Relocating states frequently? Escape state-wise re-registration and RTO tax hassles with a unified BH Series number plate. Check eligibility below.
Verify instantly if you qualify for a centralized Bharat Series plate based on your employer's office footprint.
Unlike standard vehicle registrations where you are forced to pay 15 years of road tax upfront, BH-Series operates on a highly citizen-friendly biennial (2-year) payment model.
| New Vehicle Price (Invoice) | BH Tax Rate (2 Years) |
|---|---|
| Under ₹10 Lakhs | 8% |
| ₹10 Lakhs to ₹20 Lakhs | 10% |
| Above ₹20 Lakhs | 12% |
*Note: Electric Vehicles (EVs) receive a 2% rebate on BH series taxes, whereas Diesel vehicles attract a 2% penalty surcharge.
If you qualify, collect these mandatory credentials before asking your new car dealer to upload the dossier to Vahan:
BH-Series , -- Learn standard state transfer NOC workflows if you do not qualify for unified BH plates.
The Bharat (BH) Series is a centralized vehicle registration mark introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in 2021. Vehicles registered with a BH plate do not need to be re-registered or acquire an NOC when moving across states in India. The plate format is "26 BH 1234 XX" (Year of registration, BH code, 4-digit serial, and letters).
BH Series eligibility is strictly reserved for: 1) Central Government employees (Defense, Railways, Civil services). 2) State Government employees. 3) PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) employees. 4) Private sector employees whose employer has official offices or branches in 4 or more Indian States/Union Territories.
Yes. For private-sector employees applying for a BH-Series plate, Form 60 (Working Certificate) is a mandatory document. It must be filled out, signed, and stamped by the employer's HR head, certifying that the company has active offices in 4 or more states.
Unlike standard state registrations where you pay 15 years of lifetime road tax upfront, BH-Series road tax is paid in biennial increments (every 2 years). Tax rates are: 8% for vehicles priced under ₹10 Lakh, 10% for vehicles between ₹10–20 Lakh, and 12% for vehicles priced above ₹20 Lakh (an extra 2% is charged for diesel, while electric vehicles receive a 2% rebate).
Yes, MoRTH updated the rules to allow existing state registration numbers to be converted to the BH-Series. However, you must satisfy the eligibility criteria, submit Form 60, and pay the pending pro-rata taxes at your local RTO.