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Kerala is no doubt one of the most beautiful states of India with a scenic view of the coast. Kerala, just like all the states, imposes road taxes as per the Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1976. The tax imposed is based on the type of vehicle that you have.
A car insurance policy is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Kerala RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
How to Calculate Road tax in Kerala?
Road tax in Kerala is calculated on numerous factors such as weight, engine capacity, age and PUC of the vehicle. It is mandatory to pay road tax in Kerala on a one-time basis to the RTO. This is applicable to vehicle owners with different states’ registration.
Note - Road tax in Kerala is exempted for owners of vehicles who are physically handicapped and if the vehicle is used for agricultural purposes.
For Two Wheelers
This is on the basis of purchase value of the vehicle and is applicable only on private non-transport vehicles.
Class-Type
One Time Tax Rate
Motorcycles and bicycles having purchase value up to ₹1 lac
8%
Motorcycles and bicycles having purchase value between ₹1 lac and ₹2 lac
10%
Motorcycles and bicycles having purchase value above ₹2 lac
20%
Three wheelers, mechanical tricycles and rickshaws not used for transport of goods or passengers
6%
For Four Wheelers
This is on the basis of purchase value of the vehicle and is applicable only on private non-transport vehicles.
Class-Type
One Time Tax Rate
Motorcars and private service vehicles for personal use having a purchase value up to ₹5 lac
6%
Motorcars and private service vehicles for personal use having a purchase value between ₹5 lac - ₹10 lac
8%
Motorcars and private service vehicles for personal use having a purchase value between ₹10 lac - ₹15 lac
10%
Motorcars and private service vehicles for personal use having a purchase value between ₹15 lac - ₹20 lac
15%
Motorcars and private service vehicles for personal use having a purchase value above ₹20 lac
20%
Motor cabs having a cubic capacity below 1500cc and having a purchase value up to ₹20 lac
6%
Motor cabs having a cubic capacity below 1500cc and having a purchase value above ₹20 lac
20%
Tourist motor cabs having a cubic capacity and having a purchase value up to ₹10 lac
6%
Tourist motor cabs having a cubic capacity and having a purchase value between ₹15 lac - ₹20 lac
10%
Tourist motor cabs having a cubic capacity and having a purchase value above ₹20 lac
20%
Motor cabs and tourist motor cabs having a cubic capacity of 1500cc and above having a purchase value up to ₹15 lac
10%
Motor cabs and tourist motor cabs having a cubic capacity of 1500cc and above having a purchase value between ₹15 lac and ₹20 lac
15%
Motor cabs and tourist motor cabs having a cubic capacity of 1500cc and above having a purchase value above ₹20 lac
20%
Construction equipment vehicles such as excavators, loaders, backhoe, road rollers, compactor rollers, dumpers, motor graders, mobile cranes, dozers, forklift trucks and self-loading concrete mixers
6%
For Vehicle Registration from other States
This is on the basis of the age of the vehicle and is applicable only on private non-transport vehicles.
Age of the Motor Vehicle from the Month of Original Registration
Tax Rate
0-1 yr
100%
1-2 yrs
93%
2-3 yrs
87%
3-4 yrs
80%
4-5 yrs
73%
5-6 yrs
67%
6-7 yrs
60%
7-8 yrs
53%
8-9 yrs
47%
9-10 yrs
40%
10-11 yrs
33%
11-12 yrs
27%
12-13 yrs
20%
14-15 yrs
7%
14-15 yrs
7%
On the Basis of Lump Sum Tax
Class of Vehicle
Rate of Tax for 5 years (in rupees)
Old motorcycles and mechanical bicycles
₹900
Three wheelers, mechanical tricycles and rickshaws not used for transport of goods or passengers
₹900
New auto rickshaws and auto rickshaws which were originally registered in other states on or after 1st April 2010 and migrated to the state of Kerala
₹2000
Old motor cabs
₹7000
Tourist motor cabs
₹8500
Motor cars having ULW not exceeding 750 kg
₹6400
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How to pay Road Tax in Kerala?
You can pay road tax in Kerala at the district Regional Transport Office where you are required to submit relevant identification such as license and registration number. Post payment, you will receive a tax challan as proof of payment.
