Andhra Pradesh Road Tax Calculator 2026

Vehicle Registration Process in Andhra Pradesh

Registering a vehicle in Andhra Pradesh involves several steps handled by the State Transport Department (AP RTO). Whether you purchase a new car, bike, or commercial vehicle, you must complete registration within 30 days of purchase to avoid penalties.

The process begins with the dealer submitting Form 20 on your behalf for temporary registration. You then visit the nearest RTO office with the required documents for permanent registration. The RTO verifies the vehicle, assigns a registration number (AP-XX-XXXX format), and issues the Registration Certificate (RC).

Required Documents for Registration

• Form 20 (Application for Registration)
• Form 21 (Certificate of Sale from Dealer)
• Form 22 (Roadworthiness Certificate)
• Valid Insurance Policy (Third-party or Comprehensive)
• Address Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Utility Bill)
• Age Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Birth Certificate)
• Invoice and Sales Receipt from Dealer
• PUC (Pollution Under Control) Certificate
• HSRP number plate order confirmation

How Road Tax Is Calculated in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh uses a slab-based road tax system for both petrol and diesel vehicles. If the ex-showroom price is under ₹10 lakh, the tax is 12% of the vehicle cost. For vehicles priced above ₹10 lakh, the tax rate increases to 14%. An additional Safety Cess of 10% is levied on the tax amount. This makes AP one of the higher-tax states in India for vehicle registration.

For example, a petrol car priced at ₹8 lakh attracts 12% tax (₹96,000) plus 10% Safety Cess (₹9,600), totaling ₹1,05,600 in road tax alone. A ₹15 lakh car attracts 14% tax (₹2,10,000) plus ₹21,000 Safety Cess, totaling ₹2,31,000. Two-wheelers pay a flat 9% plus the 10% cess — a ₹1 lakh bike costs ₹9,000 in tax plus ₹900 cess, i.e. ₹9,900.

EV Exemption in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh offers a full road tax exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its EV policy to promote green mobility. This includes battery electric cars, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers — and the registration fee (₹600 for cars, ₹300 for bikes) is also waived, so an EV pays only the HSRP charge at registration. The EV policy also supports charging infrastructure development across major cities like Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, and Tirupati.

Two-Wheeler Tax Rates

Motorcycles and scooters in Andhra Pradesh pay a flat 9% road tax regardless of price, and the 10% Safety Cess applies on the tax amount as well. The registration fee is ₹300 and HSRP costs ₹320. Two-wheeler EVs are fully exempt from both the tax and the registration fee.