Salem RTO: List of RTO Offices in Salem - Address, Phone & Timings

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

Updated on 6 Jul, 2022, 12:51 PM IST

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All about Salem Regional Transport Office (RTO)

The RTO of Salem came into existence under the provisions of The Motor Vehicles Act. Its primary role is implementing traffic rules and regulations, and providing transport-related services. Salem is known for its steel products and fittingly gets the name, The Steel City. It is one of the largest cities in Tamil Nadu.

Apart from industries, the city also attracts tourists, as it is home to several historical monuments. The combination of industrial and tourism development has resulted in rapid growth in new vehicle registrations. That’s one of the reasons why the Salem Regional Transport Office plays such a vital role in the smooth functioning of the city’s administration. Read ahead to know more details such as Salem RTO code, contact details and office working hours.

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Salem RTO Code

Here’s a list of the Salem RTO codes.

RTO Location	RTO Code
Salem (West)	TN-30
Salem (East)	TN-54
Salem (South)	TN-90

Salem RTO: Contact Details

The following sections contain the key details of the RTO offices in Salem.

Salem (West) RTO Office (TN-30)

Refer to the table below for Salem (West) RTO code, office address, helpline number and office timings.

Code	TN-30
Office Name	RTO Salem (West)
State	Tamil Nadu
Office Address	Regional Transport Office, Kandhampatty Bypass, Salem ‒ 636005
Contact Number	0427-2225588
Email	[email protected]
Office Hours	10 AM To 5 PM

Salem (East) RTO Office (TN-54)

Here’s a table with details such as Slem (East) RTO code, contact details and office timings.

Code	TN-54
Office Name	RTO Salem (East)
State	Tamil Nadu
Office Address	5/135,Salem Industrial, Co-operative Building, Udayapatti(Post), Salem ‒ 636140
Contact Number	0427-2243144
Email	[email protected]
Office Hours	10 AM To 5 PM

Salem (South) RTO Office (TN-90)

The following table denotes the Salem (South) RTO code, contact details and office timings.

Code	TN-90
Office Name	RTO Salem (South)
State	Tamil Nadu
Office Address	1/185-3-4, Mallaka Nagar, Amani Kondalampatty, Salem ‒ 636010
Contact Number	0427-2272688
Email	[email protected]
Office Hours	10 AM To 5 PM

Services offered by Salem RTO

The RTO of Salem is responsible for offering all vehicle and driver-related services to the city’s residents. Here are the important services offered by the Tamil Nadu Transport Department.

Grant/renewal of Learner’s Licence (LL) and Driving Licence (DL).
Registration/Re-registration of vehicles.
Issuance/renewal of Registration Certificates (RC).
Testing of vehicles for issuance/renewal of Certificate of Fitness (FC).
Implementation of traffic rules and regulations.

You can read through the following sections if you wish to know more details about the RTO Salem services.

Learner’s/Driving Licence

RTO Salem conducts tests for the issuance of Learner’s Licence and Driving Licence. Other services include the grant/renewal, correction of details and providing duplicate copies of the LL and DL. You can also apply for the inclusion of a new vehicle class in the Driving Licence.

Registration Certificate

The RTO offices in Salem register all new and old vehicles in the city for the issuance of temporary/permanent Registration Certificates (vehicle registration number). Other services include renewal, revision of details and the issuance of duplicate copies of the RC. You can also avail of services like ownership transfer and endorsement/removal of loan hypothecation in the certificate of registration.

Vehicle Testing

Salem RTO offices also test vehicles to determine their roadworthiness. It is typically done to grant Fitness Certificates (FC). The test involves thoroughly inspecting the mechanical components and analysing the pollution produced by the vehicles.

Permits

The RTO of Salem also provides permits for all commercial and transport vehicles in the city. It offers national, tourist, state, local, contract carriage and stage carriage permits.

Service Fees

The Salem RTO office is also responsible for collecting fees for the services it offers. It also collects road tax during the vehicle registration process.

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

RTO Fees in Salem

The following tables denote the RTO fees in Salem.

Driving Licence Fees

The table below will provide you with the information about Driving Licence fees in Salem.

Service	Fees
Grant of Learner’s Licence (LL)	Rs. 150
Issue/Renewal of Driving Licence (DL)	Rs. 200
Test/Repeat for LL	Rs. 50
Test/Retest for DL	Rs. 300
Issuance of International Driving Licence	Rs. 1,000
Renewal of DL after Grace Period	Rs. 300
Addition of new Vehicle Class to DL	Rs. 500
Change of address/personal details in DL	Rs. 200

Salem RTO Registration Charges

Refer to the table below for vehicle registration charges in Salem.

