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

Published on 21 Jun, 2021, 6:23 AM IST

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All About Tirunelveli Regional Transport Office (RTO)

The RTO of Tirunelveli came into existence under The Motor Vehicles Act to provide transport-related services. Tirunelveli is known for its various temples and is also one of the largest municipal corporations in Tamil Nadu. And with the development of the economy, the city has witnessed a rapid growth in new vehicle registrations.

The Tirunelveli Regional Transport Office is responsible for catering to the increasing vehicle and driver-related services in the city. Read ahead, as this page will provide details such as the Tirunelveli RTO code, services, fees, contact details and office hours.

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Tirunelveli RTO: Contact Details

The following section provides details about the RTO office in Tirunelveli.

Tirunelveli RTO Office (TN-72)

Here’s a table with Tirunelveli RTO code, contact details and office timings.

RTO Code/Number	TN-72
Office Address	Regional Transport Office (RTO) Tirunelveli, 111, NGOB Colony, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli ‒ 627007
Helpline Number:	0462-2552555
Email ID	[email protected]
State	Tamil Nadu
Office Timings	10 AM ‒ 5 PM

Services offered by Tirunelveli RTO

Mentioned below are the important services of the Tamil Nadu Transport Department.

Issuance of Learner’s Licence (LL) and Driving Licences (DL) for eligible applicants.
Conducting theory and driving tests for LL and DL applicants.
Registering private and commercial vehicles (new and used vehicles) and grant Registration Certificates (RC) along with the registration number.
Conduct fitness assessments for vehicles to issue Fitness Certificates (FC).
Grant national or state permits for transport and commercial vehicles.

The following sections explain the important services offered by RTO Tirunelveli.

Driving Licence

The RTO of Tirunelveli offers various services related to Learner’s Licence and Driving Licence. It includes the issuance/renewal of licences, conducting tests for Learning and Driving Licences, issuance of duplicate copies of licences, revision of details in DL, the addition of a new vehicle class in DL, etc.

Vehicle Registration

The RTO office in Tirunelveli provides vehicle registration services. It includes registering new and old vehicles, grant/renewal of Registration Certificates, correction of details in RC, addition/removal of loan hypothecation , issuance of duplicate copy of the document, ownership transfer in the certificate of registration, etc.

Vehicle Testing

RTO Tirunelveli also conducts vehicle tests for the issuance of Fitness Certificates (FC). It involves a thorough vehicle inspection to determine the condition of the mechanical components and the level of pollution produced by the engine. It is a crucial step during RC renewal.

Permits and Documents

Tirunelveli RTO provides permits and vehicle-related documents for private and commercial vehicles. The service includes the issuance of permits such as contract carriage permits, local permits, state permits, national permits etc. Vehicle documents include Trade Certificate (TC), No Objection Certificate (Certificate), Fitness Certificate (FC), etc.

Service Fees

The RTO office of Tirunelveli collects all service-related fees. It also collects road tax during the vehicle registration process and Motor Vehicle Tax as per amendments in The Motor Vehicles Act.

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

RTO Fees in Tirunelveli

The following sections denote the various service fees in RTO Tirunelveli.

Driving Licence Fees

Here’s a table with Driving Licence fees in Tirunelveli RTO.

Types of Services	Issue/Renewal (Rs.)
Grant of Learner’s Licence (LL) for new class of vehicles	150
Test/repeat test for LL	50
Test/repeat Test for new class of vehicle for LL	300
Issuance of Driving Licences (DL)	200
Inclusion of a new class of vehicle to the DL	500
Issuance of International Driving Licence or International Driving Permit (IDP)	1,000
DL renewal	200
DL renewal after the grace period	300
Issuance of a duplicate driving licence	500
Change in the residential address of driving licence	200
Driving licence smart card	200
Issuance or renewal of the licence to motor driving school	10,000
Issuance of a duplicate motor driving school licence	5,000

Tirunelveli RTO Registration Charges

Here are the registration charges for different types of vehicles at Tirunelveli RTO.

