How to Book a Fancy Number Plate in Delhi and What are Its Charges?

Booking a fancy number in Delhi has become easier with the online process on the Parivahan portal. Fancy number plates are in high demand, and most car owners seek them to create an image, whether for business or personal use. 

If you wish to have a unique or even significant registration number, the government provides an online facility where people can book their preferred registration numbers. 

This guide will enumerate the procedures to follow when booking a fancy number in Delhi and the most convenient process to undertake.

A fancy number plate is a registration plate that the government does not generate through random allocation, instead, they are sold to the highest bidder. People understand fancy number plates as status symbols, lucky or appealing and can spend significantly to obtain them. These numbers can include patterns like:

• Recurring digits (for example, 1111, 2222)
• Adjacent numbers (e.g., 1234, 5678)
• Popular numbers such as 0001 or 9999.
• Palindromic or symmetrical numbers like 1221 and 3443, wherein if the digits are flipped around, they remain the same.

Obtaining a special number plate usually involves bidding at an auction organized by the Regional Transport Office (RTO).

Getting a fancy number in Delhi involves an e-auction process conducted by the Regional Transport Office (RTO). The entire process is managed digitally, making tracking and securing your preferred vehicle number convenient.

Listed below are the steps you will need to follow to do fancy number booking in Delhi:

• Step 1: You can apply for these unique registration numbers online through the Parivahan portal.
• Step 2: Log in to your account and select your preferred fancy number.
• Step 3: Participate in the bidding process for your chosen VIP number.
• Step 4: Once the results are announced, settle any remaining balance or claim your refund.
• Step 5: Take a printout of the allotment letter.

Finalise the process by paying the additional amount at the RTO office and receiving your unique number plate.

It's crucial to verify the availability of your preferred custom number before submitting an application for it in Delhi. The following are the steps to follow for this purpose:

• Step 1: Visit the Parivahan Fancy Number website
• Step 2: Login with user Id and password. In case you haven't signed up, click on “Public User” to login with state, applicant number, email Id and mobile number.

Consider the following steps for booking a fancy number online in Delhi: 

• Step 1: Visit the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MoRTH) website or the Parivahan Sewa website.

• Step 2: Move your cursor over 'Online Services' for the drop-down menu.
• Step 3: Select the "Fancy number booking" tab.

• Step 4: Now, log in with your user ID and password.

Booking a fancy number plate offline in Delhi involves visiting the Regional Transport Office (RTO). These are the steps if you prefer to book offline:

• Step 1:  Head to the nearest RTO office in Delhi that handles fancy number registrations.
• Step 2: Fill out and submit the application form for fancy number registration.
• Step 3: Provide identity proof, vehicle details, and necessary documentation.
• Step 4: The RTO officer will check the availability of your desired number.
• Step 5: If the number is available, you will need to participate in an offline bidding process.
• Step 6: If you win the bid, pay the required fee upon successful bid and confirm your reservation.

Here are some important points to consider before applying for a fancy number plate in Delhi:

• Budget: Fancy numbers can be costly, especially popular ones.
• Availability: Some numbers may already be reserved or have higher demand.
• Auction Process: Be prepared for competitive bidding if applying for a high-demand number.
• Documents: Ensure you have valid identity and vehicle registration documents.
• HSRP Plates: Remember that vehicles with fancy number plates must have HSRP plates. These plates enhance the traceability of vehicles. 

To take part in the e-auction process for fancy number plate registration, follow the steps mentioned below: 

• Step 1: Sign in on the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.