Need to fix a high security plate on your vehicle in Kangra? This guide covers how to apply for an HSRP in the district. Kangra, with headquarters at Dharamshala, is home to McLeodganj and the Tibetan government-in-exile, the Kangra fort and tea gardens. Kangra is the most populous district of Himachal, home to Dharamshala. Below you will find how HSRP number plate registration and booking work, plus the district's RTO details.
How to apply for HSRP in Kangra
The steps below outline HSRP booking and registration for Kangra owners:
- Vehicle details — your registration number and the last 5 digits of the chassis and engine numbers.
- Owner details — name, mobile number, address and pincode.
- Vehicle category — two-wheeler, four-wheeler or commercial, which decides the plate type.
- Fitment — a slot is booked at a centre, or home fitment is chosen where available.
For everything that applies state-wide, follow the Himachal Pradesh guide link; this page stays focused on Kangra.
Kangra RTO & registration details
Centred on its headquarters at Dharamshala, the district includes Dharamshala, Palampur, Nurpur, Kangra. Local high security registration plate work falls under the Kangra RTO, where the HP-40 series appears on plates. Within the district, sub-office codes include HP-39 (Dharamshala), HP-37 (Palampur) and HP-38 (Nurpur), with HP-69 as the regional code.
Across the district, HSRP queries usually come from:
- the Dharamshala headquarters area
- Dharamshala and Palampur
- Nurpur and Kangra
- the highways and rural routes of Kangra
Why HSRP registration matters in Kangra
Given that tourist and inter-town traffic run heavy across Kangra, completing your high security registration plate registration promptly is well worth it here.
Frequently asked questions — HSRP in Kangra
What is the HSRP fee in Kangra?
Fees vary by category (two-wheeler, car or commercial) as set in the Himachal Pradesh notification; you see the precise figure for Kangra when you apply. See the Himachal Pradesh HSRP guide for the current slab.
What is the way to apply for HSRP in Kangra?
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 Kangra?
The Kangra district transport authority covers Dharamshala and nearby towns; the HP-40 series is the main code. Sub-offices use codes such as HP-39 (Dharamshala), HP-37 (Palampur) and HP-38 (Nurpur), with HP-69 as the regional code.
Is online HSRP number plate registration available in Kangra?
Online registration is available for Kangra; you submit details on the portal and only attend the fitment step.
Does the HSRP differ anywhere within Himachal Pradesh?
Yes. The plate type, security features and process are the same across Himachal Pradesh; Kangra follows the state HSRP norms.
For the complete HSRP apply process, charges and rules that apply across the state, see the Himachal Pradesh HSRP guide.