VIP number plate price: state fees, auctions and slabs
The vip number plate price is set by each state, not by the Centre. A state notifies a minimum or reserve price for each group of numbers, such as ₹5 lakh for 0001 on a car in Delhi and Haryana, and popular numbers then go to an online auction. The final price is the winning bid, which can be many times the floor.
Key takeaways
- Every state publishes its own reserve price list; the same number costs different amounts in Delhi, Haryana and Maharashtra.
- In Delhi and Haryana, 0001 starts at ₹5 lakh for a private car; Maharashtra charges ₹5 lakh, or ₹6 lakh in Mumbai, Pune and other busy districts.
- Popular numbers are sold by e-auction, so the winning bid often runs far above the floor.
- The registration or application fee is usually non-refundable, while bid security is returned to losing bidders.
- A VIP number is tied to the vehicle record; it cannot legally be bought from a private seller.
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What is the VIP number plate price in India?
The VIP number plate price in India is a state fee for a registration number of your choice. Each state sets a reserve price for groups of numbers, and the most popular ones go to auction. So a 0001 can start at ₹5 lakh in one state and much lower in another, and still sell for more.
Floor price and final price
The notified amount is a floor, not a tag price. If only one person applies, they usually pay that floor. If several people want the same number, an online bid decides it, and the winner pays the highest bid.
Who sets the rates
Rates come from each state’s motor vehicle rules, made under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. MoRTH and NIC run the Vahan software that hosts the auctions, but they do not fix the slab amounts.
What counts as a VIP number plate?
A VIP number plate is simply a registration mark with digits people find special: 0001, 0007, 0786, 9999, or a pattern like 1111. Legally it is an ordinary registration number. The only difference is that the owner paid a fee to pick it instead of taking the next number in line.
What does not change
A VIP number gives no legal privilege on the road. The plate must still be a standard high security registration plate with the same font, size and colour as any other.
Is a VIP no plate the same as a fancy number?
Yes. VIP no plate, fancy number, choice number, special number and preferential mark all describe the same service. States use different words in their rules, but the idea is the same: you pay extra to pick a registration number out of its normal turn.
Words used by each state
Delhi’s rules say registration mark of choice, Haryana’s say preferential registration mark, and Kerala calls them fancy numbers. The Vahan portal labels the service fancy number booking.
VIP number vehicle owners still follow the rules
A VIP number vehicle pays the same road tax, insurance and fines as any other. The extra fee buys only the digits.
What decides the price of 0009?
The price of 0009 depends on which state the vehicle is registered in and on how many people bid for it. States treat 0009 as a premium number because nine is seen as lucky, so it sits in the second or third slab of most price lists, just below 0001.
Slab first, auction second
The state slab gives the opening amount. If two or more applicants choose the same 0009 in the same series, the online auction sets the final price.
0009 number price in Delhi, Haryana and Maharashtra
The 0009 number price starts at different floors in three states whose rules we checked. Delhi places 0002 to 0009 in its second category, Haryana groups 0009 with 0002 and 0007, and Maharashtra put 0009 in its premium group in 2024. The card below compares the floors for private four-wheelers.
Delhi, Haryana and Maharashtra floors
For cars, Delhi’s floor is ₹3 lakh, Haryana’s is ₹1.5 lakh and Maharashtra’s is ₹2.5 lakh. These are minimums; the final amount can be higher after bidding.
Two-wheelers
Maharashtra charges ₹50,000 for 0009 on a two- or three-wheeler. Delhi’s 2014 slabs apply to four-wheelers, so check the current Delhi notice for bikes.
What is the 9999 number plate price?
The 9999 number plate price has a wide range. Delhi lists 9999 in category 3 with a floor of ₹2 lakh. Haryana puts it in its ₹50,000 group. Maharashtra raised 9999 to ₹2.5 lakh for four-wheelers in 2024. Bids can push any of these higher.
Why 9999 is priced high
Repeated digits are easy to remember and popular on premium cars. States that see heavy demand put them in a higher slab.
Other repeat numbers
1111, 7777 and 9999 sit in the same group in Delhi. Our 1111 number plate price guide looks at that number in more detail.
0008 number price: which slab does it fall in?
