Official Kerala MVD directory covering KL-01 to KL-86 across all 14 districts and taluks. Find Kochi (KL-07), Trivandrum (KL-01), automated driving test tracks, and MVD services.
Guide to regional numbering series, district allocations, and vehicle classification codes for Kerala.
| Code / Series Range | Regional Jurisdiction / Zone | Vehicle Classification | Operational Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL-01 to KL-04 | Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha | All classes | Southern Travancore administrative and coastal districts |
| KL-05 to KL-08 | Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam (Kochi / Kakkanad), Thrissur | All classes | Central Kerala commercial hubs and high density vehicular districts |
| KL-09 to KL-14 | Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod | All classes | Northern Malabar region registering authorities |
| KL-15 to KL-86 | Taluk Sub-RTOs (e.g. Aluva, Tripunithura, Koduvally, Tirur) | All classes | Sub-district registering authorities under the parent district RTO |
To take your permanent driving licence (DL) test in Kerala, apply via the official Parivahan Sarathi platform. Select Kerala, submit your Learner Licence application number, pay the statutory fees, and reserve your test slot at your registered local RTO.
ADTT facilities in Kerala evaluate driving proficiency with laser sensors, RFID vehicle transponders, and overhead cameras. Maneuvers tested include parallel parking, 8-formation navigation, reverse-S curves, and gradient stop without rollback.
Transferring a vehicle to or from Kerala requires Form 28 (No Objection Certificate) from your parent RTO. Ensure active insurance, valid PUC, and clearance of any outstanding e-challans before filing transfer documents.
Common queries regarding Kerala vehicle registration, office codes, and test tracks.
Kerala assigns KL-01 to KL-14 to the 14 district headquarters, while numbers from KL-15 up to KL-86 designate decentralized Sub-Regional Transport Offices (Sub-RTOs) in taluks.
Computerized sensor testing facilities operate at Thiruvananthapuram (Muttathara), Ernakulam, and Kozhikode.
Kerala MVD provides end-to-end online faceless transactions through mvd.kerala.gov.in and Parivahan Sarathi for driving licences, permit renewals, and tax payments.
