What does an RTO code mean on a number plate?

The first two letters identify the state or UT and the following digits identify the specific RTO district that registered the vehicle.

Why do I need the RTO of a vehicle?

You need it for ownership transfer, road-tax payment, getting an NOC to move the vehicle to another state, and to confirm where a used vehicle was registered.

Is this RTO information official?

It reflects publicly known RTO office codes. State transport rules and office names change occasionally — confirm with the Parivahan portal or the RTO for official matters.

RTO MH01 — Mumbai (Tardeo), Maharashtra

Q: Which RTO is code MH01?

MH01 is the Mumbai (Tardeo) Regional Transport Office in Maharashtra.

Vehicle registration code MH01 belongs to the Mumbai (Tardeo) RTO, Maharashtra.

RTO codeMH01

RTO officeMumbai (Tardeo)

State / UTMaharashtra

RTO Code MH01

Vehicle registration numbers starting with MH01 are issued by the Mumbai (Tardeo) Regional Transport Office in Maharashtra. The RTO code is the first part of every Indian number plate.

How to use it

Read the first 4 characters of a number plate (e.g. MH01).
The two letters are the state and the digits are the RTO district.
Match it here to find the registering RTO office.
Use the office and state for transfers, NOCs and verification.

Knowing the RTO behind a registration helps when buying a used vehicle, transferring ownership, paying road tax, or simply identifying where a vehicle is registered. We list publicly known RTO codes; no vehicle or owner data is stored.

RTO MH01 — Mumbai (Tardeo), Maharashtra

RTO Code MH01

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