Key Highlights

In Andhra Pradesh, there are 45 RTOs. Citizens have to visit the RTO assigned to their district.
All RTOs in Andhra Pradesh deal with issuing licences, permits, certificates and other transport-related legal documents. It also collects the road tax.
For registration for any of the legal documents, a nominal fee is charged. The amount is way less than the penalty you would pay in the absence of the said document.

The RTO Andhra Pradesh is governed by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. It looks after the vehicles and the drivers as per the acts and rules. It is responsible for road tax and various fees. It issues driving licenses, permits, and registration certificates after inspection of vehicles and drivers. So, in a way, they have control over which vehicle will be on the road and who will drive it. This makes the roads in Andhra Pradesh safe and more convenient to travel.

List of RTO Offices in Andhra Pradesh

There are 45 RTO offices in Andhra Pradesh. In the table below, we have given the names of the 24 RTO offices and the name of the concerned officer, along with their mobile numbers.

Sno	District name	Name of the Office	Name of the Officer	Mobile No
1	Srikakulam	Srikakulam (RTO)		9154294201
2	Vizianagaram	Vizianagaram (RTO)		9154294202
3	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam (RTO 1)	G.S.L.V.Mangadevi	9154294203
4	Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam (RTO- 2)	R.Ch.Srinivas	9154294204
5	Visakhapatnam	Gajuwaka (RTO)	V Jaya Prakash	9154294205
6	East Godavari	Kakinada (RTO)	G.V.Siva Reddy	9154294207
7	West Godavar	Eluru (RTO)	K.S.M.V.Krishna Rao	9154294210
8	West Godavari	Jangareddy gudem	M.D. Madani	9912747869
9	NTR	Vijayawada (RTO-1) (i/c)	Praveen	9154294212
10	NTR	Vijayawada (RTO-2) (i/c)	K.Venkateswara Rao	9154294214
11	Krishna	Gudivada (RTO) (i/c)	N U N Srinivas	9154294213
12	NTR	Nandigama (RTO)	M Padmavathi	9154294216
13	Guntur	Guntur (RTO) (i/c)	N.Gopal	9154294217
14	Guntur	Tenali (RTO)	K.Srihari	9848522292
15	Palnadu	Narasaraopeta (RTO)	Sanjeev Kumar	9154294218
16	Bapatla	Bapatla	T.K.Paramdhama Reddy	9154294219
17	Prakasam	Markapuram	B.Amarnaik	9059459411
18	Nellore	Nellore (RTO)	Y.SreeChandana	9154294220
19	Chittoor	Chittoor (RTO)	A.Sunil Kumar	9154294522
20	Tirupati	Gudur (RTO)		9154294221
21	Annamayya	Madanapalli (RTO)	D.A.Pratap Rao
22	Kurnool	Kurnool (RTO)	Barath Chavan	9154294227
23	Anantapuramu	Anantapur (RTO)	B.Suresh naidu	9154294229
24	Kadapa	Proddatur (i/c)	M.Venu	9154294226

You can contact the officer who governs the RTO in your district and seek help for any road and vehicle-related issues

Do you know that the Andhra Pradesh government has completely digitalised their services? The citizens can apply for a registration certificate, driving licence and permits online. They don’t need to come to the RTO for every small inconvenience.

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Functions of RTO Andhra Pradesh

The AP Transport Department and various acts & rules have clearly mentioned the functions of RTO Andhra Pradesh. As per the RTO, Andhra Pradesh is responsible for:

Registering motor vehicles (temporary and permanent registration) under the applicable Motor Vehicles Rules.
Issuing Driving Licences (learner’s licence, permanent licence, renewals, duplicates, addition of classes, etc).
Collection of motor vehicle taxes and fees (e.g., registration fees, road tax, life tax, quarterly tax).
Enforcement of the Motor Vehicles Act & Rules. It includes inspections, issuing of fitness certificates for vehicles, checking pollution/emissions, etc.
Issuance of permits (for goods carriage, passenger vehicles, etc.).
Number reservation/assignment and maintenance of registration records.
Road safety. It looks after the regulation of driver conduct (e.g., via licensing), inspections, etc.

