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KA18

KA-18 RTO code: Chikkamagaluru

Karnataka registration code

KA-18 is listed for Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka. The base compilation labels this state list as sample checked (5 entries); no official full list recorded in source data.

State source checked 2026-10-01. The all-India base compilation was updated 2026-11-01.
STATE / UT PREFIXKA

Karnataka

AUTHORITY CODE18

Code assigned to the registering authority; formats can vary

LISTED OFFICEChikkamagaluru

As named in the source compilation or cited update

How to read KA-18

For an Indian registration mark, the first two letters indicate the state or Union Territory. The characters after them form the registering-authority code; some states use an additional letter suffix. A full registration mark also includes a vehicle series and number. This page explains only the prefix and office mapping; it does not access vehicle records.

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Frequently asked questions

What does KA-18 mean?

In this directory, KA-18 is mapped to Chikkamagaluru in Karnataka. The first two letters are the state or UT prefix; the following characters form the registering-authority code, whose format can vary by state.

Which state uses the KA code series?

KA is listed for Karnataka. The state directory shows the codes currently included in this source compilation.

Does this page identify a vehicle owner?

No. It explains a registration code only and does not search vehicle records, owners, insurance, tax, or challans.

Source and verification

For this state, source status is: Sample checked (5 entries); no official full list recorded in source data. Last checked 2026-10-01.

All-India base compilation: TrafficChallan RTO Codes Open Data, CC BY 4.0 with attribution to TrafficChallan; see its verification notes. The base list can contain outdated or historical mappings. Confirm important details with the transport department.

Independent information page. Not affiliated with a transport department. This is not a vehicle-owner or vehicle-history lookup.