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The Regional Transport Department of Maharashtra was founded under the provision of Section 213 (1) of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The act is the central authority in terms of laws applicable to vehicles in India. RTO Maharashtra imposes these laws accordingly under the supervision of Commissioner of Transport of Maharashtra. In Maharashtra, there are 50 RTOs. Deputy Regional Transport Officer supervises his respective district RTOs. These RTOs are responsible for providing licenses and registrations.

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Maharashtra RTO Number List 2021

Code	Location	Office location
MH-01	Mumbai Central (Southern Suburbs)	Jurisdiction: Nariman Point,Colaba to Mahim, Sion, Wadala (Parts) in Mumbai City District and Elephanta (Raigad Distt.)
MH-02	Mumbai West (Western Suburbs)	Jurisdiction: Bandra to Jogeshwari in Mumbai Suburban District (Also included Goregaon to Dahisar till 2015)
MH-03	Mumbai East (Eastern Suburbs)	Jurisdiction: Kurla to Mulund, Mankhurd in Mumbai Suburban District
MH-04	Thane	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Thane (Thane, Mira-Bhayandar), Bhiwandi and Shahapur (Also covered Palghar district till 2014)
MH-05	Kalyan, Thane District	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Kalyan (Kalyan-Dombivli), Murbad, Ulhasnagar (Town and Taluka), Ambernath (Town and Taluka, including Badlapur Town)
MH-06	Raigad	Jurisdiction: Taluks of Pen, Alibag, Roha, Murud, Shrivardhan, Mangaon, Mhasala, Poladpur, Tala, Mahad, Sudhagad
MH-07	Sindhudurg	Jurisdiction: Entire Sindhudurg District
MH-08	Ratnagiri	Jurisdiction: Entire Ratnagiri District
MH-09	Kolhapur	Jurisdiction: Entire Kolhapur District
MH-10	Sangli	Jurisdiction: Entire Sangli District
MH-11	Satara	Jurisdiction: All Talukas except Karad and Patan
MH-12	Pune	Jurisdiction: Pune City, Haveli Taluka, Bhor Taluka, Velha Taluka, Indapur Taluka, Purandar Taluka
MH-13	Solapur	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Solapur North, Solapur South, Mangalvedha, Barshi, Mohol, Pandharpur, Akkalkot
MH-14	Pune	Jurisdiction: PCMC and Hinjewadi (Parts of Mulshi Taluka), Talukas of Junnar, Khed, Maval, Ambegaon
MH-15	Nashik	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Nashik, Dindori, Trimbakeshwar, Surgana, Yevla, Chandvad, Niphad, Sinnar, Peth, Igatpuri
MH-16	Ahmednagar	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Nagar, Jamkhed, Shrigonda, Pathardi, Parnet, Karjat, Shevgaon
MH-17	Shrirampur, Ahmednagar District	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Shrirampur, Nevasa, Rahuri, Rahta, Kopargaon, Sangamner, Akole
MH-18	Dhule	Jurisdiction: Entire Dhule District
MH-19	Jalgaon	Jurisdiction: Entire Jalgaon District
MH-20	Aurangabad	Jurisdiction: Entire Aurangabad District
MH-21	Jalna	Jurisdiction: Entire Jalna District
MH-22	Parbhani	Jurisdiction: Entire Parbhani District
MH-23	Beed	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Beed, Ashti, Gevrai, Patoda, Shirur Kasar
MH-24	Latur	Jurisdiction: Entire Latur District
MH-25	Osmanabad	Jurisdiction: Entire Osmanabad District
MH-26	Nanded	Jurisdiction: Entire Nanded District
MH-27	Amravati	Jurisdiction: Entire Amaravati District
MH-28	Buldhana	Jurisdiction: Entire Buldhana District
MH-29	Yavatmal	Jurisdiction: Entire Yavatmal District
MH-30	Akola	Jurisdiction: Entire Akola District
MH-31	Nagpur West	Jurisdiction: Western Suburbs of Nagpur City
MH-32	Wardha	Jurisdiction: Entire Wardha District
MH-33	Gadchiroli	Jurisdiction: Entire Gadchiroli District
MH-34	Chandrapur	Jurisdiction: Entire Chandrapur District
MH-35	Gondia	Jurisdiction: Entire Gondia District
MH-36	Bhandara	Jurisdiction: Entire Bhandara District
MH-37	Washim	Jurisdiction: Entire Washim District
MH-38	Hingoli	Jurisdiction: Entire Hingoli District
MH-39	Nandurbar	Jurisdiction: Entire Nandurbar District
MH-40	Nagpur Rural	Jurisdiction: Entire Nagpur District Except Nagpur Urban Taluka
MH-41	Malegaon, Nashik District	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Malegaon, Satana, Kalwan, Deola, Nandgaon
MH-42	Baramati, Pune District	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Baramati, Indapur, Daund
MH-43	Navi Mumbai, Thane District Limits	Jurisdiction: Airoli to CBD Belapur
MH-44	Ambajogai, Beed District	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Ambajogai, Kaij, Vadvani, Majalgaon, Parli, Dharur
MH-45	Akluj, Solapur District	Jurisdiction: Talukas of Malshiras, Madha, Sangola, Karmala
MH-46	Navi Mumbai, Raigad District Limits	Jurisdiction: Kharghar to Panvel, Talukas of Panvel, Uran, Khalapur, Karjat
MH-47	Borivali, Mumbai (Northern Suburbs)	Jurisdiction: Goregaon to Dahisar in Mumbai Suburban District
MH-48	Palghar District	Jurisdiction: Vasai-Virar Clty Limits and whole of Palghar District
MH-49	Nagpur East	Jurisdiction: Eastern Suburbs of Nagpur City
MH-50	Karad, Satara District	Jurisdiction: Karad and Patan Talukas

