Karnataka RTO — Codes, Offices & Registration Guide
Updated 1 July 2026
Karnataka's RTOs operate under the state Transport Department, with plates starting KA — Bengaluru alone spans more than ten codes from KA-01 to KA-61 as the city has grown. Karnataka registers among the highest numbers of new private vehicles in south India, and Bengaluru's tech corridors make it one of the largest markets for electric two-wheelers in the country.
Karnataka RTO codes and offices
| RTO code | Office |
|---|---|
| KA-01 | Bengaluru Central RTO (Koramangala) |
| KA-02 | Bengaluru West RTO (Rajajinagar) |
| KA-03 | Bengaluru East RTO (Indiranagar) |
| KA-04 | Bengaluru North RTO (Yeshwanthpur) |
| KA-05 | Bengaluru South RTO (Jayanagar) |
| KA-41 | Bengaluru (Jnanabharathi) RTO |
| KA-50 | Bengaluru (Yelahanka) RTO |
| KA-51 | Bengaluru (Electronic City) RTO |
| KA-53 | Bengaluru (K.R. Puram) RTO |
Vehicle registration in Karnataka
Karnataka's road tax is levied as a percentage of vehicle cost with lifetime tax paid at registration. Vehicles moving into Karnataka must re-register within 12 months and pay lifetime tax; refunds from the previous state can be claimed with the NOC and new RC.
Driving test guidance
Learner's tests are computerised with Kannada and English question banks. Bengaluru's driving tests are conducted at RTO grounds and automated tracks; book slots on Sarathi and carry your original documents plus the LLR.
Prepare for the Karnataka RTO examRTO guides by city
Source: compiled from publicly available state transport department information. Provided for general reference — confirm current procedures and office details with the official Karnataka transport department before visiting.
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