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Key Facts — Ayodhya RTO
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| RTO codes | UP-28 and UP-42 (relationship not explained in source) |
| Office type | Regional Transport Office (email prefix "rtofz") |
| Office address | Regional Transport Office, Transport Nagar, Civil Line, Ayodhya |
| Pincode | 224001 |
| Phone | 05278-247202 / 0527-8279033 |
| rtofz-up@nic.in | |
| Working hours | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Mon–Fri per listing; 2nd/4th Saturdays closed; other Saturdays unconfirmed |
| Region | Eastern-central Uttar Pradesh, major pilgrimage destination — not NCR |
| Former name | Faizabad (same district, same RTO) |
| 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 |
UP-28 and UP-42: Why Two Codes?
Both codes are listed for the same Ayodhya (Faizabad) Regional Transport Office. The source says both are used for assigning registration numbers in the area, and attributes it to the district's renaming and growing vehicle volume. That reason isn't confirmed, and a renaming alone wouldn't usually require a second code. The source doesn't say whether the codes split by area, vehicle type, or registration period.
What this means in practice:
• A vehicle carrying either UP-28 or UP-42 is, per the source, registered through this office. Don't treat one of the two as suspicious by itself. • Nxcar's RC check works on the full registration number, so you can check either prefix directly. • If you're registering a new vehicle and want to know which code you'll get, ask the office. The source doesn't say.
[Note: This section will be updated with confirmed administrative details once clarified by the Transport Department.]
Ayodhya or Faizabad? Same District, Same RTO
If you've seen references to the "Faizabad RTO," that's the same district and the same office covered on this page, now called Ayodhya. There's no separate Faizabad office. Vehicles and paperwork from before the renaming may still say Faizabad, which is expected and not a discrepancy.
UP-42 RTO Office Details
Under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the Regional Transport Office, Ayodhya (Faizabad) is the governing authority responsible for all vehicle registration, road tax collection, driver licensing and transport compliance across the district under codes UP-28 and UP-42.
Regional Transport Office, Ayodhya (Faizabad) — UP-42
Address:
Regional Transport Office, Transport Nagar, Civil Line, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh – 224001
Pincode: 224001
Phone Support:
05278-247202 / 0527-8279033
Email:
rtofz-up@nic.inTimings & Hours:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday per listing; 2nd/4th Saturdays closed; other Saturdays unconfirmed
Quick Office Info
- State Jurisdiction:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Primary City:
- Ayodhya
- 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 UP-42 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 Ayodhya — 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 Ayodhya
Ayodhya sits in eastern-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 Ayodhya 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 Ayodhya
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, 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
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 here, and whether numbers are available under both UP-28 and UP-42.
How to Check RC & Vehicle Details in Ayodhya
Multiple digital portals allow free and immediate status verification for Ayodhya-registered vehicles:
On Nxcar
Enter the vehicle number (UP-28 or UP-42) 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 registration number to store a digital RC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Verify legal and operational protocols regarding vehicle compliance and RTO functions.