Functioning of RTO Maharashtra

The MH RTO is responsible to carry out the provisions under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The areas of responsibility include:

Issuance of learner license
Renewal of Issued Licenses
Conduct Driving Test
Temporary registration of vehicles
Permanent registration of vehicles
Registration certificate renewal
Issue New Driving License (DL)
Issue Duplicate driving license
Ownership transfer
Transfer of ownership of vehicles with a loan
No Objection Certificate (NOC) issuance
Updating new/changed address
Issue duplicate license for Radio Cabs
Collection of road tax
Tourist Vehicle Permit
Lading Bill
National Permit Grant
National Permit for Public Carrier
Special Permit Application
All India Tourist Vehicle Permit
Service Permit for Specific State Carriage
Specific Contract Carriage Permit
Renewal of license for Radio Cab
Private Service Vehicle Permit
Permit for Goods Carriage
National Permit or Tourist Permit Authorisation
Permit for Specific Contract Carriage for Regular Use
PTA
Specific Stage Carriage Permit
Stage Carriage Services Permit
Temporary Permit

Types of Vehicle Registration in Maharashtra

Every state law requires the vehicle owners to register their vehicle with concerned RTOs. No exception for Maharashtra. Maharashtra RTO is responsible for registering every vehicle plying on the roads of the state. There are two types of vehicle registration process:

Temporary Registration: It is offered for a limited time at the time of buying a vehicle. This registration is required if a vehicle is purchased from a dealer’s showroom. This registration is valid for only 7 days. However, the owner can extend it further. The vehicle owner can make an application for temporary registration to the concerned RTO and avail the RC.

Permanent Registration: As per the rules of Vehicle Act of India, a two-wheeler or four-wheeler must be registered within 7 days after its delivery. A person can’t drive an unregistered vehicle. As per the rule, a dealer can’t deliver an unregistered vehicle, it provides a temporary RC to the owner for a period of 7 days. It implies the owner to apply for a permanent registration with the concerned RTO of his/her location. The owner needs to fill an application form with relevant documents.

