Instant Vehicle & Challan Verification
Verify any vehicle's registered owner name, age, fitness, insurance validity, RTO ledger, & pending traffic challans instantly.
Key Facts — Patiala RTO
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| State / district | Punjab / Patiala |
| Region | South-eastern Punjab, near the Haryana border — not NCR |
| Phone / email | None listed in the source |
| Working hours | Source says Mon–Fri, ~9 AM–5 PM; unconfirmed per office |
| Road tax basis | Punjab road tax scales with ex-showroom price; sources conflict on the range (see warnings) |
| Governing body | Punjab Transport Department |
| Website | punjabtransport.org (verify) |
Source Confidence — What Is and Isn't Confirmed
Confirmed from an official source: none yet. No official Punjab Transport Department listing was available when this page was built. Secondary but useful (commercial directories, consistent across several sites): PB-11 for Patiala and its PIN 147001; PB-34 Nabha, PB-39 Rajpura, PB-42 Samana and PB-72 Patran as Patiala-district codes. Unresolved or conflicting — do not repeat as fact until checked: The PB-11 street address ("Mini Secretariat") and the tehsil offices' PINs and street addresses. Working days and hours, which no source confirms per office. The late-renewal penalty (₹300 per year vs a flat ₹300), the hypothecation and ownership-transfer figures, the Punjab road tax range (9.5–13% vs 6–10%), and the EV-exemption status. Whether Patiala has an additional registering authority like the ones listed for Amritsar, Ludhiana and Jalandhar. Remove this section once the page has been reconciled with the Punjab Transport Department's official list.
Patiala RTO Offices — Addresses, Contacts & Hours
The source doesn't say how the main RTO and the tehsil offices divide their areas, or which applicants go to which office. Choose the office offered for your application on the Punjab Transport or Parivahan booking page, and confirm by phone once you have a number.
| Code | Office & Area | Address | Pincode | Phone / Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PB-11 | Patiala main RTO | Regional Transport Office, Mini Secretariat, Patiala, Punjab – 147001 | 147001 | None listed (verify with official portal) |
| PB-34 | Nabha | SDM Office, Tehsil Nabha, Patiala, Punjab – 147201 | 147201 | None listed (verify with official portal) |
| PB-39 | Rajpura | SDM Office, Tehsil Rajpura, Patiala, Punjab – 140401 | 140401 | None listed (verify with official portal) |
| PB-42 | Samana | SDM Office, Tehsil Samana, Patiala, Punjab – 147101 | 147101 | None listed (verify with official portal) |
| PB-72 | Patran | SDM Office, Tehsil Patran, Patiala, Punjab – 147105 | 147105 | None listed (verify with official portal) |
Working hours: the source says Monday to Friday, generally 9 AM–5 PM, closed on weekends and public holidays. Confirm per office before visiting. No phone numbers or emails are listed in the source.
Patiala main RTO
Address:
Regional Transport Office, Mini Secretariat, Patiala, Punjab – 147001
Pincode: 147001
Phone Support:
None listed (verify with official portal)
Timings & Hours:
Monday to Friday, generally 9 AM – 5 PM (closed weekends & holidays; hours reported inconsistently across directories)
Nabha
Address:
SDM Office, Tehsil Nabha, Patiala, Punjab – 147201
Pincode: 147201
Phone Support:
None listed (verify with official portal)
Timings & Hours:
Monday to Friday, generally 9 AM – 5 PM (closed weekends & holidays; hours reported inconsistently across directories)
Rajpura
Address:
SDM Office, Tehsil Rajpura, Patiala, Punjab – 140401
Pincode: 140401
Phone Support:
None listed (verify with official portal)
Timings & Hours:
Monday to Friday, generally 9 AM – 5 PM (closed weekends & holidays; hours reported inconsistently across directories)
Samana
Address:
SDM Office, Tehsil Samana, Patiala, Punjab – 147101
Pincode: 147101
Phone Support:
None listed (verify with official portal)
Timings & Hours:
Monday to Friday, generally 9 AM – 5 PM (closed weekends & holidays; hours reported inconsistently across directories)
Patran
Address:
SDM Office, Tehsil Patran, Patiala, Punjab – 147105
Pincode: 147105
Phone Support:
None listed (verify with official portal)
Timings & Hours:
Monday to Friday, generally 9 AM – 5 PM (closed weekends & holidays; hours reported inconsistently across directories)
Quick Office Info
- State Jurisdiction:
- Punjab
- Primary City:
- Patiala
- Official Website:
- punjabtransport.org
- Database Source:
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)
Codes covered in Patiala
Which Patiala RTO Code Covers Your Area?
The source doesn't say how the main RTO and the tehsil offices divide their areas, or which applicants go to which office. Choose the office offered for your application on the Punjab Transport or Parivahan booking page, and confirm by phone once you have a number.
