Karnataka · RTO code

KA 05 District Name: Bengaluru Urban RTO Code, Office & Details

KA 05 is the vehicle registration (RTO) code of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. Vehicles registered at the Regional Transport Office, Bengaluru (Jayanagar) carry number plates starting with KA 05.

KA 05 बेंगलुरु शहरी जिले (कर्नाटक) का आरटीओ कोड है।

Updated 2 Nov 2026 Active code
KA 05 AB 1234

Bengaluru Urban · RTO

RTO codeKA 05
DistrictBengaluru Urban
OfficeRTO, Bengaluru (Jayanagar)
RegionBengaluru Zone
Plate formatKA 05 AB 1234

KA 05 which district? KA 05 is the RTO code for Bengaluru South (Jayanagar), located within the Bengaluru Urban district of Karnataka. The jurisdiction covers key southern localities of the capital city, surrounded by nearby registration zones such as Koramangala (KA 01), Rajajinagar (KA 02), Indiranagar (KA 03), Yeshwanthpur (KA 04), and Electronic City (KA 51).

About the Bengaluru Urban transport office

The Jayanagar RTO operates under the Karnataka Transport Department and administers motor vehicle services for the southern sector of Bengaluru Urban district. It manages vehicle registrations, driving licences, and commercial permits across major residential and commercial hubs including Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Banashankari, and BTM Layout. Due to high vehicle density in the capital, several sub-offices and neighboring regional transport offices function alongside KA 05 to streamline administrative traffic across the metropolitan area.

Useful tips for Bengaluru Urban vehicle owners

  • Submit vehicle transfer and re-registration paperwork via the central Parivahan portal before visiting the Jayanagar office to shorten waiting times.
  • Maintain updated physical copies of emission test certificates (PUCC) and insurance details, as these are mandatory during vehicle inspections.
  • Book slots online in advance for driving tests to secure convenient appointment timings.

Areas under KA 05 RTO (Bengaluru Urban)

Vehicles from these places are registered at the RTO Bengaluru (Jayanagar) office.

JayanagarJP NagarBanashankariBTM LayoutBasavanagudiPadmanabhanagarUttarahalli

KA 05 number plate meaning

KA 05 AB 1234
  • KA — Karnataka (state code)
  • 05 — RTO Bengaluru (Jayanagar) (RTO code)
  • AB — series issued by the office
  • 1234 — unique number of the vehicle

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KA 05 RTO — FAQs

KA 05 which district?

KA 05 is the vehicle registration (RTO) code of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. Vehicles registered at the Regional Transport Office, Bengaluru (Jayanagar) carry number plates starting with KA 05.

Where is the KA 05 RTO office?

The RTO Bengaluru (Jayanagar) office is at BMTC Bus Stand, 2nd Floor, 30th Cross Road, Opposite Jayanagar Shopping Complex, 4th T-Block East, Jayanagar, Bengaluru – 560011. Office timing: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Which areas come under KA 05?

The KA 05 office handles registrations for Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Banashankari, BTM Layout, Basavanagudi, Padmanabhanagar, Uttarahalli.

What is the RTO code of Bengaluru Urban?

Bengaluru Urban uses the RTO codes KA 05, KA 01, KA 02, KA 03.

Does a KA 05 number plate mean the owner lives in Bengaluru Urban?

Not necessarily. KA 05 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.

KA 05 किस जिले का नंबर है?

KA 05 बेंगलुरु शहरी जिले (कर्नाटक) का आरटीओ कोड है।

Is KA 05 applicable to all of Bengaluru city?

No, KA 05 specifically caters to the Bengaluru South region (Jayanagar), while other parts of Bengaluru use codes like KA 01, KA 02, KA 03, KA 04, and KA 51.

Which sub-zones fall under the KA 05 transport jurisdiction?

Areas like Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Banashankari, BTM Layout, Basavanagudi, Padmanabhanagar, and Uttarahalli are registered under the KA 05 office.

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.

Last updated 2 Nov 2026Report a correction
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