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RTO Bhopal

Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, is the most populous city in the state and an economic hub. Due to this, there is dense movement of vehicles on the road in Bhopal. However, the Bhopal RTO (Regional Transport Office) ensures the smooth functioning of the transport system despite the vast number of vehicles.
The Madhya Pradesh Transport Department oversee the local transportation laws and associated services. The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, the Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules of 1944, and other relevant rules and regulations are in effect for the Regional Transport Office in Bhopal. RTO Bhopal is mainly in charge of enforcing road transportation regulations in the Bhopal region.

List of Bhopal RTO Code with Address

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

Sr. No.	RTO Location	RTO Codes	RTO Contact Number	RTO Email Address
1	State Governor’s Vehicle	MP 01	0751 – 2621926	rto.bpl@mp.gov.in
2	MP Government Vehicles	MP 02	0755-2573737	rto.bpl@mp.gov.in
3	MP Police Vehicles	MP 03	0755-2429772, 2421266	rto.bpl@mp.gov.in
4	Bhopal	MP 04	0755-2573737	rto.bpl@mp.gov.in

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

How to Register Vehicles at RTO Bhopal?

You can register your vehicle at RTO Bhopal both offline by visiting the local RTO or online through the official website of RTO Bhopal. You also can register your new vehicle with RTO Bhopal through your vehicle's dealer. In all three processes, you must submit relevant documents along with the application form and pay registration fees. Here are the steps to register your vehicle by visiting the local RTO:

• Download the application Form 20 online from the official website of RTO Bhopal or collect it from the local RTO

• Visit your local RTO with your vehicle and submit the duly filled application form along with other required documents

• The documents submitted by you would be scrutinized by RTO superintended

• Pay the registration fee for your vehicle along with a tax on the RTO’s cash counter

• Before approving the registration certificate, the motor vehicle inspector with inspect your vehicle

• The RTO office would then enter the details of the vehicle in its central database to be verified by the RTO superintendent

• Your registration will be completed and approved by the officer of Assistant Regional Transport

• The smart card process would be initiated, and the smart card would be delivered to you at your registered address

List of documents required for Vehicle Registration at Bhopal RTO

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

• 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

Functions of Bhopal RTO

RTO Bhopal oversees that the public strictly follows the laws and regulations prescribed under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. In addition, RTO Bhopal has the main 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 Bhopal is registered with it and every driver driving the vehicle has obtained a valid driving licence. RTO Bhopal also provides other functions, which are listed as follows:

Revenue Collection

All cars must pay a government-imposed road tax that applies to various types of cars. The tax rates vary depending on the size and kind of vehicle. These charges are known as motor vehicle taxes. It is under the control of the pertinent RTO for that region. RTO also collects payments for international multipurpose vehicles.

Vehicle Registration

The RTO Bhopal is responsible for vehicle registration. It grants NOCs and permits for transportation. A NOC is required when moving a vehicle's registration from one RTO to another state's RTO. The RTO changes the vehicle's registration with the new owner whenever a vehicle is sold.

Issuing Licenses

Drivers receive their licences from the RTO. The RTO administers driving exams to compile all pertinent data about the driver. The RTO can issue a temporary permit, permanent permit, business permit, or foreign driving permit. In addition, it deals with providing additional licence copies and renewing licences.

Vehicle Inspection

The RTO Bhopal regularly inspects the vehicles to check on the condition of the moving traffic on the roadway. They thus check the relevant documentation and the registration status of the vehicles. Whether they possess a valid, current No Pollution Certificate (NPC), they also decide if driving is safe and worthwhile.

Environmental Norms

The RTO can assess how well it can address environmental concerns by tracking the pollution produced by moving vehicles. The RTO subsequently issues each vehicle a Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate. It looks at the overall health of the machinery and vehicle.

Road Safety

RTO Bhopal ensures that all automobiles follow the law and do not exceed the set speed limit. It ensures that everyone complies with the regulations for safe driving. It ensures that drivers follow the Motor Vehicles Act to eliminate unnecessary risks. The RTO also notes whether each registered vehicle has motor insurance or not. Driving without a valid third party cover could lead to hefty fines.

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.

Other services

RTOs are the hub of details of vehicles and the drivers of the vehicles plying on the roads of Bhopal. It also maintains all the databases related to the registered vehicles, which are transferred to another state and renewal of registered vehicles. Alongside performing the preliminary registration work, it also collects road tax and offers a significant source of revenue to the Maharashtra government.

Fees of Bhopal RTO

RTO Bhopal 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 Bhopal 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 Bhopal RTO

1. What are the timings for RTOs in Bhopal?

The MP 04 RTO in Bhopal is open for business from 10 AM to 5 PM on all working days. The office remains closed for lunch in the afternoon for an hour.

2. How to pay for challan online?

Visit the website for the Parivahan e-challan. Type in your challan, vehicle, or driver's licence number. Type in the Captcha code and press. Choose an e-challan to pay for from the list of available e-challans that is provided.

3. How to contact Bhopal RTOs in case of emergency?

To contact Bhopal RTO in an emergency, visit the website at http://www.transport.mp.gov.in/ or call 0751-2971008 , 0751- 2970363 . You can even mail your concern to care.mptransport@gmail.com .

4. Can I give the learner's test online for Bhopal RTO?

The applicant must go to the RTO and take the online test for the learner’slicence in MP. A motor vehicle inspector is present during the test, and their job is to announce the results. The trial aims to gauge the applicant's familiarity with traffic laws and regulations.

5. What is the cost for a VIP number plate in Bhopal RTO?

Depending on the style of the fancy number, a VIP licence plate in Bhopal might cost anywhere from 1 lakh to 5 lakhs. You would have to pay 1 lakh for semi-fancy numbers like 0100, 9999, etc., 5 lakhs for super-elite numbers, and 3 lakhs for single-digit numbers. You will have to pay 2 lakhs for other fancy numbers.