The West Bengal transport department has established the RTO West Bengal to implement the Motor Vehicle Act at the state level. West Bengal’s Regional Transport Offices perform several tasks, including vehicle registration, license issuance, road tax collection, and more.
A West Bengal RTO website also allows one to contact the RTOs online.
Also read: Delhi RTO Codes: Your Essential Guide for Vehicle Registration
WB RTO Code List
Here are the list of RTO offices and codes under the Transport Department, West Bengal:
| District | RTO Codes |
| Kolkata Beltala (two-wheelers) | WB-01 |
| Kolkata Beltala (private four-wheelers) | WB-02 |
| Kolkata Beltala (goods carriages) | WB-03 |
| Kolkata Beltala (commercial vehicles) | WB-04 |
| Kolkata Kasba (commercial vehicles) | WB-05 |
| Kolkata Kasba | WB-06 |
| Kolkata Salt Lake | WB-07 |
| Kolkata Salt Lake (private vehicles) | WB-08 |
| Howrah Transport Vehicles | WB-11 |
| Howrah Private Vehicles | WB-12 |
| Uluberia (transport vehicles) | WB-13 |
| Uluberia (private vehicles) | WB-14 |
| Hugli-Chuchura (Transport Vehicles) | WB-15 |
| Hugli-Chuchura (Private Vehicles) | WB-16 |
| Hooghly Srirampur (commercial vehicles) | WB-17 |
| Dankuni | WB-18 |
| Alipore (transport vehicles) | WB-19 |
| Alipore (private vehicles) | WB-20 |
| Barrackpore (transport vehicles) | WB-23 |
| Barrackpore (private vehicles) | WB-24 |
| Barasat (transport vehicles) | WB-25 |
| Barasat (private vehicles) | WB-26 |
| Tamluk (transport vehicles) | WB-29 |
| Tamluk (private vehicles) | WB-30 |
| Contai (transport vehicles) | WB-31 |
| Contai (private vehicles) | WB-32 |
| Midnapur (transport vehicles) | WB-33 |
| Midnapur (private vehicles) | WB-34 |
| Midnapur (private vehicles) | WB-36 |
| Asansol (transport vehicles) | WB-37 |
| Asansol (private vehicles) | WB-38 |
| Durgapur (transport vehicles) | WB-39 |
| Durgapur (private vehicles) | WB-40 |
| Burdwan (transport vehicles) | WB-41 |
| Burdwan (private vehicles) | WB-42 |
| Kalna (transport vehicles) | WB-43 |
| Asansol (private vehicles) | WB-44 |
| Bolpur (transport vehicles) | WB-47 |
| Bolpur (private vehicles) | WB-48 |
| Nadia (transport vehicles) | WB-51 |
| Nadia (other than transport vehicles) | WB-52 |
| Birbhum (transport vehicles) | WB-53 |
| Birbhum (other than transport vehicles) | WB-54 |
| Purulia (transport vehicles) | WB-55 |
| Purulia (other than transport vehicles) | WB-56 |
| Murshidabad (transport vehicles) | WB-57 |
| Murshidabad (other than transport vehicles) | WB-58 |
| Raiganj (transport vehicles) | WB-59 |
| Raiganj (other than transport vehicles) | WB-60 |
| Balurghat (transport vehicles) | WB-61 |
| Balurghat (other than transport vehicles) | WB-62 |
| Cooch Behar (transport vehicles; all NBSTC buses are also registered from this RTO) | WB-63 |
| Cooch Behar (other than transport vehicles) | WB-64 |
| Malda (transport vehicles) | WB-65 |
| Malda (other than transport vehicles) | WB-66 |
| Bankura (transport vehicles) | WB-67 |
| Bankura (other than transport vehicles) | WB-68 |
| Alipurduar (transport vehicles) | WB-69 |
| Alipurduar (other than transport vehicles) | WB-70 |
| Jalpaiguri (transport vehicles) | WB-71 |
| Jalpaiguri (other than transport vehicles) | WB-72 |
| Siliguri (transport vehicles) | WB-73 |
| Siliguri (other than transport vehicles) | WB-74 |
| Darjeeling (transport vehicles) | WB-76 |
| Darjeeling (other than transport vehicles) | WB-77 |
| Kalimpong (transport vehicles) | WB-78 |
| Kalimpong (other than transport vehicles) | WB-79 |
| Raghunathpur (transport vehicles) | WB-82 |
| Mathabhanga RTO (all commertial vehicle) | WB-85 |
| Mathabhanga RTO (other than transport, both two and four wheeler) | WB-86 |
| Kalyani (transport vehicles) | WB-89 |
| Kalyani (private vehicles) | WB-90 |
| Islampur (commercial vehicles) | WB-91 |
| Islampur (private vehicles) | WB-92 |
| Jahangirpur (Murshidabad) (Commerial Vehicle) | WB-93 |
| Jahangirpur (Murshidabad) (transport vehicles) | WB-94 |
| Baruipur (commercial vehicles) | WB-95 |
| Baruipur (private vehicles) | WB-96 |
| Diamond Harbour (commercial vehicles) | WB-97 |
| Diamond Harbour (private vehicles) | WB-98 |
| Jaynagar (private vehicles) | WB-99 |
Types of West Bengal Vehicle Registration
A valid registration certificate is essential for owners to drive their vehicles on West Bengal roads. This is available from the West Bengal RTO Office. There are two types of vehicle registration:
- Temporary Registration: When a vehicle is purchased, the car dealer issues a temporary registration. This registration is a legitimate certificate that allows owners to temporarily drive their automobiles on the road. With temporary registration, one can apply to the RTO for permanent registration.
