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MN04 DTO Office – DTO Thoubal

The MN04 District Transport Office in DTO Thoubal operates under the Directorate of Transport, Government of Manipur. Serving Thoubal under the East Valley Agro-Industrial & National Highway Division, this office oversees motor vehicle registrations, microchip smart card RC issuance, learner and permanent driving licenses via Sarathi 4.0, commercial road transport permits, and road safety enforcement in compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act.

DTO CodeMN04
DistrictThoubal
Office Hours10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Public Counter10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

MN04 Official Office Address & Phone

PIN: 795138
Office Address:

District Transport Office, Near Thoubal Bazar, DC Office Complex, Thoubal, Manipur - 795138

District:

Thoubal, Manipur

Driving Track:

Thoubal Kshetri Leikai Ground & Asian Highway 1 Bypass Track, Thoubal

Office Timings

  • Working Days:Mon – Sat (Except 2nd/4th Sat)
  • Office Hours:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Public Counter:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Driving Test:10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • * Closed on 2nd & 4th Saturdays, Sundays & Manipur State Gazetted Holidays.

Local Office Highlights

  • Second most populous urban center in Manipur along the Asian Highway 1 corridor
  • High volume agricultural machinery, tractor, and passenger auto-rickshaw registration
  • Modern computerized token queues and biometric driving test evaluation
  • Paperless vehicle ownership transfer and online hypothecation removal processing
Official Manipur Transport Procedure

Vehicle Registration Process in Manipur (MN04)

Complete six-stage workflow for registering brand new or transferred vehicles under Parivahan e-Vahan 4.0 in DTO Thoubal.

1Stage 1 of 6

Dealer e-Vahan 4.0 Application & Form 20 Submission

The authorized automobile dealership enters engine number, chassis number, and owner Aadhaar details on the Parivahan e-Vahan 4.0 portal to generate Form 20 and attach manufacturer sale (Form 21) & roadworthiness (Form 22) certificates.

Vahan 4.0 Online Dealer Portal
2Stage 2 of 6

Manipur Motor Vehicle Road Tax (OTT) Payment

One-Time Tax (OTT) for 15 years validity calculated under the Manipur Motor Vehicles Taxation Act (6%-7% for Two-Wheelers, 6%-8% for Passenger Cars, 0% for pure EV) along with registration charges are paid online through e-GRAS Manipur / Parivahan gateway.

e-GRAS Manipur / Parivahan Gateway
3Stage 3 of 6

MVI Physical Inspection & Chassis Pencil Etching Verification

For passenger carriers, commercial transports, or non-homologated vehicles, the vehicle is presented at the District Transport Office inspection ground where the Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) verifies the chassis pencil imprint and engine stamping.

DTO Testing Ground / MVI Counter
4Stage 4 of 6

Document Scrutiny & DTO Superintendent Approval

Transport Department officials scrutinize the applicant's residential address proof in Manipur (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PRC), valid insurance policy, PAN card / Form 60, and approve the permanent registration.

District Transport Office (DTO)
5Stage 5 of 6

Registration Mark Allotment & HSRP Fitment

A permanent Manipur registration number (e.g., MN-01-XX-XXXX) is allotted. High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) with laser-etched identification codes and color-coded fuel stickers are fixed onto the vehicle at the authorized center.

Authorized HSRP Fitment Center
6Stage 6 of 6

Microchip Smart Card RC Printing & Speed Post Delivery

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

India Post Speed Post Dispatch
Document Checklist

Documents Required at MN04 DTO

Ensure you submit valid residence proof in Manipur along with prescribed statutory CMVR application forms.

Brand New Vehicle Registration

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

  • Form 20: Duly filled and 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 Manipur: Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / Passport / PRC / Government Service Identity Card
  • PAN Card or Form 60/61 if PAN is not available
  • Valid Motor Insurance Certificate (minimum 3-year third party for cars, 5-year for two-wheelers)
  • Valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate (exempt for brand new vehicles for the first year)
  • Form 34: Hypothecation endorsement form (signed by bank/financier, if bought on loan)
  • Temporary Registration Certificate (if issued from inter-state showroom)

Manipur Vehicle Road Tax Slabs

Manipur Motor Vehicles Taxation Act

Two-Wheelers (Motorcycles & Scooters)6% to 7% of vehicle cost

One-Time Tax (OTT) for 15 years validity based on engine cubic capacity (cc) and invoice price.

Four-Wheelers (Cars up to ₹10 Lakhs)6% to 7% of invoice value

One-Time Tax (15 years) on ex-showroom cost under Manipur Motor Vehicles Taxation Act.

Four-Wheelers (Cars above ₹10 Lakhs)8% of invoice value

Standard premium motor vehicle tax slab for 15 years validity.

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

Incentivized green mobility tax waiver under the Manipur Electric Vehicle Policy.

Commercial & Goods Transport VehiclesAnnual / Quarterly Token Tax based on GVW

Tax calculated according to registered laden weight (Gross Vehicle Weight) and passenger seating.

Official DTO 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 Token Tax (OTT) is paid separately in addition to registration fees.

Regional Proximity

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Citizen Helpdesk

Frequently Asked Questions – MN04 DTO

Common queries regarding registration, hill terrain inspections, road tax, and timings for DTO Thoubal.

The official DTO/RTO code for DTO Thoubal in Thoubal is MN04. All motor vehicles registered under this office carry registration plates prefixed with MN04.

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