Andhra Pradesh has a road network of 1,23,334 kilometres. It is not easy to maintain safety and ensure the smooth functioning of such a vast road system without proper rules and regulations. That is why the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) follow each of the mentioned rules and also offer online services.

Vehicle Registration Process at RTO Andhra Pradesh

The process for vehicle registration is quite simple. You just need to follow the following steps:

Submit an application in Form 20 to the Registering Authority (RTO) in whose jurisdiction you reside or do business.
Along with Form 20, provide the Sales Certificate in Form 21 (invoice from dealer/manufacturer) and a Road Worthiness Certificate in Form 22. If the vehicle body is separately fabricated, Form 22A is required.
Submit a valid insurance certificate, proof of address, proof of identity, PUC (Pollution Under Control) certificate, etc.
If the vehicle is imported, furnish a customs clearance certificate.
For temporary registration (if applicable), this is issued while permanent registration is processed.
Vehicle inspection/verification by the RTO to check that the vehicle matches chassis/engine numbers and that the vehicle meets required standards.
Payment of registration fees, road tax, etc., per the prescribed fees schedule.
On successful verification and payment, issuance of a permanent Registration Certificate (RC) (smart-card type).

You cannot register for a vehicle online in Andhra Pradesh. You have to visit the RTO. You can download the forms by clicking the hyperlinks or ask at the RTO itself.

Documents Required for Vehicle Registration in Andhra Pradesh

Before proceeding with the registration, see if you have every document that is required. The list of documents needed during vehicle registration in Andhra Pradesh is given in the table below.

Document	Purpose
Form 20	Application for registration.
Sales Certificate / Form 21	Proof of purchase/transfer, dealer invoice.
Road Worthiness Certificate / Form 22	Proof that the vehicle meets safety/emission/manufacturer standards.
Form 22A	If the body of the vehicle is separately fabricated.
Valid Insurance Certificate	Mandatory for registration.
Proof of Address & Identity	To establish the owner’s credentials (address + identity).
Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate	For emission compliance.
Custom clearance certificate	If the vehicle is imported.

Your documents are the proof of identity and address; similarly, the registration certificate will be the proof that the vehicle is yours.

RTO Andhra Pradesh Charges for Vehicle Registration

There are different types of vehicles, and based on their types, age and other factors, fees for registration certificates are decided. The detailed fee structure is given in the table below:

