Puducherry · PY · 7 RTO offices
Puducherry RTO codes — full list
All 7 PY codes
The number beside each office is how many fancy numbers are available there today.
Every PY RTO code in Puducherry, 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 PY1 belongs to — or to find the right RTO for your district.
Examples: PY1 is Puducherry in Puducherry; PY2 is Karaikal in Karaikal; PY3 is Mahe in Mahe; PY4 is Yanam in Yanam; PY5 is Oulgaret in Oulgaret; PY11 is Bahour in Bahour. Tap any code in the list above to see today’s fancy 4-digit number list at that RTO.
How PY RTO codes work
Every vehicle registered in Puducherry carries a number plate that starts with the state code PY followed by the two- or three-digit RTO code, then a letter series, then a 4-digit number — for example PY01 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. Puducherry has 7 active RTO offices.
Frequently asked questions
How many RTO codes does Puducherry have?
Puducherry has 7 active RTO offices that issue vehicle registrations under the PY state code. Each office has its own numeric RTO code that appears on the number plate after the PY prefix.
Which city is PY1?
PY1 is the registration code for Puducherry in Puducherry.
Which city is PY2?
PY2 is the registration code for Karaikal in Puducherry.
What does the RTO code on a Puducherry 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 Puducherry. The format is PY <RTO code> <series letters> <4-digit number>.
How do I find the RTO code for my city or district in Puducherry?
Use the list at the top of this page — every Puducherry 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 in neighbouring states
RTO codes and office labels come from the official Parivahan listing for Puducherry. Counts show the numbers open in each office’s current pool.