Anil owns a car and is buying a second one for the family. Telangana taxes a second car in the same owner's name under a different set of rates.
So the name on the registration certificate can change what he pays. He wants that figure before agreeing on a price.
The Khairatabad office is RTA Hyderabad Central Zone and it registers vehicles under the code TG-09. It handles licences, registration, fitness, permits and tax for the central part of the city.
Khairatabad RTO office address and contact details
The office is located opposite the Eenadu office at Somajiguda.
Table: RTA Hyderabad Central Zone (Khairatabad) contact details
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Office | RTA Hyderabad Central Zone (Khairatabad) |
Registration code | TG-09 |
Address | D.No. 6-3-646, O/o JTC and SRTA, Opp. Eenadu Office, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500 082 |
Phone | 040-23312895 |
State transport website |
Telangana calls these offices RTAs, short for Regional Transport Authority. Most people search for them as RTOs and both refer to the same system.
The department also renders the code as TG009 in its own systems. TG-09 is how it appears on a number plate.
Office timings and application intake windows
The office is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though applications are only accepted until 2:00 p.m.
This gap catches people out. Arriving at three in the afternoon finds the doors open and the counter closed to new submissions.
Table: Khairatabad RTO office timings
Activity | Timing |
|---|---|
Office hours | 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Application intake | 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
Number-reservation applications | 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
Number reservations close an hour earlier than everything else. If a fancy number is what brings you in, treat one o'clock as your deadline.
Which areas come under TG-09
Central Zone covers the commercial core of Hyderabad and the neighbourhoods around it.
The jurisdiction includes Khairatabad, Somajiguda, Ameerpet, Punjagutta and Jubilee Hills. It also covers Banjara Hills, Begumpet, Nampally, Abids, Himayat Nagar and Sanath Nagar.
Zone boundaries are set by the department. Confirm your own locality on the Telangana Transport site before travelling.
If your vehicle already carries a TG-09 number, this office holds its record.
The five Hyderabad zonal RTAs
Hyderabad is divided into five zones, each with its own registration code.
Table: Hyderabad zonal RTAs and codes
Zone | Location | Code |
|---|---|---|
Central | Khairatabad | TG-09 |
North | Secunderabad | TG-10 |
East | Malakpet | TG-11 |
South | Bandlaguda | TG-12 |
West | Tolichowki | TG-13 |
The Nagole Driving Test Track is listed separately by the department. It conducts driving tests and is not a sixth Hyderabad zone.
Older listings still show these offices under the TS series. Telangana has moved to TG and the TS references are obsolete.
Services offered at the Khairatabad RTO office
The office handles registration, licensing, permits, taxation and fitness work.
Table: Services available at RTA Hyderabad Central Zone
Category | Services |
|---|---|
Vehicle registration | New registration, temporary registration, permanent RC, duplicate RC, re-registration |
Ownership | Transfer of ownership, transfer after the owner's death, address change in RC |
Driving licence | Learner's licence, permanent licence, renewal, duplicate, international driving permit |
Permits | Goods carriage, national, tourist, contract carriage and interstate permits |
Fitness and compliance | Fitness certificate issue and renewal, vehicle inspection |
Taxation | Life tax at first registration, quarterly tax for commercial vehicles, tax clearance |
NOC and hypothecation | No Objection Certificate, addition and removal of hypothecation |
Other | Number reservation, HSRP number plates |
Documents required for vehicle registration
The document set is the same whether you or your dealer files it.
Form 20, the application for registration
Form 21, the sale certificate from the dealer
Form 22, the roadworthiness certificate from the manufacturer
Form 34, where the vehicle is financed
Valid motor insurance certificate
Proof of identity and proof of address
Sales invoice from the dealer
PAN card or Form 60 where no PAN is held
Life tax receipt
Passport-size photographs
Documents required for a driving licence
A licence application needs proof of age, address and identity, plus a medical certificate for some applicants.
Form 1, the self-declaration of physical fitness
Form 1A, the medical certificate, where required
Proof of age, such as a birth certificate, passport or school certificate
Proof of address, such as Aadhaar, a utility bill or a ration card
Passport-size photographs
Learner's licence, when applying for a permanent licence
Application fee receipt
Apply through the Parivahan Sarathi portal, then attend for the test.
How to register a vehicle
Registration runs in five stages and a dealer usually files it for a new vehicle.
Submit Form 20 with your supporting documents, at the office or on Parivahan.
Pay life tax and the registration fee. Keep the receipt.
Vehicle inspection. An officer checks the engine and chassis numbers.
Verification and approval. The office assigns a permanent registration number.
RC issued. The certificate is dispatched and can be viewed on the RTA-M app.
Remember the two o'clock intake deadline when you plan the visit.
Vehicle registration fees
Registration fees are set centrally and are the same at TG-09 as anywhere in India.
