With stunning backwaters, the tropical state of Kerala is a perfect place to live. If you intend to own a vehicle in Kerala, it is important to be aware of the road tax in Kerala. By the Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976, payment of road tax is mandatory if you buy a vehicle in Kerala. The calculation of road tax in Kerala depends on various factors such as vehicle weight, engine and seating capacity, age, cost, make & model, etc.
The Kerala Transport Department handles the collection of road tax. In addition to that, Kerala RTO carries out all vehicle-related services, including issuance and renewals of driver’s licenses, registration certificates (RC), granting permits and fitness certificates, controlling pollution, and more. There are over 84 RTOs in Kerala with their respective RTO codes that assist in such activities in the state. Continue to read more.
TYPE OF CHARGE
AMOUNT
Registration Charges
Rs. 600 – For all cars
Hypothecation Charges
Rs. 1,500 – If the car is purchased on a loan
Number Plate Charges
Rs. 230 – 400 – Same for HSRP Number Plate
Parking Fee/State Development Charges
Rs. 2,000 – MCD Parking Fees for cars under Rs. 4 Lakh Rs. 4,000 – MCD Parking Fees for cars above Rs. 4 Lakh (Applicable in some States)
Temporary Registration Charges
Rs. 1,200 – 1,500 – Temporary Registration for up to 1 month
Road Tax Charges (Personal Registration)
Cars under Rs. 5.0 Lakh: 9% Cars between Rs. 5.0 – 10.0 Lakh: 11% Cars above Rs. 10.0 Lakh, but under Rs. 15.0 Lakh: 13% Cars above Rs. 15.0 Lakh, but under Rs. 20.0 Lakh: 16% Cars above Rs. 20.0 Lakh: 21% Electric Vehicle: 5% Fixed Road Tax
FasTag Charges
Rs. 600 FasTag fees payable on purchase of the vehicle