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Key Facts — Sonbhadra RTO
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| RTO code | UP-64 |
| Office type | Listed as a Regional Transport Office; the email carries an "arto" prefix, so the exact type is unclear |
| Office address | Bhandra Khurd, Near Chhapka, Robertsganj, Sonbhadra |
| Pincode | 231216 |
| Phone | 05444-224545 |
| artoso-up@nic.in | |
| Working hours | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Mon–Fri per listing; 2nd/4th Saturdays closed; other Saturdays unconfirmed |
| Region | South-eastern Uttar Pradesh, Mirzapur division, bordering four other states — not NCR |
| District vs office town | District: Sonbhadra. Office town: Robertsganj |
| Name variants | Sonbhadra, Sonebhadra (same district) |
| Road tax basis | Lifetime tax on ex-showroom price; 3–9% for petrol/diesel by price band, 0% for EVs |
| Fancy/VIP numbers | Allotted via online auction on the MoRTH portal |
| Governing body | Uttar Pradesh Transport Department |
| Website | uptransport.upsdc.gov.in |
Sonbhadra RTO Offices — Addresses, Contacts & Hours
Sonbhadra (also written Sonebhadra) is the district name, and Robertsganj is the town where the transport office sits, so both searches lead to UP-64. It's the single registering authority for the district, including industrial centres such as Obra and Renukoot, which fall under the same code. The UP-64 office provides the full range of vehicle and driver services for the district:
Regional Transport Office, Sonbhadra (type to be confirmed)
Address:
Bhandra Khurd, Near Chhapka, Robertsganj, Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh – 231216
Pincode: 231216
Phone Support:
05444-224545
Email:
artoso-up@nic.inTimings & Hours:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday per listing; 2nd/4th Saturdays closed; other Saturdays unconfirmed
Closed: 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays, and public holidays. Whether the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays are open isn't clear from the listing, so confirm before visiting. Official website: uptransport.upsdc.gov.in
Quick Office Info
- State Jurisdiction:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Primary City:
- Sonbhadra
- Official Website:
- uptransport.upsdc.gov.in
- Database Source:
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)
Services Handled at this Office
Under Section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Sonbhadra RTO is authorized to execute the following administrative functions:
Vehicle registration
Issuing and renewing Registration Certificates (RC), ownership transfer, hypothecation (loan) addition or cancellation
Driving licences
Learner's, Permanent, and Commercial driving licences, plus International Driving Permits
Tax collection
Levying and collecting Motor Vehicle Tax (road tax), resolving departmental action cases
Fitness & inspection
Vehicle fitness certificates, PUC (Pollution Under Control) validation, clearing accidental vehicles
Permit issuance
National, inter-state, and tourist permits for commercial passenger and goods vehicles
How to Register a Vehicle Here
New vehicles must be registered to comply with statutory rules. Process is typically 7-15 days.
- 1
Fill Form 20 on the Parivahan portal (dealers often handle this as part of the on-road price) and upload supporting documents online.
- 2
Pay the registration fee and lifetime road tax (see slab table below) online through Vahan.
- 3
Attend vehicle inspection at the RTO — an officer verifies chassis and engine numbers against the paperwork. Confirm the office's current days and hours first.
- 4
RC is issued as a smart-card/digital RC, typically arriving by post within 15–30 days. HSRP (High Security Registration Plate) must be affixed before the vehicle is delivered — no new vehicle should leave the dealer without it.
Documents Required (RTO Filing)
Ensure you bring valid original copies along with self-attested photostats.
- Form 20 (application for registration)
- Form 21 (sale certificate) and Form 22 (roadworthiness certificate) from the dealer
- Valid vehicle insurance certificate
- Proof of identity and address (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, or utility bill)
- PAN card, or Form 60/61 if PAN is not available
- Passport-size photographs of the applicant
- Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate
- Temporary registration certificate, if already issued
RTO Registration Fees & Road Tax
Electric vehicles are fully exempt from road tax in Uttar Pradesh, including in Sonbhadra — you only pay the base registration and Smart Card fees on an EV, not the percentage-of-price lifetime tax applied to petrol and diesel vehicles. On a ₹15 lakh vehicle, that's the difference between 8% lifetime tax (₹1.2 lakh) on a petrol car and ₹0 road tax on the equivalent EV.
Driving Licence Fees (via Sarathi)
| Service Type | Fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| Learner's Licence (LL) | ₹150 to ₹200 (depending on vehicle class) |
| Driving Test Fee | ₹300 |
| Permanent Driving Licence Issue | ₹200 |
| Addition of Vehicle Class | ₹500 |
| International Driving Permit (IDP) | ₹1,000 |
| Renewal of Driving Licence | ₹200 |
| Smart Card / Form 7 Fee | ₹200 |
Late renewal penalty: if you renew your driving licence after the 30-day grace period has expired, an additional late fee of ₹300 is charged to reinstate the licence.
Vehicle Registration & Service Fees (via Vahan)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Two-Wheeler Registration | ₹300 |
| New Car Registration | ₹600 |
| Hypothecation Charges (if on loan) | ₹1,500 |
| Smart Card RC | ₹200 |
| Ownership Transfer (Car) | ₹500 |
Uttar Pradesh Road Tax Slabs
| Ex-Showroom Price Band | Lifetime Tax (Petrol/Diesel) | Lifetime Tax (EV) |
|---|---|---|
| Under ₹6 Lakh | 3% | 0% (Exempt) |
| ₹6 Lakh – ₹10 Lakh | 6% | 0% (Exempt) |
| ₹10 Lakh – ₹20 Lakh | 8% | 0% (Exempt) |
| Above ₹20 Lakh | 9% | 0% (Exempt) |
Local Note: No NCR Old-Vehicle Ban in Sonbhadra
Sonbhadra sits in south-eastern Uttar Pradesh and is not part of the Delhi-NCR region, so the NGT/Supreme Court 10-year diesel / 15-year petrol restriction that applies in Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida, Bulandshahr and Baghpat does not apply here. Older vehicles can continue to ply in Sonbhadra as long as their registration, fitness certificate, insurance and PUC are valid. The rule that applies statewide regardless of NCR status is RC validity: a private vehicle's registration is valid for 15 years, after which it must be re-registered and renewed every 5 years.
RC Transfer & Re-registration in Sonbhadra
Used Vehicle Ownership Transfer
When you buy a used vehicle, transfer the RC into your name within 30 days. You'll need the sale certificate, original RC, insurance in the buyer's name, ID/address proof, PUC certificate, and the financier's NOC if there was a loan. Ownership transfer for a car costs ₹500 at UP-64, separate from any hypothecation charges if the vehicle is being financed as part of the sale.
RC Validity & Inter-state Relocation
Hypothecation (adding a financier's lien on a loan) costs ₹1,500; removing it once the loan is paid off requires an NOC and closure documents from the bank, submitted to the RTO to have the lien cleared from the RC.
Fancy / VIP Registration Numbers
Motorists in Sonbhadra can apply for fancy or VIP registration numbers through the online auction system on the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways portal — the same standard statewide mechanism confirmed across every other UP district in this series.
How to Check RC & Vehicle Details in Sonbhadra
Multiple digital portals allow free and immediate status verification for Sonbhadra-registered vehicles:
On Nxcar
Enter the vehicle number in the tool above, verify with OTP, and view owner, insurance, hypothecation and validity details instantly.
On Parivahan
Visit parivahan.gov.in → Online Services → "Know Your Vehicle Details" (Vahan portal for RC/tax/registration; Sarathi portal for driving licences).
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.