Deepa drove to Yelahanka New Town for a licence renewal. The address came from a listing she found online. The office was not there.
Yelahanka RTO operates under the code KA-50 and is located at Singanayakanahalli Village in Bengaluru North. It handles vehicle registration, driving licences, ownership transfers, fitness certification and road tax. Two addresses circulate online for this office. Current records point to Singanayakanahalli.
Yelahanka RTO office address, phone number and timings
The office is at Survey No. 111, Singanayakanahalli Village, Yelahanka Hobli.
Table: Yelahanka RTO (KA-50) contact details
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Office name | Regional Transport Office, Yelahanka |
RTO code | KA-50 |
Address | Survey No. 111, Singanayakanahalli Village, Yelahanka Hobli, Bengaluru North 560 064 |
Phone | 080-29729909, 080-29729908 |
Mobile | 9449864050 |
Published timings | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on working days |
State transport website |
Older online listings may still show the Karnataka Housing Board Complex in Yelahanka New Town. Current location records point to Survey No. 111, Singanayakanahalli. Call before visiting if you are unsure.
Which areas does Yelahanka RTO cover?
KA-50 covers Yelahanka and the surrounding localities of North Bengaluru.
The jurisdiction has expanded rapidly. Housing projects, colleges and the airport corridor have all added vehicles to this jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction is decided by pincode, not by locality name. Check your pincode on the Parivahan portal before assuming KA-50 is your office.
If your vehicle already carries a KA-50 number, this is your registering authority.
Services offered at Yelahanka RTO office
The office handles registration, licensing, permits, taxation and fitness work.
Table: Services available at Yelahanka RTO office (KA-50)
Category | Services |
|---|---|
Vehicle registration | New registration, temporary registration, permanent RC, duplicate RC, RC renewal, re-registration |
Ownership | Transfer of ownership, transfer after the owner's death, inter-RTO transfer, address change in RC |
Driving licence | Learner's licence, permanent licence, renewal, duplicate licence, international driving permit |
Permits | Goods carriage, national, tourist, contract carriage and interstate permits |
Fitness and compliance | Fitness certificate issue and renewal, vehicle inspection, PUC verification |
Taxation | Road tax collection, lifetime tax, tax verification, tax clearance certificate |
NOC and hypothecation | No Objection Certificate, addition and removal of hypothecation |
Other | Fancy number booking, HSRP number plates, scrapping approvals |
How to register a vehicle at Yelahanka RTO
The registration process has five stages. A dealer usually files it for a new vehicle.
Submit the application. File Form 20 with supporting documents, at the office or on Parivahan.
Pay the fees and road tax. Both fall due at application. Keep the receipt.
Vehicle inspection. An officer checks the engine and chassis numbers against your documents.
Verification and approval. The office assigns a permanent registration number.
RC issued. The smart card is dispatched to your registered address.
A dealer-issued temporary registration covers you for up to 30 days. Driving after the temporary registration has expired constitutes use of an unregistered vehicle.
Documents required for vehicle registration in Bengaluru
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
Pollution Under Control certificate, where applicable
Passport-size photographs
Temporary registration certificate
Insurance must be in force at registration. A vehicle cannot be registered without it. Dealers arrange cover before delivery for this reason.
How to apply for a driving licence at Yelahanka RTO
Begin every licence application on the Parivahan Sarathi portal, then visit only where required.
Learner's licence. Apply online, upload your documents and pay the fee. Book a slot for the online test. The test covers road signs and traffic rules.
Permanent licence. Apply 30 days after your learner's licence is issued. The driving test must be taken at the office.
Renewal. Apply online before your licence expires. If you were under 30 when it was issued or last renewed, it remains valid until your 40th birthday. If you were between 30 and 50, it is valid for ten years. Between 50 and 55,it remains valid until you turn 60. From 55 onward, each renewal lasts five years.
Duplicate licence. Apply online if your licence is lost or damaged.
International driving permit. Apply at the office with your valid Indian licence, passport and visa.
Deepa's renewal was one of the services that never needed a counter visit at all.
How to transfer ownership or get an NOC
Transfer a used vehicle within 30 days of purchase, at its original registering office.
Complete Form 29 and Form 30, signed by both buyer and seller.
Gather the original RC, insurance certificate, PUC certificate and the buyer's address proof.
Take a pencil print of the chassis and engine numbers.
Get an NOC from the financier if a loan is registered.
Submit the file and pay the transfer fee.
When you need an NOC from the RTO. An NOC is required when the vehicle moves to another RTO's jurisdiction. That applies to another state and to another district within Karnataka. A sale between two people under KA-50 needs no NOC.
Apply for an NOC on Form 28. The office issues it once dues and challans are clear.