The 0008 number price follows the single-digit group in most states. In Delhi it shares the ₹3 lakh floor with 0002 to 0009. In Haryana it falls in the ₹1 lakh group with 0003 to 0006. People also search 0008 number plate price; it is the same fee.
Haryana splits the single digits
Haryana charges more for 0002, 0007 and 0009 than for 0008. That is a demand choice, not a mistake.
Check before bidding
Your state may group 0008 differently. Open the price list for your RTO on the fancy portal before you pay.
0002 to 0006 number plate price: the single-digit slab
The 0002 number plate price and 0003 number plate price sit in the single-digit slab, as do the 0004 number plate price, 0005 number plate price and 0006 number plate price. Delhi starts all of them at ₹3 lakh for a car. Haryana starts 0002 at ₹1.5 lakh and 0003 to 0006 at ₹1 lakh. Searches for 0005 number price lead to the same slabs.
Quiet auctions
In some regions 0005 or 0006 draw fewer bidders, so they often sell near the floor. The registration fee and payment deadline stay the same.
0011, 0100 and 0111 number plate price
The 0011 number plate price, 0100 number plate price and 0111 number plate price sit in middle slabs. In Delhi, 0011 falls in category 3 at ₹2 lakh, while 0100 and 0111 are in category 4 at ₹1 lakh. Haryana charges ₹75,000 for 0011 and 0100 and ₹50,000 for 0111.
Maharashtra’s grouping
Maharashtra placed 0011 in its large 189-number group, at ₹25,000 for a four-wheeler and ₹6,000 for a two-wheeler, according to the 2024 report.
Patterns that cost more
Round numbers and simple patterns are priced above ordinary choice numbers but well below single digits.
2222, 3333 and 5555 number plate price
The 2222 number plate price, 3333 number plate price and 5555 number plate price follow the repeat-digit group. Delhi lists all three in category 4 at ₹1 lakh. Haryana places them in its ₹50,000 group. The 0555 number plate price follows the same Delhi and Haryana floors, as do 0444, 0666 and 0888.
Same number, two states
A 5555 in Delhi starts at double the Haryana floor, so the state of registration matters more than the digits.
4141, 8055 and 0264 number plate price
The 4141 number plate price, 8055 number plate price and 0264 number plate price are usually the lowest choice fee. In Delhi, any number not listed in a higher category costs ₹20,000. Haryana also sets ₹20,000 for an ordinary choice mark on a private vehicle.
Why people choose these numbers
Numbers like 8055 or 4141 can look like a name on the plate, and 0264 may be a birthday or a date. They are not special to the state, so they stay in the basic group.
First come, first served
When no one else applies, the number goes to the first applicant at the basic fee, without bidding.
How does a fancy number Punjab auction work?
A fancy number Punjab booking runs through the national Parivahan portal. The state transport department puts registration numbers from each series up for e-auction, and the highest bidder gets the number after paying the balance. Unsold numbers are later allotted at the reserve price on a first-come basis.
Reserve price in Punjab
Published Punjab reserve prices conflict across sources, so we do not list them here. Check the current notice on the Punjab transport department site before bidding.
Why bids rise fast
Punjab has heavy demand for 0001 and other single digits, and auctions often attract many bidders in cities like Ludhiana and Mohali.
VIP car number Punjab: what have top plates fetched?
A VIP car number Punjab buyers chase is often 0001, and it can sell far above the floor. The Tribune reported that PB 10 KD 0001 fetched ₹18.73 lakh in a Ludhiana online auction, against a reserve of ₹1 lakh. That shows how much the final bid can move.
VIP car number price list in Punjab
There is no single fixed vip car number price list in Punjab; prices come from the current state notice and each auction. Use the reserve list on the portal as the starting figure.
What are the fancy number Haryana reserve prices?
