In India, vehicles are more than just means of commute. People tend to associate their individual identities with their choice of car or bike. To further establish their identity, many affluent buyers opt for a fancy or unique registration number for their vehicles. Sometimes people want to stick to a specific pattern for all their vehicles and sometimes it’s the case of numerology.
Getting a fancy VIP number plate often comes at a premium cost. These special registration numbers are now accessible through e-auctions conducted by the Regional Transport Office (RTO), where individuals can bid for their preferred number plates. You’ll be the recipient of a fancy number if you bid the highest.
Registration fees & other charges
In most cases, the applicant of a special number has to pay a certain registration fee and deposit the base price for the desired number as caution money. Once the number is alloted to a person, the remaining amount must be paid to the RTO within a specific time frame. Failing to do the same will result in the cancellation of the application. While the caution money is refundable, the registration charges are not refundable.
Steps to obtain fancy or VIP number plates
In this article, we’ll check out how one can book a fancy registration number for his/her car, scooter, or motorcycle. Following are the steps on how to obtain a fancy VIP number plate.
- Step 1: Register online on the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) official website as a Public User.
- Step 2: Create an account and log in.
- Step 3: Choose your relevant Regional Transport Office (RTO) and select your preferred fancy number from the available list. You can also check the availability of a specific number by entering your desired digits. The reservation fee for each number is displayed.
- Step 4: Pay the required registration fees and reserve your chosen number.
- Step 5: Participate in the auction for your desired fancy number plate. Enter your bid and monitor it for competing bids. Be prepared to increase your bid if needed.
- Step 6: After completion of the e-auction, make the necessary payment to secure the number plate or collect any refund if applicable.
- Step 7: Print the allotment letter, which is an official reference for your allocated fancy or VIP number plate.
Checking VIP Number Plate Availability Online
If one wishes to acquire a fancy number plate, they can check its availability on the MoRTH website:
- Step 1: Visit the MoRTH website and click the ‘Choice Number’ button at the bottom of the page.
- Step 2: Select the state and the relevant Regional Transport Office (RTO) to view available numbers.
Step 3: If buyers have specific numbers in mind, they can enter them to check availability.
