BH Number Plate: Bharat Series Number Plate Benefits & How to Apply [2025 Guide]

Moving to a new state or city in India often involves the hassle of re-registering your vehicle in the new location. However, the Ministry of Road, Transport, and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced a solution to streamline this process. The Bharat Series number plates, also known as BH number plates, were launched in 2021 to make vehicle registration easier for individuals who frequently relocate for work. In this article, we will explore the benefits and features of BH number plates, the eligibility criteria for obtaining them, the application process, and a lot more.

BH or Bharat series number plate was introduced in 2021 to ensure seamless vehicle movement across the country. BH series registration is eligible for those serving as government, private sector employees, and defense personnel with offices in more than four or more states.

The BH series registration number includes the Year of Registration (YY), followed by BH (Bharat series), a 4-digit registration number, and XX, which indicates the vehicle category.

The format is “YYBH####XX”, where YY denotes the year of registration, BH indicates Bharat series, #### is the unique 4-digit code, XX is any random alphabet assigned to your vehicle between A-Z. For instance, the 23BH number plate denotes that the vehicle was registered in the year 2023.

The Bharat number plate is primarily intended for specific groups of individuals. Listed below is the BH number plate eligibility.

Here are the features of the Bharat registration number plate:

Vehicle owners need to follow these steps to obtain a BH number plate.

Once these steps are completed, the Vahan portal generates BH series registration numbers in random order, applicable in all states of India.

The documents required to apply for BH number plate registration are as follows:

For private vehicles registered under the BH series licence plate, the road tax is charged for two years or multiples of two (four, six, and eight years). The road tax can be paid online and it remains applicable for 14 years. After 14 years, an annual payment becomes compulsory. The tax percentage is based on the vehicle's invoice price, with lower rates for electric vehicles.

The BH registration cost is different from the cost related to the issuance of a normal number plate. Here is the BH number plate price breakdown:

Please note that there shall be 2% extra charge for diesel vehicles and 2% less tax for electric vehicles.

For private vehicles, the road tax for the BH number plate will be charged for 2 years or in multiples of two (4,6 and 8). 

Here are the pros of the BH registration number plate.

Here are the disadvantages of BH registration number plate.

Here is how you can do payment for road taxes:

Vehicle owners with BH number plates installed on their vehicles must comply with the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, similar to any other vehicle owner, and must buy a motor insurance policy. The BH number plate does not impact the motor insurance premium, as the premium is determined by various factors such as the type, age, model, location, etc. Hence, you can rest assured that the premium rate will remain unaffected by the BH series.

Thus, the re-registration process can become hassle-free with the installation of BH number plates in vehicles. It saves extra costs and also offers convenience in the overall process. 

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