How to Register a Vehicle at Maharashtra RTO

To drive a vehicle legally and to avoid penalties in Maharashtra, the owner has to register his/her vehicle with Maharashtra RTO. MH RTO was founded to bring into effect the provisions under the M.V. Act, which urge every vehicle owner to avail temporary/permanent registration card before plying a vehicle on the road. An RC can be availed by providing below documents along with an application. Maharashtra RTO vehicle registration details can also be availed online by registering on the official website of Maharashtra RTO.

Documents Required for Register a Vehicle in Maharashtra

One needs to furnish the below documents to get his/her vehicle registered with Maharashtra RTO:

Form 20/vehicle registration application form
Form 21/sales certificate obtained from the dealer
Form 22/roadworthiness of the vehicle obtained from the manufacturer stating that the vehicle is in the compliance with the standards of Indian roads
Form 34/for loan hypothecation
Invoice form the dealer
Insurance document
Address proof of the owner
Valid identity proof
Invoice if the vehicle is imported
STA approval of design in case of trailer vehicles
Manufacture’s certificate to register a carriage
Temporary RC number, if any
In case a vehicle is purchased in Maharashtra and registered in another state, sales tax clearance certificate is needed
DD of paid road tax
Passport sized recent photographs
Applicable vehicle registration fee

Vehicle Registration Process in Maharashtra

To complete the registration process, one has to visit the Maharashtra RTO along with the aforementioned documents
Submit the documents along with the required fee
The same will be verified by the registering authority in Maharashtra, on basis of which a registration number will be provided
Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department provide the facility of availing Maharashtra RTO registration numbers for the vehicles online as well. One will have to log on to the official website at maharashtra.gov.in/1035/Home and apply accordingly

RTO Maharashtra Permanent Registration Process

As we already have mentioned, a purchased vehicle must be registered within 7 days, apart from the days allotted with a temporary RC. One will require the below documents to own a permanent registration in Maharashtra:

Form 20
Form 21/sale certificate by the dealer
Form 22 and 22-A from the manufacturer/for vehicle worthiness
Vehicle invoice
Temporary registration
Insurance documents of the vehicle
Address proof
Bill customs in case of an imported vehicle
STA approval in case of trailer vehicles
Manufacturer’s certificate for registering a carriage
Paid road tax receipt if the vehicle is bought from another state

How to Renew Registration Certificate

To drive a vehicle freely on the roads of Maharashtra, one must carry a valid registration card. All private vehicles are to be re-registered after a tenure of 15 years for every 5 years, from its first registration to maintain its worth in roads. The below documents are required for re-registration or renewal of a vehicle with RTO Maharashtra:

Documents Required

Duly filled From no. 25
Registration Certificate in original
Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC)
Valid Insurance document of the vehicle
Applicable Re-registration fee
The vehicle needs to be produced of inspection to the RTO Maharashtra
Upon verification of every document, RTO Maharashtra will issue the new Registration Certificate

Transfer of Ownership of Vehicle in Maharashtra

In case a vehicle is purchased from another state, it needs to be registered with Maharashtra RTO. In order to avail the registration card, Form 20 and form 21 are required to be submitted along with other documents like:

Form 33 in case of an address change
Form 29 and 30 to transfer the ownership of the vehicle
Form AT and FT
Form 28/No Objection Certificate from the finance in case of a loan
In case of a commercial vehicle, Form TCR and TCA are required
Affidavit stating that the vehicle is not involved in any accident previously, crime or theft
The applicant has to provide an affidavit stating that the vehicle is free from any crime, accident or theft.
The owner of the vehicle has to also produce all the documents related to the vehicle as well.

