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MH 08 City Name: Ratnagiri RTO Code, Office & Details

MH 08 is the vehicle registration (RTO) code of Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. Vehicles registered at the Regional Transport Office, Ratnagiri carry number plates starting with MH 08.

MH 08 रत्नागिरी जिले (महाराष्ट्र) का आरटीओ कोड है।

Updated 5 Nov 2026 Active code
MH 08 AB 1234

Ratnagiri · RTO

RTO codeMH 08
DistrictRatnagiri
OfficeRTO, Ratnagiri
RegionKonkan Division
Plate formatMH 08 AB 1234

MH 08 is the RTO code of Ratnagiri city and district in Maharashtra. Situated in the coastal Konkan region, the district is bounded by Raigad (MH 06) to the north, Sindhudurg (MH 07) to the south, and Kolhapur (MH 09), Sangli (MH 10), and Satara (MH 11) to the east.

About the Ratnagiri transport office

The Dy. Regional Transport Office in Ratnagiri operates under the administrative supervision of the Konkan Division Motor Vehicles Department of Maharashtra. It exercises jurisdiction over nine tehsils across the entire district: Ratnagiri, Sangameshwar, Lanja, Rajapur, Chiplun, Guhagar, Dapoli, Mandangad, and Khed. All motor vehicle registrations, driver licensing, vehicle transfers, and commercial transport permits within these regions are issued under the MH 08 series.

Useful tips for Ratnagiri vehicle owners

  • Submit driving license, RC transfer, and vehicle address updates online via the official Parivahan Sewa portal prior to visiting the office.
  • Ensure valid vehicle insurance and a passing PUC certificate are uploaded to avoid delays during inspection or fitness clearance.
  • High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) are mandatory for all vehicles under the MH 08 code.
  • Commercial vehicle owners should schedule fitness renewal appointments early in the week to avoid peak rush hours.

Areas under MH 08 RTO (Ratnagiri)

Vehicles from these places are registered at the RTO Ratnagiri office.

RatnagiriSangameshwarLanjaRajapurChiplunGuhagarDapoliMandangadKhed

MH 08 number plate meaning

MH 08 AB 1234
  • MH — Maharashtra (state code)
  • 08 — RTO Ratnagiri (RTO code)
  • AB — series issued by the office
  • 1234 — unique number of the vehicle

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MH 08 RTO — FAQs

MH 08 which city?

MH 08 is the vehicle registration (RTO) code of Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. Vehicles registered at the Regional Transport Office, Ratnagiri carry number plates starting with MH 08.

Where is the MH 08 RTO office?

The RTO Ratnagiri office is at Survey No 56-A, Ganesh Nagar, Kuwarbav, Taluka & District Ratnagiri - 415639 – 415639. Office timing: 09:30 AM – 06:30 PM.

Which areas come under MH 08?

The MH 08 office handles registrations for Ratnagiri, Sangameshwar, Lanja, Rajapur, Chiplun, Guhagar, Dapoli, Mandangad, Khed.

What is the RTO code of Ratnagiri?

The RTO code of Ratnagiri, Maharashtra is MH 08.

Does a MH 08 number plate mean the owner lives in Ratnagiri?

Not necessarily. MH 08 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.

MH 08 किस जिले का नंबर है?

MH 08 रत्नागिरी जिले (महाराष्ट्र) का आरटीओ कोड है।

Written byMahira Khan

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.

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