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Vehicle RC Number Validator
Check if an Indian vehicle registration number is well-formed, and which state it belongs to.
HOW TO USE
- 1Type or paste the registration number on the left. Spaces and dashes are fine.
- 2Validation runs live while you type. The state and breakdown appear instantly.
- 3A green result means the format is valid. Red means the structure is wrong.
- 4Verify the actual vehicle details on the Vahan portal if you need ownership info.
EXAMPLE
INPUT
KA01AB1234
OUTPUT
Valid registration number. State Karnataka. Breakdown KA 01 AB 1234.
FAQ
What is the standard registration format?
Two letters for the state, two digits for the RTO, one or two letters for the series, then four digits. For example KA01AB1234. BH series uses a different format: two digits for the year, BH, four digits, two letters.
Does a valid format mean the vehicle exists?
No. The format check only confirms the structure. Vehicle and owner details are recorded in the state RTO database. Check the Vahan portal for that.
What is the BH series?
The Bharat series lets a vehicle registered in one state be used in any state for up to 12 months without re-registration. Its numbers look like 22BH1234AB.