Faridabad is one of Haryana's largest industrial cities, located about 25 kilometres from New Delhi. Bounded by Gurugram to the west and Uttar Pradesh to the east, the city is well-connected to the national capital region through NH-19 (formerly NH-2), the Delhi-Agra highway. With a large vehicle population and steady industrial growth, Faridabad requires active transport regulation and vehicle management.
The Faridabad Regional Transport Office (RTO) operates under the Haryana Transport Department and was set up under the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. There are two active RTO offices in Faridabad serving different categories of vehicles: HR-38 and HR-51.
List of RTO Offices in Faridabad
RTO Office | Serves | Address | Contact Number | Office Timings |
Faridabad HR-38 | Commercial / transport vehicles | DC Office Building, Sector 12, Faridabad, Haryana 121007 | 0129-2285777 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday) |
Faridabad HR-51 | Non-transport / private vehicles | RLA-cum-SDM Faridabad, 1st Floor, A Block, Mini Secretariat, Sector-12, Faridabad, Haryana 121007 | 0129-2227868 | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM (Monday to Friday) |
Note: Timings may vary on public holidays. Please call the office before visiting to confirm.
For commercial/transport vehicle services, visit the HR-38 office. For private vehicle registration, ownership transfers, and learner's licences, visit HR-51.
Functions of the Faridabad RTO
The Faridabad RTO offices carry out a range of transport-related functions on behalf of the Haryana Transport Department:
Motor vehicle registration and issue of Registration Certificates (RC).
Renewal of Registration Certificates for existing vehicles.
Formulating and implementing policies for stage carrier operations.
Approving pollution checks at designated emission testing centres.
Enforcing laws related to motor vehicle offences committed by drivers and operators.
Issuing certificates of fitness for commercial and transport vehicles.
Issuing driving licences and conductor licences.
Transfer of vehicle ownership (Registration Certificate transfer).
Inter-state vehicle registration and issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOC).
Collection of road tax and applicable fees.
Enforcement and collection of traffic violation fines.
Implementing road and traffic safety measures.
Types of Vehicle Registration in Faridabad
1. Non-Transport Vehicle Registration (HR-51)
Registration of new private vehicles and ownership transfers.
Registration of vehicles entering Haryana from other states.
Issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOC).
Issuance of duplicate Registration Certificates (RC).
2. Transport Vehicle Registration (HR-38)
Registration of new commercial and transport vehicles.
NOC issuance for inter-state registration of transport vehicles.
Issuance of duplicate Registration Certificates (RC).
Addition or removal of hypothecation.
Vehicle ownership transfer for commercial vehicles.
Inter-state registration of transport vehicles.
Types of Driving Licences Issued in Faridabad
Licence Type | Applicable For |
Learner's Driving Licence | Issued to first-time applicants for a period of 6 months. Applicants must apply for a permanent driving licence at least 30 days after the learner's licence is issued. |
MCWOG (Motorcycle Without Gear) | For non-geared two-wheelers such as scooters and mopeds. |
MCWG (Motorcycle With Gear) | For all geared two-wheelers. |
LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) | For private vehicles such as hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs and other vehicles with a gross vehicle weight not exceeding 7,500 kg. |
Transport Vehicle Licence | For commercial vehicles including buses, trucks, taxis and goods vehicles. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age. |
HMV / HGMV | Heavy Motor Vehicle and Heavy Goods Motor Vehicle licences, issued for larger commercial vehicles. |
Documents Required for a Driving Licence in Faridabad
For a Learner's Driving Licence:
Proof of age: Passport, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID Card (EPIC), or birth certificate.
Proof of residence: Aadhaar Card, utility bill (electricity or water), ration card, or bank passbook.
3 recent passport-size photographs.
Application fee (verify the current fee on the Sarathi portal before applying).
FORM 4 (application form for grant of driving licence) -- available at the RTO office or downloadable from sarathi.parivahan.gov.in.
For a Permanent Driving Licence:
Valid learner's driving licence (minimum 30 days old).
All documents listed above for the learner's licence.
Driving test booking through the Sarathi portal.
Online Services Available for Faridabad Vehicle Owners
Most RTO services in Faridabad can now be accessed online through the following government portals:
Sarathi portal (sarathi.parivahan.gov.in): Apply for a learner's driving licence, book a driving test slot, renew your driving licence, and apply for an international driving permit.
Vahan portal (vahan.parivahan.gov.in): Vehicle registration, RC renewal, ownership transfer, hypothecation addition or removal, and NOC applications.
Parivahan portal (parivahan.gov.in): Access fee schedules, state-wise RTO services, and transport department contacts.
Frequently Asked Questions about RTO Faridabad
Q. Is the RTO office in Faridabad open on Saturday?
Yes. The HR-38 office (commercial vehicles) is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The HR-51 office (private vehicles) is open Monday to Friday only, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Q. What is the RTO code for Faridabad?
Faridabad has two active RTO codes: HR-38 (for commercial/transport vehicles) and HR-51 (for non-transport/private vehicles). HR-29 is an older code associated with the district.
Q. How do I transfer vehicle ownership at the Faridabad RTO?
Ownership transfers for private vehicles are handled at the HR-51 office. You can also initiate the process online through the Vahan portal (vahan.parivahan.gov.in) by submitting Form 29 (notice of transfer) and Form 30 (application for transfer of ownership).
Q. What is the contact number for the Faridabad RTO?
HR-38 (commercial vehicles): 0129-2285777. HR-51 (private vehicles): 0129-2227868.
Q. How do I apply for a learner's driving licence in Faridabad?
You can apply online through the Sarathi portal at sarathi.parivahan.gov.in. Select Haryana as your state, choose Faridabad as your RTO, and book a slot for the learner's licence test. You will need proof of age, proof of residence, a passport-size photograph, and the applicable fee.
Q. What is the difference between HR-38 and HR-51?
HR-38 handles services for commercial and transport vehicles such as buses, trucks, and taxis. HR-51 handles services for private non-transport vehicles including cars and two-wheelers. Both offices are located in Sector 12, Faridabad.