The fancy number Haryana rules were revised in November 2022. A private (non-transport) vehicle bids on preferential numbers through e-auction, starting from a reserve price set in six groups. The top number, 0001, starts at ₹5 lakh, and any other choice number at ₹20,000.
| Haryana numbers (non-transport) | Reserve price | How allotted |
|---|---|---|
| 0001 | ₹5,00,000 | e-auction |
| 0002, 0007, 0009 | ₹1,50,000 | e-auction |
| 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0008 | ₹1,00,000 | e-auction |
| 0010, 0011, 0022 to 0099 repeats, 0100, 0786 | ₹75,000 | e-auction |
| 0012 to 0098 (others), 0111, 0555, 1111, 5555, 9999 and listed patterns | ₹50,000 | e-auction |
| Any other choice number | ₹20,000 | e-auction at or above reserve |
Application fee and bid security
Haryana charges a non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000 for marks with a reserve of ₹50,000 or more, and ₹500 for others. Bidders also deposit 20% of the reserve as bid security.
More on Haryana numbers
For lists of open Haryana numbers by series, see our vip number list guide.
Fancy car number Haryana for transport vehicles
A fancy car number Haryana taxi or goods vehicle owner wants follows a different route. Transport vehicles do not bid. They get preferential numbers on a first-come, first-served basis by paying an additional fee, which is lower than the private car reserve.
| Haryana numbers (transport vehicles) | Additional fee | How allotted |
|---|---|---|
| 0001 | ₹1,00,000 | first come, first served |
| 0002 to 0021, repeats such as 0022 and 0099, 0786 | ₹30,000 | first come, first served |
| 0100, 0111, 1111 to 9999 repeats | ₹20,000 | first come, first served |
| Any other mark | ₹10,000 | first come, first served |
Old series car number for sale in Haryana
Ads offering an old series car number for sale in Haryana usually mean selling a car that carries the number. The number itself cannot be sold apart from the vehicle record. Haryana’s rules list a ₹2,000 fee to transfer or change an assigned mark, through the RTO only.
Holding a number
An assigned mark can be held for up to 180 days without a vehicle, after which it returns to the transport department.
How do you book fancy number UP?
To book fancy number UP owners use the Vahan fancy number portal and select Uttar Pradesh. You sign up, choose the RTO and number, pay the registration amount, and bid if others want it. The allotment letter is then used when the dealer or RTO registers the vehicle.
UP Vahan fancy number fees
We could not confirm the current fancy number UP price list from an official source, and published figures disagree. The portal shows the amount for each number before you pay, so treat that screen as the final word.
UP timelines
UP follows the portal’s auction cycle. Pay any balance within the time shown on your auction result, or the allotment lapses.
Fancy number Delhi: the official price categories
The fancy number Delhi rules, added in 2014, split choice numbers for private four-wheelers into five categories. Each has a minimum reserve price, and numbers go to the highest bidder in an auction held every fortnight. The allotment is valid for 90 days.
| Delhi category | Numbers | Minimum reserve price |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 0001 | ₹5,00,000 |
| Category 2 | 0002 to 0009 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Category 3 | 0010 to 0099, 0786, 1000, 1111, 7777, 9999 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Category 4 | 0100, 0111, 0222 to 0999 patterns, 2222, 5555, 8888 and others listed | ₹1,00,000 |
| Category 5 | Any other number taken out of turn | ₹20,000 |
Fortnightly bidding
Delhi holds bidding for private four-wheelers every fortnight. You state the number you want in advance so its availability can be checked.
Forfeiture rule
If the vehicle is not registered within 90 days, the number can be re-auctioned and the first allottee loses the fee.
How does MVD Kerala fancy number booking work?
The MVD Kerala fancy number service is run by the state Motor Vehicles Department through an online auction. Numbers fall into six categories with base prices from ₹3,000 to ₹1 lakh, and 0001 has the highest base. Bids start from that base and rise with demand.
Fancy number Kerala records
Fancy number Kerala auctions can go very high. Business Today reported that KL 07 DG 0007 sold for ₹45.99 lakh in 2025, after five bidders opened at ₹25,000 each.
Fancy number registration Kerala
Fancy number registration Kerala applies only to new vehicles that are not yet registered. Finish the process within the time the MVD sets, or the booking is cancelled.
Fancy number Maharashtra: what changed in 2024?