Class of Vehicle	Grant/Renewal Fees
Two-wheeler	Rs. 300
Invalid Carriage	Rs. 50
Three-wheeler/Light Motor Vehicle/Quadricycle	Non-transport - Rs. 600
Three-wheeler/Light Motor Vehicle/Quadricycle	Transport - Rs. 1,000
Heavy Passenger/Goods Vehicle	Rs. 1,500
Medium Goods/Passenger Vehicle	Rs. 1,000
Imported Vehicle	Rs. 5,000
Imported Two-wheeler	Rs. 2,500
Other Vehicles	Rs. 3,000
Copy of Registration Certificate (RC)	50% of the registration charges
Change of address/Correction in RC	50% of the registration charges
Transfer of Ownership in RC	50% of the registration charges
Authorising Hypothecation/Lease/Hire Purchase	Medium/Heavy Vehicle - Rs. 800
Authorising Hypothecation/Lease/Hire Purchase	LMV/Quadricycle/Three-wheeler - Rs. 800
Authorising Hypothecation/Lease/Hire Purchase	Two-wheeler - Rs. 500

Fitness Certificate Charges

The following table denotes the Fitness Certificate charges at Salem RTO.

Service	Fees
Vehicle Testing for Grant/Renewal of Fitness Certificate
Medium/Heavy Vehicle	Automatic - Rs. 1,000
Medium/Heavy Vehicle	Manual - Rs. 600
Light Motor Vehicle/Quadricycle/Three-wheeler	Automatic - Rs. 600
Light Motor Vehicle/Quadricycle/Three-wheeler	Manual - Rs. 400
Two-wheeler	With gear - Rs. 200
Two-wheeler	Gearless - 400
Issue/Renewal of Certificate of Fitness	Rs. 200
Issue or Renewal of Letter of Authority	Rs. 15,000
Issuance of copy of Letter of Authority	Rs. 7,500

Permit Charges (Transport Vehicles)

The table below will provide you with the information related to permit fees at Salem RTO.

Permit	Fees
Goods Carriage	Rs. 1,200
Stage Carriage	Rs. 1,500
Goods Carriage (National Permit)	Rs. 1,500
Contract Carriage	Autorickshaw ‒ Rs. 300
Contract Carriage	Motor Cab ‒ Rs. 525
Contract Carriage	Maxi Cab ‒ Rs. 750
Contract Carriage	Omni Bus ‒ Rs. 1,500
Contract Carriage	Private Service Vehicle ‒ Rs. 750
School/College Bus	Rs. 300
National and South Zone Permit	Tourist Bus ‒ Rs. 1,500
National and South Zone Permit	Tourist Maxi Cab ‒ Rs. 1,125
National and South Zone Permit	Tourist Motor Cab ‒ Rs. 750
Renewal of Permits	50% of the Permit fees
Temporary Permit	Rs. 150
Special Permit	Rs. 150

Salem RTO official website

The official website of the RTO Salem is https://tnsta.gov.in/. You can visit this website if you wish to know more about the Regional Transport Offices in Salem.

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:

Let’s look at some of the most common questions and their answers related to the RTO offices in Salem.

What are the documents required to obtain a Learner's Licence (LL) at Salem RTO?

The following documents are mandatory to apply for an LL:

Age proof
Address proof
Medical Certificate
Declaration of Physical Fitness in Form 1
Passport size photograph (3 copies)

I have got my LL. Is it mandatory to learn driving from a Motor Driving School in Salem?

No, you can learn driving from anyone who holds a valid driving licence and is qualified to drive. However, to learn to drive commercial vehicles, you have to get trained by a government-certified Motor Vehicle Driving School.

I have lost my DL. What should I do now?

First of all, you need to file a complaint of loss/missing driving licence with Police. After that, you can submit the Police certificate at the RTO to apply for a copy of DL. You can also apply for the duplicate copy of DL on the Parivahan online portal.

Do I need to register my new car or will the dealer take care of it?

Usually, the car dealer will take care of the registration process, and will give the registration number at the time of delivery of the vehicle. If not, you can get a temporary registration number from the dealer and take the vehicle to the RTO to get a permanent registration number.

What is a vehicle permit?

If a vehicle is used for commercial purpose and is used for carrying goods/passengers, then such vehicles will require a permit from the State Government. A permit is mandatory for commercial vehicles as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Can I add a new class of vehicle to my current driving licence at Salem RTO?

Yes, you can add a new vehicle class to your existing DL, provided you are eligible and hold all the required documents.

Does Salem RTO provide online services?

Yes, you can avail online services by logging on to the Tamil Nadu Transport Department website or through the Parivahan online portal.

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