HR88B8888: The most expensive VIP number plate, it's enough to buy a Defender... find out how to get it..
VIP Registration Plate E-Auction Process: Haryana has set a new record in the auction of VIP number plates. The number plate HR88B8888 was auctioned here for ₹1.17 crore (US$2.9 million). This makes it the most expensive car registration number plate ever auctioned in the country. By Wednesday afternoon in Sonipat, bidding had reached ₹88 lakh (US$2.8 million), and by evening, it had closed at ₹1.17 crore (US$2.9 million). The base price for numbers in the HR88 series was reportedly ₹50,000, but the auction price exceeded ₹1 crore (US$2.9 million). This unique number plate features a sequence of 8s, including the letter B in the middle, which resembles an 8, resulting in ₹8 appearing seven times on the number plate.
The successful bidder must deposit the full amount and reserve the number within 5 days. After the full payment is made, the HR88B8888 plate will be given to the owner of the vehicle registered with the Kundli RTO. Luxury car enthusiasts and those who believe in numerology keep an eye on such number plates and want to acquire them at any opportunity. Let's learn how to obtain such VIP number plates.
How to get a VIP number?
VIP or fancy number plates are issued by the RTOs of different states. This process is completed on the Central Government's Transport Department's dedicated website, fancy.parivahan.gov.in. For example, Haryana holds an online auction for fancy numbers every week. Registrations are open on Fridays. Bidding begins at the beginning of the week, and final results are announced every Wednesday. We explain the process for participating in this auction.
1. Online Registration and Application:
Visit the Website: First, visit the Transport Department's official website, fancy.parivahan.gov.in.
Register: To participate in the auction, you must register on the website. This requires basic information such as name, email address, mobile number, and state.
2. Login, Number Selection, and Application:
Login: After registration, log in using your credentials (username and password).
E-Auction Page: After logging in, go to the 'E-Auction' page.
RTO Selection: Select the state in which you wish to acquire a fancy number and then select the corresponding RTO (Regional Transport Office).
View Numbers: This section will provide a list of all VIP numbers available for auction.
Apply: Before bidding for your preferred number, you must submit a formal application with your detailed information.
3. Fees and Number Allocation:
Fee Submission: After applying, you can participate in the auction process by paying the prescribed bidding fee.
Bid: Once the auction begins, you can bid online for your chosen number.
Number Allocation: The highest bidder is allocated the VIP number.
The full bid amount must be deposited within five days of the successful auction, after which the number is assigned to them.
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