A number plate beginning with KA 01 means the vehicle was registered at Bengaluru Central (Koramangala/HSR Layout), Karnataka. Here is what the KA 01 RTO code covers and how to read the full number.
KA 01 RTO details
| RTO code | KA 01 |
|---|---|
| State | Karnataka (KA) |
| Office | Bengaluru Central (Koramangala/HSR Layout) |
| District | Bengaluru Urban |
| Office type | Regional Transport Office (RTO) |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a KA 01 number plate
Take KA 01 AB 1234 as an example:
- KA: the state or union territory code for Karnataka.
- 01: the RTO number, here Bengaluru Central (Koramangala/HSR Layout).
- 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 Bengaluru Urban district
- KA 02: Bengaluru West (Rajajinagar)
- KA 03: Bengaluru East (Indiranagar/Kasturinagar)
- KA 04: Bengaluru North (Yeshwanthpur)
- KA 05: Bengaluru South (Jayanagar/Jayaprakash Nagar)
- KA 41: Jnanabharathi, Bengaluru
- KA 50: Yelahanka, Bengaluru
KA RTO codes before and after KA 01
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| KA 02 | Bengaluru West (Rajajinagar) | Bengaluru Urban |
| KA 03 | Bengaluru East (Indiranagar/Kasturinagar) | Bengaluru Urban |
| KA 04 | Bengaluru North (Yeshwanthpur) | Bengaluru Urban |
| KA 05 | Bengaluru South (Jayanagar/Jayaprakash Nagar) | Bengaluru Urban |
See all 70 codes in the Karnataka RTO code list.
Services at the KA 01 office
Like other transport offices, the Bengaluru Central (Koramangala/HSR Layout) 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
KA 01 RTO is which city?
KA 01 is the RTO code of Bengaluru Central (Koramangala/HSR Layout) in Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka.
What is the full form of the KA 01 number plate code?
KA stands for Karnataka and 01 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Bengaluru Central (Koramangala/HSR Layout).
Can I find the owner of a KA 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.