Sl.No.	Purpose	Revised Amount ( ₹)
1	Grant or renewal of a trade certificate in respect of each class of vehicle
	(a) Motorcycle	500
	(b) Invalid Carriage	500
	(c) Others	1000
2	Duplicate trade certificate
	(a) MMotorcycle	300
	(b) Invalid Carriage	300
	(c) Others	500
3	Appeal under rule 46	1000
4	Issue of Temporary Registrations to new vehicles;
	(a) Invalid Carriage	25
	(b) Motorcycle	150
	(c) Three-wheeler/ Quadricycle / Light Motor Vehicles
	(i) Non Transport	300
	(ii) Transport	500
	(d) Medium Goods Vehicle	500
	(e) Medium Passenger Motor Vehicle	500
	(f) Heavy Goods Vehicle	750
	(g) Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicle	750
	(h) Imported Motor Vehicle	2500
	(i) Imported Motorcycle	1250
	(j) Any other vehicle not mentioned above	1500
5	Issue or renewal of certificate of registration and assignment of a new registration mark;
	(a) Invalid Carriage	50
	(b) Motorcycle	300
	(c) Three-wheeler / Quadricycle / Light Motor Vehicles
	(i) Non Transport	600
	(ii) Transport	1000
	(d) Medium Goods Vehicle	1000
	(e) Medium Passenger Motor Vehicle	1000
	(f) Heavy Goods Vehicle	1500
	(g) Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicle	1500
	(h) Imported Motor Vehicle	5000
	(i) Imported Motorcycle	2500
	(j) Any other vehicle not mentioned above (Non-Transport vehicles viz., CEVs, Road Rollers, Satellite-mounted vehicles, Rig-mounted vehicles, etc., which have more than 7000 K.Gs. of ULW).	3000
6	Issue of duplicate certificate of registration	1500
7	Transfer of Ownership	1500
8	Change of Residence	1500
9	Recording alteration in the certificate of registration	1500
10	Endorsing hire purchase/lease/hypothecation agreement
	(a) Motorcycle	500
	(b) Three-wheeler quadricycle/light motor vehicle	1500
	(c) Medium or Heavy vehicle	3000
	Termination of hire purchase/lease/hypothecation agreement	No Fee
	Issue of Fresh Certificate of Registration	No Fee
11	Conducting a test of a vehicle for the grant or renewal of a certificate of fitness
	(a) Motorcycle	(i) Manual 200 (ii) Automated 400
	(b) Three-wheeled or light motor vehicle or quadricycle	(i) Manual 400 (ii) Automated 600
	(c) Medium or heavy motor vehicle	(i) Manual 600 (ii) Automated 1000
12	Grant or renewal of a certificate of fitness for a motor vehicle	200
13	Grant or renewal of the letter of authority	15000
14	Issue of duplicate letter of authority	7500
15	Appeal under Rule 70	3000
16	Any application not covered under entries at Serial Nos. 1 to 14 above	200

After receiving your registration certificate, always note both the issue date and the expiry date. If you apply for an additional certificate after expiry, you will have to pay extra charges.

How to Get a Driving Licence in Andhra Pradesh?

If you want to drive on Indian roads, you need to have a driving licence. You can either issue it online or visit the RTO Andhra Pradesh office. The table below briefly explains the steps involved in both modes:

For online registration, follow the following steps:

Open the Parivahan portal.
From the “Select your state” dropdown, choose Andhra Pradesh.
On the next screen, click the second circular blue option labelled Apply for a Driving Licence.
After reviewing the instructions, click Continue.
From Select Appropriate Choice, choose your case. The options given are:
- holding a Learner's Licence
- holding a Foreign DL
- holding a Defence Licence
Complete the form with necessary details, upload documents, submit a photo, and book a test slot.
Pay the fee and keep the receipt for reference.

For offline registration, follow the following steps:

Visit the Andhra Pradesh RTO and collect the Driving Licence application form.
Fill out the form manually and attach the required documents.
Pay the fees at the RTO counter.
First, obtain a Learner’s Licence.
After the mandatory holding period, appear for the driving test.
Once you pass, the RTO will issue a permanent Driving Licence.

With online registration, you can save a lot of time yourself. On the other hand, if you need in-person assistance, visit the appropriate district RTO of Andhra Pradesh.

Required Documents for Driving Licence Application in Andhra Pradesh

You cannot complete your driving licence application without these documents:

Filled DL application form (Form 2).
Proof of age (birth certificate, school leaving certificate, passport, etc.).
Proof of address (Aadhaar, voter card, utility bills, etc.).
Learner’s licence (if applying for permanent DL).
Passport-size photographs.
Medical certificate / Form 1A (for certain categories).
Filled Form 4A for International Driving Permit.

Just click on the hyperlinks and download the forms. This will save you a lot of time.

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Driving Licence Fees at RTO Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh transport department has laid out the fee structure involved with the driving licence. The table below covers that structure for you.

