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Key Facts — Greater Noida RTO
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| RTO code | UP-18 |
| District | Gautam Buddh Nagar (shared with UP-16, Noida) |
| Office address | Plot No. 01, Knowledge Park-04, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar |
| Pincode | 201310 |
| Phone | 0120-2336030 |
| Working hours | Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed 2nd/4th Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays |
| Region | Western Uttar Pradesh — core Delhi NCR district |
| NCR enforcement | Named among original 5 high-density NCR districts for CAQM fuel-ban enforcement from 1 Nov 2025 |
| 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 |
UP-18 RTO Office Details
Both UP-16 and UP-18 fall under Gautam Buddh Nagar district, but they are not interchangeable: UP-16 covers Noida (Sector 32, opposite NTPC), while UP-18 specifically covers Greater Noida (Plot No. 01, Knowledge Park-04). If you live in Greater Noida, your registration, DL and road-tax business goes through UP-18 at Knowledge Park-04, not the UP-16 office at Sector 32.
RTO, Greater Noida
Address:
Plot No. 01, Knowledge Park-04, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Pincode: 201310
Phone Support:
0120-2336030
Timings & Hours:
Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; closed 2nd/4th Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Closed: 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays, and public holidays — the same shorter weekly schedule seen at Baghpat (UP-17), and different from the Monday–Saturday pattern at Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar and Bulandshahr. Confirm current hours before visiting. Official website: uptransport.upsdc.gov.in
Quick Office Info
- State Jurisdiction:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Primary City:
- Greater Noida
- Official Website:
- uptransport.upsdc.gov.in
- Database Source:
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)
Which Greater Noida RTO Code Covers Your Area?
Both UP-16 and UP-18 fall under Gautam Buddh Nagar district, but they are not interchangeable: UP-16 covers Noida (Sector 32, opposite NTPC), while UP-18 specifically covers Greater Noida (Plot No. 01, Knowledge Park-04). If you live in Greater Noida, your registration, DL and road-tax business goes through UP-18 at Knowledge Park-04, not the UP-16 office at Sector 32.
UP-18 — Greater Noida
Plot No. 01, Knowledge Park-04, Greater Noida. Dedicated RTO office covering Greater Noida vehicle registrations, driving licences, and road tax.
UP-16 — Noida (Main)
Opposite NTPC, Block A, Sector 32, Noida. Primary RTO code covering Noida city vehicle registrations and driver services.
Services Handled at this Office
Under Section 213 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the UP-18 is authorized to execute the following administrative functions:
Vehicle registration
Issuing and renewing Registration Certificates (RC), ownership transfer, hypothecation (loan) addition or removal
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. Plan around the Monday–Friday schedule described above.
- 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 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
When registering a new vehicle in Greater Noida, you pay standard RTO registration fees plus the state's lifetime road tax — Uttar Pradesh charges this as a one-time 'lifetime' payment rather than an annual tax. Electric vehicles are fully exempt from road tax in Uttar Pradesh, including in Greater Noida — 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) | ₹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) |
Old Vehicle Rules in Greater Noida (NCR)
Gautam Buddh Nagar — covering both Noida (UP-16) and Greater Noida (UP-18) — is part of the Delhi-NCR and was named among the original five high-density NCR districts (alongside Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Sonipat) where the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) enforces denial of fuel to end-of-life vehicles at pumps from 1 November 2025. This is an earlier enforcement date than the later wave (Bulandshahr, Hapur, from 1 November 2026) covered elsewhere in this series — don't conflate the two. Diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years are barred from plying; such vehicles must be de-registered, moved out of NCR with an NOC, or scrapped. Always check a used vehicle's age and registration date before buying in Greater Noida.
RC Transfer & Re-registration in Greater Noida
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-18, 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. Given Greater Noida's NCR status and early enforcement timeline, it's especially important to check a used vehicle's registration date against the 10/15-year rule before completing any transfer here.
Fancy / VIP Registration Numbers
Motorists in Greater Noida can apply for fancy or VIP registration numbers through the online auction system on the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways portal — a different mechanism from the flat first-come allotment used at some other RTOs. Numbers go to the highest bidder within each category, and availability is specific to UP-18; this is separate from whatever fancy numbers might be available under UP-16 (Noida) at the same time.
How to Check RC & Vehicle Details in Greater Noida
Multiple digital portals allow free and immediate status verification for Greater Noida-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; 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.