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Verified Official Source (September 2026)State: Andhra Pradesh (AP)

AP16 RTO Office – Vijayawada (RTO-1)

AP16 Vijayawada RTO is one of the largest transport administration hubs in Andhra Pradesh, located at Punnamathota near PWD Grounds. It oversees heavy interstate highway traffic on NH-65 & NH-16, urban Vijayawada city buses, and capital region commercial fleets.

District: NTR District / Krishna
Last Verified: September 2026

Office Contact & Timings Details

RTO Code & City

AP16 – Vijayawada (RTO-1, RTO-2 & RTO-3)

Phone Number

0866-2480347 / 9848528304

Official Office Address

Punnamathota, Opposite PWD Grounds, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - 520010

🏁 Driving Test Track Location (AP16)

Automated Driving Test Track at Ganapavaram, Vijayawada-Guntur Highway (approx 12 km from city center). Features 8-figure & H-track computerized evaluations.

Office Operational Highlights & Key Services

  • State capital zone high-capacity automated LLR lab
  • Ganapavaram 8-figure & H-track computerized driving test
  • Interstate national permit & tourist bus clearance counter
  • Digital token queue display system
🚘 District Road Tax & Green Tax Policy Note:

NTR District imposes standard AP Life Tax (9% - 12%) for private vehicles. Commercial interstate buses operating through Vijayawada junction must maintain valid counter-signature tax clearance.

Office Working & Driving Test Timings

Working Days:Monday to Friday
Office Hours:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Counter Dealing:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Driving Test Track:8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

* Closed on 2nd & 4th Saturdays, Sundays & AP State Holidays.

Registration Jurisdiction & Local Mandals Covered

📍 Vijayawada Municipal Corporation📍 Benz Circle📍 Governorpet📍 One Town📍 Two Town📍 Penamaluru📍 Gannavaram Airport Zone📍 Mylavaram📍 Enikepadu

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Services Available at AP16 RTO Office

The AP16 Regional Transport Office in Vijayawada (RTO-1, RTO-2 & RTO-3) provides comprehensive vehicle and licensing services under the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules.

Driving Licence (DL) Services

  • Issue & Renewal of Learner's Licence (LLR)
  • Permanent Driving Licence Slot Booking & Practical Skill Test
  • Renewal of Driving Licence (Within & After Grace Period)
  • Addition of New Vehicle Class (COV) to DL
  • Issue of International Driving Permit (IDP)
  • Duplicate DL Issuance (Loss/Damage)
  • Address & Name Change in Driving Licence

Vehicle Registration Certificate (RC) Services

  • New Vehicle Permanent & Temporary Registration
  • Transfer of Vehicle Ownership (Intra-State & Inter-State)
  • Issue of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Inter-District/State Transfer
  • Registration Renewal (Re-registration after 15 Years)
  • Hypothecation Addition, Continuation & Termination (HPA/HPT)
  • Duplicate RC Issuance
  • Address Change in Vehicle Registration Certificate

Commercial & Permit Services

  • Vehicle Fitness Certificate (FC) Renewal & Physical Inspection
  • State Goods & Stage Carriage Passenger Permits
  • National Permit (NP) Authorization & Counter Signature
  • Road Tax Payment & Tax Clearance Certificate Issuance

Mandatory Documents Required Checklist

Check the required RTO application forms and supporting identity/address documents before visiting the AP16 office.

Learner's Licence (LLR) & Permanent DL

RTO Application Forms:
Form 1 (Self Declaration)Form 1A (Medical Cert for 40+ yrs / Commercial)Form 2 (Application)
Document Checklist:
  • •Proof of Age: Aadhaar Card, Passport, Birth Certificate, or 10th Class Marks Memo
  • •Proof of Address: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, or Utility Bill
  • •4 recent passport-size photographs
  • •Original LLR Card (for Permanent DL application)
  • •Driving School Training Certificate Form 5 (Mandatory for Transport / Commercial vehicles)

Transfer of Vehicle Ownership (RC Transfer)

