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

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:17 AM IST

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All About Kurnool Regional Transport Office (RTO)

The RTO of Kurnool was set up under The Motor Vehicles Act to implement traffic rules and regulations. Kurnool, the former capital city of Andhra Pradesh, is also called the gateway of Rayalaseema as it is known for its caves and temples. However, with modernisation, the city has witnessed industrial and economic growth.

Economic development brings more people to the city, which translates to more vehicles on the road. That’s why the Kurnool Regional Transport Office is vital to the city’s administrative system. Read ahead for details such as Kurnool RTO code, services, contact details and office working hours.

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Kurnool RTO: Contact Details

Here are the important details of RTO Kurnool.

Kurnool RTO Office (AP-21)

You can refer to the table below for details such as Kurnool RTO code, office address, helpline number and office timings.

RTO Code/Number	AP-21
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Kurnool, RTO office road, Thandrapadu, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh ‒ 518002
Helpline Number:	(+91) - 8518 - 270196
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Andhra Pradesh
Office Timings	10 AM ‒ 5 PM

Services offered by Kurnool RTO

The RTO of Kurnool offers services such as issuing driver and vehicle-related documents. Here are the important services provided by the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department.

Issuance of Learner’s Licence (LL), permanent Driving Licence (DL), and International Driving Licence.
Issuance of Registration Certificates (RC) for private and commercial vehicles.
Making corrections in LL, DL and RC.
Renewal or issuance of duplicate documents.
Conducting tests for the issuance of LL and DL.

Here are more details about services offered by the RTO of Kurnool.

Issuance of Learner’s/Driving Licence

RTO Kurnool offers services related to Learner’s Licence and Driving Licence. It includes grant or renewal, revision of details and issuance of a duplicate copy of LL and DL. You can also request for correction of details in licences.

Driving Test

Kurnool RTO conducts driving tests for DL applicants to determine the driving capabilities of an individual. It also organises theory tests for LL applicants, and the applicant must clear the test to be eligible to learn to drive.

Registration of Vehicles

One of the important vehicle-related services of the Kurnool RTO office is vehicle registration. It includes grant/renewal of RC, vehicle testing for registration renewal, ownership transfer, addition or removal of loan hypothecation, revision of details in RC, etc.

Vehicle-related Documents

The RTO office in Kurnool also provides all vehicle-related documents such as permits and certificates. The list of documents includes No Objection Certificates (NOC), Trade Certificates (TC), Fitness Certificates (FC), etc. It also issues different types of permits for commercial and transport vehicles.

Road Tax Collection

The RTO of Kurnool collects road tax and Motor Vehicle tax during new vehicle registration. It also levies charges for the services and collects them via a dedicated fee collection counter in the office.

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

RTO Fees in Kurnool

The following sections provide more details related to RTO fees in Kurnool.

Driving Licence Fees

Here are the fees related to Learner’s Licence and Driving Licence in Kurnool RTO.

Types of Services	Fee (Rs.)
Apply for a Learner’s Licence (LL)	150
Test or a repeat test for LL	50
Repeat test for LL for each class of vehicles	300
Apply for a Driving Licence (DL)	200
Renewal of driving licence	200
Renewal of DL post the grace period	300 (Additional 1,000 for each extra year)
Add a new class of vehicles to the DL	500
Apply for an international DL	1,000
Request for residential address change in driving licence	200
Smart Card	200

Kurnool RTO Registration Charges

Below are the fees for the registration of different types of vehicles in Kurnool RTO:

Vehicle Type	Fees (Issue/Renewal) Rs.
Bikes/scooters/two-wheelers	50
Private three-wheeler/four-wheeler/quadricycle	600
Commercial three-wheeler/four-wheeler/quadricycle	1000
Imported vehicles	5000
Imported two-wheelers/bikes/scooters	2500
Medium goods/passenger vehicles	1000
Heavy goods/passenger vehicles	1500
Others	3000
Duplicate RC for all types of vehicles	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Change of vehicle ownership	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Request for a change in the residential address in RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Request for changes in the RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Approval/termination of hypothecation	Two-wheelers/bikes/scooters - 500
Approval/termination of hypothecation	Quadricycles/three-wheeler/four-wheeler - 1,500
Approval/termination of hypothecation	Medium or Heavy vehicles - 3,000

Fitness Certificate (FC) Charges

Here’s a table with the Fitness Certificate charges in Kurnool.

Type of Service	Fee (Rs.)
Test for FC (Issue/Renew)	Two-Wheelers: Automated ‒ 400; Manual ‒ 200
Test for FC (Issue/Renew)	Quadricycles/three-wheeler/four-wheeler vehicles: Automated ‒ 600; Manual ‒ 400
Test for FC (Issue/Renew)	Medium/Heavy vehicles: Automated ‒ 1,000; Manual ‒ 600
Issue or renew the FC	200 (Additional Rs. 50 for extra day)
Grant or renewal of Letter of Authority (LoA)	15,000
Issue LoA (Duplicate)	7,500

Permit Charges (Transport Vehicles)

Below are the RTO permit charges in Kurnool:

Types of Vehicles	Temporary/Special Permit Fee (Rs.)
Goods vehicles	200
Omnibuses or Private Service Vehicles (PSVs)	200
Goods vehicles (National Permit)	1000
Stage carriage	5000
Autorickshaws	500
Contract carriage (13+ seats)	5000
Motor cabs	1000
Maxi cabs	2000
Motorcycle cabs	200
PSVs - Less than 13 seats	2000
PSVs (13+ seats)	3000
Educational institutions/school buses: Less than 13 seats	2000
Educational institution/school buses: (13+seats)	3000

Kurnool RTO official website

The official website of the RTO Kurnool is https://aptransport.org/index.html. This website will provide you with more details about the Regional Transport Office in Kurnool.

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 the most common questions and answers about RTO Kurnool.

How can I access Kurnool RTO online services?

You can access RTO Kurnool services by visiting the online portal of the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department.

What happens if I fail my learner’s licence test?

You can appear for the test the next day itself by paying the prescribed fees at the RTO.

What is the age criteria to obtain a driving licence to ride a motorcycle with gear?

You can apply for a driving licence to ride a motorcycle with gear upon attaining the age of 18 years. This is also the criteria to get a permanent driving licence to drive cars.

When will the Kurnool RTO deliver the driving licence?

The turnaround time for the RTO to deliver the permanent DL depends on the speed post since the RTO sends the DL through speed post to the registered mailing address of the applicant.

How to renew my expired permanent driving licence in Kurnool?

There is a grace period of 30 days from the time of expiry to renew the DL. However, you can still renew it after the grace period by paying the required fee. To renew your expired driving licence, visit the Kurnool RTO with relevant documents, pay the required fees and get your permanent driving licence renewed.

What are the scenarios that the RTO will issue a duplicate driving licence?

Following are the scenarios when the RTO will grant a duplicate DL:>In case the DL is damaged.>If the DL is lost.>In case the DL is completely unreadable.>In case the photo on the DL is not completely viewable.

Can I apply for a duplicate Registration Certificate at Kurnool RTO?

You can apply for a duplicate RC if you have lost the original document.

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