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Key Facts — Ludhiana RTO
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| State / district | Punjab / Ludhiana |
| Region | Central Punjab, on the Sutlej and the Grand Trunk Road corridor — 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): the PB-10 main RTO and its PIN 141001; PB-91 as a Ludhiana SDM/second office; PB-25 Jagraon, PB-26 Khanna, PB-43 Samrala, PB-55 Payal and PB-56 Raikot as tehsil codes. Unresolved or conflicting — do not repeat as fact until checked: The Punjab road tax range (9.5–13% vs 6–10%) and the price bands behind it. The address and PIN for PB-91, and how its area divides from PB-10. The PB-10 street address and the tehsil offices' PINs and street addresses. Working days and hours, which no source confirms per office. The Punjab hypothecation, ownership-transfer and EV-exemption figures. Remove this section once the page has been reconciled with the Punjab Transport Department's official list.
PB-43 RTO Office Details
Choose the office offered for your application on the Punjab Transport or Parivahan booking page, and confirm by phone once you have a number.
Samrala
Address:
SDM Office, Tehsil Samrala, Ludhiana, Punjab – 141114
Pincode: 141114
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:
- Ludhiana
- Official Website:
- punjabtransport.org
- Database Source:
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)
Which Ludhiana RTO Code Covers Your Area?
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-10 — Ludhiana main RTO
Registered at the main office in Ludhiana
PB-91 — Ludhiana East
Registered at the Ludhiana East additional registering authority
PB-25 — Jagraon
Registered at the Jagraon tehsil office
PB-26 — Khanna
Registered at the Khanna tehsil office
PB-43 — Samrala
Registered at the Samrala tehsil office
PB-55 — Payal
Registered at the Payal tehsil office
PB-56 — Raikot
Registered at the Raikot tehsil office
Services Handled at this Office
Under Section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the PB-43 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 Ludhiana
Ludhiana sits in central Punjab 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.
RC Transfer & Re-registration in Ludhiana
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 Ludhiana
Multiple digital portals allow free and immediate status verification for Ludhiana-registered vehicles:
On Nxcar
enter the vehicle number (PB-10, PB-91, PB-25, PB-26, PB-43, PB-55 or PB-56) 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.