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Key Facts — Unnao RTO
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| RTO code | UP-35 |
| Office type | Not stated in source; email prefix "arto" suggests an ARTO |
| Office address | RTO Office Rd, Lucknow Bypass Rd, Nirala Nagar, Unnao |
| Pincode | 209801 |
| Phone | 0515-2823032 |
| artoun-up@nic.in | |
| Working hours | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Mon–Fri; closed on public holidays |
| Region | Lucknow division, between Lucknow and Kanpur — not NCR |
| Road tax basis | Lifetime tax on ex-showroom price; 3–9% for petrol/diesel by price band, 0% for EVs |
| Governing body | Uttar Pradesh Transport Department |
| Website | uptransport.upsdc.gov.in |
Unnao RTO Offices — Addresses, Contacts & Hours
Under Section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the UP-35 office is the district authority for all motor-vehicle and driver services in the Unnao jurisdiction.
Unnao RTO (appears to be an ARTO)
Address:
RTO Office Rd, Lucknow Bypass Rd, Nirala Nagar, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh – 209801
Pincode: 209801
Phone Support:
0515-2823032
Email:
artoun-up@nic.inTimings & Hours:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday; closed on public holidays. Saturdays and Sundays aren't listed as working days. Confirm before visiting.
Closed: public holidays, and by implication Saturdays and Sundays, since only Monday to Friday is listed. Confirm current hours before visiting. Official website: uptransport.upsdc.gov.in
Quick Office Info
- State Jurisdiction:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Primary City:
- Unnao
- 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 Unnao RTO is authorized to execute the following administrative functions:
Vehicle registration
Issuing and renewing Registration Certificates (RC), ownership transfer, duplicate RCs, hypothecation (loan) addition or cancellation
Driving licences
Learner's, Permanent, and Commercial driving licences, plus International Driving Permits
Tax and fines
Levying and collecting Motor Vehicle Tax (road tax) and collecting traffic fines
Fitness & inspection
Inspecting vehicles for roadworthiness and issuing fitness certificates
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. Plan around the Monday–Friday schedule.
- 4
RC is issued as a smart-card/digital RC. 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) from the dealer
- Form 22 (roadworthiness certificate)
- A 6-month bank statement (listed in this source; confirm whether it's required or one accepted option for address proof)
- A valid photo ID
- Local address proof
- Valid vehicle insurance
How to Get a Fitness Certificate in Unnao
- 1
Submit the relevant application form along with the vehicle's registration certificate, insurance and PUC certificate.
- 2
Pay the fee.
- 3
The RTO gives you a date for a physical inspection of the vehicle.
- 4
If the vehicle clears the inspection, the fitness certificate is issued.
Commercial vehicles need fitness certificates renewed periodically, and an expired one makes a commercial vehicle illegal to operate even if its RC and insurance are valid.
RTO Registration Fees & Road Tax
Electric vehicles are fully exempt from road tax in Uttar Pradesh, including in Unnao — 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. *These figures reflect the source data provided; confirm against the live UP Transport/Vahan fee schedule before publishing.*
Driving Licence Fees (via Sarathi)
| Service Type | Fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| Learner's Licence (LL) Issue | ₹150 + ₹50 test fee |
| Permanent Driving Licence (DL) Issue | ₹200 + ₹300 test fee |
| Addition of Vehicle Class | ₹500 |
| International Driving Permit (IDP) | ₹1,000 |
| Renewal of Driving Licence | ₹200 (₹300 additional late fee after the grace period) |
| Duplicate Driving Licence | ₹200 |
Late renewal penalty: an additional ₹300 late fee applies if you renew after the grace period. Other UP district listings in this series give the grace period as 30 days.
Vehicle Registration & Service Fees (via Vahan)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Two-Wheeler Registration | ₹300 |
| New Car Registration | ₹600 |
| Number Plate Charges | ₹230–₹400 |
| Hypothecation Charges (if on loan) | ₹1,500 |
| Temporary Registration | ₹1,200–₹1,500 |
Number plate charges and temporary registration are given as ranges, so confirm the exact amounts. Other UP district listings also show a ₹200 Smart Card RC fee and a ₹500 ownership-transfer fee for cars; this source doesn't list them, so confirm whether they apply here before quoting them.
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 Unnao
Unnao sits in central 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 Unnao 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 Unnao
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. A duplicate RC can also be issued here.
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. A private vehicle's RC is valid for 15 years, after which it must be re-registered and renewed every 5 years.
Fancy / VIP Registration Numbers
This district's source doesn't mention fancy or VIP numbers. Other UP district listings in this series describe an online auction on the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways portal as the statewide mechanism, so that is the route to check first. Confirm it applies at Unnao.
How to Check RC & Vehicle Details in Unnao
Multiple digital portals allow free and immediate status verification for Unnao-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
parivahan.gov.in → Online Services → 'Know Your Vehicle Details' (Vahan portal for RC/tax/registration and NOC status; 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.