A number plate beginning with KL 01 means the vehicle was registered at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Here is what the KL 01 RTO code covers and how to read the full number.
KL 01 RTO details
| RTO code | KL 01 |
|---|---|
| State | Kerala (KL) |
| Office | Thiruvananthapuram |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Office type | Regional Transport Office (RTO) |
| Note | Many state government vehicles (police etc.) historically registered here. |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a KL 01 number plate
Take KL 01 AB 1234 as an example:
- KL: the state or union territory code for Kerala.
- 01: the RTO number, here Thiruvananthapuram.
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram district
- KL 15: Thiruvananthapuram (KSRTC)
- KL 16: Attingal
- KL 19: Parassala
- KL 20: Neyyattinkara
- KL 21: Nedumangad
- KL 22: Kazhakkoottam
KL RTO codes before and after KL 01
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| KL 02 | Kollam | Kollam |
| KL 03 | Pathanamthitta | Pathanamthitta |
| KL 04 | Alappuzha | Alappuzha |
| KL 05 | Kottayam | Kottayam |
See all 88 codes in the Kerala RTO code list.
Services at the KL 01 office
Like other transport offices, the Thiruvananthapuram 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
KL 01 RTO is which city?
KL 01 is the RTO code of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
What is the full form of the KL 01 number plate code?
KL stands for Kerala and 01 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Thiruvananthapuram.
Can I find the owner of a KL 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.