Parivahan fancy number portal: step-by-step walkthrough
The Parivahan portal is where most Indian states list available fancy vehicle registration numbers. This guide walks through every step from opening the site to completing the booking — plus the common errors that trip people up.
Published 14 May 2026 · Last updated 13 October 2026. Spotted something out of date, or want a guide we haven’t written? Email us.
What is the Parivahan fancy number portal?
The Parivahan fancy number portal is the central government website for reserving “fancy” or “VIP” vehicle registration numbers across most Indian states. It’s operated by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), and it lives at fancy.parivahan.gov.in.
Browsing is open — you can see today’s available numbers and the fee for each one without logging in. Reserving a specific number, however, requires a Parivahan/Vahan account or an Aadhaar e-KYC sign in. We’ll cover the full path from “open the site” to “the number is booked” below.
Most Indian states are listed in the Parivahan state dropdown. Several Northeast states and a few UTs aren’t — those are handled through their own state Transport Department sites. The full verified list is in a section below.
What you need before you start
The Parivahan portal session times out fast. Have these ready in one browser session so you don’t lose progress:
Vehicle category — two-wheeler, four-wheeler, commercial, etc. The series and fees differ by category.
RTO jurisdiction — the office that will register your vehicle, usually the one closest to your residential address.
Your preferred 4-digit number — 9999, 0001, 7777, a birthday, or a numerology match from myfancynumber.com.
Payment method — UPI, credit or debit card, or net banking all work.
Phone and email linked to Aadhaar — for OTP verification when you sign in.
Vehicle invoice details — engine number and chassis number, from your dealer’s invoice or VIN sticker.
Step-by-step walkthrough
Step 1: Open the portal
Go to fancy.parivahan.gov.in. The landing page has a “Select State” dropdown at the top. No login is required yet — you can browse first and reserve later.
Step 2: Pick your state
Click the state dropdown and choose from the list. Only states that book fancy numbers through Parivahan appear here; see the next section for the current list.
Step 3: Pick your RTO
After selecting a state, an “RTO” dropdown appears. Choose the office that will handle your vehicle’s permanent registration — usually the RTO closest to your address. Each RTO maintains its own pool of available numbers.
Step 4: Browse available numbers
The portal now shows two things:
Available series — number ranges like “XX 99 BX 9000–9999” that the RTO is currently issuing.
Specific available numbers — individual 4-digit numbers within those series, each with its reservation fee.
Filter by series, or search for a specific 4-digit number you have in mind. Premium numbers (single digits like 1 and 9, repeaters like 9999 and 7777, palindromes like 1221) carry higher fees; common numbers go at the base rate.
Step 5: Click “Reserve” on your chosen number
Clicking “Reserve” prompts you to log in. New users have two paths:
Create a Parivahan account with phone + email + OTP. Takes 2–3 minutes.
Sign in via Aadhaar e-KYC — faster, recommended if your phone is Aadhaar-linked. Authenticates via OTP to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
After logging in, the selected number is held in your “cart” for a short window. The clock is now ticking — move quickly through the remaining steps.
Step 6: Enter vehicle and applicant details
The reservation form asks for:
Engine number and chassis number (from your dealer invoice)
Owner name and address (must match Aadhaar)
Mobile number and email for confirmations
Double-check the engine and chassis numbers before proceeding — mismatches cause problems at the RTO later.
Step 7: Pay the reservation fee
The portal redirects to the payment gateway. Most banks, cards, and UPI apps work. After successful payment, you’ll get a transaction receipt — save it. You’ll need this receipt at the RTO when you complete vehicle registration.
Step 8: Wait for confirmation
Parivahan emails and SMSes a reservation confirmation, usually within minutes. The reservation is valid for a fixed window — commonly a few weeks — during which you must complete the vehicle’s permanent registration at the same RTO. The exact expiry date appears on the reservation receipt; do not miss it.
Which states use Parivahan?
