Need to fix a high security plate on your vehicle in Kakinada? This guide covers how to apply for an HSRP in the district. Kakinada is a port and fertilizer city, famed for the Kakinada kaja sweet and the Coringa mangrove sanctuary. Kakinada is a port and industrial district of the Godavari delta. The sections below explain HSRP number plate registration, the booking steps, and the RTO codes used across the district.
How to apply for HSRP in Kakinada
Here is how the HSRP booking flow works for a vehicle registered in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh:
- Registration & numbers — the vehicle number and last 5 digits of its chassis and engine.
- Owner record — name, phone, full address and pincode.
- Category selection — two-wheeler, four-wheeler or commercial to set the plate.
- Fitment slot — booked at a centre, or home fitment where it is available.
For everything that applies state-wide, follow the Andhra Pradesh guide link; this page stays focused on Kakinada.
Kakinada RTO & registration details
Centred on its headquarters at Kakinada, the district includes Samalkota, Pithapuram, Tuni, Peddapuram. Local high security registration plate work falls under the Kakinada RTO, where the AP-39 series appears on plates. Within the district, sub-office codes include older plates here carry the legacy AP-05 series; AP-40 is the newer statewide series, as AP uses a 'one state, one code' policy.
Across the district, HSRP queries usually come from:
- the Kakinada headquarters area
- Samalkota and Pithapuram
- Tuni and Peddapuram
- the highways and rural routes of Kakinada
Why HSRP registration matters in Kakinada
Given that port and industrial traffic run across Kakinada, completing your high security registration plate registration promptly is well worth it here.
Frequently asked questions — HSRP in Kakinada
What is the HSRP fee in Kakinada?
Fees vary by category (two-wheeler, car or commercial) as set in the Andhra Pradesh notification; you see the precise figure for Kakinada when you apply. See the Andhra Pradesh HSRP guide for the current slab.
What is the way to apply for HSRP in Kakinada?
Keep your vehicle number and the last 5 digits of the chassis and engine numbers ready, choose the category, and complete the HSRP booking; a fitment slot follows.
Which RTO and codes cover Kakinada?
The Kakinada district transport authority covers Kakinada and nearby towns; the AP-39 series is the main code. Sub-offices use codes such as older plates here carry the legacy AP-05 series; AP-40 is the newer statewide series, as AP uses a 'one state, one code' policy.
Is online HSRP number plate registration available in Kakinada?
Online registration is available for Kakinada; you submit details on the portal and only attend the fitment step.
Does the HSRP differ anywhere within Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. The plate type, security features and process are the same across Andhra Pradesh; Kakinada follows the state HSRP norms.
See the Andhra Pradesh HSRP guide for the full apply process, fee slab and rules.