring spots and interesting architecture.

Tourism development has resulted in an increase in vehicle registration in the city. And the Kannur Regional Transport Office provides efficient services despite the increasing requests. Read on for more information such as Kannur RTO code, office address, helpline number and office hours.

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Kannur RTO: Contact Details

You can go through the following section for more details about RTO Kannur.

Kannur RTO Office (KL-13)

The following table will provide you with information such as RTO Kannur office address, helpline number and office hours.

RTO Code/Number	KL-13
Office Address	Civil Station, Collectorate Road, Talap, Kannur, Kerala - 670002
Helpline Number	0497-2700566
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Kerala
Office Timings	10 AM to 5 PM

Services offered by Kannur RTO

The RTO of Kannur is responsible for providing vehicle and driver-related services to the city’s residents including providing Kannur vehicle registration number. Here are the important services offered by the Kerala Transport Department.

Conducting tests/repeat tests for the issuance of Learner’s (LL) and Driving Licences (DL).
Registration and re-registration of vehicles.
Issuance/renewal of the certificate of registration (RC).
Grant of International Driving Permits.
Grant of permits for transport and commercial vehicles.

Here are more details about the Kannur RTO services.

Driving Licence

RTO Kannur offers Learner’s Licence and Driving Licence services. It includes grant/renewal of LL/DL, the inclusion of new vehicles class in DL, revision of details in LL/DL, issuance of the duplicate copy of LL/DL, etc.

Vehicle Registration

Kannur RTO provides services such as registration of new/old vehicles, vehicle testing for RC renewal, grant/renewal of RC, revision of details in RC, ownership transfer, issuance of duplicate RC, etc.

Vehicle-related Documents

The RTO office in Kannur provides vehicle-related documents. It includes Fitness Certificates (FC), No Objection Certificates (NOC), Trade Certificates (TC) and different types of permits for commercial and transport vehicles.

Traffic Rules

The Kannur RTO office ensures a smooth implementation of traffic rules and regulations across the city. It also overlooks the adherence to the traffic rules and comes up with necessary steps to enhance road safety.

Service Fees

The RTO of Kannur charges some fees for the services it offers. The exact fees depend upon the task at hand. Along with that, the office also collects road tax and Motor Vehicle Tax during the new vehicle registration process. The fees and taxes collected are as per the rules and regulations of The Motor Vehicles Act.

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

RTO Fees in Kannur

You can refer to the following sections for details pertaining to RTO fees in Kannur.

Driving Licence Fees

Here’s a table with the Driving Licence fees in Kannur.

Service	Issue/Renewal Fees
Issuance of Learner’s Licence	Rs. 150
Grant of DL (Driving Licence)	Rs. 200
Test/Retest for LL	Rs. 50
Test/Retest for DL	Rs. 300
Issuance of International Driving Licence	Rs. 1,000
Change of address in DL	Rs. 200
Grant of duplicate DL	Rs. 500
DL Renewal (Post Grace Period)	Rs. 300
Addition of new vehicle class in DL	Rs. 500

Kannur RTO Registration Charges

The following table denotes vehicle registration charges at RTO Kannur.

Vehicle Class	Fees
Invalid Carriage	Rs. 50
Two-wheeler	Rs. 300
Three-wheeler/Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)/Quadricycle	Non-transport - Rs. 600
Three-wheeler/Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)/Quadricycle	Transport - Rs. 1,000
Medium Passenger Vehicle/Medium Goods Vehicles	Rs. 1,000
Heavy Passenger/Goods Vehicles	Rs. 1,500
Imported Vehicles	Rs. 5,000
Imported Two-wheelers	Rs. 2,500
Other Vehicles	Rs. 3,000
Grant of a copy of Registration Certificate (RC)	50% of the registration charges
Grant of a copy of Registration Certificate (RC)	Ownership Transfer in RC
Grant of a copy of Registration Certificate (RC)	Change of address/personal details in RC
Validation of Hypothecation/Hire Purchase
Invalid carriage/Two-wheeler	Rs. 500
Three-wheeler/Quadricycle/Light Motor Vehicle	Rs. 1,500
Medium/Heavy Vehicle	Rs. 3,000
Imported Vehicle	Two-wheeler - Rs. 500
Imported Vehicle	Three-wheeler/Quadricycle/LMV - Rs. 1,500
Imported Vehicle	Heavy/Medium Vehicle - Rs. 3,000
Temporary RC	Rs. 100

Fitness Certificate Charges

Here are the Fitness Certificate-related charges in Kannur.

