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

HP03 RLA – RLA Shimla - Urban (SDM Urban)

HP03 Shimla Urban RLA is the premier capital administration office situated inside the historic DC Office Complex on The Mall in Shimla. It regulates private vehicle registrations, smart card driving licences, hill driving evaluations, and vehicle permits for Shimla's core urban sectors.

Directorate of Transport, Government of Himachal Pradesh
Administration: RLA (Registering & Licensing Authority - SDM)
District: Shimla District
Altitude: 2,276 meters (7,467 ft) - High Altitude Alpine

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 HP03.

Contact & Administration Details (HP03)

RTO / RLA Code

HP03

Helpline Phone

0177 - 2657005 / 0177 - 2657007

Official Office Address

Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Urban) - cum - Registering & Licensing Authority, DC Office Complex, The Mall / Near Railway Board Building, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171001

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🏁 Hill Driving Test Ground & MVI Inspection Ground (HP03)

Transport Ground, Near Police Line / Chaura Maidan & Tutikandi ISBT Grounds, Shimla.

Office Operational Capabilities & LokMitra Centers

State capital flagship RLA office at historic DC Office Complex Shimla
Sealed & Restricted Road permit clearance cell for The Mall & Ridge
Parivahan online e-KYC digital verification and smart card dispatch unit
Automated hill driving incline and handbrake rollback test tracks
🏔️ Mountain Transit Guidelines & Himachal EV Policy:

Shimla Municipal Corporation enforces Green Tax entry regulations for out-of-state private and commercial vehicles at Shoghi/Tara Devi barriers. Vehicles operating on sealed/restricted heritage roads require special executive permission. Under the HP Electric Vehicle Policy, pure EVs receive 100% Token Tax and Registration Fee exemptions.

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 (Public Dealing)
Driving Skill Test Slots10:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Designated Track Days)

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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 HP03 (RLA Shimla - Urban (SDM Urban))

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 (HP03 - RLA Shimla - Urban (SDM Urban))

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

Q: Where is the HP03 RLA office located in Shimla?

A: HP03 RLA is located in the DC Office Complex, The Mall, near the Railway Board Building, Shimla - 171001. Phone: 0177-2657005.

Q: Can out-of-state vehicles enter Shimla without Green Tax?

A: No. Non-HP registered private and commercial vehicles entering Shimla must pay the municipal Green Tax at the entry barrier (Shoghi/Tara Devi) or via the online portal.

Q: How does the hill driving test work for HP03 Shimla?

A: Applicants must demonstrate vehicle control on steep mountain gradients, including stopping on an incline without rolling backwards, parallel parking on a slope, and emergency braking.

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