Different series have different base prices. I paid Rs 3000 for a normal number for my Honda Elevate.

BHPian akhilshenay recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I have acquired a choice number for Elevate without any support from any brokers/ agents. Thought of sharing it with the community so that it may be helpful for someone looking for it.

Even though the process was done through the centralized vahan portal, the steps might differ from state to state but the basic process remains the same. My experience is based on the procedure followed in Kerala.

Step 1: Check Number Availability

Before you begin, check if your desired number is available for booking. Visit the Show Open Series link on the Parivahan site.

Note that all numbers from 1 - 9999 won't be available for booking. RTOs open only a few sets at a time.

Step 2: Account Registration on Vahan Fancy Number Portal

Go to the Vahan Fancy Number portal and register your account. The registration process is straightforward.

Step 3: Number Selection and Base Price

After logging in, proceed to the number selection section. Choose your RTO to view unsold numbers from older series and available numbers from the running series. Different series have different base prices, which may vary by state.

Step 4: Application and Payment

Once you have logged in, head towards the number selection section. Select your RTO and it will list the unsold numbers from older series and available numbers from running series. Select a number and proceed to register. You will be asked for the application number.

That is the application number of the temporary registration against which you have paid tax. You can get this number from the SMS received from Vahan while the tax was paid, or get in touch with the showroom / dealer who has done it for you.

Once that is filled, your information will auto-populate. Proceed and pay the base price for the preferred number. Mine was a normal number so I just had to pay 3000. Once the payment is done, you have done your application for the number.

Step 5: Auction Process

The auction period is one week. Submit your application from Monday 11 AM to Saturday 4 PM. If multiple applications exist for the same number, an auction is conducted from Saturday 4 PM to Monday 10.30 PM. You can place your bids online by visiting your account and placing bids in multiples of 1000. This amount needs to be paid only if you win your bid.

Step 6: Confirmation and RTO Processing

Upon winning the bid, you'll receive an SMS and email confirmation. The RTO will process your number for permanent registration if the complete bidding amount is paid. This typically takes around 2 days.

Step 7: Post-Bid Options

If the bid is lost, you can reapply for a new choice number by paying the base price again. The base price for the lost bid will be refunded. Alternatively, if you opt for any random number, request it directly from the RTO.

Step 8: RTO Approval and Number Plate Order

Once the RTO completes the process, you'll receive an SMS confirming approval. Contact your dealer to order the number plate, usually done within 2 days, and have it riveted to your vehicle.

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The transport department has come up with a draft proposal, which if approved would allow transfer of old registration number to the new car or 2-wheeler.

Those who wish to use their old registration plates on their new car or 2-wheeler will be able to do so by submitting an application online. The proposed processing fee for cars is Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 500 for scooters and motorcycles. However, this amount is yet to be finalized and is pending cabinet approval. Once the payment is made online, a slip will be generated, and the number will be registered. The registration number then will have to be sent to the dealer, who will enter it into the system. Later, you will have to go to the MLO who will issue a different number for the old vehicle.

Currently, the transport department receives 5-7 applications per day, but this number is expected to rise once the scheme is fully implemented. Further, a total of 4 VIP number categories have been finalized including one which allows owners to have personalized numbers of their choice.

Source: ET Auto

Chandigarh, the joint capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana, has topped the list of cities with the most number of vehicles per head in India. The number of vehicles in the city has shot up from 940 in 1967 to about 10.5 lakh in 2014.

Chandigarh has a population of around 12 lakh residents and more than 10 lakh registered vehicles. These include about 5 lakh four-wheelers and more than five lakh two-wheelers. Every year sees an addition of more than 45,000 registered vehicles in the city. The numbers for the past three years stand at 45,113 (2013), 51,259 (2012) and 50,460 (2011). This high number of registrations in the city is attributed to the purchasing power of the city's people. Additionally, till last year, the charges for registration of vehicles in the city were lower compared to Punjab and Haryana. This made registering the vehicles in Chandigarh more attractive to people.

Apart from this, the transfer fee in Chandigarh is low compared to other places. So people looking to have their vehicles transferred to the city do not find it too expensive.

A Chandigarh registration number is perceived to have higher brand value as well. People living in other cities purchase a flat or house in the Chandigarh and get their cars registered there. The police in Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab are said to generally leave Chandigarh registered cars alone as they are perceived to have all the necessary documents.

VIP numbers are also in high demand in the city. These numbers are sold at auctions at high prices - there are instances of customers paying Rs. 7 lakh for a '0001' number for their vehicles!

Source: Indian Express

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