Vehicle Type	Fees (Rs.)
Invalid carrier	50
Two-Wheelers/scooters/motorcycles	300
Four-wheeled/three-wheeled/quadricycle private vehicles	600
Four-wheeled/three-wheelers/quadricycle commercial or transport vehicles	1000
Imported two-wheeler/bikes/scooters	2500
Medium goods/passenger vehicles	1000
Heavy goods/passenger vehicles	1500
Imported vehicles (Four-Wheelers and others)	5000
Other than the ones mentioned above	3000
Grant duplicate RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Transfer of ownership	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Change in residential address in the RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Alterations/changes to the RC	50% of the above-mentioned fees
Approval of lease/hypothecation/hire purchase	Two-Wheelers/bike/scooters - 500
Approval of lease/hypothecation/hire purchase	Four-wheeled/three-wheeled/quadricycle vehicles - 800
Approval of lease/hypothecation/hire purchase	Medium or Heavy vehicles - 800

Fitness Certificate (FC) Charges

Here are the fees for the issuance or renewal of Certificate of Fitness in Tirunelveli.

Types of Tasks	Fee (Rs.)
Issuance of Fitness Certificate (FC)	Bikes: Manual ‒ 200; Automated ‒ 400
Issuance of Fitness Certificate (FC)	Four-wheeled/quadricycles/three-wheeled vehicles: Manual ‒ 400; Automated ‒ 600
Issuance of Fitness Certificate (FC)	Heavy/Medium vehicles: Manual ‒ 600; Automated ‒ 1,000
Renewal of FC	200
Issuance of a duplicate FC	150
Issuance or renewal of Letter of Authority (LoA)	15,000
Issuance of a duplicate LoA	7,500

Permit Charges (Commercial Vehicles)

Here are the permit charges in Tirunelveli RTO.

Vehicle Type	Permit Fee (Rs.)
Stage vehicles	1500
Goods vehicles	1200
Contract vehicles (Auto Rickshaw)	300
Contract vehicles (Motor Cab)	525
Contract vehicles (Maxi Cab)	750
Contract vehicles (Omnibus)	1500
Private Service Vehicles (PSV)	750
National Permit (Goods vehicles)	1500
Tourist Cabs (National and South Zone)	750
Tourist Maxi Cabs (National and South Zone)	1125
Omnibus (National and South Zone)	1500
Educational institution/school buses	300
Permit Fee (Renewal)
Stage vehicles	750
Goods vehicles	600
Contract vehicles (Autorickshaw)	150
Contract vehicles (Motor Cab)	265
Contract vehicles (Maxi Cab)	375
Contract vehicles (Omnibus)	750
PSV	375
National Permit (Goods vehicles)	750
Tourist Cabs (National and South Zone)	375
Tourist Maxi Cabs (National and South Zone)	565
Omnibuses (National and South Zone)	750
Educational Institution/school buses	150

Tirunelveli RTO official website

The official website of the RTO Tirunelveli is https://tnsta.gov.in/. You can find more information about the Regional Transport Office in Tirunelveli on this website.

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 frequently asked questions and their answers related to RTO Tirunelveli.

What if I do not clear the Learner’s Licence test held by the Tirunelveli RTO?

You can repeat the learner’s licence test on the next day itself. Pay the required fees and you can appear for the test again.

What documents are mandatory while applying for a driving licence in a local RTO?

Below is the list of documents that are required to obtain a permanent driving licence:

>Valid Learner’s Licence (LL) for the class of vehicle, which is at least 30 days old.>Three passport size photographs.

When will the Tirunelveli RTO deliver my driving licence?

Once you clear the driving test, the RTO will dispatch the DL through speed post to your registered mailing address.

Can I get a fancy or a registration number of my choice in Tirunelveli RTO?

Yes, you can get a fancy number or a registration number of your choice by paying the required RTO fees.

How to find out the owner details of a vehicle registered at the Tirunelveli RTO?

You can trace the vehicle owner’s details through the registration number. The Centre has launched Parivahan, a web portal which is the central database of vehicle and driver information.

How can I download the application for Learner's Licence in Tirunelveli?

You can visit RTO Tirunelveli's official website to download the LL application form.

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