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How to Book a VIP or Fancy Vehicle Number Online in India

Want your car or bike to stand out with a unique registration plate like 0001, 0786, or 9999? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways allocates VIP and choice numbers through a transparent online bidding and purchasing system on the Parivahan portal.

May 26, 2026
4 min read

Quick Info

Portal

Vahan Parivahan e-Auction

Starting Price

₹5,000 to ₹5,00,000+

Validity Period

90 days to register vehicle

VIP vs. Choice Numbers: What's the Difference?

The RTO categorizes special registration marks into two primary buckets based on market demand:

  • Premium VIP Numbers (e-Auction): Highly coveted numbers like 0001, 9999, 0786, or 1111 are locked behind an e-auction system. You must pay a base reserve price just to bid, and the highest bidder wins the plate.
  • Choice Numbers (Direct Allotment): Less competitive patterns, such as a birth year (e.g., 1995) or random memorable sequences (e.g., 1212), can often be purchased for a lower, fixed base fee on a first-come, first-served basis without an auction.

Fancy Number Categories & Base Prices

Each state RTO sets its own fee structure, but the system generally follows a tiered pricing model. The prices below represent the standard Minimum Reserve Price (EMD) required just to start bidding (using Delhi/Haryana as a baseline benchmark):

Category Typical Examples Base Price (Approx.)
Super Elite 0001 ₹5,00,000
Premium Single Digits 0002 to 0009 ₹3,00,000
Special Choice 0010 - 0099, 0786, 1111, 7777, 9999 ₹2,00,000
Pattern Numbers 0100, 0222, 1008, 1313, 8888 ₹1,00,000
Standard Choice Any other out-of-sequence request ₹20,000

*Note: Base prices for two-wheelers are significantly lower, typically starting between ₹15,000 and ₹50,000 depending on the category.

How to Check Number Availability Online

Before registering, you can freely search if your desired number is available in your RTO's current series.

1

Visit the Fancy Number portal

Go to vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy and click on "Search by Number" on the homepage.

2

Select your State and RTO

Choose your state and local RTO from the dropdown menus.

3

Enter the number you want

Type the numeric portion of the fancy number, fill in the captcha, and click "Check Availability".

Green

Number is freely available for booking.

Amber

Currently being auctioned. You can still bid.

Red

Already allocated to another vehicle.

Step-by-Step Booking and e-Auction Process

If your number is available in a premium tier, you must participate in the online e-auction.

1

Register as a Public User

Go to the Parivahan Fancy portal, click "New Public User," and set up your account using your mobile number and email ID.

2

Select Your Number

Log into your dashboard, choose "Number Selection," input your vehicle category (LMV, two-wheeler), and select your desired fancy number.

3

Pay the Entry Fees

You must pay two fees online to lock in your bid: a non-refundable registration fee (usually ₹1,000) and the refundable Base Reserve Price (EMD) for your specific number category.

4

The e-Auction Window

If multiple users select the same number, it triggers an online auction. Bidding typically stays open for 3 days. You can raise your bid in fixed increments (e.g., ₹10,000 for premium tiers).

5

Win and Claim

Once the auction concludes, the highest bidder is declared the winner. You will be notified via SMS/email.

What to Do After Winning

Winning the auction is only the first part of the process. You must officially bind the number to your vehicle before it expires.

Pay the Balance Amount

If your winning bid exceeded your initial deposit (EMD), you must log in and pay the remaining balance to generate your official Allotment Letter.

90-Day Registration Limit

You have exactly 90 days to officially register a vehicle with this new number at the RTO. If you miss this deadline, the number is forfeited, and your money is not refunded.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my money if I lose the e-auction?
If you are outbid and lose the auction, the Reserve Price (EMD) you initially deposited is fully refunded to your original payment method. However, the ₹1,000 initial registration fee is strictly non-refundable.
Can I book a fancy number before I buy a car?
Yes, you can secure the allotment letter beforehand. However, you must purchase a vehicle and complete its RTO registration using that allotment letter within 90 days, otherwise the booking expires.
Do I still need an HSRP for a VIP number?
Absolutely. A fancy number does not exempt you from High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) laws. Once you receive your fancy number allocation, your dealer or an authorized vendor must physically print it onto a standardized, color-coded HSRP plate.
Why did my payment get deducted but the number isn't booked?
This usually happens due to Vahan server timeouts. Wait 15 to 30 minutes and check the "My Transactions" tab. Do not attempt a second payment until you verify that the first one completely failed.

Book Your Number Today

Visit the central Parivahan Fancy portal to explore open series, check availability, and register for the next e-auction cycle.

Go to Parivahan Fancy New Vehicle Registration Guide