DL · VIP Fancy Numbers

Delhi Number Plate Auction

Everything you need to bid for 0001, 0786, 7777 and other VIP numbers in Delhi — official portal, EMD, bidding steps, record prices and tier-wise pricing.

IND

DL 01 AA 0001

Super Elite — Delhi

State Code

Frequency

Weekly (Tuesday close)

EMD

₹50,000

Official Portal

vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy

How series auctions work in Delhi

Delhi opens fancy bookings when a new BH/series opens at RTOs like DL-1, DL-2, DL-3. Registration via Parivahan Fancy Number Portal.

🏆 Notable Auction in Delhi

Premium Delhi 0001 plates routinely fetch several lakhs of rupees in peak auctions.

Bidding Process in Delhi

1
Visit vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy
Log in / register with mobile OTP and link your Aadhaar & PAN. First-time users upload a photo ID.
2
Browse upcoming fancy number list
Delhi publishes the list of fancy numbers available for bidding along with reserve price for each.
3
Pay Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
EMD in Delhi is ₹50,000 (super elite), ₹15,000 (mid-tier). Paid online via net-banking / UPI / card.
4
Place your bid in the open window
You can revise your bid any number of times during the auction window (typically 48–72 hours).
5
Check result & pay balance
Winners are announced immediately after close. Pay the balance within the stipulated 24–48 hour window.
6
Register your vehicle
Take the allotment letter to your registering RTO in Delhi. The vehicle is registered under the chosen fancy number.

Fancy Number Tiers in Delhi

Category	Examples	Base Price
Super Elite (0001)	0001	₹5,00,000+
VIP Single Digit	0002, 0003, 0005, 0007, 0009	₹1,00,000+
Repeating Triples	0777, 0999, 1111, 7777	₹50,000+
Date / Year Numbers	1947, 2000, 1984	₹25,000+
Lucky Numbers	0786, 0420, 0108	₹15,000+
Mirror Numbers	1221, 1331, 1441	₹10,000+

Final prices are driven by competitive bidding — actual winning bids in metros often go 4–5× above base.

Documents Needed to Bid in Delhi

✓Aadhaar card (KYC)
✓PAN card
✓Mobile number (for OTP)
✓Email ID (for auction alerts)
✓Vehicle invoice / dealer quotation
✓Chassis & engine number (if vehicle is purchased)
✓Bank account for EMD refund
✓Passport-size photograph

FAQs — Delhi Number Plate Auction

What portal is used for number plate auction in Delhi?

Delhi uses vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy for fancy number bookings. Many auctions are also listed on the national Parivahan Fancy Portal (vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy).

How often does Delhi hold number plate auctions?

Weekly (Tuesday close). Each auction opens when a new registration series is about to be released at an RTO.

What is the EMD for fancy numbers in Delhi?

EMD in Delhi ranges between ₹50,000 (super elite), ₹15,000 (mid-tier), depending on the tier of the number you are bidding for.

How do I pay the winning bid amount in Delhi?

Winners must pay the balance (bid amount minus EMD) online within 24–48 hours of winning. Payment modes: net-banking, UPI, debit/credit card. Failure forfeits EMD.

How do I book a VIP number in Delhi?

Register on vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy, choose Delhi RTO and series, pay the EMD online, and bid during the auction window.

What is the reserve price for 0001 in Delhi?

The reserve price for the 0001 plate in Delhi runs into several lakh rupees and winning bids can climb substantially higher depending on demand for the series. Check the active auction on the Parivahan Fancy portal for the exact current reserve price.