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

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:16 AM IST

Updated on 5 Jul, 2022, 10:28 AM IST

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All About Kochi Regional Transport Office (RTO)

The RTO of Kochi was established under The Motor Vehicles Act to implement traffic rules and regulations and provide transport-related services. Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a major port city in Kerala. It is also a tourist attraction with historical architecture.

With the rapid development of tourism, the city has witnessed an increase in the number of vehicles on the road. And the Kochi Regional Transport Office provides efficient and prompt services, even with the ever-increasing service requests. This page will provide you with details such as Kochi RTO code, contact details and office hours.

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Kochi RTO: Contact Details

The following section provides more details about RTO Kochi

Kochi RTO Office (KL-07)

Here’s a table with Kochi RTO (Kakkanad RTO) code, office address, helpline number and office timings.

RTO Code/Number	KL-07
Office Address	Kakkanad Regional Transport Office (RTO), 2nd floor, Civil Station, Kakkanad, Ernakulam, Kerala - 682030
Helpline Number:	0484-2422246
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Kerala
Office Timings	10 AM - 5 PM

Services offered by Kochi RTO

RTO Kochi provides all services mentioned in The Motor Vehicles Act. Here are the important services of the Kerala Transport Department.

Issuance or renewal of Learner’s Licence (LL), Driving Licence (DL) and International Driving Licence.
Issuance of temporary or permanent Registration Certificate (RC) for private/transport vehicles.
Issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for private and transport vehicles.
Conduct tests for LL and DL.
Authorise hypothecation endorsement/termination for private and transport vehicles.

Here are more details about the Kochi RTO services.

Driving Licence Services

RTO Kochi offers all the services that come under a Driving Licence (DL). It includes issuance or renewal, including a new vehicle class, revision of details and providing duplicate copy of a Driving Licence.

Registration Certificate Services

Kochi RTO registers all new and old vehicles in the city. Other registration services include issuance or renewal of Registration Certificate, ownership transfer, addition or removal of loan hypothecation, providing a duplicate RC copy, revision of personal and vehicle details in the certificate of registration, testing vehicles for RC renewal, etc.

Permit Services

The RTO office in Kochi provides all types of permits for commercial (goods carrying) and transport (taxi, bus, school bus, etc.) vehicles. The types of permits include tourist, local, state, national and contract carriage permits.

Vehicle Testing Services

The RTO of Kochi also tests vehicles to determine whether they are fit to be driven on roads. It is mainly done during the RC renewal process. Once the test is done, the vehicle gets a Fitness Certificate (FC), provided it clears the test.

Fee Services

The Kanpur RTO also takes care of fee collection. It collects all service-related fees through the dedicated fee collection counter. It also collects road tax during the new vehicle registration process.

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

RTO Fees in Kochi

The following tables will provide you with details about RTO fees in Kochi.

Driving Licence Fees

Here are the RTO fees related to obtaining a Driving Licence in Kochi RTO.

Types of Services	Issue/Renewal (Rs.)
Issuance of Learner’s Licence (LL) for Each Class of Vehicles	150 (Service charge Rs. 50)
LL Test/Repeat Test	50
LL Repeat Test for Each Class of Vehicles	300
Issuance of Driving Licence (DL)	200
Driving Test and Addition of Class of Vehicles in the DL	300 and 500
International Driving Permit (IDP)/International Driving Licence	1,000
Renewal of Driving Licence	400
Renewal of Driving Licence (After Grace Period)	500 (Rs. 1,000 for each additional year)
Duplicate DL	500
Change of Address in DL	400
Smart Card Fee for DL	200

Kochi RTO Registration Charges:

Here’s a table denoting the vehicle registration charges across Kochi.

Vehicle Type	Fees (Rs.)
Two-Wheelers	300
Private Three-Wheeler/Four-Wheeler/Quadricycle	600
Commercial Three-Wheeler/Four-Wheeler/Quadricycle	1000
Registration of Imported Motorcycles	2500
Medium Goods Motor Vehicle	1000
Medium Passenger Vehicle	1000
Heavy Goods Vehicle	1500
Heavy Passenger Vehicle	1500
Registration of Imported Motor Vehicles (Four-Wheelers and Others)	5000
Others	3000
Issuance of Duplicate RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Ownership Transfer Registration	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Change in Residential Address in RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Changes or Alterations in the RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Endorsement of Lease/Hypothecation/Hire Purchase	Motorcycles/Two-wheelers - 500
Endorsement of Lease/Hypothecation/Hire Purchase	Three-Wheelers/Quadricycles/Four-Wheelers - 1,500
Endorsement of Lease/Hypothecation/Hire Purchase	Medium or Heavy Vehicles - 3,000

Fitness Certificate (FC) Charges

Here are the RTO fees for the issuance and renewal of Certificate of Fitness in Kochi for different types of vehicles.

