Vehicle Number RTO Finder

Q: How do I find the RTO from a vehicle number?

The first two letters are the state code and the next digits are the RTO district code, e.g. MH01 is Mumbai.

Q: What is a BH (Bharat) series number?

A nationwide registration series not tied to a single state RTO.

Q: Can I get owner details?

No. Owner details require authorised VAHAN access; this tool decodes registration location only.

Enter any Indian vehicle registration number to find the state and RTO (Regional Transport Office) where it was registered — e.g. MH01AB1234 → Mumbai. Free and instant.

Shows the registration location only. Owner/vehicle details need authorised VAHAN access and are not provided.

Developers — the free RTO / Vehicle API:

GET https://api.apibharat.com/v1/vehicle/MH01AB1234

Frequently asked questions

How do I find the RTO from a vehicle number?

The first two letters of a plate are the state code and the next one or two digits are the RTO district code. For example, "MH01" is Mumbai (Tardeo). Enter the number above to decode it.

What is a BH (Bharat) series number?

A BH-series number (e.g. 22BH1234A) is a nationwide registration that lets vehicles move between states without re-registration, so it isn't tied to a single RTO.

Can I get owner details?

No. Owner and vehicle details are private and require authorised access to the government VAHAN database. This tool only decodes the public registration location (state and RTO).