The fancy number Maharashtra fees were raised by a transport department notification of 30 August 2024. A car’s 0001 now costs ₹5 lakh, or ₹6 lakh in eight busy districts. Reservation time was extended from 30 days to six months. These figures come from news reports of the notification.
| Maharashtra group (2024) | Four-wheeler fee | Two/three-wheeler fee |
|---|---|---|
| Most districts: 0001 | ₹5,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Mumbai, Pune, Thane and other listed districts: 0001 | ₹6,00,000 | Not reported |
| Another series: 0001 | ₹15,00,000 to ₹18,00,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Premium: 0009, 0099, 0999, 9999, 0786 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Popular: 16 listed numbers | ₹1,00,000 | ₹25,000 |
| Basic listed: 189 numbers such as 0011, 0022, 4242 | ₹25,000 | ₹6,000 |
High-demand districts
The higher ₹6 lakh rate applies in Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Pune, Thane, Raigad, Aurangabad, Nashik and Kolhapur, according to the reports.
Out-of-series numbers
Taking 0001 from a series that has already moved on costs about three times the basic fee. That is why a car’s 0001 can reach ₹18 lakh in Mumbai.
Fancy number Karnataka: what to expect
A fancy number Karnataka buyer bids through an e-auction run when numbers in a series open. We could not confirm the current Karnataka reserve list from an official source, so check with your RTO. Bids for top numbers have reached high amounts in Bengaluru.
A Bengaluru record
KA 01 MV 0001 fetched about ₹10 lakh in 2020, reported then as the highest in Karnataka. Prices may have moved since.
Where to apply
Ask your RTO whether its series is listed on the Vahan fancy portal or auctioned locally, as practice varies.
Fancy number Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Bihar and MP
A fancy number Rajasthan owner, and buyers in Uttarakhand, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, follow the same pattern: a state price list plus an online booking. We have not verified current rates for these states, so check the amount shown on the portal for your RTO before paying.
Fancy number Uttarakhand and fancy number Bihar
For a fancy number Uttarakhand or fancy number Bihar booking, pick the state on the fancy portal and look for open series at your RTO. Popular numbers go to auction.
Fancy number MP
A fancy number MP buyer should check whether the RTO lists choice numbers online or at the counter, and keep the receipt for registration. Telangana has its own process; see our guide to RTO fancy number booking in Telangana.
Parivahan fancy number list: how to see open numbers?
The Parivahan fancy number list is the set of numbers open for booking in the current series at your RTO. After you sign in to the fancy portal and choose a state and RTO, the portal shows which numbers are free and which are already booked.
Vahan fancy number list by category
The vahan fancy number list is split by vehicle category, such as two-wheeler and light motor vehicle. A number free for cars may already be taken for bikes.
When the list changes
The list updates as people book. A new series opens a fresh list, often with a rush for the best numbers in the first days.
Show open series and the all available numbers report
The show open series option lists the number series now open at an RTO, and the all available number report lists the free numbers inside it. Together they tell you whether your number is possible right now or whether you must wait for the next series.
Reading the series
A series like DL 3C AB covers 0001 to 9999. Once it is used up, the next series opens and numbering restarts.
Open series status
Our open series status guide explains how to check which series is live at your RTO.
Vahan fancy: the national e-auction site
Vahan fancy is the fancy number module of Vahan, the national vehicle registration system run by NIC for MoRTH. Many states list their choice numbers and run auctions there. It works alongside the RTO’s registration record, so a booked number links straight to your new vehicle.
Vahan 4 fancy
Vahan 4 fancy is the same service on the current Vahan 4 version. Older bookmarks may point elsewhere, so start from parivahan.gov.in.
Vahan choice number vs special number
A vahan choice number and a vahan special number are the same service on the portal. The price depends only on the slab your number falls in.
Which site is the vahan fancy number portal?
The fancy number portal is the fancy number section of the Vahan site, reached from Parivahan Sewa’s online services. Guides list its address as vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy/, with a public login page inside it. Always type the address yourself instead of following links in messages.
Vahan portal fancy number and states
The vahan portal fancy number service only works for states and RTOs that use it. Some states run their own system or a counter process.
Vahan fancy number login
The vahan fancy number login uses an account you create once as a new public user with your mobile number and email. The same login is used to apply, bid, check results and pay the balance, and only gov.in addresses are genuine.
How to book fancy number online?