Duplicate RC

The registration card is an essential element to carry whenever and wherever one rides his/her car or bike. A vehicle registration card contains the below details:

Registration Number
Date of registration
Engine Number
Chassis Number
Type of the vehicle
Seating Capacity of the vehicle
Model Number
Colour of the vehicle

That’s why one can’t fool a cop or afford driving without a valid RC. But, what if one has lost the registration card or it is worn out. Applying for a duplicate RC is the solution.

Maharashtra RTO issues duplicate RC in case the original one is lost or totally damaged. The vehicle owner must provide the required documents along with an application form. The information required are vehicle registration number, model, name and address of the owner, chassic number of the vehicle, engine no. etc. Moreover, one can also download RTO Maharashtra app and avail the online services on mobile as well.

Process and Documentation

The process of issuing duplicate RC involves:

The owner will be issued with a challan saying ‘RC is Lost’
Form 26 needs to be downloaded and filled from the official website of RTO Maharashtra
NOC from the financer in case the vehicle is purchased on loan
Photocopy of vehicle insurance document
Driving test paper
Copy of driving license
Triplicate copy Form 26 with the endorsement of registering authority
The owner needs to submit all the documents at RTO Maharashtra
An applicable fee will also need to pay to avail duplicate RC

How to Update Address on Registration Certificate

Maharashtra being the hub for migrants from all over the country in search for a better career. The state offers the most lucrative standard of living. More luxury means more vehicles on the roads and this increases the number of the total registered vehicle in Maharashtra from 3,07,030 as on 31st March 1971 to 2,78,69,866 as on 31st March 2016. When it is compulsory to register a vehicle with RTO Maharashtra, driving a vehicle with a valid insurance is equally important. Even, Motor Vehicles Act 1988, makes it mandatory for all get their vehicle insured with.

Usually, motor insurance is of two types-

Third Party Insurance
Comprehensive Insurance

Under the provision of Section 146. M.V. Act 1988, Third Party insurance is mandatory in India. This policy covers the vehicle owner against a legal liability arises out of an accidental death, bodily injury or property damage to a third-party. It bears the expenses on the insured person, claimed by a third-party. The policy can be claimed if the accident results in loss of income due to physical disfigurement.

On the other hand, Comprehensive Insurance is an optional cover and more extensive in nature. It covers own damage along with the third party liability. With a comprehensive cover, the vehicle insurer can protect the two-wheeler or four-wheeler against damages caused by manmade or natural disasters.

It is easy to avail motor insurance in Maharashtra. When a plenty of insurance providers have come up with exciting and innovative plan options, it is quite difficult to zeroing on a right plan. But online comparison has made it easy for the insurance seeker to buy an adequate plan. When in Maharashtra, one can visit an aggregator website to compare various plans, basis on the coverage offered, claim settlement ration, premium etc. These websites compare the plans and suggest the best suitable options as per the insurance requirement of the buyers. This way one can make an informed insurance decision.

How can I get learner’s license in Maharashtra?

You can avail learner’s license in Maharashtra either online or offline. Just visit the official website of respective RTO in Maharashtra, fill the application form and submit along with the relevant documents at the RTO Maharashtra. You can also download the application form online, fill it and submit at the respective RTO in Maharashtra to avail the license.

How many RTOs are there in Maharashtra?

There are 50 RTOs in Maharashtra.

How to register a new vehicle in Maharashtra?

RTO Maharashtra is the concerned authority who registers vehicles in Maharashtra. Be it private or commercial, one has to register it before plying on the roads of Maharashtra. In this regard, an application form needs to be filled along with certain documents such as For 20, 21, 22, 34, Insurance document, address proof of the vehicle, temporary registration card, ID proof, NOC from the financer in case the vehicle is bought on loan etc. for complete list, one can refer the website of respective RTO. Upon verification and physical inspection of the vehicle, the concerned RTO in Maharashtra will allot a computerised registration number. The registration card can be availed as a smart card which contains the details like:

Registration Number
Date of registration
Engine Number
Chassis Number
Type of the vehicle
Seating Capacity of the vehicle
Model Number
Colour of the vehicle

How can I avail a fancy number in Maharashtra?

