JH 03 District Name: Palamu RTO Code, Office & Details
JH 03 is the vehicle registration (RTO) code of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Vehicles registered at the District Transport Office, Daltonganj (Medininagar) carry number plates starting with JH 03.
Before the formation of Jharkhand state in 2000, vehicles registered in this region used the Bihar RTO code BR 15.
JH 03 which district? JH 03 is the official vehicle registration code for Palamu district in Jharkhand. Situated in the north-western region of the state within the Palamu Division, this administrative jurisdiction shares borders with neighboring districts such as Garhwa (JH 14), Latehar (JH 19), Chatra (JH 13), and Hazaribagh (JH 02).
About the Palamu transport office
The District Transport Office (DTO) overseeing the JH 03 jurisdiction is situated in Daltonganj (Medininagar). It handles vehicle registrations, driving license issuance, transfer of ownership, and commercial permit processing for all major sub-divisions and tehsils across Palamu district. Prior to the creation of Jharkhand in November 2000, motor vehicles in this zone were originally registered under the old Bihar code BR 15.
Useful tips for Palamu vehicle owners
Submit vehicle transfer and NOC applications online via the official Parivahan Sewa portal to cut down physical waiting time at the Daltonganj office.
Keep a digital copy of your RC, valid motor insurance, and PUC certificate synced in DigiLocker or the mParivahan app during local checks.
Plan visits to the Collectorate Campus office early on working weekdays to complete physical verification of vehicle details smoothly.
Areas under JH 03 RTO (Palamu)
Vehicles from these places are registered at the DTO Daltonganj (Medininagar) office.
JH 03 is the vehicle registration (RTO) code of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Vehicles registered at the District Transport Office, Daltonganj (Medininagar) carry number plates starting with JH 03.
Where is the JH 03 RTO office?
The DTO Daltonganj (Medininagar) office is at Collectorate Campus, Court Compound, Daltonganj, Palamu, Jharkhand – 822101. Office timing: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday).
Which areas come under JH 03?
The JH 03 office handles registrations for Medininagar, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Lesliganj, Panki, Satbarwa, Chainpur, Patan, Hariharganj.
What is the RTO code of Palamu?
The RTO code of Palamu, Jharkhand is JH 03.
Does a JH 03 number plate mean the owner lives in Palamu?
Not necessarily. JH 03 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.
JH 03 किस जिले का नंबर है?
JH 03 पलामू जिले (झारखंड) का आरटीओ कोड है।
What was the previous RTO code for Palamu before Jharkhand formation?
Vehicles registered in Palamu district were issued the BR 15 RTO code under Bihar state rules before Jharkhand was created in November 2000.
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.
