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Key Facts — Varanasi ARTO Extension Counter
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | Varanasi ARTO Extension Counter (Assistant Regional Transport Office) |
| Label in source | UP-65A (not a plate prefix; Varanasi plates carry UP65) |
| Address | Sanskrit Sankul Bhawan, Maqbool Alam Road, Hukulganj, Chaukaghat, Varanasi |
| Pincode | 221002 |
| Phone | 0542-2623550 (Main Varanasi RTO line) |
| rtova-up@nic.in | |
| Working hours | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Mon–Fri; 2nd/4th Saturdays closed; other Saturdays unconfirmed |
| Main office | Varanasi RTO (UP-65), Babatpur Road (Near Gas Plant) — see the main Varanasi page |
| Region | Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi division — 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 |
What Does "UP-65A" Mean?
Number plates registered in Varanasi carry the standard UP65 prefix, whichever Varanasi office handled the registration. "UP-65A" is the administrative label used in source listings to identify the Hukulganj extension counter. Vehicles in Varanasi do not carry "UP65A" plates. When searching vehicle records on Nxcar or Parivahan, UP65 is the registration code to use.
Main Varanasi RTO vs ARTO Extension Counter: Which Office Is Which?
Comparison between the central district transport office and the Hukulganj extension counter:
| Main Varanasi RTO (UP-65) | ARTO Extension Counter (UP-65A) | |
|---|---|---|
| Office type | Full Regional Transport Office | Assistant Regional Transport Office Extension Counter |
| Location | Babatpur Road, Near Gas Plant (221010) | Sanskrit Sankul Bhawan, Maqbool Alam Road, Hukulganj, Chaukaghat (221002) |
| Role | Main district RTO handling registrations, tax, and licensing | Extension counter to take overflow from the main RTO |
| Listed hours | Mon–Fri, 10 AM–5 PM, closed 2nd/4th Saturdays | Mon–Fri, 10 AM–5 PM, closed 2nd/4th Saturdays |
| Official email | rtova-up@nic.in | Managed under rtova-up@nic.in |
Which office should you visit? Which applicants use which office isn't rigidly specified, so choose the office offered for your specific service on the Parivahan appointment booking page.
Varanasi ARTO Extension Counter — Address, Contact & Timings
The source lists these services for this office:
Varanasi ARTO Extension Counter
Address:
Sanskrit Sankul Bhawan, Maqbool Alam Road, Hukulganj, Chaukaghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221002
Pincode: 221002
Phone Support:
0542-2623550
Email:
rtova-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. Confirm current hours before visiting. Official website: uptransport.upsdc.gov.in
Quick Office Info
- State Jurisdiction:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Primary City:
- Varanasi Extension
- 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 Varanasi ARTO Extension Counter is authorized to execute the following administrative functions:
Vehicle registration
Issuing and renewing Registration Certificates (RC), ownership transfer, hypothecation addition or cancellation
Driving licences
Learner's, Permanent, and Commercial driving licences
Tax collection
Levying and collecting Motor Vehicle Tax (road tax), resolving departmental action cases
Fitness & inspection
Vehicle fitness certificates, PUC validation, clearing accidental vehicles
Permit issuance
Local and state 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 designated office — an officer verifies chassis and engine numbers against the paperwork.
- 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 vehicle delivery.
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
- 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 Varanasi — 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 Varanasi
Varanasi sits in 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 Varanasi as long as their registration, fitness certificate, insurance and PUC are valid. 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 Varanasi
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-65, 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 Varanasi 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.
How to Check RC & Vehicle Details in Varanasi
Multiple digital portals allow free and immediate status verification for Varanasi-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.