To avail a fancy number for your vehicle in Maharashtra-

An application can be made as per the provision of Motor Vehicles Act 1988 to respective RTO during the official hours
Once the registering authority grants a special number, the applicant has to pay the prescribed fee for the same between 10 a.m. to30 p.m.
If there is more than one application for a specific number, the same will be allotted via an auction
One can reserve the fancy number for a period of 30 days, within which the registration process should be initiated
The application for obtaining a fancy number has to be filed in a plain paper to the clerk at the concerned RTO in Maharashtra, for non-transport series
Finally, the RTO allots the registration number

MH 01 which city

MH-01 passing city name Mumbai Central (Southern Suburbs)

MH 02 which city

MH-02 passing city name Mumbai West (Western Suburbs)

MH 03 which city

MH-03 passing city name Mumbai East (Eastern Suburbs)

MH 04 which city

MH-04 passing city name Thane

MH 05 which city

MH-05 passing city name Kalyan, Thane District

MH 06 which city

MH-06 passing city name Raigad

MH 07 which city

MH-07 passing city name Sindhudurg

MH 08 which city

MH-08 passing city name Ratnagiri

MH 09 which city

MH-09 passing city name Kolhapur

MH 10 which city

MH-10 passing city name Sangli

MH 11 which city

MH-11 passing city name Satara

MH 12 which city

MH-12 passing city name Pune

MH 13 which city

MH-13 passing city name Solapur

MH 14 which city

MH-14 passing city name Pune

MH 15 which city

MH-15 passing city name Nashik

MH 16 which city

MH-16 passing city name Ahmednagar

MH 17 which city

MH-17 passing city name Shrirampur, Ahmednagar District

MH 18 which city

MH-18 passing city name Dhule

MH 19 which city

MH-19 passing city name Jalgaon

MH 20 which city

MH-20 passing city name Aurangabad

MH 21 which city

MH-21 passing city name Jalna

MH 22 which city

MH-22 passing city name Parbhani

MH 23 which city

MH-23 passing city name Beed

MH 24 which city

MH-24 passing city name Latur

MH 25 which city

MH-25 passing city name Osmanabad

MH 26 which city

MH-26 passing city name Nanded

MH 27 which city

MH-27 passing city name Amravati

MH 28 which city

MH-28 passing city name Buldhana

MH 29 which city

MH-29 passing city name Yavatmal

MH 30 which city

MH-30 passing city name Akola

MH 31 which city

MH-31 passing city name Nagpur West

MH 32 which city

MH-32 passing city name Wardha

MH 33 which city

MH-33 passing city name Gadchiroli

MH 34 which city

MH-34 passing city name Chandrapur

MH 35 which city

MH-35 passing city name Gondia

MH 36 which city

MH-36 passing city name Bhandara

MH 37 which city

MH-37 passing city name Washim

MH 38 which city

MH-38 passing city name Hingoli

MH 39 which city

MH-39 passing city name Nandurbar

MH 40 which city

MH-40 passing city name Nagpur Rural

MH 41 which city

MH-41 passing city name Malegaon, Nashik District

MH 42 which city

MH-42 passing city name Baramati, Pune District

MH 43 which city

MH-43 passing city name Navi Mumbai, Thane District Limits

MH 44 which city

MH-44 passing city name Ambajogai, Beed District

MH 45 which city

MH-45 passing city name Akluj, Solapur District

MH 46 which city

MH-46 passing city name Navi Mumbai, Raigad District Limits

MH 47 which city

MH-47 passing city name Borivali, Mumbai (Northern Suburbs)

MH 48 which city

MH-48 passing city name Palghar District

MH 49 which city

MH-49 passing city name Nagpur East

MH 50 which city

MH-50 passing city name Karad, Satara District