KL-02 Kollam RTO (Kollam): Complete Address, Phone, Fees, Forms & Services Guide 2026

Updated 2026 · Zuno General Insurance · Indian market data

What is KL-02 Kollam RTO?

Kollam RTO is the Regional Transport Office identified by code KL-02 and operates out of Near District Collectorate, Kollam, Kollam 691001. It is part of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department and serves: Kollam district, Kollam city, Kottiyam, Paravur, Punalur.

The primary service at this office is cashew industry commercial fleet + return-home nri. Residents and vehicle owners in the jurisdiction must come here (or use the mParivahan / parivahan.gov.in portal where the service is available online) for registration, transfer, licensing and related statutory tasks.

Services offered at KL-02

Every main RTO in India is authorised to handle 12 standard services under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. Here is the full list for Kollam RTO:

Forms and documents you may need at KL-02

Central Motor Vehicles Rules prescribe specific forms for each service at Kollam RTO. The form you need depends on the service. Bring filled printed copies and supporting documents, digital-only submissions are accepted only for mParivahan-integrated services (RC status, address change, duplicate RC).

Most common forms used at Kollam RTO: For new registration at this office, visitors typically file Form 20 + Form 21 (dealer sale) + Form 22 (manufacturer roadworthiness). For NOC for inter-state transfer out of Kerala, Form 28 (3 copies) is mandatory. For RC ownership change within Kollam, Form 29 + Form 30 are required. Address change on existing RC uses Form 33.

Step-by-step: most common service at KL-02

The most frequent service at Kollam RTO is cashew industry commercial fleet + return-home nri. Here is the typical sequence most visitors follow:

1. Book an appointment, use parivahan.gov.in or the mParivahan app to pick a time slot. Walk-ins are routinely refused at busy RTOs including Kollam RTO.
2. Gather documents, bring original and photocopies of address proof, identity proof, sale invoice/NOC, insurance, PUC and all required forms (see table above).
3. Reach the office on time, Near District Collectorate, Kollam, Kollam 691001. Kollam Junction (2 km). Factor in parking and security queue time.
4. Counter verification, an officer will check your documents, ask a few confirmation questions, and generate a token number for further processing.
5. Payment and biometric, pay prescribed fees (cash is accepted at most counters; some counters accept cards and UPI) and complete the biometric / photograph step where required.

Fees at KL-02 Kollam RTO (Central Motor Vehicles Rules)

All Indian RTOs charge the same statutory fees set by the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. Kerala may add state-specific road tax (computed separately on vehicle value). The table below is the core fee structure at Kollam RTO:

Road tax is separate and state-specific. It is paid once (lifetime) in most states and varies by vehicle value, age, fuel type and seating capacity.

Hours, location and access to Kollam RTO

• Weekday hours: 10:00–17:00
• Saturday hours: 10:00–13:00 (2nd Saturday closed)
• Address: Near District Collectorate, Kollam, Kollam 691001
• Nearest transport: Kollam Junction (2 km)
• Parking: Compound parking
• Phone: +91-474-274-7070

Common queries at KL-02

• Bring both original and photocopies of every document, the counter will return originals but keep photocopies on file.
• Ink fingerprints and signatures must match across forms, mismatched biometrics are the top reason for rejection at Indian RTOs.
• Cashew industry commercial fleet + return-home NRI counters typically accept applications only during the first 3 hours of the working day, confirm on parivahan.gov.in before visiting.
• If you are applying for an NOC for inter-state transfer, the processing time at Kollam RTO is included in the "typical wait" above; factor in separate time for the destination state RTO to accept the NOC.
• mParivahan app users can track status by vehicle registration number, no need to call the office for routine updates.

Pro tips specific to KL-02 Kollam RTO

Best visit window: Kerala's backwaters tourism commercial boat operators also register here, unique water-commerce sub-vertical.

Language and counter support: Malayalam default; English reliable.

Access and parking: Kollam Junction (2 km). Compound parking.

Typical turnaround at this office: Registration: same day. NOC: 15-18 days.

Use mParivahan first: For any service that supports online processing (RC status, duplicate RC, address change, DL renewal), submit on parivahan.gov.in or the mParivahan app before visiting, this skips the counter queue at Kollam RTO entirely.

Local context: what you should know about KL-02 before visiting

Why KL-02 exists: KL-02 Kollam serves India's cashew capital. Cashew processing and export commercial vehicle volume is among Kerala's highest outside Kochi.

What makes Kollam different: Kerala's backwaters tourism commercial boat operators also register here, unique water-commerce sub-vertical.

Counter and language notes: Malayalam default; English reliable. The jurisdiction served by KL-02, Kollam city, Kottiyam, Paravur, Punalur, is why cashew industry commercial fleet + return-home nri is the highest-volume counter queue, and walking in without an appointment during peak hours from 10 am to 12 noon typically adds 45 to 90 minutes to your wait.

How KL-02 affects your motor insurance premium

For IRDAI Own Damage premium calculation, Kollam is classified as Zone B/C. A transfer into KL-02 from a Zone B or Zone C district can lift your Own Damage premium by 10–15% on the next renewal, while a transfer out to a lower-zone city can reduce it. Always endorse the new address on your policy within 14 days of receiving the updated RC, Motor Vehicles Act Section 50 levies a ₹500 penalty and your insurer can refuse claim protection in the transition window.

Frequently asked questions about KL-02 Kollam RTO