MH · VIP Fancy Numbers

Maharashtra Number Plate Auction

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

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MH 01 AA 0001

Super Elite — Maharashtra

State Code

Frequency

On series exhaustion (monthly in metros)

EMD

₹25,000 – ₹50,000

Official Portal

transport.maharashtra.gov.in

How series auctions work in Maharashtra

Mumbai RTOs (MH-01, MH-02, MH-03, MH-04, MH-12 Pune, MH-14 Pune) see the most expensive Maharashtra plates. Pune and Nagpur also run frequent auctions.

🏆 Notable Auction in Maharashtra

Mumbai RTOs (MH-01 to MH-04) consistently record some of the highest 0001 plate auction prices in India.

Bidding Process in Maharashtra

1
Visit transport.maharashtra.gov.in
Log in / register with mobile OTP and link your Aadhaar & PAN. First-time users upload a photo ID.
2
Browse upcoming fancy number list
Maharashtra publishes the list of fancy numbers available for bidding along with reserve price for each.
3
Pay Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
EMD in Maharashtra is ₹25,000 – ₹50,000. 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 Maharashtra. The vehicle is registered under the chosen fancy number.

Fancy Number Tiers in Maharashtra

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 Maharashtra

✓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 — Maharashtra Number Plate Auction

What portal is used for number plate auction in Maharashtra?

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

How often does Maharashtra hold number plate auctions?

On series exhaustion (monthly in metros). Each auction opens when a new registration series is about to be released at an RTO.

What is the EMD for fancy numbers in Maharashtra?

EMD in Maharashtra ranges between ₹25,000 – ₹50,000, depending on the tier of the number you are bidding for.

How do I pay the winning bid amount in Maharashtra?

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 does Maharashtra fancy number booking work?

Maharashtra uses both Parivahan and its state Vahan system. Payment of EMD + online bidding. Pune and Mumbai have the highest demand.

Which plates sell for the highest bids in Maharashtra?

Premium 0001 plates from South Mumbai RTOs — particularly MH-01 (Tardeo) and MH-02 (Bandra) — are consistently among the most competitively bid in India, often running into many lakhs of rupees.