A number plate beginning with JK 22 means the vehicle was registered at Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir. Here is what the JK 22 RTO code covers and how to read the full number.
JK 22 RTO details
| RTO code | JK 22 |
|---|---|
| State | Jammu and Kashmir (JK) |
| Office | Shopian |
| District | Shopian |
| Office type | Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a JK 22 number plate
Take JK 22 AB 1234 as an example:
- JK: the state or union territory code for Jammu and Kashmir.
- 22: the RTO number, here Shopian.
- 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.
JK RTO codes before and after JK 22
See all 22 codes in the Jammu and Kashmir RTO code list.
Services at the JK 22 office
Like other transport offices, the Shopian 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
JK 22 RTO is which city?
JK 22 is the RTO code of Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the full form of the JK 22 number plate code?
JK stands for Jammu and Kashmir and 22 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Shopian.
Can I find the owner of a JK 22 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.