A number plate beginning with DL 13 means the vehicle was registered at Surajmal Vihar (CBD Ground), Delhi. Here is what the DL 13 RTO code covers and how to read the full number.
DL 13 RTO details
| RTO code | DL 13 |
|---|---|
| State | Delhi (DL) |
| Office | Surajmal Vihar (CBD Ground) |
| District | East Delhi |
| Office type | Transport office |
| Note | Also holds records of some older DL-7C/DL-7S series moved from Mayur Vihar. |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a DL 13 number plate
Take DL 13 C AB 1234 as an example:
- DL: the state or union territory code for Delhi.
- 13: the RTO number, here Surajmal Vihar (CBD Ground).
- 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 East Delhi district
- DL 07: Mayur Vihar (DTC Depot)
DL RTO codes before and after DL 13
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| DL 09 | Dwarka (Sector 10) | South West Delhi |
| DL 10 | Raja Garden | West Delhi |
| DL 11 | Rohini (DTC Depot) | North West Delhi |
| DL 12 | Vasant Vihar (DTC Depot) | South West Delhi |
See all 13 codes in the Delhi RTO code list.
Services at the DL 13 office
Like other transport offices, the Surajmal Vihar (CBD Ground) 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 13 RTO is which city?
DL 13 is the RTO code of Surajmal Vihar (CBD Ground) in East Delhi district, Delhi.
What is the full form of the DL 13 number plate code?
DL stands for Delhi and 13 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Surajmal Vihar (CBD Ground).
Can I find the owner of a DL 13 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.