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

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:22 AM IST

Updated on 7 Jul, 2022, 7:01 AM IST

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All About Tiruchirapalli Regional Transport Office (RTO)

The RTO of Tiruchirapalli came into existence to provide transport-related services under the guidelines of The Motor Vehicles Act. Also called Trichy or Tiruchi, it is an ancient city known for several spiritual sites. But it is also urban. With the industrial development and modernisation, the number of vehicles on the road has increased rapidly over the years.

The Tiruchirapalli Regional Transport Office plays a vital role in the city’s development as it caters to transport-related service requests. Read ahead for more details such as the Trichy RTO code, contact details and office working hours.

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Tiruchirapalli RTO Code

Here’s the list of Trichy RTO codes.

RTO Location	RTO Code
Pirattiyur	TN-45
Srirangam	TN-48
Tiruchirapalli (East)	TN-81

Tiruchirapalli RTO: Contact Details

The following section will provide you with the details pertaining to the RTO offices in Trichy.

Pirattiyur RTO Office (TN-45): Tiruchirapalli West

Here’s a table with Tiruchirapalli West RTO code (Pirattiyur RTO Office), contact details and office timings.

RTO Code/Number	TN-45
Office Address	Regional Transport Office (RTO), Trichy West, Trichy to Dindigul Main Road, Pirattiyur, Trichy, Tamil Nadu – 620009
Helpline Number:	+(91)-431-2422175
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu
Office Timings	10 AM ‒ 5 PM

Srirangam RTO Office (TN-48)

The following table denotes the Srirangam RTO code, contact details and office hours.

RTO Code/Number	TN-48
Office Address	Regional Transport Office (RTO) Srirangam, Near TV Kovil Checkpost, Trichy, Tamil Nadu – 620005
Helpline Number:	0431-2231993
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu
Office Timings	10 AM ‒ 5 PM

Tiruchirapalli East RTO Office (TN-81)

You can refer to the table below for Tiruchirapalli East RTO code, office, address, helpline number and office timings.

RTO Code/Number	TN-81
Office Address	Regional Transport Office (RTO) East, No. 12, Shanmuga Nagar, Devadhanam, Trichy, Tamil Nadu – 620002
Helpline Number:	0431-2403333
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu
Office Timings	10 AM ‒ 5 PM

Services offered by Tiruchirapalli (Trichy) RTO

The Trichy RTO offers all transport-related services to the city's residents. It also overlooks the implementation of traffic rules and regulations. Here are the important services provided by the Tamil Nadu Transport Department.

Grant or renewal of Learner's Licence (LL), Driving Licence (DL) and International Driving Licence.
Conduct theory and driving tests for LL and DL, respectively.
Grant or renewal of temporary and permanent Registration Certificate (RC) for private/transport vehicles.
Collection of service-related fees and road tax.

The following sections will provide details regarding the Tiruchirapalli RTO's important services.

Learner’s Licence

The RTO of Trichy conducts theoretical tests for Learner’s Licence (LL) applicants. Post the test; the LL is issued to the eligible applicants. The service also includes the renewal of LL.

Driving Licence

RTO Tiruchirapalli conducts driving tests for the Driving Licence (DL) applicants. Other services include the grant/renewal of DL, the addition of new vehicle class to the DL, revision of details in DL, providing a duplicate copy of the DL, etc.

Registration Certificate

Trichy RTO is responsible for new vehicle registration. Along with that, it also offers services such as grant/renewal of Registration Certificates (RC), ownership transfer, hypothecation endorsement/removal in RC, correction of details in RC, providing a duplicate RC copy, etc.

Permits

RTO Trichy provides different types of permits for transport and commercial vehicles. It includes the issuance of tourist, national, state, local and contract carriage permits.

Service Fees

The RTO office in Tiruchirapalli collects all service-related fees. Along with that, it also collects road tax during new vehicle registration. The service fees and road tax collected are as per the guidelines of The Motor Vehicles Act.

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

RTO Fees in Tiruchirapalli

The following sections will provide information about the RTO fees in Trichy.

Driving Licence Fees

Here are the fees related to services for Driving Licence in Trichy RTO.

Types of Services	Issue/Renewal (Rs.)
Granting Learner’s Licence (LL) for each class of vehicles	150
Test/Repeat Test (Learner’s Licence)	50
Test/Repeat Test for each class of vehicle (Learner’s Licence)	300
Granting Driving Licences (DL)	200
Addition of classes of vehicles to the DL	500
Granting International Driving Licence or International Driving Permit (IDP)	1,000
Renew Driving Licence	200
Renew Driving Licence (After grace period)	300
Grant or Issue duplicate DL	500
Address change in DL	200
Smart Card Fee for DL	200
Grant/Renew Motor Driving School Licence	10,000
Grant of a duplicate licence to Motor Driving School	5,000

Tiruchirapalli RTO Registration Charges

Below are the registration charges for vehicles in Trichy RTOs:

Vehicle Type	Fees (Rs.)
Invalid Carriage/Carrier	50
Two-Wheelers/Motorcycles/Scooters	300
Private Four-Wheelers/Three-Wheelers/Quadricycles	600
Commercial/Transport Four-Wheelers/Three-Wheelers/Quadricycles	1000
Registration of imported motorcycles	2500
Medium Goods Vehicles	1000
Medium Passenger Vehicles	1000
Heavy Goods Vehicles	1500
Heavy Passenger Vehicles	1500
Imported Motor Vehicles (Four-Wheelers and Others)	5000
Others	3000
Issue duplicate RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Ownership Transfer	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Address change in RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Changes or alterations to the RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Approval of Lease/Hypothecation/Hire Purchase	Two-Wheelers/Motorcycles/Scooters - 500
Approval of Lease/Hypothecation/Hire Purchase	Four-Wheelers/Three-Wheelers/Quadricycles - 800
Approval of Lease/Hypothecation/Hire Purchase	Medium or Heavy Vehicles - 800

Fitness Certificate (FC) Charges

Here are the fees for grant or renewal of Certificate of Fitness in Tiruchirapalli RTO for private and transport vehicles.

