GJ 04 City Name: Bhavnagar RTO Code, Office & Details
GJ 04 is the vehicle registration (RTO) code of Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Vehicles registered at the Regional Transport Office, Bhavnagar carry number plates starting with GJ 04.
RegionBhavnagar Division, Kathiawar / Saurashtra Region
Plate formatGJ 04 AB 1234
GJ 04 is the RTO code of Bhavnagar city and district in Gujarat. Located on the western coast of the Gulf of Khambhat in the Saurashtra region, this coastal district connects directly to neighboring regions registered under GJ 14 (Amreli), GJ 33 (Botad), GJ 13 (Surendranagar), and GJ 11 (Junagadh).
About the Bhavnagar transport office
The Regional Transport Office at Bhavnagar oversees vehicle registration and road transport administration across all major administrative sub-divisions. Its jurisdiction covers ten key tehsils, including Bhavnagar, Mahuva, Palitana, Sihor, Talaja, Ghogha, Gariyadhar, Jesar, Umarala, and Vallabhipur. High registration volumes stem from both urban commuter vehicles in Bhavnagar city and heavy commercial transport linked to regional industrial centers like the Alang ship-breaking yard.
Useful tips for Bhavnagar vehicle owners
Complete high-volume tasks such as driving license test bookings and vehicle fitness checks early through online slot reservations to avoid busy counter hours.
Ensure all commercial transport vehicles operating around industrial and port zones carry updated fitness certificates and valid pollution test records.
Retain digital backups of your RC, insurance, and tax payments on official platforms like mParivahan for hassle-free verification across state checkpoints.
Areas under GJ 04 RTO (Bhavnagar)
Vehicles from these places are registered at the RTO Bhavnagar office.
GJ 04 is the vehicle registration (RTO) code of Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Vehicles registered at the Regional Transport Office, Bhavnagar carry number plates starting with GJ 04.
Where is the GJ 04 RTO office?
The RTO Bhavnagar office is at Sardar Patel Circle, Gadhechi Vadala, Bhavnagar, Gujarat – 364003. Office timing: 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Which areas come under GJ 04?
The GJ 04 office handles registrations for Bhavnagar, Gariyadhar, Ghogha, Jesar, Mahuva, Palitana, Sihor, Talaja, Umarala, Vallabhipur.
What is the RTO code of Bhavnagar?
The RTO code of Bhavnagar, Gujarat is GJ 04.
Does a GJ 04 number plate mean the owner lives in Bhavnagar?
Not necessarily. GJ 04 only shows the office where the vehicle was first registered. The owner may have moved, and a vehicle shifted to another state is re-registered there after an NOC from the original RTO.
Mahira Khan writes and updates the RTO code guides on Vehicles Details, covering district-wise codes, transport office details and the areas each code serves.
