A number plate beginning with KA 22 means the vehicle was registered at Belagavi, Karnataka. Here is what the KA 22 RTO code covers and how to read the full number.
KA 22 RTO details
| RTO code | KA 22 |
|---|---|
| State | Karnataka (KA) |
| Office | Belagavi |
| District | Belagavi |
| Office type | Regional Transport Office (RTO) |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a KA 22 number plate
Take KA 22 AB 1234 as an example:
- KA: the state or union territory code for Karnataka.
- 22: the RTO number, here Belagavi.
- 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 Belagavi district
KA RTO codes before and after KA 22
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| KA 18 | Chikkamagaluru | Chikkamagaluru |
| KA 19 | Mangaluru | Dakshina Kannada |
| KA 20 | Udupi (Manipal) | Udupi |
| KA 21 | Puttur | Dakshina Kannada |
| KA 23 | Chikkodi | Belagavi |
| KA 24 | Bailhongal | Belagavi |
| KA 25 | Dharwad | Dharwad |
| KA 26 | Gadag | Gadag |
See all 70 codes in the Karnataka RTO code list.
Services at the KA 22 office
Like other transport offices, the Belagavi 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 22 RTO is which city?
KA 22 is the RTO code of Belagavi, Karnataka.
What is the full form of the KA 22 number plate code?
KA stands for Karnataka and 22 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Belagavi.
Can I find the owner of a KA 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.