- Permanent Registration: A temporarily registered vehicle must be registered permanently, and the owner must apply for permanent registration at the RTO office to legally drive the vehicle on the road.
Vehicle Registration Process through West Bengal RTOs
Given below is the step-by-step process for West Bengal Vehicle Registration through RTO:
- Step 1: Visit the nearest RTO in your area with all the required documents.
- Step 2: Submit the completed Form 20 (application for vehicle registration) and the necessary documents to the RTO.
- Step 3: The vehicle will be inspected at the RTO to check its condition and ensure it meets the necessary safety and emission standards.
- Step 4: Pay the prescribed registration fees, road tax, and other applicable charges at the RTO counter. The fees depend on the type and age of the vehicle.
- Step 5: The RTO authorities will verify the submitted documents and the vehicle inspection report. Once the verification is complete, the Regional Transport Office will issue the Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) as proof of your vehicle’s legal registration.
To know more about the West Bengal Vehicle Registration process, visit the official website of WB RTO (https://transport.wb.gov.in/).
Documents Required for Vehicle Registration through RTO West Bengal
The following documents are required to register your vehicle with WB RTO:
- Application form or Form 20: Duly filled and signed application form for vehicle registration.
- Sales certificate (Form 21): This is provided by the vehicle dealer at the time of purchase and shows proof of sale.
- Roadworthiness certificate (Form 22): Issued by the manufacturer or a registered vehicle testing center after inspecting the vehicle’s roadworthiness.
- Valid Insurance Certificate: Proof of valid vehicle insurance coverage.
- Address Proof: Any government-issued document with the applicant’s current address, such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, etc.
- Identity Proof: Any government-issued ID with a photograph, such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, PAN card, etc.
- PAN card: Permanent Account Number card is required for individual applicants and businesses.
- Passport-sized photographs: Usually, two to four recent passport-sized photographs of the vehicle owner are required.
- Temporary Vehicle Registration Certificate (if applicable): If the vehicle was temporarily registered, this certificate needs to be provided for permanent registration.
- Proof of Vehicle’s Age: The invoice or receipt from the vehicle dealer can be used as proof of the vehicle’s age.
- Customs Clearance Certificate (if applicable): Required for imported vehicles.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): If the vehicle is under a loan, a NOC is required from the financing agency stating that they have no objection to the vehicle’s registration.
- Applicable fees and taxes: The required registration fees and road taxes need to be paid.
- Form 34 (Hypothecation Termination): If there was a hypothecation on the vehicle (loan or lease), a form for its termination is required.
Also read: Maharashtra RTO Codes: Your Essential Guide for Vehicle Registration
How to Get a Driver’s License in RTO West Bengal?
West Bengal’s online application method for obtaining a driver’s license is mentioned below:
- Visit the portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- Select “Driving license-related” services under online services.
- Enter the state’s name as “West Bengal”.
- Click on “Apply Online” and then choose “New driver’s license”.
- Fill out the applicant information.
- Upload the scanned copies of the required documents.
- Pay the application fees.
- Book a slot for the driving test.
- Attend the exam on the given date and time.
- After passing the driving test, the applicant will be provided with a Driver’s License.
Documents Required to Apply for a DL in West Bengal
To get a driving license in West Bengal, the candidate needs to submit the following documents to the RTO Office-
- Passport-size photos
- Vehicle documents if you own a vehicle
- Age Proof: SSLC, PAN, Voters, Aadhaar, and more
- Address Proof: Ration card, lease agreement, utility bill, etc
- Valid ID Proof: Photo with signature, PAN, Aadhaar, or Passport
- License Application
Fees and Charges of RTO West Bengal
| Type of Charges | Amount |
| Vehicle Registration | Rs. 600 |
| Hypothecation Charges | Rs. 1,500 |
| Issue of Learner’s License (LL) | Rs. 200 |
| Issue of Driver’s License (DL) | Rs. 300 |
| Issue of International DL | Rs. 1,000 |
| Renewal of DL | Rs. 100 |
