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STATE CODE: MH

MH01 RTO Office – Mumbai Central (Tardeo)

The MH01 Regional Transport Office in Mumbai Central (Tardeo) operates under the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Department (MMVD), Government of Maharashtra. Serving Mumbai City under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Fast-Track Hub, this office oversees motor vehicle registrations, smart card RC printing, driving licenses via Parivahan Sarathi 4.0, commercial road permits, and road safety regulations in compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act.

RTO CodeMH01
DistrictMumbai City
Working Hours10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Public Dealing10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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MH01 Official Office Address & Contact

PIN: 400034
Address:

Old Bodyguard Lane, Tulsiwadi, Tardeo, Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra

District:

Mumbai City, Maharashtra

Phone:

022-23532337 / 022-23534603

Driving Track:

Tardeo RTO Vehicle Testing Ground & Worli Seaface Simulation Track

Office Timings

  • Working Days:Mon – Fri
  • Office Hours:10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Fee Counter:10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Driving Test:10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • * Closed on 2nd & 4th Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays.

Local Office Highlights

  • Historic apex RTO of Maharashtra handling South Mumbai high-density registrations
  • Fast-track Parivahan 4.0 paperless counterless driving license test center
  • Specialized vintage and super-luxury vehicle registration cell
  • Direct integration with Mumbai Traffic Police e-Challan payment gateway
Official MMVD Procedure

Vehicle Registration Process in Maharashtra (MH01)

Complete six-stage workflow for registering brand new or transferred vehicles under Parivahan 4.0 in Mumbai Central (Tardeo).

1Stage 1 of 6

Dealer e-Vahan 4.0 Application & Form 20 Submission

Authorized vehicle dealer enters chassis, engine, and owner Aadhaar details on the Parivahan e-Vahan 4.0 portal to generate Form 20 and upload manufacturer Form 21 & Form 22 certificates.

Vahan 4.0 Online Dealer Portal
2Stage 2 of 6

Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Tax (One-Time Tax) Payment

Road tax calculated under the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Tax Act 1958 (11%-13% for Petrol, 13%-15% for Diesel, 0% for pure EV) along with smart card and registration fees paid online through Mahakosh / Parivahan treasury gateway.

Mahakosh / Parivahan Payment Gateway
3Stage 3 of 6

Physical Inspection & Chassis Imprint Verification

For commercial, imported, or selected private vehicles, the vehicle is presented at the local RTO inspection track where the Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) verifies the chassis pencil imprint and engine stamping.

RTO Inspection Ground / MVI Counter
4Stage 4 of 6

Document Scrutiny & RTO Superintendent Approval

Transport Department officer scrutinizes the uploaded insurance certificate, address proof in Maharashtra, PAN/Form 60, and approves the permanent vehicle registration.

RTO Registration Section
5Stage 5 of 6

Registration Number Allotment & HSRP Plate Fitment

A permanent Maharashtra registration number (e.g., MH-12-XX-XXXX) is allotted. High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) with laser-branded identification pin and color-coded fuel stickers are fixed at the dealership or RTO center.

Official HSRP Fitment Center / Dealer
6Stage 6 of 6

Smart Card RC Printing & Speed Post Delivery

The microchip-embedded Smart Card Registration Certificate (RC) is printed and dispatched directly to the vehicle owner's verified residential address via India Post Speed Post with SMS consignment tracking.

India Post Speed Post Dispatch
Document Checklist

Documents Required at MH01 RTO

Ensure you carry original and self-attested photocopies of all required forms for fast-track approval.

Brand New Vehicle Registration

Mandatory documents required to register a newly purchased private or commercial vehicle in Maharashtra.

  • Form 20: Duly signed Application for Registration of a Motor Vehicle
  • Form 21: Sale Certificate issued by the authorized automobile dealer
  • Form 22: Initial Roadworthiness Certificate in Form 22 (Part-A) & 22-A issued by manufacturer
  • Proof of Residence in Maharashtra: Aadhaar Card / Electricity Bill / Registered Rent Agreement / Passport / Voter ID
  • Identity Proof: PAN Card or Form 60/61 if PAN is not available
  • Valid Motor Insurance Certificate (minimum 3-year third party for four-wheelers, 5-year for two-wheelers)
  • Valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate (exempt for brand new vehicles for the first year)
  • Form 34: Loan Hypothecation endorsement form (signed by bank/financier, if vehicle bought on loan)
  • Proof of Customs Clearance & Bill of Entry (only applicable for imported vehicles)

Maharashtra Vehicle Road Tax Slabs

Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Tax Act 1958

Two-Wheelers (Motorcycles & Scooters)10% to 12% of invoice cost

One-Time Tax (OTT) for 15 years validity based on vehicle engine capacity and ex-showroom price.

Four-Wheelers (Petrol / CNG / Hybrid)11% to 13% of vehicle invoice

11% for vehicles up to ₹10 Lakhs; 12% for ₹10-20 Lakhs; 13% for vehicles above ₹20 Lakhs.

Four-Wheelers (Diesel)13% to 15% of vehicle invoice

13% for diesel cars up to ₹10 Lakhs; 14% for ₹10-20 Lakhs; 15% for luxury diesel cars above ₹20 Lakhs.

Electric Vehicles (EV - 2W, 3W, 4W)0% (Full 100% Tax Exemption)

Under the Maharashtra EV Policy, 100% exemption on road tax and registration charges is granted.

Company / Corporate Registered VehiclesDouble standard individual rate (up to 20%-22%)

Higher tax rate slab applies when vehicles are registered under corporate/business entity names.

Official RTO Service Fee Schedule

Parivahan Standard Statutory Charges

Service NameStatutory Fee
Issue of Smart Card RCMicrochip embedded smart card printing fee₹200
Postal Dispatch FeeSpeed post delivery by India Post to registered address₹50
Two-Wheeler Registration FeeStandard Parivahan registration fee₹300
Four-Wheeler Light Motor Vehicle (LMV)Standard Parivahan registration fee₹600
Ownership Transfer Fee (Two-Wheeler)Form 29/30 transfer fee₹150
Ownership Transfer Fee (Four-Wheeler)Form 29/30 transfer fee₹300
Hypothecation Addition / RemovalBank lien entry or Form 35 cancellation₹500 - ₹1,500
Duplicate RC IssuanceDuplicate registration card issue₹150 - ₹300

* Note: One-Time Road Tax is payable separately in addition to registration fees.

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Citizen Helpdesk

Frequently Asked Questions – MH01 RTO

Common queries regarding registration, transfer, tax calculation, and timings for Mumbai Central (Tardeo).

The official RTO code for Mumbai Central (Tardeo) in Mumbai City is MH01. All motor vehicles registered under this office carry number plates prefixed with MH01.

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