Sl.No.	Purpose	Revised Amount (₹)
1	Issue of learner’s licence in Form 3 for each class of vehicle	150
2	Learner’s licence test fee or repeat test fee, as the case may be	50
3	For test, or repeat test, as the case may be, of competence to drive (for each class of vehicle)	300
4	Issue of a driving licence	200
5	Issue of an International Driving Permit	1000
6	The addition of another class of vehicle to the driving licence	500
7	Endorsement or renewal of authorisation for vehicle carrying hazardous goods	100
8	Renewal of driving licence	200
9	Renewal of a driving licence for which an application is made after the grace period.	300
10	Issue or renewal of a licence to a school or establishment for imparting instructions in driving	10,000
11	Issue of duplicate licence to a school or establishment for imparting instructions in driving.	5,000
12	An appeal against the orders of the licensing authority referred to in rule 29	500
13	Any application for a change in address or any other particulars recorded in the driving licence, e.g. address, etc.	200
14	Issue of Driving Licence on surrender of Military Foreign Driving Licence	200
15	Issue of Duplicate Driving Licence	100

The fee structure is such that it can fit into any vehicle owner’s budget. Make sure you do the Paytm to the official portal only.

How to Pay Road Tax Online in Andhra Pradesh?

To pay the road tax, you don’t need to visit the RTO anymore. All you have to do is follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official Andhra Pradesh Transport Department website or the Parivahan site, provide your vehicle registration number, and pick your RTO.

Step 2: Click Proceed, then under the services tab, choose Tax/Fee Payment.

Step 3: You’ll land on a new page where you need to enter details such as the vehicle registration number and chassis number.

Step 4: Select Get Taxation Search to view your application details.

Step 5: Click Pay Tax to see the available payment plans: yearly, half-yearly, or quarterly.

Step 6: Pick the desired payment plan and hit Proceed to Payment.

Step 7: Select your preferred payment method, accept the terms and conditions, and complete the payment.

You can pay the road tax while sitting at home. Also, make sure you have opened the official portal and that payments are done through it only/

Traffic Fines and Penalties in Andhra Pradesh

If you break the rules, you are endangering not only your life but everybody’s lives on the road. These are the common traffic fines in Andhra Pradesh:

Violation	Approx Penalty (₹)
Driving without a licence	₹300
Overspeeding	₹300
Driving without a helmet	₹300-₹600 depending on severity/case.
Exceeding noise limits	₹100
Violating air pollution norms	₹400

The amount is low, but your life is priceless. So, don't take the risk, follow the rules and drive safely.

Do you know there were 15279 accidents in 2024? The data was reported on the official Andhra Pradesh Transport portal. It also mentions that the numbers were 17.6% less than the previous year,

Conclusion

The Andhra Pradesh RTO ensures safe and smooth transport services. It does so by providing licenses, certificates, dealing with tax collection, and online facilities. Citizens no longer need to visit the RTO for every service, as most applications can now be completed online. The steps involved are quick and highly convenient.

FAQs

1. What is the procedure to renew a vehicle’s fitness certificate in Andhra Pradesh?
You must apply online or at the RTO, book an inspection slot, pay the applicable fee, and present the vehicle for roadworthiness checks before renewal.

2. Can vehicle number plates be customised in Andhra Pradesh?
Yes, fancy or special registration numbers can be reserved by paying an additional fee through the AP Transport portal or directly at the RTO.

3. How can I transfer vehicle ownership within Andhra Pradesh?
Submit Form 29 and Form 30, along with the RC, insurance, and PUC, to the respective RTO and pay the ownership transfer fee.

4. Is there a process for obtaining a duplicate Registration Certificate (RC)?
Yes, file an application with Form 26, attach FIR copy (if lost), pay the fee, and the RTO will issue a duplicate RC.

5. How do I apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Andhra Pradesh?
You must hold a valid driving licence, submit Form 4A, a medical certificate, a passport copy, and pay the fee at the RTO.

6. What is the process for hypothecation removal from a vehicle’s RC?
Once the loan is cleared, get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the bank and submit it with Form 35 at the RTO to update the RC.

7. How can I check the status of my RTO applications in Andhra Pradesh?
Visit the Parivahan website, go to the “Application Status” section, enter your application number, and track progress online

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