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RTI Online AP (Andhra Pradesh): Official Portal Link, Fee and Filing Help

Note: FileMyRTI is not a government website. This guide helps citizens use the official RTI portal correctly. If the portal does not support your department or filing route, FileMyRTI can help you file through the correct online or postal method.

File it yourself: for the Andhra Pradesh state offices listed on it, use the official portal rtionline.ap.gov.in. The fee is Rs 10, Rs 5 for mandal-level offices and nothing for village-level offices (White Card holders, treated as below the poverty line, pay nothing). Central government offices listed on rtionline.gov.in can be reached there; others by post.

You register with a mobile number and log in with your password and an OTP to file.

Fee: rule 3, Andhra Pradesh Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, G.O.Ms.No.454 dated 13 October 2005, as amended by G.O.Ms.No.740 dated 1 October 2007. Below-poverty-line exemption: the proviso to Section 7(5) of the RTI Act and the proviso to rule 3 added by G.O.Ms.No.740. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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Quick answer

You can file an RTI online for the Andhra Pradesh Government departments/public authorities listed on the AP RTI Online portal at rtionline.ap.gov.in, after registering with a mobile number and logging in with a password and an OTP, and a First Appeal there for an RTI filed through it. If the portal is down, your department is not available, or the online route is not working for your matter, the reliable fallback is to file by post or in person to the concerned Public Information Officer with the prescribed RTI fee attached.

Good to know - if the AP portal is down: If the AP RTI Online portal is temporarily unavailable, or your authority is not supported online, do not wait - file your RTI by post (or in person) to the concerned Public Information Officer. For Central Government offices, use rtionline.gov.in.
Fee: Rs. 10 per application, Rs. 5 at mandal level and no fee at village level (rule 3 of the AP RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005, as amended by G.O.Ms.No.740 of 2007). Online by net banking, UPI or card. Offline by a court fee stamp affixed to the application, cash, postal order, demand draft or banker's cheque, payable to the Accounts Officer or another authorised officer of the public authority against a receipt. White Card holders are exempt.
CoversOnline RTI applications for the Andhra Pradesh Government departments / public authorities listed on the AP RTI portal, and First Appeals online for RTIs filed through it.
Does NOT coverCentral Government offices, public authorities of other States, and AP authorities not available or not working through the portal. For Central Government RTIs, use rtionline.gov.in.

Before you start, keep these ready

  • Your full name, postal address and contact details
  • A mobile number and email ID
  • The Andhra Pradesh department / public authority you want information from
  • Your RTI questions in plain text (up to 2,000 characters; attach a PDF if longer)
  • For online filing, net banking, UPI or a card; for offline filing, the Rs. 10 (Rs. 5 at mandal level) as a court fee stamp, cash, postal order, demand draft or banker's cheque payable to the Accounts Officer of the public authority
  • A supporting document as a small PDF, if needed
  • Your White Card (rice card) details, if claiming the fee exemption: the portal checks the card by OTP
Good to know: The AP RTI Online portal is for filing RTI applications online for the Government of Andhra Pradesh departments / public authorities listed on it, and First Appeals for RTIs filed through it. You must register with a mobile number and log in with your password and an OTP. It is owned by the General Administration Department (Administrative Reforms), Government of Andhra Pradesh.

How filing works

  1. Open rtionline.ap.gov.in and start a new RTI request (if the portal is down, use the offline route below).
  2. Read the portal instructions and select the concerned Andhra Pradesh department / public authority.
  3. Enter your applicant details and postal address.
  4. Write your RTI request in clear, plain language.
  5. Upload a supporting document only if needed (White Card holders follow the card check the portal asks for).
  6. Pay the Rs. 10 (or Rs. 5 for a mandal-level office) online by net banking, UPI or card.
  7. Submit and save the acknowledgement / registration number - you need it to track the RTI and to file a First Appeal.

If your department is not listed (the most common problem)

  • Look for the parent Andhra Pradesh department the office sits under.
  • If the portal is down or your authority is not available online, file by post to the concerned PIO - see our guide to filing RTI offline.
  • If it is a Central Government office, use the Central RTI portal (rtionline.gov.in) - see our Central portal help.
  • If it is another State's public authority, use that State's RTI route.
  • Use Section 6(3) transfer if you address the wrong AP office - the PIO should transfer it to the correct authority. See Section 6(3) explained.
  • Not sure which office or PIO? Use FindMyPIO, or let FileMyRTI identify it and file for you.

