KL 42 RTO is the code for vehicles registered at North Paravur in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Any number plate that starts with KL 42 was registered at this office.
KL 42 RTO details
| RTO code | KL 42 |
|---|---|
| State | Kerala (KL) |
| Office | North Paravur |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Office type | Sub Regional Transport Office (SRTO) |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a KL 42 number plate
Take KL 42 AB 1234 as an example:
- KL: the state or union territory code for Kerala.
- 42: the RTO number, here North Paravur.
- 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 Ernakulam district
- KL 07: Ernakulam (Kakkanad)
- KL 17: Muvattupuzha
- KL 39: Thripunithura
- KL 40: Perumbavoor
- KL 41: Aluva
- KL 43: Mattancherry (Fort Kochi)
KL RTO codes before and after KL 42
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| KL 38 | Thodupuzha | Idukki |
| KL 39 | Thripunithura | Ernakulam |
| KL 40 | Perumbavoor | Ernakulam |
| KL 41 | Aluva | Ernakulam |
| KL 43 | Mattancherry (Fort Kochi) | Ernakulam |
| KL 44 | Kothamangalam | Ernakulam |
| KL 45 | Irinjalakuda | Thrissur |
| KL 46 | Guruvayur | Thrissur |
See all 88 codes in the Kerala RTO code list.
Services at the KL 42 office
Like other transport offices, the North Paravur 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 42 RTO is which city?
KL 42 is the RTO code of North Paravur in Ernakulam district, Kerala.
What is the full form of the KL 42 number plate code?
KL stands for Kerala and 42 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here North Paravur.
Can I find the owner of a KL 42 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.