How are vehicle numbers assigned?

FAQs on Vehicle Number Plate The first two letters represent the state or union territory that the vehicle is registered in. The next two numbers are the district numbers. The third part is the ongoing series of the RTO which can be anywhere from one to three letters or no letters at all.

Can a vehicle be registered anywhere in India?

Yes it is possible to register a vehicle in a state , when it was bought from a different state. The dealer from whom you are buying will give temporary registration number . Validity of it is 1 month . within 1 month this has to be registered in the RTO where you want to register .

Are homemade vehicles legal in India?

Yes it is legal in India to built your own car and drive that on streets but only if you are ready to get it legalized.

Is Ind number plate mandatory?

The government of India has made it mandatory for all vehicles sold before April 2019 to have high-security registration plates (HSRP). The left side of the number plate also features IND lettering. Each HSRP is linked to the vehicle’s engine and chassis number electronically in a centralised database.

How long does RTO registration take in Mumbai?

Transfer of Vehicle Ownership For a vehicle to be transferred within the jurisdiction of the same RTO, the process must be completed within 14 days. For vehicle transfer in the jurisdiction of another RTO, the time limit is 30 days.

How do I get Arai certification?

Approval is done on the basis of component tests, engine tests, vehicle tests and other requirements. Refer attached application forms which could be downloaded and could be used for submission of Technical Specifications for Type Approval at ARAI.

How much does a number plate cost in India?

You will have to pay a total of Rs. 500 for a new number plate where Rs. 400 is for the HSRP and Rs. 100 is for the colour coding.