Common portal errors and how to fix them

Portal not opening / unavailable

The AP portal can be intermittently down. Wait a little and retry, clear the browser cache or try another browser. If it stays unavailable and your matter is time-sensitive, file by post to the concerned PIO so you do not lose time.

Login / registration issue

Check the email/mobile you used and retry; clear the cache or switch browser. If it keeps failing, use the offline/postal route.

Payment failed, or amount debited but not confirmed

Do not pay again immediately. Check "Requests Pending for Payment" on your dashboard to see whether the request is still awaiting payment. If the amount was debited but no acknowledgement was generated, the portal's guidelines say any refund is processed by your bank or payment service provider, so contact them with the transaction reference.

Department / public authority not found

Look for the parent AP department. If your authority is not available online, file by post to its PIO. If it is a Central Government office, use rtionline.gov.in.

Supporting document / attachment problem

Use a small PDF and remove spaces/special characters from the file name. Upload only what is relevant to your RTI (White Card holders follow the card check the portal asks for).

No acknowledgement / registration number generated

Do not assume the RTI was filed. Check the status and your email. If nothing appears, retry or file by post and keep the Speed Post receipt as proof.

Filing a First Appeal

The AP portal supports First Appeals online for RTIs filed through it: use your registration number. If the portal is down, or your RTI was filed physically by post, file the First Appeal physically to the First Appellate Authority of the same office. For a Second Appeal or complaint, approach the Andhra Pradesh Information Commission. The portal guidelines offer an online Second Appeal for RTIs filed on it, though its home page says second appeals go directly to the Commission; if the portal does not take yours, file it with the Commission. The portal's user manual says a request closed with feedback is no longer eligible for a First Appeal on the portal; you can still file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) by post to the First Appellate Authority.

When to use a State portal or file offline instead

  • The AP RTI portal is down or unavailable and your matter is time-sensitive.
  • Your AP authority is not available or not working through the portal.
  • For a Central Government office, use the Central portal (rtionline.gov.in) instead.
  • You want a Speed Post trail as documentary proof, or you already know the PIO address.

For the postal route, see how to file an RTI offline (by post), including how to attach the fee.

Postal RTI packet checklist

  • Signed RTI application addressed to the PIO
  • Rs. 10 (Rs. 5 at mandal level) as a court fee stamp, postal order, demand draft or banker's cheque payable to the Accounts Officer, or a copy of the White Card
  • Supporting document, if needed
  • Envelope addressed to the PIO / public authority
  • Your return address
  • A photo or photocopy of the full packet before dispatch
  • The Speed Post or registered post receipt

Portal down, or unsure which AP office? FileMyRTI can identify the PIO and file online or by post for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an online RTI portal for Andhra Pradesh?

Yes. Andhra Pradesh has an official RTI Online portal at rtionline.ap.gov.in for filing RTI applications for the AP Government public authorities listed on it, and First Appeals for RTIs filed through it. It can be intermittently unavailable: if so, file by post.

How do I file an Andhra Pradesh RTI if the portal is down?

File by post (or in person) to the PIO of the concerned AP office, with the Rs. 10 fee (Rs. 5 at mandal level) as a court fee stamp, postal order, demand draft or banker's cheque payable to the Accounts Officer (or a copy of the White Card). Keep the Speed Post receipt.

What is the RTI fee in Andhra Pradesh?

Rs. 10 per application, Rs. 5 at mandal level and no fee at village level, under rule 3 of the AP RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. White Card holders are exempt.

What if I get no decision in time?

If no decision is given within the Section 7 period, or the reply is unsatisfactory, file a First Appeal to the First Appellate Authority of the same office within 30 days of receiving the decision (or of the end of the Section 7 period if no decision is received). If that fails, approach the Andhra Pradesh Information Commission.

Can FileMyRTI file an Andhra Pradesh RTI for me?

Yes. FileMyRTI can draft the RTI, identify the correct AP public authority and PIO, and file it online or by post for you.

Andhra Pradesh RTI Online helpdesk email: rtiap-helpdesk@nic.in.

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Last verified: October 2026, read on 21 October 2026: the portal (rtionline.ap.gov.in, RTIMIS, live from 18 February 2026 under G.O.Ms.No.25), its guidelines and user manual, and the fee rules (G.O.Ms.No.454 of 2005, as amended by G.O.Ms.No.740 of 2007). If the portal is unavailable or the authority is not listed, use the postal route. See also: the full Andhra Pradesh RTI guide, the national RTI online guide, the Fee Calculator, and more portal help guides.

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