RTO Application Forms:
Form 29 (Notice of Transfer)Form 30 (Application for Transfer in duplicate)
Document Checklist:
  • •Original Registration Certificate (Smart Card RC)
  • •Valid Vehicle Insurance Certificate
  • •Valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
  • •Aadhaar Card & PAN Card of both Buyer and Seller (or Form 60)
  • •NOC from Financier (Form 35) if vehicle was under hypothecation
  • •Chassis Number pencil print on application form

No Objection Certificate (NOC) & RC Renewal

RTO Application Forms:
Form 28 (NOC in triplicate)Form 25 (RC Renewal)Form 38 (Fitness Certificate)
Document Checklist:
  • •Original Smart Card RC
  • •Valid Motor Insurance & PUC Certificate
  • •Clearance Certificate from AP Traffic Police / Crime Branch (No pending challans)
  • •Vehicle Tax Payment Receipt / Tax Clearance
  • •Physical vehicle presentation at AP RTO inspection track (for RC Renewal / Fitness)

Official AP RTO Service Fee Structure

Prescribed fee rates per the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Department standard rules:

Service CategoryOfficial Fee (INR)Details / Notes
Learner's Licence (LLR)₹150 + ₹50Application fee ₹150 plus ₹50 test fee per vehicle class
Permanent Driving Licence (DL)₹200 + ₹300Issue fee ₹200 plus ₹300 driving test fee
Smart Card Fee (RC / DL)₹200Mandatory fee for PVC Smart Card printing and postal dispatch
Transfer of Ownership (Two-Wheeler)₹150Ownership transfer fee for two-wheelers in AP
Transfer of Ownership (Four-Wheeler / LMV)₹300Ownership transfer fee for cars & light motor vehicles
RC Renewal (after 15 Years)₹300 - ₹600₹300 for two-wheelers, ₹600 for cars/LMVs
Issue of No Objection Certificate (NOC)₹100Application fee for inter-state / inter-district NOC
Vehicle Fitness Certificate (FC)₹600 - ₹1,000₹600 for LMV, ₹1,000 for Medium/Heavy Commercial Vehicles
Hypothecation Entry / Termination₹300 - ₹500₹300 for two-wheelers, ₹500 for cars & commercial vehicles

Step-by-Step Process for AP RTO Services

How to complete your vehicle registration or driving licence work at AP16 RTO:

AP RTO 4-Step Vehicle Registration and Driving Licence Process
1

Online Application Submission

Visit the official Andhra Pradesh Transport portal (aprtauthority.in) or Parivahan Sewa (parivahan.gov.in). Choose your required service (LLR, DL, RC Transfer, NOC, FC), fill in personal details, and upload scanned copies of required documents.

2

Fee Payment & Slot Booking

Pay the prescribed AP RTO fee online via UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit Card. Choose your preferred date and time slot for visiting the RTO office or automated driving test track.

3

Document Verification & Practical Test

Visit the designated AP RTO office on the scheduled appointment date with original documents. Complete photo/biometric capture, take the practical driving skill test (for DL), or submit vehicle for MVI inspection (for FC/RC).

4

Approval & Smart Card Postal Dispatch

Once the Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) approves your application, your official PVC Smart Card (DL or RC) is printed and dispatched directly to your registered address via India Post Speed Post.

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Frequently Asked Questions (AP16 RTO)

Common queries regarding Vijayawada (RTO-1, RTO-2 & RTO-3) RTO office timing, location, and procedures.

Q: Where is the AP16 RTO office located in Vijayawada?

A: The AP16 Vijayawada RTO office is located at Punnamathota, Opposite PWD Grounds, Vijayawada, AP 520010. Phone: 0866-2480347.

Q: Where is the driving skill test track for AP16 Vijayawada?

A: The practical driving skill test for AP16 Vijayawada is conducted at the Ganapavaram Computerized Automated Track along Vijayawada-Guntur Highway.

Q: Which Vijayawada localities come under AP16 RTO?

A: AP16 covers Vijayawada City, Benz Circle, Governorpet, One Town, Two Town, Penamaluru, Gannavaram, and Mylavaram.

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