Table: Registration fees by vehicle category
Vehicle category | Fee |
|---|---|
Motorcycle | Rs. 300 |
Three-wheeler or light motor vehicle, non-transport | Rs. 600 |
Three-wheeler or light motor vehicle, transport | Rs. 1,000 |
Medium vehicle | Rs. 1,000 |
Heavy vehicle | Rs. 1,500 |
Imported motorcycle | Rs. 2,500 |
Imported motor vehicle | Rs. 5,000 |
Duplicate RC, ownership transfer, address change | Half the registration fee |
These are administrative charges. Life tax is separate and far larger.
How much is life tax on a new car in Telangana?
Telangana charges life tax at first registration on a sliding scale from 13% to 21% of the vehicle's cost.
The rates below were set by G.O.Ms.No. 53, dated 13 August 2025, which replaced the Sixth Schedule with effect from 14 August 2025.
Table: Life tax for a new private non-transport car under the standard Sixth Schedule
Cost of vehicle | Life tax at first registration |
|---|---|
Below Rs. 5 lakh | 13% |
Rs. 5 lakh to below Rs. 10 lakh | 14% |
Rs. 10 lakh to below Rs. 20 lakh | 18% |
Rs. 20 lakh to below Rs. 50 lakh | 20% |
Above Rs. 50 lakh | 21% |
Not every private car uses these percentages. Vehicles owned by a company or institution fall under the Seventh Schedule. So does a second or subsequent personalised vehicle owned by the same individual and the Seventh Schedule can attract higher rates.
This is the point Anil needed before signing. A second car in his own name and one in another family member's name fall under different schedules.
Confirm which schedule applies to your purchase with the office before you budget. On a car above Rs. 20 lakh the difference is not trivial.
Which services can you complete online
Most licence and tax work starts on Parivahan, with a visit needed for tests and inspections.
Table: Online and in-person services
Service | Online | Requires a visit |
|---|---|---|
Learner's licence application | Yes, on the Sarathi portal | Only for the test |
Permanent driving licence | Application online | Yes, for the driving test |
Driving licence renewal | Yes | No |
Duplicate licence or RC | Yes | Sometimes, for collection |
Life tax payment | Yes | No |
Challan payment | Yes | No |
NOC application | Yes | Available either way |
Transfer of ownership | Application online | Yes |
Address change in RC | No | Yes |
Telangana also runs the RTA-M app, which holds your licence and RC digitally.
Why insurance comes before registration
A vehicle cannot be registered in India without a valid insurance certificate in force.
Third-party cover is the legal minimum under Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. New private cars are issued a bundled policy. It carries three years of third-party cover with one year of own damage cover.
Insurance is needed again at ownership transfer. The policy must be moved into the buyer's name separately. Otherwise, the new owner holds no own damage protection.
Driving without valid insurance carries Rs. 2,000 for a first offence, rising to Rs. 4,000 for a repeat. You also remain personally liable for third-party compensation awarded against you.
Comprehensive cover is worth weighing against third-party alone in central Hyderabad. The zone combines dense commercial traffic, heavy street parking and monsoon flooding around Hussain Sagar.
Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited covers cars and two-wheelers. Options include comprehensive, third-party and standalone own damage policies .
Conclusion
Plan your visit around two o'clock rather than five. The office stays open longer than its application counter.
Check which schedule your purchase falls under before you agree a price. Life tax on a private car runs from 13% to 21%. A second personalised vehicle is treated differently.
Confirm your zone before travelling. Hyderabad runs five and the Central Zone covers only the centre of the city.
Anil checked which rate applied before agreeing a price. The difference came to more than anything else he could negotiate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the RTO code for Khairatabad?
TG-09. The office is RTA Hyderabad Central Zone and the department renders the code as TG009 in its systems.
Where is the Khairatabad RTO office located?
D.No. 6-3-646, O/o JTC and SRTA, Opposite Eenadu Office, Somajiguda, Hyderabad 500082.
What are the Khairatabad RTO office timings?
The office runs from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applications are accepted only until 2:00 p.m.
Until when can I apply for a number reservation?
Number-reservation applications are accepted between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., an hour before the general intake closes.
Which areas come under TG-09?
Khairatabad, Somajiguda, Ameerpet, Punjagutta, Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Begumpet, Nampally, Abids, Himayat Nagar and Sanath Nagar, among others.
How many RTA zones does Hyderabad have?
Five. Central, North, East, South and West, coded TG-09 through TG-13.
Is the code TS-09 or TG-09?
TG-09. Telangana has moved its series from TS to TG and older TS references are obsolete.
How much is life tax on a new car in Telangana?
Between 13% and 21% of vehicle cost, depending on price. The Sixth Schedule rates took effect on 14 August 2025.
Is life tax higher on a second car?
A second or subsequent personalised vehicle owned by the same individual falls under the Seventh Schedule. That can attract higher rates.
Do I need insurance before registering a vehicle?
Yes. A valid insurance certificate is on the required registration document list. Registration cannot proceed without one.
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