PB-11 — Patiala main RTO
Registered at the main office in Patiala
PB-34 — Nabha
Registered at the Nabha tehsil office
PB-39 — Rajpura
Registered at the Rajpura tehsil office
PB-42 — Samana
Registered at the Samana tehsil office
PB-72 — Patran
Registered at the Patran tehsil office (also spelled "Pattran")
Services Handled at this Office
Under Section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Patiala RTO is authorized to execute the following administrative functions:
Vehicle registration
Issuing and renewing Registration Certificates (RC), ownership transfer (sale or inheritance), hypothecation (loan) addition or cancellation
Driving licences
Driving tests, and Learner's, Permanent and Commercial licences, plus International Driving Permits
NOC & interstate transfers
No Objection Certificates for vehicles leaving Punjab or being sold across state lines
Commercial transport
National and state permits for taxis, buses and trucks, and mandatory fitness tests
How to Register a Vehicle Here
New vehicles must be registered to comply with statutory rules. Process is typically 7-15 days.
- 1
Apply through the Punjab Transport or Parivahan portal and upload the supporting documents online (dealers usually handle this for new vehicles).
- 2
Pay the registration fee and Punjab road tax (see below) online.
- 3
Book your slot at the office that serves your application and attend any required inspection.
- 4
The RC arrives as a smart-card RC, and HSRP (High Security Registration Plate) must be fitted before the vehicle is delivered.
Documents Required (RTO Filing)
Ensure you bring valid original copies along with self-attested photostats.
- Application form for registration
- Dealer's sale certificate and roadworthiness certificate (new vehicles)
- Valid insurance certificate
- Proof of identity and address
- PAN card, or Form 60/61
- Passport-size photographs
- PUC certificate
- Temporary registration certificate, if already issued
RTO Registration Fees & Road Tax
According to the source, petrol and diesel vehicles pay roughly 9.5% to 13% of the ex-showroom price depending on the price band. Secondary directory listings cite 6% to 10% for private vehicles in Punjab. Confirm the slab table against the official Punjab notification. Electric vehicles: the source says pure EVs are currently 100% exempt from road tax in Punjab under the state's EV policy, so owners pay only base registration and Smart Card fees. Verify the policy's current active status before publishing.
Driving Licence Fees (via Sarathi)
| Service | Base Fee (Rule 32, CMVR 1989) | Driving Test / Smart Card | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learner's Licence (LL) | ₹150 | ₹50 (test fee) | ₹200 |
| Permanent Driving Licence (DL) | ₹200 | ₹300 (test fee) | ₹500 |
| Addition of Vehicle Class | — | — | ₹500 |
| International Driving Permit (IDP) | — | — | ₹1,000 |
| Renewal of Driving Licence | ₹200 | — | ₹200 (on time) |
| Late Licence Renewal (after grace period) | ₹200 | ₹300 late fee (or ₹300/yr per conflicting sources) | Confirm before paying |
| Duplicate Driving Licence | — | — | ₹200 |
The source gives a single fee structure for all PB-code offices. Confirm against current Punjab Transport and Sarathi fee schedules before visiting.
Vehicle Registration & Service Fees (via Vahan)
| Service | Two-Wheeler | Light Motor Vehicle (Car) |
|---|---|---|
| New Vehicle Registration | ₹300 | ₹600 |
| Smart Card RC | ₹200 | ₹200 |
| Hypothecation Endorsement (Loan) | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| Hypothecation Removal (NOC) | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| Ownership Transfer | ₹150 | ₹300 |
The hypothecation and ownership-transfer figures differ from Uttar Pradesh schedules (₹1,500/₹500). Verify Punjab's current schedule before paying. HSRP fitment is mandatory.
Delhi-NCR Rules Do Not Apply in Patiala
Patiala sits in south-eastern Punjab, near the Haryana border, and is not part of the Delhi-NCR region, so the NCR old-vehicle restrictions that apply in places like Gurugram or Ghaziabad do not apply here. Older vehicles can continue to ply as long as their registration, fitness certificate, insurance and PUC are valid. Fancy / VIP Registration Numbers in Patiala According to the source, fancy and VIP registration marks are bid on through the official Parivahan e-Auction portal, under the Punjab transport department section.
RC Transfer & Re-registration in Patiala
Used Vehicle Ownership Transfer
When you buy a used vehicle, transfer the RC into your name within 30 days, at the office that holds the vehicle's record. If a vehicle was registered in another state, a No Objection Certificate from the original registering office is needed. Adding or removing a hypothecation (loan) is done at the registering office with the financier's NOC and closure documents.
RC Validity & Inter-state Relocation
Hypothecation endorsement or cancellation requires submitting Form 34/35 along with the bank's NOC and loan closure statement at the registering office.
How to Check RC & Vehicle Details in Patiala
Multiple digital portals allow free and immediate status verification for Patiala-registered vehicles:
On Nxcar
enter the vehicle number (PB-11, PB-34, PB-39, PB-42 or PB-72) in the tool above, verify with OTP, and view owner, insurance, hypothecation and validity details instantly.
On Parivahan
parivahan.gov.in → Online Services → "Know Your Vehicle Details".
On mParivahan / DigiLocker
search the number to store a digital RC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Verify legal and operational protocols regarding vehicle compliance and RTO functions.