Every KA RTO code in Karnataka, the city or office it points to, and the number of fancy registrations currently available there. Use this page to check which town a code like KA1 belongs to — or to find the right RTO for your district.
Examples: KA1 is Bengaluru Central RTO in Bengaluru Central; KA12 is Madikeri RTO in Madikeri; KA23 is Chikkodi RTO in Chikkodi; KA34 is Bellary RTO in Bellary; KA45 is Hunsur ARTO in Hunsur; KA56 is Basavakalyan ARTO in Basavakalyan. Tap any code below to see today's fancy 4-digit number list at that RTO.
Every vehicle registered in Karnataka carries a number plate that starts with the state code KA followed by the two- or three-digit RTO code, then a letter series, then a 4-digit number — for example KA1 XX 9999. The RTO code identifies which transport office issued the registration, which in turn tells you the city or district where the vehicle was first registered. Karnataka has 67 active RTO offices.
Frequently asked questions
How many RTO codes does Karnataka have?
Karnataka has 67 active RTO offices that issue vehicle registrations under the KA state code. Each office has its own numeric RTO code that appears on the number plate after the KA prefix.
Which city is KA1?
KA1 is the registration code for Bengaluru Central RTO, the Karnataka transport office in Bengaluru Central.
Which city is KA12?
KA12 is the registration code for Madikeri RTO, the Karnataka transport office in Madikeri.
What does the RTO code on a Karnataka number plate tell you?
The RTO code tells you which transport office issued the registration — which in turn identifies the city or district where the vehicle was first registered in Karnataka. The format is KA <RTO code> <series letters> <4-digit number>.
How do I find the RTO code for my city or district in Karnataka?
Use the table above — every Karnataka RTO is listed with the city or area it serves. You can also use the cross-state RTO finder to type a city name and jump to the right code.
RTO codes and office labels sourced from the official Parivahan listing for Karnataka. Live counts reflect the latest daily ingest — refresh later in the day to see new numbers as offices release fresh series.