Surajmal Vihar / Shahdara RTO (DL-13): Address, Timings & Services

Shahdara is one of the areas in New Delhi that can safely be considered a travel hub. After all, it offers a link to the eastern part of Delhi. It also lies on the Delhi/ UP border. Not to mention, it also houses one of the most important metro stations in the city. It’s a place where hundreds of thousands of people pass through each day. And the transport authorities, fittingly, are fully aware of it.

Hence, yes, of course, there is an RTO located within it. In fact, if you happen to live in East Delhi, chances are, it’s the one you go to the most for all your vehicle ownership, security, and legality transactions. Or to book a driving license test.

For people who live in districts in the nearby vicinity: Surajmal Vihar, Shahdara, Vivek Vihar, Anand Vihar, Krishna Nagar, and nearby catchments, the Surajmal Vihar/Shahdara RTO (DL-13) is pretty much your zonal office.

Planning to pay it a visit? Or gain more knowledge about it? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.

Below, you’ll find the address, phone number, public counter hours, how to reach, services, and quick step-by-step guides so you can get whatever you want done….done.

Without further ado, let’s start exploring.

Let’s keep this simple.

DL-13 is the RTO code for East Delhi (Surajmal Vihar / Shahdara). 

Vehicles registered at this zonal office bear number plates beginning DL-13, indicating that registration was processed by this office. Public RTO directories confirm the DL-13 ⇄ Surajmal Vihar / Shahdara mapping. 

Address	Phone	Office hours
Surajmal Vihar, East Delhi, Delhi — 110092	011-22383900	8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (public counters; confirm local windows before visiting)

The above contact block appears consistently across multiple directories; timings vary by listing—re-check on the day you go. 

Decided you want to pay a visit? Here are the nearest landmarks and the best approach to reaching the location:

• Nearest landmarks: Look for CBD Ground / Surajmal Vihar and civic blocks around Vishwas Nagar / Shahdara; local listings place the zonal office in this belt.

• Best approach roads: Use Vikas Marg → Vivek Vihar / Krishna Nagar spurs or approach from NH-9/GT Road → Shahdara; internal roads from Anand Vihar also offer clean routes.

• Metro: Karkardooma (Blue) or Welcome / Shahdara (Red) work depending on your side of the district; expect a short auto/cab hop to the complex.

• Parking: Limited around government premises; many visitors prefer metro + last-mile.
  

Pro tip: Call ahead to confirm the exact entrance/counter, as large civic buildings and floor-wise counters can shift footfall patterns.

• New vehicle registration (RC smart card issue)

• Duplicate RC / corrections

• Transfer of ownership (sale/inheritance)

• Driving licences: learner, permanent, renewals, class additions, tests

• Road-tax payments and refunds (where applicable)

• Permits & fitness certifications

• Challan/enforcement assistance

Note: Many services offer online flows, starting with Delhi Transport / Parivahan to book slots, pay fees, and track status.

How to Carry Out a New Vehicle Registration?

1. Dealer invoice & temporary registration (if issued)

2. Valid insurance policy

3. ID + address proof (Aadhaar/PAN recommended)

4. Form 20/21/22 (application, sale, roadworthiness)

5. PUC/inspection receipt (if required)

6. Tax & fee receipts / e-challan

7. Chassis/engine tracing if asked

8. Appointment slip
   

Tip: Use the Delhi Transport portal to book slots and generate challans, it shortens counter time at DL-13.

Transfer of ownership

1. Seller completes Form 29; buyer files Form 30 (online or offline).

2. Attach RC, insurance, PUC (if applicable), ID/address proofs

3. Pay transfer fee & tax; collect acknowledgement

4. Track status online; updated RC is issued post-verification
   Queues tend to swell by mid-day; morning slots are usually smoother.

How to Carry Out Driving Licence & DL Tests?

• Apply for a Learner’s Licence online; clear the LL test; book your DL test slot.

• Arrive early with prints/photos; follow test-track instructions as briefed.

• Keep extra photocopies; buffer a little time for slot overruns.
  

• Arrive early—first hour moves fastest.

• Carry originals + 2 photocopies of each document.

• Keep a printed appointment/fee receipt even if you’ll show it on phone.

• Passport photos still help at certain counters.

• Digital windows can be time-boxed; verify day-specific timings.

• Inspection/test queues usually peak mid-day—plan accordingly.
  

Purpose	Contact
General enquiries	011-22383900
State portal	Delhi Transport services hub (appointments, payments, forms)
Escalation	If unresolved, approach Zonal/State Transport or file an RTI for formal replies

Phones and location are widely published across RTO/insurance directories for DL-13; rely on the official Delhi Transport site for workflows and status checks. 

1. What city/zone is DL-13?
DL-13 serves East Delhi from the Surajmal Vihar / Shahdara zonal RTO office.

2. Where is the Surajmal Vihar / Shahdara RTO located?
Directories show Surajmal Vihar, East Delhi, Delhi — 110092; your appointment slip will indicate the exact entrance within the complex. 

3. What is the DL-13 phone number?
A.  Multiple sources list 011-22383900 for DL-13.

4. What services does DL-13 provide?
A.  Registration/RC, transfers, licences & tests, permits/fitness, taxes—with many online modules on Delhi Transport/Parivahan.

Sources & Useful Links

• Drivespark
  
• CARS24
• LocoNav

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