Types of Tasks	Fee (Rs.)
Grant/Renew for FC (Grant/Renewal)	Two-wheelers ‒ 200 (400 for the automated process)Four-Wheelers/Quadricycles/Three-Wheelers ‒ 400 (600 for the automated process)Heavy/Medium Vehicles ‒ 600 (1,000 for the automated process)
FC Renewal	200
Duplicate FC	150
Granting/Renewing Letter of Authority	15,000
Granting Duplicate Letter of Authority	7,500

Permit Charges (Transport/Commercial Vehicles)

Here are the RTO permit charges in Trichy.

Vehicle Type	Permit Fee
Stage Carriages	1500
Goods Carriages/Carriers	1200
Contract Carrier/Carriage (Auto Rickshaw)	300
Contract Carriages (Motor Cab)	525
Contract Carriages (Maxi Cab)	750
Contract Carriages (Omnibus)	1500
Private Service Vehicles	750
National Permit (Goods Carriages)	1500
Tourist Motor Cabs (National and South Zone)	750
Tourist Maxi Cabs (National and South Zone)	1125
Tourist Omnibus (National and South Zone)	1500
Buses (Educational Institution)	300
Permit Fee (Renewal)
Stage Carriages/Carriers	750
Goods Carriages/Carriers	600
Contract Carriages (Autorickshaw)	150
Contract Carriages (Motor Cab)	265
Contract Carriages (Maxi Cab)	375
Contract Carriages (Omnibus)	750
Private Service Vehicles	375
National Permit (Goods Carriers/Carriages)	750
Tourist Motor Cabs (National and South Zone)	375
Tourist Maxi Cabs (National and South Zone)	565
Tourist Omnibuses (National and South Zone)	750
Buses (Educational Institution)	150

Tiruchirapalli RTO official website

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

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 frequently asked questions and their answers regarding the RTO of Tiruchirapalli.

What happens if I fail the Learner’s Licence test?

You can reappear for the Learner’s Licence test on the next day itself. Pay the prescribed fees and you can retake the test.

Is it mandatory to apply for a driving licence through the Motor Driving School?

It is not compulsory to obtain a DL from a Motor Driving School; however, for a driving licence to drive a commercial or transport vehicle, you need to obtain Form 5 from the school to process the application.

What precautions should be taken by a Learner’s Licence holder?

A Learner’s Licence holder must be trained under the supervision of a permanent Driving Licence (DL) holder. The vehicle driven by the LL holder should bear the ‘L’ symbol in red colour that should be visible from a distance. Apart from learning to drive the vehicle, the LL holder should understand road signs or symbols, the vehicle’s mechanism, etc. Also, if the LL holder is learning to ride a two-wheeler, then only the instructor can be a pillion.

What is a preliminary Learner’s Licence test?

The RTO will conduct a written or online test and questions will be of multiple choice. For those who are not comfortable with written or online tests, then oral tests will be conducted.

For new driving licences, you need to obtain the Learner’s Licence (LL) and those who have held LL for 30 days can apply for the DL. The application should be done via the Parivahan web portal. Once the time slot is scheduled, you should bring a vehicle of the class mentioned on the application to appear for the DL test. Once the Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) is satisfied with your driving skills, the RTO will issue the permanent DL.

When will the RTO issue the DL once I have passed the driving test?

Once the RTO finds your driving skills as per the prescribed norms, the permanent driving licence will be issued on the same day.

What is the procedure to obtain a duplicate Driving Licence (DL)?

The applicant should file a First Information Report (FIR) for the loss of the DL. Along with the FIR, applicants can obtain a duplicate driving licence initiated through the Parivahan web portal.

How to get a registration number of my choice in Tamil Nadu?

If the required registration number is within 1000 numbers from the current series of the concerned RTO, the applicant should give a requisition letter to the RTO along with a copy of the purchase invoice of the vehicle and pay the prescribed fees for the same.

What is the difference between ‘Advance Number’ and ‘Special Number’?

Advance Number falls within 1000 numbers from the current series of the respective RTO; however, Special Number is granted by the government and is reserved by the government.

When will the RTO issue the Registration Certificate (RC) after the registration of the vehicle?

Once the vehicle is registered, the RTO will dispatch the RC by post to the applicant’s registered mailing address.

How can I obtain the online Learner’s Licence application in Tiruchirapalli?

You can visit the official website of the Trichy RTO or the Parivahan portal to obtain the LL application online.

Can I apply for a duplicate Driving Licence at the RTO office in Trichy?

You can apply for a duplicate copy of the DL at the Tiruchirapalli RTO with the necessary documents and applicable fees.

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