On which Saturday RTO is closed?

RTOs are closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.

Is it possible to pay vehicle tax online?

Yes, vehicle tax can be paid online on the respective state government’s transport website.

Can I check the registration details of my vehicle online?

Yes, visit the website https://vahan.nic.in/ and check the registration details.

What is the difference between RTO and DTO?

In simple terms, Regional Transport Offices are for a state and District Transport Offices (DTOs) are for a district. The difference usually lies in the jurisdiction area. A state has multiple districts; therefore, it can have multiple DTOs.

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RTO Surat

Surat is a commercial centre for the textile industry and also a hub for jewellery production. Due to this, the vehicle movement is very dense in Surat. RTO Surat ensures that the traffic flow is smooth in the city and also ensures the enforcement of the Gujarat Motor Vehicles Act of 1989 and the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. In addition, the RTO offices in Surat cater to the city's vehicle owners and drivers by providing services like issuing driving licences, vehicle registration, etc .

List of Surat RTO Codes with Address

There are three RTO offices in the city of Surat, providing all transport and vehicle-related services to the public. You can locate an RTO office in Surat through its code, a list of which is provided below:

Sr. No.	RTO Location	RTO Codes	RTO Contact Number	RTO Email Address
1	RTO Surat	GJ-05	0261-2977191	rto-trans-sur@gujarat.gov.in
2	ARTO Surat (Pal)	GJ-28	---------------	---------------
3	RTO Bardoli	GJ-19	02622 223457	arto-trans-brd@gujarat.gov.in

Source : https://parivahan.gov.in/

How to Register Vehicles at RTO Surat

A vehicle must be registered with RTO Surat under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 before it may be utilised for regional public transit.

Step 1: Visit the official website at https://cot.gujarat.gov.in/vehicle-registration.htm.

step 2: Choose "Apply Now".

step 3: Fill out the application form on your screen completely.

step 4: Print the application form after all the information has been filled in, and then take it to your neighbourhood RTO with the relevant paperwork.

List of documents required for Vehicle Registration at Surat RTO

Before arranging the following documents for successful vehicle registration at RTO Surat, buy a motor insurance policy for your vehicle. A copy of your vehicle’s insurance policy is necessary before going for registration.

• Form 20: The Application

• Form 21 Sale certificate from the seller

• Form 22: Information about roadworthiness and compliance with pollution and safety standards

• Form 22A: Similar to Form 22 for vehicles whose parts have been fabricated separately

• Temporary registration certificate, if any

• As per the Supreme Court's order, it is now mandatory for people buying a car to purchase a third party car insurance with a three-year policy tenure. On the other hand, a 5-year third party bike insurance policy is compulsory for new two-wheeler registration. However, suppose a bike owner opts for a comprehensive two wheeler insurance policy, we offer package cover with one year of own damage and five years of third party cover. If a person opts for a comprehensive car insurance policy for a private car, we offer a bundled policy of one year of own damage and three years of third-party cover.

• Applicant's address proof

• Customs clearance for imported vehicles

• Form 60/61: Forms for agriculturist applicants

• Tahsildar's certificate if the vehicle is a tractor

• Permit proceedings documentation

• Receipt of fees paid for fancy numbers, if any

• PAN card in Form 60 .

• No objection certificate from the financer for vehicles which are purchased on loan

• Proof of entry tax payment for the vehicles which are purchased outside Surat

• If the vehicle is imported, custom bills are also required

• TCA and TCR for commercial vehicles

• Proof of payment of the registration fees at the RTO office

Functions of Surat RTO

RTO Surat’s primary function is to ensure that the public strictly follows the laws and regulations prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. In addition, RTO Surat has the important function of enforcing the Motor Vehicles Act. RTOs are significant in the city's smooth transportation and other traffic-related services. It ensures that every vehicle plying on the roads of Surat is registered with it and every driver driving the vehicle has obtained a valid driving licence. RTO Surat also provides other functions, which are listed as follows:

Revenue Collection

All vehicles must pay a government-imposed road tax for several different car types. The size and kind of vehicle affect the tax rates. The relevant RTO for that area is in charge of it. RTO Surat also collects payments for International Multipurpose Vehicles cases requiring departmental intervention to incur additional costs.

Vehicle Registration

The RTO Surat handles vehicle registration. In addition, it issues NOCs and transportation licences. A NOC is necessary when transferring a vehicle's registration from one RTO to another state's RTO. In addition, whenever a car is sold in Surat, RTO Surat updates the vehicle's registration with the new owner.

Conducting Scrutiny of
Vehicle at the Check-points

RTO conducts scrutiny of vehicles at necessary checkpoints to ensure compliance with the safety norms on roads. RTO checks the validity of the PUC (Pollution under Control) certificate, valid driving license and valid insurance certificates. It also inspects accidental vehicles to ensure they can apply on the road again..

Issuing Licenses

The RTO issues driving licences to drivers. The RTO Surat conducts driving tests to check the driver's driving ability. The RTO can grant a temporary, permanent, business, or international driving permit. It deals with renewing licences and distributing extra copies of them.

Vehicle Inspection

The vehicles undergo routine inspections by the RTO to inspect the state of the moving cars on the highway. As a result, they examine the pertinent paperwork and the state of the vehicle's registration. Whether they have a current, legitimate No Pollution Certificate (NPC), they also determine whether it is safe to drive and worth it.

Environmental Norms

By monitoring the quantity of pollution produced by moving vehicles, the RTO can evaluate how well it can handle environmental challenges. RTO Surat has the authority to check whether the vehicle has a Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate or not at various checkposts within the city.