Vehicle registration fees at Yelahanka RTO
Registration fees are set centrally. They are the same at KA-50 as at other RTOs across 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 only. Road tax is charged separately.
How much is road tax in Karnataka?
Karnataka charges a one-time lifetime tax on a new private car, set as a percentage of its cost.
The table covers a new, privately owned, non-transport car registered by an individual. Company-owned, imported, transport and used vehicles are taxed on different bases.
Table: Karnataka one-time road tax on a new private car
Vehicle cost | Lifetime tax |
|---|---|
Up to Rs. 5 lakh | 13% |
Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh | 14% |
Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh | 17% |
Above Rs. 20 lakh | 18% |
Two additional charges apply. A cess of 11% is charged on the motor vehicle tax, not on the vehicle price.
A fixed Road Safety Cess is also collected at registration. It is Rs. 1,000 for a car and Rs. 500 for a two-wheeler or three-wheeler.
Two-wheelers are taxed on their own bands.
Table: Karnataka lifetime tax on a new motorcycle
Vehicle cost | Lifetime tax |
|---|---|
Up to Rs. 50,000 | 10% |
Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1 lakh | 12% |
Above Rs. 1 lakh | 18% |
The 11% cess and the Rs. 500 Road Safety Cess apply on top.
Rates change with state budgets. Confirm the current figure before budgeting.
Which Yelahanka RTO services can you complete online?
Much of the work needs no counter visit. Checking first saves the trip.
Table: Online and in-person RTO services
Service | Online | Requires a visit |
|---|---|---|
Learner's licence application | Yes, on the Sarathi portal | Only for the online test slot |
Permanent driving licence | Application online | Yes, for the driving test |
Driving licence renewal | Yes | No |
Duplicate licence | Yes | Sometimes, for collection |
Challan payment | Yes | No |
NOC application | Yes | Available either way |
Transfer of ownership | Application online | Yes |
Address change in RC | No | Yes |
Hypothecation removal | No | Yes |
Book an appointment on the portal where the service allows one.
Why Yelahanka RTO requires valid insurance
Valid insurance is needed at three points in the RTO process.
At registration. A vehicle cannot be registered without a valid certificate. Third-party cover is the legal minimum under Section 146 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
At ownership transfer. The policy must be transferred into the buyer's name separately. Until then, the new owner may not have own damage protection under the policy.
At fitness certification and permit renewal. Insurance documents form part of the file for commercial vehicles.
Driving without valid insurance carries Rs. 2,000 for a first offence. A repeat offence carries Rs. 4,000. You also remain personally liable for any third-party compensation awarded.
Comprehensive cover is worth weighing against third-party alone here. North Bengaluru combines airport-corridor traffic, heavy construction and long commutes. A third-party policy does not cover these own-damage risks.
Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited covers cars and two-wheelers. Options include comprehensive, third-party and standalone own damage policies.
RTO codes near Yelahanka
Several offices border KA-50 and the boundaries are not obvious from locality names.
Table: RTO codes around North and West Bengaluru
RTO | Code |
|---|---|
Yelahanka | KA-50 |
Nelamangala | KA-52 |
K.R. Puram | KA-53 |
Rajarajeshwari Nagar | KA-41 |
Electronic City | KA-51 |
Your code depends on where the vehicle was registered, not where you live now.
Conclusion
Confirm the address before you visit. Two versions circulate online and the current records point to Singanayakanahalli.
Check whether your task can be done online. Licence renewals, duplicate licences and challan payments all can.
Keep insurance, PUC and registration current. Each is needed at more than one point in the RTO process.
Deepa renewed her licence online in the end. The drive to Yelahanka New Town was never necessary.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the RTO code for Yelahanka?
KA-50. The office is located in Bengaluru North and serves Yelahanka with the surrounding localities.
Where is the Yelahanka RTO office located?
Survey No. 111, Singanayakanahalli Village, Yelahanka Hobli, Bengaluru North 560 064. Reach it on 080-29729909 or 080-29729908.
Is there more than one RTO in Yelahanka?
No. Yelahanka has a single office, coded KA-50. It handles every vehicle and licence service for the area.
What are the Yelahanka RTO office timings?
Published timings are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on working days. Confirm by phone before visiting.
Can I renew my driving licence online?
Yes. Licence renewal is fully online through the Parivahan Sarathi portal. No office visit is needed.
Do I need an NOC to sell my car within Yelahanka?
No. An NOC is needed only when the vehicle moves to a different RTO's jurisdiction.
How much is road tax on a two-wheeler in Karnataka?
10% of vehicle cost up to Rs. 50,000, 12% up to Rs. 1 lakh and 18% above that. Cesses are charged on top.
Do I need insurance to register a vehicle?
Yes. A valid insurance certificate is included in the registration document requirements. Dealers arrange cover before handing over a new vehicle.
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