PB 53 RTO code belongs to Malout (Sri Muktsar Sahib district) in Punjab. Below you can see the office details, how to read a PB 53 number plate and the codes before and after it.
PB 53 RTO details
| RTO code | PB 53 |
|---|---|
| State | Punjab (PB) |
| Office | Malout |
| District | Sri Muktsar Sahib |
| Office type | Registering authority (SDM office) |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a PB 53 number plate
Take PB 53 AB 1234 as an example:
- PB: the state or union territory code for Punjab.
- 53: the RTO number, here Malout.
- 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 Sri Muktsar Sahib district
PB RTO codes before and after PB 53
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| PB 49 | Khamanon | Fatehgarh Sahib |
| PB 50 | Budhlada | Mansa |
| PB 51 | Jhunir / Sardulgarh | Mansa |
| PB 52 | Bassi Pathana | Fatehgarh Sahib |
| PB 54 | Mukerian | Hoshiarpur |
| PB 55 | Payal | Ludhiana |
| PB 56 | Raikot | Ludhiana |
| PB 57 | Bhulath | Kapurthala |
See all 91 codes in the Punjab RTO code list.
Services at the PB 53 office
Like other transport offices, the Malout 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
PB 53 RTO is which city?
PB 53 is the RTO code of Malout in Sri Muktsar Sahib district, Punjab.
What is the full form of the PB 53 number plate code?
PB stands for Punjab and 53 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Malout.
Can I find the owner of a PB 53 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.