RTO CodesOther units on VAHAN (three-digit codes)
VAHAN also lists 1 more units for Ladakh with codes of 200 and above. These are its own numbers for units such as fitness centres, unit offices and special cells. You will not normally see them on a number plate.
Show these 1 units
| Code | Unit | On VAHAN since |
|---|---|---|
| LA-999 | State Transport Authority | 4 May 2021 |
How to read a LA number
Take LA 01 AB 1234. LA is Ladakh. 01 is the office: Kargil ARTO. The letters and the last four digits are the running series of that office. More on reading number plates.
What "On VAHAN since" means
The dashboard lists the offices running on VAHAN 4, the national vehicle registration system, and shows a date beside each one. We take it to be the date that office started on VAHAN 4. It is not the date the office was opened.
Source and date. Offices, codes and dates are as listed on the public VAHAN dashboard of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on 11 November 2026. This site is not a government site. For any work at an RTO, check with the office or on parivahan.gov.in.
Questions people ask
What is the vehicle registration code of Ladakh?
Vehicles registered in Ladakh carry the letters LA, followed by the number of the registering office.
Which RTO is LA-01?
LA-01 is Kargil ARTO in Ladakh, as listed on the VAHAN dashboard on 11 November 2026.
Which RTO is LA-02?
LA-02 is Leh ARTO in Ladakh, as listed on the VAHAN dashboard on 11 November 2026.
How many RTO codes does Ladakh have?
The VAHAN dashboard lists 2 offices for Ladakh with codes from LA-01 to LA-02, and 1 other units with three-digit codes, as on 11 November 2026.