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Verified Himachal Transport Data (September 2026)
⛰️ Himalayan Hill StationState Code: HP

HP42 RLA – RLA Keylong (SDM Keylong)

HP42 Keylong RLA is one of India's highest-altitude transport registration authorities, situated at 10,105 ft in the cold desert of Lahaul. Now connected year-round via the engineering marvel Atal Tunnel, it manages rugged 4x4 vehicles, extreme winter mountain transit, and Manali-Leh national highway logistics.

Directorate of Transport, Government of Himachal Pradesh
Administration: RLA (Registering & Licensing Authority - SDM)
District: Lahaul and Spiti District
Altitude: 3,080 meters (10,105 ft) - High Himalayan Desert

Hill Driving & Track Incline

Mandatory hill slope evaluation testing vehicle rollback control, emergency stopping on hairpin bends, and certified hill driving endorsements for mountain passenger transport.

Green Tax & Eco Permits

Out-of-state tourist vehicles entering Manali (Aloo Ground) and Shimla (Shoghi) must pay entry Green Tax. NGT-monitored vehicle permits apply for Rohtang Pass and high-altitude circuits.

Green HP EV Policy 100% Waiver

Under the Himachal Pradesh Electric Vehicle Policy, 100% Token Tax and Registration Fee exemptions apply for pure electric two-wheelers, cars, and commercial hill taxis across HP42.

Contact & Administration Details (HP42)

RTO / RLA Code

HP42

Helpline Phone

01900 - 222225 / 01900 - 222227

Official Office Address

Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate - cum - Registering & Licensing Authority, District Administrative Complex, Keylong, Lahaul & Spiti District, Himachal Pradesh - 175132

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🏁 Hill Driving Test Ground & MVI Inspection Ground (HP42)

Keylong Police Ground / Sissu Ground, Lahaul & Spiti.

Office Operational Capabilities & LokMitra Centers

One of India's highest-altitude RLA authorities (over 10,000 feet)
Year-round connectivity through Atal Tunnel North Portal
Specialized 4x4 all-wheel drive and heavy mountain truck registration
Extreme sub-zero winter transport safety coordination desk
🏔️ Mountain Transit Guidelines & Himachal EV Policy:

High-altitude winter conditions: Sub-zero temperatures require anti-freeze coolant and winter fuel additives. Vehicles traversing high passes (Baralacha La, Kunzum Pass) must adhere to BRO and district administration travel advisories.

Office Timings & Public Dealing Counters

Working DaysMonday to Saturday (2nd Saturday Closed)
Office Hours10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Winter timings: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Public Dealing / Fee Desk10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Driving Skill Test Slots11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Weather Permitting)

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Key Services

Hill Driving Licences & Skill Endorsements

  • • Online Aadhaar e-KYC Learner's Licence (LL) at Home via Parivahan
  • • Mountain & Hill Driving Skill Test Evaluation (Steep Incline & Hairpin Curves)
  • • Permanent Smart Card Driving Licence (DL) Dispatch via Speed Post

Vehicle Registration & LokMitra Citizen Services

  • • New Private Vehicle (2W / 4W / SUV) Smart Card RC Registration
  • • Transfer of Vehicle Ownership (Form 29 & Form 30) for Buyer & Seller
  • • Hypothecation Addition & Loan Termination (Form 34 & Form 35)

Commercial Fleet, Green Tax & Eco-Permits

  • • Commercial Vehicle Fitness Testing (FC) & Hill Roadworthiness Inspection
  • • Himachal Pradesh EV Policy 100% Token Tax & Registration Fee Waiver
  • • Tourist Taxi, Maxi-Cab, Tempo Traveler & HRTC State Route Permits

Required Documents

Learner's & Permanent Driving Licence

Form 2 (Application for LL/DL)Form 1 (Self Declaration of Physical Fitness)Form 1A (Medical Certificate for 40+ or Hill Commercial Drivers)
  • ✓Aadhaar Card (Mandatory for Parivahan online e-KYC LL exam)
  • ✓Proof of Age (10th School Leaving Certificate / Birth Certificate / Passport)
  • ✓Himachal Bonafide Certificate / Proof of Residence (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Electricity Bill)
  • ✓Form 1A signed by Registered Medical Practitioner (for transport drivers / age 40+)
  • ✓3 Recent Passport Size Photographs & Blood Group Certificate