To book fancy number online, create a public user account, pick your state and RTO, choose the number and pay the fee. If another person applies for the same number, it goes to auction. If you win, pay the balance and print the allotment letter. The steps below follow the usual flow.
- Create a public user account. Open the Vahan fancy portal and sign up with your mobile number and email.
- Choose state, RTO and number. Select where the vehicle will be registered and pick from the open series.
- Pay the registration fee. Pay the fee or reserve amount and download the receipt.
- Bid if others apply. Raise your bid during the auction window if the number is contested.
- Pay the balance. If you win, pay the remaining amount before the deadline.
- Register the vehicle. Print the allotment letter and use it at registration before it expires.
How to book fancy number for a new car
Book once you have chosen the car and the RTO, ideally before delivery. Give the allotment letter to the dealer so the number is used at registration.
Online car number booking tips
For online car number booking, apply as soon as the series opens and keep the receipt number safe, because you need it to bid.
How does the fancy number bidding process run?
The fancy number bidding process opens when two or more people apply for the same number. Each bidder raises the amount during a fixed window, and the highest bid at the close wins. Haryana’s rules give a clear example of the timings, shown below.
Number plate auction timeline
In Haryana’s number plate auction, the winner pays the balance within five days, the assignment letter follows within seven days, and the number must be used within 90 days.
Is number plate bidding refundable?
In number plate bidding, Haryana treats the application fee as non-refundable but returns the 20% bid security to losing bidders within 15 days. A winner who misses the balance deadline forfeits it.
How to get VIP number plates: who is eligible?
On how to get VIP number plates, the basic rule is simple: a new vehicle being registered in the state is eligible, and the applicant must be its registered owner. Some states also allow an existing number to be kept for a new vehicle. Government vehicles and listed officials may get exemptions.
Owner name must match
The applicant name on the booking must match the name on the vehicle invoice and registration papers.
Exemptions in Delhi
Delhi’s rules exempt listed government vehicles and some dignitaries, but a transfer to a non-eligible owner within one year needs the reserve price to be paid.
How to get choice number for car?
On how to get choice number for car, book through the fancy portal before the car is registered. Choose the number, pay the fee and wait for the result. A number with no other applicant is usually allotted at the basic fee. A popular number goes to auction.
VIP car number options
A VIP car number like 0001 or 0786 needs a bid in most states. An ordinary choice number, such as a birth year, usually costs the lowest slab.
Fancy number for car on a budget
A fancy number for car does not have to cost lakhs. Delhi and Haryana charge ₹20,000 for an ordinary choice number.
How to get fancy number for bike?
On how to get fancy number for bike, use the same fancy portal but choose the two-wheeler category. Bike fees are lower in states that list them separately. In Maharashtra, 0001 for a two-wheeler costs ₹1 lakh. Popular numbers can still go to auction.
How to get choice number for bike
On how to get choice number for bike, apply when the dealer confirms the RTO, then pay the fee and give the allotment letter to the dealer.
Bike choice number timing
A bike choice number series moves fast in busy cities, so apply early.
What is the bike number plate price for a VIP number?
The bike number plate price for a VIP number has two parts: the state fee for the digits and the HSRP plate charge. A vip number for bike costs far less than on a car: in Maharashtra, 0001 is ₹1 lakh for a two-wheeler against ₹5 lakh or more for a car. The scooty number plate price follows the same two-wheeler fees.
Fancy number plate bike costs
A fancy number plate bike owner in Maharashtra pays the HSRP fitment charge of ₹450 plus GST for the plate, separate from the number fee.
Two-wheeler fancy number tips
A two wheeler fancy number or fancy bike number plate is easier to win in smaller RTOs, where fewer people bid. A fancy number for bike in Delhi follows the current Delhi notice, since the 2014 slabs cover cars.
How to check number plate value?
To check number plate value, open your state’s price list or the fancy portal and find which group your number falls in. That group gives the floor price. The real value of a popular number is the winning bid, which you only learn after the auction.
Registration plate value
A registration plate value is not an asset you can sell. It stays with the vehicle record and goes with the car if you sell it.
Car number plate price check
A car number plate price check is easiest on the portal, which shows the amount due when you choose a number.