The list below is from the live Parivahan state dropdown (verified October 2026). 29 states and union territories are currently listed:
Union Territories: Andaman & Nicobar Islands (AN), Chandigarh (CH), Delhi (DL), Jammu and Kashmir (JK), Ladakh (LA), Puducherry (PY), UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DD).
Not currently on Parivahan (use the state Transport Department site instead): Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Lakshadweep, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura.
Chandigarh bids on Parivahan, but the ₹500 registration fee is paid in cash and the reserve price by Demand Draft at the RLA office, Sector 17, before the RLA approves you to bid.
Our states directory covers every state and UT, with a link to the appropriate portal for each.
Common issues and how to fix them
“Session expired” before checkout
Parivahan’s session timeout is short — often 15–20 minutes. Spending too long browsing kicks you back to login and clears your cart.
Fix: shortlist the number you want on myfancynumber.com first, then log into Parivahan and reserve in one pass.
Payment debited but reservation doesn’t show
Occasionally the bank confirms payment, but Parivahan’s confirmation webhook doesn’t fire — leaving you in limbo.
Fix: wait 30 minutes for the retry. If the reservation still doesn’t show, confirm the debit with your bank, then file a ticket on the Parivahan helpdesk citing your transaction ID. Refunds for failed reservations are usually issued, but the specific number slot may not be held during the gap.
Captcha keeps failing
The image-based captcha is notoriously hard to read on some displays.
Fix: refresh the captcha (small reload icon next to the input). If totally stuck, try a different browser — Firefox and Chrome render the captcha font slightly differently. A high-DPI desktop display tends to work better than a small phone screen.
Empty RTO dropdown after picking state
Some RTOs are temporarily offline for data sync, and some aren’t onboarded onto Parivahan yet.
Fix: look for the office in our state directory. If it is listed there but missing from Parivahan’s dropdown, the RTO likely accepts fancy number requests via direct office visit instead of through the portal — call them to confirm.
After you’ve reserved
The reservation lives for a fixed window stated on the receipt. Complete the vehicle’s permanent registration at the same RTO before that date. Bring:
The Parivahan reservation receipt (printed or on phone)
Vehicle invoice and temporary registration certificate
Address proof and photo ID
Insurance certificate and PUC certificate
The RTO links your reserved number to the vehicle, prints the permanent registration certificate, and issues the number plate order. Total trip is usually under an hour if your paperwork is complete.
No. Once the payment is made, the reservation fee is non-refundable — even if you fail to complete vehicle registration within the validity window. Reserve only when your vehicle is invoiced and ready for permanent registration at the same RTO.
Can I reserve a number for a vehicle I haven’t bought yet?
Technically yes — the portal doesn’t validate the engine or chassis number against any database until the RTO visit. But the reservation expires after a fixed window stated on the receipt, so don’t book too far ahead of your vehicle purchase. Treat the reservation as a hold for an imminent registration, not a long-term claim.
Can I transfer a reserved number to a different vehicle later?
Generally no. Reservations are tied to the engine and chassis numbers you submit. Some states allow surrender-and-rebook under exceptional circumstances, but treat reservations as non-transferable.
What is the difference between Parivahan and Vahan?
Parivahan is the umbrella ecosystem run by India’s Ministry of Road Transport. Vahan (vahan.parivahan.gov.in) is the citizen-facing portal for vehicle registration, while fancy number reservations live at fancy.parivahan.gov.in. Logins are typically linked between the two.
Are fancy numbers cheaper at some RTOs than at others in the same state?
No. Fee schedules are set at the state level by the Transport Department — an RTO in Mumbai and one in Pune charge the same Maharashtra slab. What varies between RTOs is which numbers are currently available, not the price.
Can I reserve a number from a series the RTO hasn’t released yet?
No. You can only reserve from series the RTO has actively opened. Series are released sequentially, and you’ll only see open ranges in the portal’s dropdown.