Vehicle Registration Decoder India

Vehicle RC Decoder

Decode Indian vehicle registration number. Find state, RTO district, and city from number plate.

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Enter a vehicle registration number (e.g. MH12AB1234, DL5CQ1234, 22BH1234AB)

About Vehicle Registration Numbers

  • Format: XX-00-XX-0000 (State-RTO-Series-Number)
  • State Code: First 2 letters identify the state (MH=Maharashtra, DL=Delhi, KA=Karnataka)
  • RTO Code: 2-digit number for the Regional Transport Office
  • BH Series: Bharat Series for nationwide portability, no re-registration needed
  • Privacy: All decoding is client-side. No data is sent to any server.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vehicle RC number?+
RC (Registration Certificate) number is the unique alphanumeric registration number assigned to every vehicle in India, like MH02AB1234.
What information can I decode from an RC number?+
The RC number reveals the state of registration (first 2 characters), the RTO district code, and the vehicle series. Additional details require an official RTO lookup.
Is this the same as checking vehicle registration details?+
This tool decodes the structure of the RC number. For full registration details like owner name and insurance status, use the official Vahan/Parivahan portal.