A number plate beginning with WB 16 means the vehicle was registered at Hooghly (Chinsurah), West Bengal. Here is what the WB 16 RTO code covers and how to read the full number.
WB 16 RTO details
| RTO code | WB 16 |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal (WB) |
| Office | Hooghly (Chinsurah) |
| District | Hooghly |
| Office type | Regional Transport Office (RTO) |
| Note | Non-transport (private) vehicles. |
| State transport department | Official website |
How to read a WB 16 number plate
Take WB 16 AB 1234 as an example:
- WB: the state or union territory code for West Bengal.
- 16: the RTO number, here Hooghly (Chinsurah).
- 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 Hooghly district
WB RTO codes before and after WB 16
| Code | Office | District |
|---|---|---|
| WB 12 | Howrah | Howrah |
| WB 13 | Uluberia | Howrah |
| WB 14 | Uluberia | Howrah |
| WB 15 | Hooghly (Chinsurah) | Hooghly |
| WB 17 | Srirampur and Arambagh | Hooghly |
| WB 18 | Srirampur and Arambagh | Hooghly |
| WB 19 | Alipore | South 24 Parganas |
| WB 20 | Alipore | South 24 Parganas |
See all 94 codes in the West Bengal RTO code list.
Services at the WB 16 office
Like other transport offices, the Hooghly (Chinsurah) 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
WB 16 RTO is which city?
WB 16 is the RTO code of Hooghly (Chinsurah), West Bengal.
What is the full form of the WB 16 number plate code?
WB stands for West Bengal and 16 is the number of the transport office that registered the vehicle, here Hooghly (Chinsurah).
Can I find the owner of a WB 16 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.