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

HP51 RLA – RLA Shimla - Rural (SDM Rural)

HP51 Shimla Rural RLA administers the scenic outer valleys, apple orchard belts, and tourist transit circuits surrounding Shimla, including Kufri, Mashobra, Kasumpti, Totu, and Dhalli. It provides citizen-centric driving licences and rural vehicle registration.

Directorate of Transport, Government of Himachal Pradesh
Administration: RLA (Registering & Licensing Authority - SDM)
District: Shimla District
Altitude: 1,900 to 2,600 meters - Himalayan Hill Terrain

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 HP51.

Contact & Administration Details (HP51)

RTO / RLA Code

HP51

Helpline Phone

0177 - 2803004

Official Office Address

Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Rural) - cum - Registering & Licensing Authority, DC Office Annex, Below Mall Road / Tutikandi, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171004

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🏁 Hill Driving Test Ground & MVI Inspection Ground (HP51)

Rural Transport Driving Track, Near Tutikandi / Dhalli Bypass Ground, Shimla.

Office Operational Capabilities & LokMitra Centers

Covers popular tourist belts including Kufri, Fagu, and Mashobra
Apple belt commercial pick-up and utility vehicle registration desk
LokMitra Kendra integration for rural hill panchayats
Snow chain and winter mountain driving advisory center
🏔️ Mountain Transit Guidelines & Himachal EV Policy:

During winter snowfalls (December to February), vehicles plying towards Kufri, Fagu, and Narkanda must carry snow chains. Commercial hill taxis require valid hill driving endorsements. 100% tax waiver on Electric Vehicles.

Office Timings & Public Dealing Counters

Working DaysMonday to Saturday (2nd Saturday Closed)
Office Hours10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Public Dealing / Fee Desk10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Driving Skill Test Slots10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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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 HP51 (RLA Shimla - Rural (SDM Rural))

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 (HP51 - RLA Shimla - Rural (SDM Rural))

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

Q: Which areas fall under HP51 RLA Shimla Rural?

A: HP51 covers Shimla rural sub-divisions including Kufri, Mashobra, Dhalli, Kasumpti, Totu, Shoghi, and adjoining rural hill panchayats.

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