PB · VIP Fancy Numbers

Punjab Number Plate Auction

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

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PB 01 AA 0001

Super Elite — Punjab

State Code

Frequency

Monthly

EMD

₹10,000 – ₹30,000

Official Portal

punjabtransport.org

How series auctions work in Punjab

Ludhiana (PB-10), Amritsar (PB-02), Jalandhar (PB-08), and Mohali (PB-65) see active fancy number bidding.

🏆 Notable Auction in Punjab

Ludhiana (PB-10) leads Punjab in premium plate auction values.

Bidding Process in Punjab

1
Visit punjabtransport.org
Log in / register with mobile OTP and link your Aadhaar & PAN. First-time users upload a photo ID.
2
Browse upcoming fancy number list
Punjab publishes the list of fancy numbers available for bidding along with reserve price for each.
3
Pay Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
EMD in Punjab is ₹10,000 – ₹30,000. 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 Punjab. The vehicle is registered under the chosen fancy number.

Fancy Number Tiers in Punjab

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 Punjab

✓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 — Punjab Number Plate Auction

What portal is used for number plate auction in Punjab?

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

How often does Punjab hold number plate auctions?

Monthly. Each auction opens when a new registration series is about to be released at an RTO.

What is the EMD for fancy numbers in Punjab?

EMD in Punjab ranges between ₹10,000 – ₹30,000, depending on the tier of the number you are bidding for.

How do I pay the winning bid amount in Punjab?

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 bid in Punjab?