Types of Tasks	Fee (Rs.)
Grant/Renew for FC (Grant/Renewal)	Two-wheelers - 450 (Rs. 650 for the automated process)
Grant/Renew for FC (Grant/Renewal)	Quadricycle/Three-Wheeler/Four-Wheeler - 650 (Rs. 850 for the automated process)
Grant/Renew for FC (Grant/Renewal)	Medium/Heavy Vehicle - 950 (Rs. 1,350 for the automated process)
Duplicate FC	150
Grant/Renew Letter of Authority	15,000
Grant Duplicate Letter of Authority	7,500

Permit Charges (Transport Vehicles)

Here are the RTO permit charges in Kochi.

Vehicle Type	Local Permit Fee
Goods Carrier (Light Goods Vehicle)	1000
Goods Carrier (Others)	1500
Goods Carrier (National Permit)	2500
Contract Carrier (Auto Rickshaw)	300
Contract Carriage (Motor Cab)	700
Contract Carrier (8 to 12 Seats: Maxicab)	2000
Contract Carrier (13 to 20 Seats)	3000
Contract Carrier (More than 13 Seats)	3500
All India Tourist Taxi	1500
Stage Carriage	5500
All India Tourist Omnibus	2500
Contract Carriage (Motorcycle)	300
Temporary Permit
Goods Carrier (Light Goods Vehicle: State Permit)	250
Goods Carrier (Others: State Permit)	400
Goods Carrier (National Permit)	400
Contract Carrier (8 to 12 Seats)	200
Contract Carrier (13 to 20 Seats)	300
Contract Carrier (More than 20 Seats)	500
Stage Carriage	250
Special Permit
Stage Carriage	500
Other Class of Vehicles	250
Authorisation (New/Renewal)	500
Duplicate Permit	300
Counter Signature of Stage Carriage	5500
Service Charge for Issue of Permit
Motorcycle/Auto Rickshaw	50
Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)	150
Medium Motor Vehicle	300
Heavy Motor Vehicle	400
Temporary Permit (All Classes)	100
Special Permit (All Classes)	100
Issue/Renewal of Authorisation for National Permit and Tourist Taxi	200
Counter Signature	500

Kochi RTO official website

The official website of the RTO Kochi is https://mvd.kerala.gov.in/. Here you can get all the information related to the Regional Transport Office in Kochi.

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:

Below are some of the common questions about the services provided by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in India:

From where can I download the Learner’s Licence online form in Kochi?

You can visit the Kochi RTO official website to download the LL form online.

What are the mandatory documents needed to apply for a driving licence in Kochi RTO?

To obtain a driving licence, applicants should submit their documents related to proof of age and proof of address. Below are the documents listed under each category:

Proof of age: PAN Card, Birth Certificate, Passport, Voter ID, Ration Card, Aadhaar Card

Proof of address: Passport, Voter ID, Ration Card, Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill, House Tax Receipt with Address

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

You need to renew the DL within the expiry date; however, there is a grace period of 30 days when you can renew the licence. If your driving licence has expired and gone past the grace period as well then you will have to pay the required penalties to renew the DL. However, you may be asked to take a driving test again if your DL has expired for more than 5 years.

Is a medical certificate mandatory while applying for a driving licence?

A medical certificate is required for applicants who are more than 50 years of age. Also, all commercial driving licence applicants have to submit their medical certificate mandatorily.

Where can I apply for an international driving permit or licence?

You can apply for the international driving licence also known as International Driving Permit (IDP) at the local RTO. You need to pay the prescribed fee and clear the driving test before the RTO can grant the licence.

When can I get the delivery of my Learner’s Licence (LL)?

Your Learner’s Licence will be delivered to you on the same day upon passing the knowledge test conducted by the RTO. However, in the case of the Driving Licence (DL), the document will be mailed to your registered mailing address. As for the international driving licence, it will be delivered in person to the applicant.

Do I need to pay a fee to obtain a registration number of my choice?

Yes, you need to pay the prescribed fee for choosing a registration number of your choice through the auction method. For more information about fancy numbers or to choose a registration number of your choice, you can visit the web portal of the Motor Vehicles Department of Kerala.

While obtaining the Fitness Certificate, should I bring the vehicle for inspection to the RTO?

Yes, the vehicle needs to be inspected by the concerned authority before issuing the Fitness Certificate (FC) from the RTO. If the RTO finds the vehicle is fit to be driven, the FC is issued for a period of 2 years.

Where can I renew my car’s registration certificate?

Your car’s renewal should be done at the RTO of the district or city of the state in which you are driving your car or the jurisdiction you reside.

How long is my driving licence valid and at what intervals do I need to renew the document?

The driving licence issued in India is valid for a period of 20 years or expires at the time of attaining the age of 50 years, whichever is earlier. Thereafter, you need to renew the DL every 5 years. However, for commercial or transport driving licences, the validity is 3 years and needs to be renewed every 3 years.

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