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

The popularity of vehicular fancy number plates is on the rise due to their unique and easily identifiable sequences. In Karnataka, people also choose fancy numbers as a sign of personalisation, status, or good luck.

Obtaining a fancy number plate in Karnataka is straightforward. However, due to the increased market demand, it attracts a lot of competition.

This article on fancy numbers for vehicles in Karnataka will help you understand all the costs and procedures for booking a fancy number plate for your vehicle in no time!

A fancy number is a VIP number plate, highly sought after for its unique sequences. The vehicle registration number represents an attractive numerical sequence, repetitive digits, or culturally significant numbers. Vehicle owners often seek out these numbers as they are perceived as lucky or prestigious.

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 Karnataka:

• Step 1: Get registered on the  Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MoRTH) website and create an account with a Public User profile.
• Step 2: Once signed in, select your desired fancy number and complete the necessary registration fee payment.
• Step 3: Complete the necessary registration fee payment.
• Step 4: Engage in the bidding process for your choice of VIP number.
• Step 5: Print the allotment letter for your reference. 
• Step 6: An additional payment must be made at the RTO in Karnataka to finalise the process and obtain your unique number plate. 

It's essential to confirm the availability of your desired fancy number before applying for it in Karnataka. Follow these steps to do so:

• Step 1: Go to the official website of the Parivahan Sewa. 
• Step 2: Click on ‘Fancy Number Allocation’.

Fancy numbers can only be booked online. Here are the steps you need to follow:

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

• Step 2: Click on the Fancy number booking tab from the ‘Online Services’ drop-down menu.

• Step 3: Login using your user ID and Password.

When applying for a fancy number plate in Karnataka, it's important to consider the following: 

1. Check the availability of your preferred VIP or fancy number list on the Parivahan website.
2. If you fail to get the desired number plates even after you have won the bid, claim the refund amount.
3. Once you have secured the number plate you want, remember to complete the payment as soon as possible.
4. It is important to remember that vehicles with fancy number plates must have HSRP plates.
5. Remember to comply with all the rules mentioned under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988.

Below are the steps to follow for participating in the e-auction process for fancy number plate registration: 

• Step 1: Register on the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
• Step 2: Pay the non-refundable registration fee and the reserve price for the fancy registration number. After the payment is complete, select the desired registration number to block it for yourself. 
• Step 3: The registration period is limited to three days from the start of the e-auction.  Bidding takes place on the subsequent two days. 
• Step 4: Successful bidders will be notified through SMS and email upon completion of the bidding process.
• Step 5: Once you are a successful bidder, deposit the balance amount online within 5 days from the declaration date. 
• Step 6: After paying the deposit amount online, you will receive the allotment letter, which is valid for 90 days for vehicle registration. 

 It is important to remember that during the bidding process, bid increments for categories 1 to 4 are multiples of ₹10,000; for category 5, the bidding is multiples of ₹1,000. 

Hence, obtaining a fancy number plate is a great way to create a sense of exclusivity. However, it is also crucial to adhere to the laws of the Karnataka transport department to avoid penalties. 

This article provided all the information needed regarding fancy number plates in Karnataka to help vehicle owners decide about them.