RTO fancy numbers price list
An RTO fancy numbers price list is the slab table each state notifies. The table below lines up popular numbers in the three states whose lists we could confirm, for private four-wheelers. Use it to compare, then confirm on the portal for your RTO.
| Number | Delhi floor | Haryana floor | Maharashtra fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0001 | ₹5,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 (₹6,00,000 in busy districts) |
| 0009 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹2,50,000 (premium group) |
| 0008 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹1,00,000 | Not reported |
| 9999 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹2,50,000 (premium group) |
| 0011 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹25,000 (189-number group) |
| 0100 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹75,000 | Not reported |
| 5555 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹50,000 | Not reported |
| 4141 or 8055 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | Not reported |
Fancy number price list caveats
A fancy number price list can change with a new notification. Delhi’s list dates from 2014, Haryana’s from 2022 and Maharashtra’s from 2024.
Number price vs final price
The number price in the table is the starting point. Bids for 0001 often end several times higher.
VIP number plate list by price slab
A VIP number plate list groups numbers by how much they start at. Single digits come first, then two-digit and repeat numbers, then patterns, and finally any other choice number. The order is similar across states, but the exact members of each group differ.
Fancy vehicle numbers list
A fancy vehicle numbers list in one state may include 0786 or 1313, while another leaves them out. The portal keeps a car fancy numbers list and a bike fancy numbers list separately, and a vip car numbers list shows what is still free in the current car series.
Top numbers
For the most wanted plate of all, see our 0001 number plate price guide.
Fancy number search before you bid
A fancy number search on the portal shows whether a number is open, booked or already in auction. Searching before you apply saves the registration fee on a number that is no longer free. Search for two or three backup numbers too.
Fancy number check and availability
A fancy number check after applying shows whether others have bid. Vehicle number availability depends on the series: if your number is not in the current one, wait for the next series. The all available numbers view lists free numbers in one go.
Common search problems
The card below covers the usual booking problems and how to fix them.
How to book vehicle number online?
On how to book vehicle number online, the route is the same fancy portal used for VIP numbers. Pick an ordinary number from the open list if you just want something personal, pay the basic fee and use the allotment at registration. Ordinary numbers rarely need bidding.
Vahan number booking for a new vehicle
Vahan number booking must be done before the vehicle is registered. After registration, the number cannot be changed to a choice number.
Number booking vahan steps
For number booking vahan steps, follow the six-step list above.
Fancy number plate booking: documents you need
For fancy number plate booking, the portal mainly needs your details and a way to pay. Keep your mobile number, email, owner name, state and RTO, and the vehicle category ready. Registration later needs the usual vehicle papers plus the allotment letter.
Registration number booking papers
For registration number booking, the owner name must match the vehicle invoice exactly, including spelling.
Fancy number registration deadlines
Fancy number registration must happen within the allotment validity: 90 days in Delhi and Haryana, and six months in Maharashtra since 2024. After that the number is cancelled and the fee is usually lost.
Can you buy a VIP car number for sale?
A VIP car number for sale online is not a legal way to get a number. Registration numbers are allotted by the RTO and tied to the vehicle record. You can only buy a vehicle that already carries a number, through a normal ownership transfer.
Agent scams
Agents who promise a number for a fee outside the portal often disappear with the money. Pay only on the official site.
Buying a car with a VIP number
The ownership transfer follows the usual Vahan process, and the number stays with the car.
Number plate cost vs the number fee
The number plate cost is the charge for the physical HSRP plate. The number fee is the state charge for picking your digits. They are separate. Searches for no plate price or number plate price often mix the two up.
Number plate price check
For a plate, the price depends on the state and vehicle type. In Maharashtra, HSRP fitment costs ₹745 plus GST for cars.
Number plate cost for a VIP number
A VIP number uses the same plate as any other.
HSRP number plate price in Gujarat, UP and for two-wheelers
The HSRP number plate price in Gujarat and the high security plate price in Uttar Pradesh are not something we could confirm from an official source; published figures differ widely. A VIP number does not change the plate charge. For hsrp number plate charges for two wheeler owners in Maharashtra, the plate costs ₹450 plus GST. Check your state’s HSRP portal.
