UP 09 is a defunct legacy registration code. Uttarkashi district became part of Uttarakhand in November 2000, and all new vehicle registrations in the district are issued under the UK 10 series.
UP 09 which district? UP 09 is the old legacy RTO code assigned to Uttarkashi district. Located in the northern Garhwal region along the banks of the Bhagirathi River, this Himalayan district shares historical boundaries with regional administrative divisions near UP 11 (Saharanpur) and UP 12 (Muzaffarnagar).
About the Uttarkashi transport office
When Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in November 2000, the transport administration for Uttarkashi was reorganized. The old UP 09 registration series was decommissioned and replaced by the new series UK 10 for all fresh vehicle registrations. The Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) in Uttarkashi manages vehicle administration across six major tehsils, including Bhatwari, Dunda, Chinyalisaur, Barkot, Purola, and Mori.
Useful tips for Uttarkashi vehicle owners
Legacy vehicles registered under the UP 09 series remain valid on paper, but owners migrating or re-registering vehicles must process documentation via the official Parivahan portal.
New vehicle registrations, driving licenses, and fitness certificates in the district are issued under the UK 10 code at the Sub Regional Transport Office in Manera, Uttarkashi.
Owners of older UP 09 vehicles seeking transfer of ownership or address updates should consult the Uttarkashi ARTO office for updating records to the current digital registration system.
Areas under UP 09 RTO (Uttarkashi)
Vehicles from these places are registered at the ARTO Uttarkashi office.
UP 09 is the vehicle registration (RTO) code of Uttarkashi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is an older code and is no longer issued to new vehicles.
Where is the UP 09 RTO office?
The ARTO Uttarkashi office is at Sub Regional Transport Office, Manera, Uttarkashi – 249193. Office timing: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM.
Which areas come under UP 09?
The UP 09 office handles registrations for Bhatwari, Dunda, Chinyalisaur, Barkot, Purola, Mori.
What is the RTO code of Uttarkashi?
The RTO code of Uttarkashi, Uttar Pradesh is UP 09.
Does a UP 09 number plate mean the owner lives in Uttarkashi?
Not necessarily. UP 09 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.
UP 09 किस जिले का नंबर है?
UP 09 उत्तरकाशी जिले (उत्तर प्रदेश) का आरटीओ कोड है।
Is UP 09 still used for new vehicle registrations?
No, UP 09 is a defunct code that was replaced by UK 10 after Uttarkashi became part of Uttarakhand.
Why do some older vehicles still have UP 09 number plates?
Vehicles registered in Uttarkashi prior to the state division in November 2000 retain the UP 09 code unless re-registered under Uttarakhand rules.
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.