Service	Fees
Issuance of Fitness Certificate	Rs. 200
Vehicle Testing for Issue/Renewal of FC
Two-wheeler	Gearless - Rs. 400
Two-wheeler	With Gear - Rs 200
Quadricycle/Three-wheeler/LMV	Manual - Rs. 400
Quadricycle/Three-wheeler/LMV	Automatic - Rs 600
Medium/Heavy Vehicle (Passenger/Goods)	Automatic - Rs. 1,000
Medium/Heavy Vehicle (Passenger/Goods)	Manual - Rs. 600
Copy of FC	Rs. 100

Permit Charges (Transport Vehicles)

Refer to the following table for permit charges at Kannur RTO.

Permit	Issue/Renewal Fees
Goods Carriage State Permit	LGV - Rs. 1,000
Goods Carriage State Permit	Others - Rs. 1,500
Goods Carriage National Permit	Rs. 2,500
Contract Carriage Permit
Auto Rickshaw (City Permit)	Rs. 300
Two-wheeler	Rs. 300
Motor Cab	Rs. 700
Maxi Cab	Rs. 2,000
A vehicle with 13 to 20 seats	Rs. 3,000
A vehicle with over 20 seats	Rs. 3,500
All India Tourist Taxi	Rs. 1,500
All India Tourist OmniBus	Rs. 2,500
Stage Carriage	Rs. 5,500
Temporary Permit
Goods Carriage (State Permit)	LGV - Rs. 250
Goods Carriage (State Permit)	Others - Rs. 400
Goods Carriage (National Permit)	Rs. 400
Contract Carriage	Maxicab - Rs. 200
Contract Carriage	13 to 20-Seater - Rs. 300
Contract Carriage	Over 20 seats - Rs. 500

Kannur RTO official website

The official website of the RTO Kannur is https://mvd.kerala.gov.in/en. Here you can find more detailed information pertaining to the Regional Transport Office in Kannur.

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 common questions and their answers regarding Kannur RTO.

How can I get Kannur RTO vehicle registration details online?

You can visit the Parivahan portal to get the registration details of the vehicle registered in Kannur RTO.

What is the validity of a Learner’s Licence in Kannur?

The Learner’s Licence is valid for six months, the validity is uniform throughout the country. Once expired, you can apply again for the same.

I failed the driving test at Kannur RTO. Can I re-apply for the DL?

Yes, you can always apply for a repeat test if you could not clear the driving test in the first attempt. You can appear for the test after seven days.

I have a two-wheeler driving licence. Does Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) come under two-wheelers?

No, you cannot drive an LMV with a two-wheeler driving licence. Because LMVs are light motor vehicles or cars, which is a different class of vehicle. You can apply for an LMV learner’s licence, and then clear the driving test, to obtain a driving licence to drive cars.

What documents are required to apply for a duplicate driving licence in Kannur?

The following documents are required to apply for a duplicate driving licence:

>Details of the lost driving licence.>Copy of Police certificate if the DL is stolen.>Address proof.>Relevant application form.

What is the validity of an International Driving Licence issued at Kannur RTO?

An International Driving Licence issued at Kannur RTO is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

I have applied for a driving licence at Kannur RTO. Can I check the DL status online?

Yes, you can check the driving licence status online by logging on to the Sarathi online portal.

Can I change the address in the registration certificate of my car at Kannur RTO?

Yes, you can apply for a change of address in RC provided you have the address proof and relevant documents.

What are the documents required for renewal of registration certificate in Kannur?

The following documents are required for renewal of registration certificate:

>Expired registration certificate>PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate>Fitness Certificate (FC)>Insurance certificate

Can I renew my driving licence online at Kannur RTO?

Yes, you can apply for renewal of a driving licence online at Kannur RTO. Log on to the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department website and select Licence Renewal option. Enter the details, and your application will be submitted.

Can I avail insurance services at Kannur RTO?

No, RTOs do not offer insurance services. Kannur RTO only offers vehicle and driver-related services.

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