New Vehicle Registration (RC Smart Card)

Form 20 (Application for Registration)Form 21 (Sale Certificate from Dealer)Form 22 (Roadworthiness Certificate)
  • ✓Original Commercial Dealer Sale Invoice
  • ✓Valid Motor Vehicle Insurance Certificate
  • ✓Valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate
  • ✓Buyer's Aadhaar Card / Himachal Bonafide Residence Certificate
  • ✓Pencil Impression of Chassis & Engine Number on Form 20

Ownership Transfer & Inter-State NOC

Form 29 (Notice of Transfer)Form 30 (Application in Duplicate)Form 28 (Application for NOC in Triplicate)Form 35 (Bank Loan Clearance)
  • ✓Original Smart Card Registration Certificate (RC)
  • ✓Valid Motor Insurance Policy & Active PUC Certificate
  • ✓Identity & Residence Proof of both Transferor and Transferee
  • ✓Himachal Police Crime Record Bureau Clearance Report for NOC
  • ✓Chassis Pencil Impression on Form 28 (for inter-state vehicle transfer)

Statutory Fees

Learner's Licence (LLR) Issue & Online Test

₹150 for LLR application + ₹50 online theory examination fee per class

₹200

Permanent Driving Licence (DL) Smart Card & Test

₹200 for driving test + ₹200 for DL issue + ₹200 smart card fee

₹600

Driving Licence Renewal / Duplicate DL

₹200 renewal application fee + ₹200 smart card fee (₹300 late fee per year if expired)

₹400 - ₹500

New Two-Wheeler (Motorcycle/Scooter) Registration

Statutory RC issue fee ₹300 + State Token Tax (3% to 6% of vehicle invoice)

₹300 + Token Tax

New Four-Wheeler (Car/SUV) Registration

Statutory RC issue fee ₹600 + State Token Tax (4% to 9% based on cost; 0% for pure EVs)

₹600 + Token Tax

Transfer of Vehicle Ownership (ToO)

Official transfer fee plus applicable one-fourth annual token tax

₹150 (2W) / ₹300 (4W)

Inter-State No Objection Certificate (NOC)

Statutory fee for issuing NOC Form 28 for transfer to another state

₹100

Commercial Vehicle Fitness Inspection & Renewal (FC)

₹600 for Light Commercial Vehicles / Taxi and ₹1,000 for Heavy Commercial Vehicles + inspection charges

₹600 - ₹1,000

Step-by-Step Procedure at HP42 (RLA Keylong (SDM Keylong))

How to complete your driving licence, hill testing, or vehicle registration services in Himachal Pradesh:

1

Parivahan / LokMitra Online Application

Visit the Parivahan portal (parivahan.gov.in) or your local village LokMitra Kendra / Sugam Center. Select Himachal Pradesh, choose your service (LL / DL / RC / Transfer / NOC), authenticate via Aadhaar e-KYC, upload documents, and pay fees online.

2

Online LL Exam at Home or Slot Booking

For a Learner's Licence, take the computer-based theory test online from home using facial authentication. For a Permanent DL, book an appointment slot at your local Sub-Divisional RLA office or RTO ground.

3

Hill Driving Skill Test / MVI Inspection

Visit the RLA office / testing ground on your appointment date. Complete the hill driving evaluation (gradient hill climb, reverse parking, handbrake hold on steep slope). Commercial vehicles undergo MVI fitness inspection.

4

Approval & Speed Post Home Delivery

Once approved by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) / Registering Authority, your Smart Card Driving Licence or Registration Certificate (RC) is printed and dispatched directly to your postal address via Speed Post.

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Frequently Asked Questions (HP42 - RLA Keylong (SDM Keylong))

Official procedures, hill driving tests, Green Tax rules, and LokMitra online services in Himachal Pradesh.

Q: Can vehicles reach HP42 Keylong in winter?

A: Yes, thanks to the Atal Tunnel, Keylong is now accessible during most of the winter from Manali, though travel is subject to road ice conditions and district advisories.

Q: Where is the HP42 RLA office located?

A: HP42 RLA is located in the District Administrative Complex, Keylong, Lahaul & Spiti - 175132. Phone: 01900-222225.

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