A number plate beginning with MH 43 means the vehicle was registered at Vashi (Navi Mumbai), Maharashtra. Here is what the MH 43 RTO code covers and how to read the full number.
MH 43 RTO details
| RTO code | MH 43 |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra (MH) |
| Office | Vashi (Navi Mumbai) |
| District | Thane |
| Office type | Deputy Regional Transport Office |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a MH 43 number plate
Take MH 43 AB 1234 as an example:
- MH: the state or union territory code for Maharashtra.
- 43: the RTO number, here Vashi (Navi Mumbai).
- 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 Thane district
MH RTO codes before and after MH 43
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| MH 39 | Nandurbar | Nandurbar |
| MH 40 | Nagpur (Rural) | Nagpur |
| MH 41 | Malegaon | Nashik |
| MH 42 | Baramati | Pune |
| MH 44 | Ambajogai | Beed |
| MH 45 | Akluj | Solapur |
| MH 46 | Panvel | Raigad |
| MH 47 | Borivali (Mumbai North) | Mumbai Suburban |
See all 61 codes in the Maharashtra RTO code list.
Services at the MH 43 office
Like other transport offices, the Vashi (Navi Mumbai) 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. This list has been matched against official transport department records.
Questions people ask
MH 43 RTO is which city?
MH 43 is the RTO code of Vashi (Navi Mumbai) in Thane district, Maharashtra.
What is the full form of the MH 43 number plate code?
MH stands for Maharashtra and 43 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Vashi (Navi Mumbai).
Can I find the owner of a MH 43 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.