A number plate beginning with KL 70 means the vehicle was registered at Chittur, Kerala. Here is what the KL 70 RTO code covers and how to read the full number.
KL 70 RTO details
| RTO code | KL 70 |
|---|---|
| State | Kerala (KL) |
| Office | Chittur |
| District | Palakkad |
| Office type | Sub Regional Transport Office (SRTO) |
| Note | Opened 2013. |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a KL 70 number plate
Take KL 70 AB 1234 as an example:
- KL: the state or union territory code for Kerala.
- 70: the RTO number, here Chittur.
- 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 Palakkad district
KL RTO codes before and after KL 70
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| KL 66 | Kuttanad | Alappuzha |
| KL 67 | Uzhavoor | Kottayam |
| KL 68 | Devikulam | Idukki |
| KL 69 | Udumbanchola | Idukki |
| KL 71 | Nilambur | Malappuram |
| KL 72 | Mananthavady | Wayanad |
| KL 73 | Sulthan Bathery | Wayanad |
| KL 74 | Kattakada | Thiruvananthapuram |
See all 88 codes in the Kerala RTO code list.
Services at the KL 70 office
Like other transport offices, the Chittur 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 70 RTO is which city?
KL 70 is the RTO code of Chittur in Palakkad district, Kerala.
What is the full form of the KL 70 number plate code?
KL stands for Kerala and 70 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Chittur.
Can I find the owner of a KL 70 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.