Gujarat VIP numbers
Gujarat’s choice number fees are covered in our 0001 number plate price in Gujarat guide.
Plate price vs number price
The plate fee is the same whether your number is 0001 or 4817.
What is the HSRP number plate size for car?
The HSRP number plate size for car and other light motor vehicles is 50 cm by 12 cm. Medium and heavy vehicles use 34 cm by 20 cm. A VIP number does not change the size, the font or the hologram.
Two-wheeler sizes
A two-wheeler rear plate is 20 cm by 10 cm, and a front plate is 28.5 cm by 4.5 cm.
What is a commercial number plate for bike?
A commercial number plate for bike is used on transport two-wheelers, such as bike taxis. These plates show black letters on a yellow background, unlike private plates. Choice numbers for transport vehicles follow the state’s transport list, such as Haryana’s first-come fee.
Commercial choice number fees
In Haryana, 0001 on a transport vehicle costs ₹1 lakh, and any other choice ₹10,000.
How to get VIP mobile number?
How to get VIP mobile number is a telecom question, not a transport one. Mobile numbers are issued by telecom operators, and the RTO has nothing to do with them. Some operators offer choice numbers through their own apps or stores.
How to get fancy mobile number
On how to get fancy mobile number, ask your operator directly. We do not list prices because they are set by private companies.
Avoid mixing the two
The fancy portal handles only vehicle numbers.
Which fancy number for car suits a budget?
A good fancy number for car on a budget is an ordinary choice number, such as a birth year, which costs the basic slab, ₹20,000 in Delhi and Haryana. Patterns like 0555 cost more, and single digits cost the most. Pick your budget first, then the number.
VIP car number price list planning
A vip car number price list helps you set a ceiling before bidding.
Related number guides
See our 0007 number plate price and 0000 number plate price guides, and the main road tax page for other one-time vehicle costs.
Official links
Vahan fancy number portalvahan.parivahan.gov.in ↗Parivahan Sewaparivahan.gov.in ↗Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (India Code)indiacode.nic.in ↗VIP number plate price questions
Is the VIP number plate price the same across India?
No. Each state notifies its own slabs. A 0009 starts at ₹3 lakh for a car in Delhi, ₹1.5 lakh in Haryana and ₹2.5 lakh in Maharashtra, according to the rules and reports we checked.
Is the registration fee refunded if I lose the auction?
Usually not. Haryana's rules call the application fee non-refundable but return the 20% bid security to unsuccessful bidders within 15 days. Check your own state's terms before paying.
Can I get a VIP number for an old vehicle?
Most states allot choice numbers only to new vehicles being registered. Some allow retention of an existing number on a new vehicle for a fee. Ask your RTO about your case.
How long is a fancy number allotment valid?
Delhi and Haryana allow 90 days to register the vehicle. Maharashtra extended its reservation period to six months in 2024. After that the number is cancelled and the fee is lost.
Can I transfer my VIP number to a new car?
Some states allow it for a fee. Haryana's rules list a ₹2,000 fee to transfer or change an assigned mark, on top of other charges. Rules differ by state.
Is 0001 the most expensive number everywhere?
It has the highest floor in most states, but auction results vary. In Kerala, KL 07 DG 0007 sold for ₹45.99 lakh in 2025, far above a typical 0001 bid.
Do I pay GST on a fancy number fee?
The fee is a state levy under motor vehicle rules. The portal shows the full amount payable before you pay; follow that figure rather than any estimate.
Can a company bid for a VIP number?
Yes, in most states, as long as the vehicle is registered in the company's name. The bidder name must match the registered owner.
What happens if I win but do not pay the balance?
The allotment is cancelled and the deposit is forfeited. In Haryana the balance is due within five calendar days of the bidding cycle.
Does a VIP number change my road tax?
No. Road tax depends on the vehicle price, type and fuel. The choice number fee is a separate, one-time charge.
Can I keep a VIP number without a vehicle?
Only for a short period. Haryana lets a holder keep an unassigned mark for up to 180 days, after which it goes back to the transport department.
Is a VIP number allowed on a bike?
Yes. States such as Maharashtra list separate, lower fees for two-wheelers, for example ₹1 lakh for 0001.
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