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How to get a Fancy Number Plate in West Bengal [2024 Guide]

TeamAckoJun 26, 2024

A car or bike registration number is a unique number assigned by the Regional Transport Office (RTO). While the registration number is unique, some car and bike enthusiasts still want to make it even more exceptional by choosing special numbers. The idea behind getting this special or fancy number plate is that it gets the attention of everyone on the road. Whether you are in West Bengal or any other part of the country, you can get a fancy number plate assigned for your precious car and bike. Continue reading to learn more about fancy number plates in West Bengal.

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Contents

What is a Fancy Number Plate in West Bengal?
How to Get a Fancy Number Plate in West Bengal?
Things to Remember While Applying for a Fancy Number Plate in West Bengal
Fancy Number Plate Fee in West Bengal
How to Check Fancy Number Plate Availability in West Bengal?
E-Auction Process for Fancy Number Plate Registration in West Bengal
- Explore Fancy Number Plates in Various States of India:
Frequently Asked Questions on West Bengal Fancy Number Plate

What is a Fancy Number Plate in West Bengal?

A fancy number plate, also known as a VIP number plate, is issued for both cars and bikes. People spend lakhs of rupees on these number plates to give a unique identity to their invaluable vehicles. The fancy number plate can be 9999, 0001, 4444, 1111, and similar numbers. So, to get these special numbers for your car or bike, you need to make an additional payment at the RTO in West Bengal and get a fancy/VIP number plate for your vehicle.

How to Get a Fancy Number Plate in West Bengal?

A fancy number plate is basically allotted based on an e-auction. Hence, it is possible to get these number plates only online. Listed below are the steps you will need to follow to do fancy number booking in West Bengal:

Register online on the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MoRTH) as a Public User.
After you sign up and log in to your account, select the fancy number.
Pay the required fees for registration and reserve the number.
Bid for your choice of VIP car number
The result will be declared. You can pay the balance or collect the refund accordingly.
Print the allotment letter for reference.

Things to Remember While Applying for a Fancy Number Plate in West Bengal

Here are some of the things that you must keep in mind while you apply for a fancy number plate in West Bengal:

You can check the availability of your preferred VIP or fancy number list on the Parivahan website or visit a nearby RTO in West Bengal for the same
In case you do not get the chosen number plate even after winning the bid, then claim a refund
You need to immediately pay the money as soon as you win the bid for your preferred number plate
Vehicles with fancy number plate must have HSRP plate as it is mandatory for all kinds of vehicles
It is important to adhere to all the rules mentioned under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, even if you have a fancy number plate installed in your vehicle

Fancy Number Plate Fee in West Bengal

Typically, the registration fees to get a fancy number from RTO vary from one state to another. In addition to the registration fee, you also need to make a payment to reserve the fancy number before its auction. In the table below, listed are the fees you need to pay for different fancy numbers:

Category	Example of Fancy Number	Fees
Semi-Fancy Numbers	0100, 0111, 0200, 0222, 0300, 0333, 0400, 0444, 0500, 0555 0600, 0666, 0700, 0777, 0800, 0888, 0900, 0999, 2000, 2222 3000, 3333, 4000, 4444, 5000, 5555, 6000, 6666, 7000, 8000, 8888, 9000, 0101, 0108, 1008, & 1313	Rs.1 Lakh
Single Digit	0002, 0003, 0004, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009	Rs.3 Lakh
Others	0786, 1111, 7777, 9999 and numbers between 0010 to 0099	Rs.2 Lakh
Super Elite	0001	Rs.5 Lakh

How to Check Fancy Number Plate Availability in West Bengal?

It is important to check the availability of your chosen fancy number before actually applying for it in West Bengal. Listed below are the steps for the same:

Visit the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Click on the ‘Choice Number’ that appears at the bottom of the screen
You will then be redirected to a new page. Here, you need to select the state and the RTO name.
The new page will reveal the fancy number list that you can choose from for your vehicle

E-Auction Process for Fancy Number Plate Registration in West Bengal

Below mentioned are the steps you need to follow for the e-auction process of fancy number plate registration:

Register on the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and get the Unique Acknowledgement Number (UAN)
Pay the registration fee (non-refundable) and the reserve price of the fancy registration number
Select the desired registration number of your choice to block the number
The registration window will be open for three days from the start of the e-auction, and bidding will take place on the subsequent two days
You can change the bid in multiples of Rs.10,000 for category 1 to 4, while for category 5, you can bid in multiples of Rs.1,000
Successful bidders will be informed through SMS and email
Deposit the balance amount online within 5 days from the declaration date.
The allotment letter will be generated after you pay the deposit amount online. The letter is valid for 90 days for registration of the vehicle

It is important to remember that once you complete the registration process, it takes 5 days for the bidding process to be completed. Moreover, the bidding process starts on the 4th day and will continue until the 5th day; only then will the successful bidder be informed.

Explore Fancy Number Plates in Various States of India:

Karnataka Fancy Number Plate	Madhya Pradesh Fancy Number Plate	Uttar Pradesh Fancy Number Plate	Haryana Fancy Number Plate
Rajasthan Fancy Number Plate	Gujarat Fancy Number Plate	Maharashtra Fancy Number Plate	Jharkhand Fancy Number Plate
Odisha Fancy Number Plate	Kerala Fancy Number Plate	Andhra Pradesh Fancy Number Plate	Arunachal Pradesh Fancy Number Plate
Assam Fancy Number Plate	Bihar Fancy Number Plate	Chhattisgarh Fancy Number Plate	Goa Fancy Number Plate
Himachal Pradesh Fancy Number Plate	Manipur Fancy Number Plate	Meghalaya Fancy Number Plate	Mizoram Fancy Number Plate
Nagaland Fancy Number Plate	Punjab Fancy Number Plate	Sikkim Fancy Number Plate	Tamil Nadu Fancy Number Plate
Telangana Fancy Number Plate	Tripura Fancy Number Plate	Uttarakhand Fancy Number Plate	West Bengal Fancy Number Plate

Frequently Asked Questions on West Bengal Fancy Number Plate

FAQs

What is the processing time of a fancy number plate in West Bengal?

The processing time of a fancy number plate in West Bengal is 5 days.

What are some examples of fancy numbers?

Some examples of fancy number plates include 0001, 1111, 0100, 9999, etc.

Are there any eligibility criteria to get a fancy number plate in West Bengal?

No, there are no eligibility criteria for getting a fancy number plate in West Bengal.

How can I check the fancy number list in West Bengal?

To check the fancy number list in West Bengal or anywhere else, go to the Ministry of Road Transport Highways website and click on ‘choice number’ to get the list.