WB · VIP Fancy Numbers

West Bengal Number Plate Auction

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

IND

WB 01 AA 0001

Super Elite — West Bengal

State Code

Frequency

Monthly in Kolkata

EMD

₹10,000 – ₹25,000

Official Portal

wbtransport.gov.in

How series auctions work in West Bengal

Kolkata RTOs (WB-01, WB-02, WB-04, WB-20, WB-26) have the most active auctions in West Bengal.

Bidding Process in West Bengal

1
Visit wbtransport.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
West Bengal publishes the list of fancy numbers available for bidding along with reserve price for each.
3
Pay Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
EMD in West Bengal is ₹10,000 – ₹25,000. 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 West Bengal. The vehicle is registered under the chosen fancy number.

Fancy Number Tiers in West Bengal

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 West Bengal

✓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 — West Bengal Number Plate Auction

What portal is used for number plate auction in West Bengal?

West Bengal uses wbtransport.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 West Bengal hold number plate auctions?

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

What is the EMD for fancy numbers in West Bengal?

EMD in West Bengal ranges between ₹10,000 – ₹25,000, depending on the tier of the number you are bidding for.

How do I pay the winning bid amount in West Bengal?

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 WB auction work?

West Bengal auctions run on wbtransport.gov.in. Bids are open for 3 days after EMD confirmation.