Stand out on the road. Learn how the e-auction system works and how to secure your dream vehicle number.
Starting from ₹5,00,000+
Highly competitive e-auctions. Usually reserved for official or luxury vehicles.
Starting from ₹50,000 – ₹1 Lakh
Popular choice for religious or sentimental reasons. High demand in all states.
Starting from ₹25,000 – ₹50,000
Repetitive digits or specific combinations like 8055 (BOSS) or 9999.
Register on the Fancy Number portal. You will need a mobile number and email for verification.
Select your desired RTO and browse the 'Available Numbers' list. Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the base reservation fee for your chosen number.
Wait for the auction window (usually 3 days). Place your bids incrementally. The highest bidder at the end of the window wins the number.
Pay the balance amount (Winning Bid minus Reservation Fee). Download your allotment letter and take it to your vehicle dealer or RTO for registration.
While the Vahan portal supports faceless services, certain steps may still require a physical visit to your local RTO for inspection or document submission.
Find your RTO Code & Office Details ➔You can book a VIP number by participating in the e-auction process on the official Fancy Number portal of Parivahan. You need to register, pay the reservation fee, and bid for your desired number.
Prices vary by state and category. In many states, Category 1 numbers (like 0001) start from ₹5 Lakhs, while smaller fancy numbers (like 786 or 1111) start from ₹50,000 to ₹1 Lakh.
The reservation fee is usually partially refundable if you do not win the auction, but the registration/processing fee is typically non-refundable.
Once you win a number in the auction, you must register a new vehicle with that number within 90 days (3 months), otherwise, the number will be forfeited back to the RTO.