A number plate beginning with DL 01 means the vehicle was registered at Mall Road (Vishwavidyalaya), Delhi. Here is what the DL 01 RTO code covers and how to read the full number.
DL 01 RTO details
| RTO code | DL 01 |
|---|---|
| State | Delhi (DL) |
| Office | Mall Road (Vishwavidyalaya) |
| District | North Delhi |
| Office type | Transport office |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a DL 01 number plate
Take DL 01 C AB 1234 as an example:
- DL: the state or union territory code for Delhi.
- 01: the RTO number, here Mall Road (Vishwavidyalaya).
- C AB: the series letters, given out in order as numbers run out.
- 1234: the unique number of the vehicle in that series.
More on this in the number plate format guide. The plate colour also tells you the vehicle type; see number plate colours.
DL RTO codes before and after DL 01
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| DL 02 | Indraprastha Depot (IP Estate / Tilak Marg) | New Delhi |
| DL 03 | Sheikh Sarai (DDA Market) | South Delhi |
| DL 04 | Janakpuri | West Delhi |
| DL 05 | Loni Road, Shahdara | North East Delhi |
See all 13 codes in the Delhi RTO code list.
Services at the DL 01 office
Like other transport offices, the Mall Road (Vishwavidyalaya) office handles vehicle registration, transfer of ownership, hypothecation changes, duplicate RC, fitness for transport vehicles and driving licences. Many of these can now be started online on the official Parivahan Sewa portal, and the office then checks documents or the vehicle where needed. For address, timings and fees, check the state transport department website.
This page is an independent guide, not an official record. For the final word on any registration, use the official Vahan service or ask the RTO.
Questions people ask
DL 01 RTO is which city?
DL 01 is the RTO code of Mall Road (Vishwavidyalaya) in North Delhi district, Delhi.
What is the full form of the DL 01 number plate code?
DL stands for Delhi and 01 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Mall Road (Vishwavidyalaya).
Can I find the owner of a DL 01 vehicle here?
No. This site only explains codes. Vehicle and owner details are protected; registered owners and authorised users can check their own vehicle on the official Parivahan services.