Road Safety

RTO ensures that all motor vehicle drivers and owners abide by the Motor Vehicles Act and follow road safety norms. The RTO also checks whether the vehicle has a valid motor insurance policy. If drivers drive without third party insurance cover, which is a mandatory requirement as per law, they will have to face legal consequences.

Maintenance of Database
of Vehicles

Surat RTO maintains the registered vehicles' database, along with the owner's details. It also maintains all the details of the transfer of registration to other states and the renewal of certificates and licenses.

Collection of Road Tax

Surat RTO is responsible for collecting road tax, a significant revenue source for the government to maintain the necessary infrastructure for the public. It also collects certain fees, such as Inspector Motor Vehicle, for conducting any department's action cases.

Providing permits

If you want to travel from Surat to another state and vice versa, you would have to take a permit from the respective RTOs. RTO Surat issues various other permits such as stage carrier permits, special permits, permits for professional driving instructions, school buses, commercial vehicles, tour vehicles, etc. RTO also issues National permits to commercial goods carrying vehicles from one state to another, passenger-carrying vehicles like taxis, rental cabs, radio taxis, etc. and all India tourist permits.

Fees of Surat RTO

RTO Surat collects specified fees to perform various services such as issuing the driving licence, vehicle registration, issues of permits, etc. The charges for various services differ for different kinds of vehicles. Take a look at the RTO Surat fees structure:

Sr. No.	Service	Amount
1	Renewal or Grant of Trade Certificate regarding each class of vehicle: (a) Motorcycle (b) Invalid Carriage (c) Other Vehicles	₹500 ₹500 ₹1000
2	Trade Certificate Duplicates: (a) Motorcycle (b) Invalid Carriage (c) Other Vehicles	₹300 ₹300 ₹500
3	Rule 46 Appeal	₹1000
4	Renewal or grant of a certificate of registration and assignment of new registration mark:
(a)	Invalid Carriage	₹50
(b)	Motor cycle	₹300
(c)	Three wheeler/Quadricycle/Light Motor Vehicles: i) Non-transport ii) Transport	₹600 ₹1000
(d)	Medium goods vehicle	₹1000
(e)	Passenger motor vehicle - Medium	₹1000
(f)	Goods vehicle - Heavy	₹1500
(g)	Passenger motor vehicle - Heavy	₹1500
(h)	Motor vehicle - Imported	₹5000
(i)	Motor cycle - Imported	₹2500
(j)	Any other vehicle	₹3000
	Note 1: If the certificate of registration is a smart card type and it was issued or renewed in Form 23A, an additional fee of ₹200 will be charged.
	Note 2: In case of delay in applying for a renewal of a certificate of registration, an additional fee of ₹300 for delay of every month or part thereof regarding motorcycles and ₹500 for delay of every month or part thereof regarding other classes of non-transport vehicles shall be levied.
5	Duplicate certificate of registration issue	50% of the fees for registration that were charged at the time of original registration for that particular type of vehicle
6	Transfer of ownership	50% of the fees for registration that were charged at the time of original registration for that particular type of vehicle
	Note: If the "No Objection Certificate" is submitted late, an extra fee of 300 for each month or portion of a month for motorcycles and 500 for each month or portion of a month for other vehicles will be charged.
7	Change of residence	50% of the fees for registration that were charged at the time of original registration for that particular type of vehicle
	Note: If a "No Objection Certificate" for a change of address is submitted later than expected, there will be an extra price of 300 rupees for each month or portion of a month for motorbike changes and 500 rupees for all other vehicle changes.
8	Recording alteration in the certificate of registration	50% of the fees for registration that were charged at the time of original registration for that particular type of vehicle
9	Endorsing hire purchase/lease/hypothecation agreement:
(a)	Motorcycle	₹500
(b)	Three wheeler/quadricycle/light motor vehicle	₹1500
(c)	Medium or heavy vehicle	₹3000
	Note: No separate fee will be levied for cancellation of the lease, etc, or for fresh Certificate of Registration thereafter.
10	Conducting test of a vehicle for 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
11	Renewal or grant of a certificate of fitness for motor vehicle	₹200
	Note: Additional fee of ₹50 for each day of delay after the expiry of the certificate of fitness shall be levied.
12	Renewal or grant of letter of authority	₹15000
13	Duplicate letter of authority issue	₹7500
14	Rule 70 Appeal	₹3000
15	Any application not covered from 1 to 14 above	₹200

Source : https://parivahan.gov.in/

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Frequently Asked Questions on RTO Surat

1. When will I get RC after registration in Surat RTO?

Your RC should ideally arrive at your door within 7 days. However, you can enter your registration number at parivahan.gov.in and check the status of your RC.

2. How long does RTO registration take in Surat?

The time it takes to register a vehicle ranges from 5 to 15 working days. Therefore, the applicant might expect to obtain the RC within a week to a month from registration.

3. How many RTOs are there in Surat?

There are three RTOs in Surat, ARTO Surat (Pal) GJ28, RTO Surat GJ05 and RTO Bardoli GJ19.

4.Can I register in Surat RTO after buying a car in Vadodara?

You can register in Surat RTO after buying a car in Vadodara. To re-Register your vehicle in Surat, you must first secure a NOC from the RTO where it is currently registered, then apply for a road tax refund from Vadodara. After submitting the necessary documents, you will get RC within 15 days.

5. How to retrieve a lost license in Surat?

You can apply for a duplicate license by filling out form LLD and attaching a photocopy of your Indian driving permit, a copy of the FIR, medical certificates, Form 1 and Form 1A, and documentation proving your age and address. A fee of Rs. 200 is applicable.