A number plate beginning with DL 04 means the vehicle was registered at Janakpuri, Delhi. Here is what the DL 04 RTO code covers and how to read the full number.
DL 04 RTO details
| RTO code | DL 04 |
|---|---|
| State | Delhi (DL) |
| Office | Janakpuri |
| District | West Delhi |
| Office type | Transport office |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a DL 04 number plate
Take DL 04 C AB 1234 as an example:
- DL: the state or union territory code for Delhi.
- 04: the RTO number, here Janakpuri.
- 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.
Other RTO codes in West Delhi district
- DL 10: Raja Garden
DL RTO codes before and after DL 04
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| DL 01 | Mall Road (Vishwavidyalaya) | North Delhi |
| DL 02 | Indraprastha Depot (IP Estate / Tilak Marg) | New Delhi |
| DL 03 | Sheikh Sarai (DDA Market) | South Delhi |
| DL 05 | Loni Road, Shahdara | North East Delhi |
| DL 06 | Sarai Kale Khan (ISBT) | Central Delhi |
| DL 07 | Mayur Vihar (DTC Depot) | East Delhi |
| DL 08 | Wazirpur (DTC Depot) | North West Delhi |
See all 13 codes in the Delhi RTO code list.
Services at the DL 04 office
Like other transport offices, the Janakpuri 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 04 RTO is which city?
DL 04 is the RTO code of Janakpuri in West Delhi district, Delhi.
What is the full form of the DL 04 number plate code?
DL stands for Delhi and 04 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Janakpuri.
Can I find the owner of a DL 04 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.