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Andhra Pradesh: road tax and permits for trucks

Andhra Pradesh moves freight from Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Krishnapatnam ports, aquaculture loads from the Godavari districts and long hauls on the Chennai to Kolkata corridor. Road tax is charged under the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963.

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Andhra Pradesh for fleet owners

Goods vehicles pay tax under the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963. Heavier goods vehicles commonly pay quarterly tax by gross vehicle weight, and some lighter classes pay at registration.

This page describes how the tax is structured. It does not quote rates, because they change with each budget and notification. The current schedule is published by the state; the sources are listed below.

RTO code
AP
Region
South
Road tax charged under
Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963
Transport portal
aptransport.org
Last checked
12 Nov 2026

The rules

Tax, permits, testing and the practical side

Road tax for goods vehicles

  • Goods vehicles pay tax under the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963. Heavier goods vehicles commonly pay quarterly tax by gross vehicle weight, and some lighter classes pay at registration.
  • The state revises goods vehicle tax by notification. Read the current schedule rather than last year's receipt.
  • The Transport Department publishes notices and online services on aptransport.org, alongside Parivahan vehicle services.

Fitness testing

  • MoRTH is moving fitness testing of transport vehicles to registered automated testing stations (ATS) in phases, and the deadlines have been extended before. Before booking, check whether an ATS has been registered for your RTO area or whether the RTO's motor vehicle inspector still conducts the test.
  • Check aptransport.org for the ATS centres currently approved in Andhra Pradesh and the RTOs they cover.

Fitness due date calculator

Permits

  • Home-state goods carriage permits are issued by the Regional Transport Authority.
  • A national permit is issued by the home-state transport authority. The national permit authorisation that lets the truck run across India is paid online on the Parivahan national permit service, and its annual renewal date is separate from the permit's own validity. Track both dates.
  • After the state's division in 2014, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh agreed arrangements for goods vehicles crossing between the two states. Check the current position with the department before running a state permit truck across.

Practical notes for fleets

  • Since 2019, new registrations in Andhra Pradesh use a single statewide series starting AP 39 instead of district codes. A truck registered before then keeps its district number, so the code alone does not tell you the RTO.
  • Port-linked fleets in Visakhapatnam and Kakinada need insurance and permit papers ready for gate checks, as well as at checkpoints.
  • Long hauls to Kolkata and Chennai bring challans from Odisha, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Check them every day.

Where it is published

Where to read the current Andhra Pradesh notification

If a notification is dated after 12 Nov 2026, the notification wins over this page.

Sources for Andhra Pradesh goods vehicle rules
What you needWhere to find it
Road tax schedule and late-payment penaltyAndhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963, and the department's notifications on aptransport.org
Paying road tax onlineVehicle services for Andhra Pradesh on parivahan.gov.in
National permit authorisationParivahan national permit service, paid annually online
Automated testing stations for fitnessDepartment notices on aptransport.org, and the RTO for your area
E-challans against your trucksParivahan e-Challan, searched by vehicle number

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Questions about Andhra Pradesh

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Where do I find the current goods vehicle tax rates for Andhra Pradesh?

Road tax in Andhra Pradesh is charged under the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963. The current schedule is published by the state transport department; start at aptransport.org. Rates change with the state budget and notifications, so read the version in force on the day you pay.

Does a AP-registered national permit truck pay tax in other states?

It pays road tax to Andhra Pradesh as its home state, and an annual national permit authorisation fee online through Parivahan. The authorisation lets it run across India. Track the tax date and the authorisation date separately.

Where is fitness tested in Andhra Pradesh?

MoRTH is moving fitness testing of transport vehicles to registered automated testing stations in phases, and deadlines have been extended before. Check the department's notices for the stations that serve your RTO, or ask the RTO whether it still inspects your vehicle class.

What is the penalty if the tax lapses?

Andhra Pradesh sets its own grace period and penalty for late payment under the Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Taxation Act, 1963. The penalty is charged on top of the tax, so the paid-up date on VAHAN is the one to watch.

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