RTO Code Lookup
Find the city and state from any RTO code, or browse all codes by state.
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Enter an RTO code (e.g. MH12, DL4, KA01)
How to read a vehicle registration number
State
RTO Code
Series
Unique No.
- State code (2 letters) — identifies the state (MH = Maharashtra, DL = Delhi, KA = Karnataka…)
- RTO code (2 digits/characters) — identifies the specific RTO within the state
- Series (2 letters) — sequential alphabetic series assigned by the RTO
- Unique number (4 digits) — unique identifier within that series
RTO data is sourced from official government records and Wikipedia. If you find an error, verify at parivahan.gov.in
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About this tool
How to use RTO Code Lookup
- 1Enter the RTO code from the vehicle number (first 4–5 characters, e.g. MH12 or DL4C)
- 2View the city, state, and RTO office details
- 3Or switch to 'State → All Codes' to browse all RTOs in a state
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MH mean in a vehicle number?
MH stands for Maharashtra. The first two letters of any Indian vehicle registration number are the state code. MH01 is Mumbai South, MH12 is Pune, MH30 is Nagpur, and so on.
How do I find which city a car is registered in?
Look at the first 4–5 characters of the number plate. Enter them in this tool. For example, KA05 means Tumkur, Karnataka and TN16 means Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
What is my RTO code?
Your RTO code depends on the city where your vehicle was registered. It is the 2-letter state code followed by a 2-digit (or 2-character) district code. For example, if your car was registered in Pune, your RTO code is MH12.
How many RTOs are there in India?
India has over 1,400 RTOs across all states and union territories. Each district typically has at least one RTO, and major cities may have multiple.
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