Fancy Number Meghalaya : Guide to Prices, E-Auction & HSRP Rules

Want a VIP number like 0001, 1111, or 7777 on your new car in Meghalaya? You're not alone. With 6,25,543 vehicles registered in Meghalaya as of June 2026 and 42,374 new registrations in 2024 alone — a 5.02% rise year-on-year — demand for fancy registration numbers is surging across Shillong, Tura, and beyond.

A fancy number plate (also called a VIP number or choice number) is a special vehicle registration number with distinctive, auspicious, or repeating digits. In Meghalaya, these are allocated through the Parivahan Sewa portal — either via direct booking or a live e-auction for top-tier numbers.

This guide covers everything: current government-approved prices, how to check availability online, the step-by-step Parivahan booking process, the e-auction walkthrough, HSRP rules, and Meghalaya RTO office codes. Let's get started.

A fancy number plate in Meghalaya is a vehicle registration number with special, repeating, or auspicious digits — such as 0001, 1111, 7777, or 9999 — assigned by the Meghalaya Transport Department through the Parivahan portal. These numbers are classified into tiers based on their uniqueness and desirability, with prices and allocation methods varying by category.

The Meghalaya RTO divides fancy numbers into four main categories:

• Super Elite / VIP Numbers: The rarest and most prestigious — examples include 0001, 9999, 1000, 5000. These go exclusively through e-auction with a ₹5 lakh reserve price.

• Elite Numbers: Repeating patterns like 1111, 2222, 3333, 4444, 7777, 8888. These are highly sought-after and typically start at ₹2–3 lakh.

• Premium / Semi-Fancy Numbers: Numbers like 0786, 0100, 1000, 0011, 0120. These are available at lower price points, often ₹10,000–₹50,000.

• Choice Numbers: Any preferred number outside the above tiers that a buyer selects from available stock. These carry a nominal booking fee.

Pro tip: Numbers like 0001 and 9999 are considered the highest VIP category in Meghalaya and are never available for direct booking — they only go to the highest bidder in a live e-auction.

Numbers like 8055 can qualify as VIP or semi-fancy depending on the RTO's classification list. Always verify on the Parivahan portal before assuming a number's category.

Fancy number prices in Meghalaya range from ₹1,000 for basic choice numbers to ₹5 lakh (reserve price) for Super Elite numbers like 0001. The Meghalaya Government revised these rates via Notification No. TPT. 52/2000/Pt/218, and the page was last updated in August 2026.

Here's the complete government-approved fancy number price table for Meghalaya:

Important: These are base/reserve prices. For e-auction numbers, the final price depends on competitive bidding. Nationally, the trend is steep — Chandigarh's CH01DD0001 sold for ₹54 lakh in March 2026, and India's costliest plate, HR88B8888, fetched ₹1.17 crore in November 2025.

In Meghalaya, popular numbers like 1111 and 7777 fall in the Elite category with a base price of ₹2–3 lakh. The 0001 number plate starts at ₹5 lakh as the reserve bid.

You can check fancy number availability in Meghalaya for free on the Parivahan Sewa portal at vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy. The tool shows real-time availability of all fancy and choice numbers, including which ones are open for direct booking and which are scheduled for e-auction.

Here's how to do a Parivahan fancy number availability check:

1. Visit parivahan portal

2. Click on "All Available (Fancy/Choice)"

3. Select your state: Meghalaya

4. Select your RTO office (e.g., ML-01 for Shillong)

5. Enter the specific number you want (e.g., 7777 or 1111)

6. The system will show if it's available, reserved for auction, or already allotted

Pro tip: Run this check before you visit the RTO or pay any fees. Numbers get booked fast — especially in East Khasi Hills (Shillong), which accounts for nearly 48% of all Meghalaya vehicle registrations.

You can also use the RTO choice number check feature to browse the full Parivahan fancy number list with price for your preferred RTO series.

To book a fancy number in Meghalaya online, visit vahan.parivahan.gov.in, select your RTO, choose your preferred number, fill Form 20, and pay the prescribed fee via the state treasury gateway. The entire process takes 30–60 minutes online.

Follow these steps for RTO choice number online booking:

1. Go to Parivahan Sewa: Visit https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/vahanservice/

2. Log in or register: Create an account using your mobile number

3. Select 'Fancy Numbers Booking': Found under the vehicle registration menu

4. Choose Meghalaya and your RTO: Select the correct RTO code (see the directory section below)

5. Pick your fancy number: Browse the available list or search for a specific number

6. Fill Form 20: This is the standard vehicle registration application form

7. Upload documents: RC book, ID proof, address proof, and vehicle invoice

8. Pay the fee: Use net banking, UPI, or debit card via the Meghalaya state treasury portal

9. Receive allotment letter: Issued digitally after payment confirmation

10. Visit RTO for verification: Carry original documents for physical verification at your nearest Meghalaya RTO

Key documents you'll need:

• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID)

• Address proof

• Vehicle purchase invoice

• Insurance certificate

• Form 20 (vehicle registration application)

Meghalaya RTO codes to select during booking: ML-01 (Shillong/East Khasi Hills), ML-02 (Jaintia Hills), ML-03 (West Khasi Hills), ML-08 (West Garo Hills/Tura).

For Super Elite and Elite numbers like 0001 and 9999, Meghalaya uses a live e-auction on the Parivahan platform. You must register, pay a refundable deposit, place bids in real time, and — if you win — complete payment within the stipulated deadline to receive your allotment letter.

How the E-Auction Works

The e-auction process for VIP numbers in Meghalaya follows these steps:

1. Check auction schedule: Visit https://vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy/ and look for upcoming Meghalaya auction dates under 'Bidding Updates'

2. Register as a bidder: Log in to Parivahan and complete KYC verification

3. Pay the earnest money deposit (EMD): A refundable security deposit (typically 10% of the reserve price) is required before bidding

4. Place your bids: Bidding happens in real time; each increment is pre-defined by the RTO

5. Win and pay: If you're the highest bidder, you must pay the full amount within 24–48 hours

6. Collect allotment letter: Issued digitally; carry it to the RTO for final registration

Meghalaya Fancy Number Auction Results

Meghalaya auction results are published on the Parivahan portal after each auction cycle. You can check the meghalaya fancy number auction result page on vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy/ to see winning bids and allotted numbers.

Important: Bihar's transport department earned ₹5.95 crore from just 4,117 fancy number e-auctions in two months. Competition is real — bid strategically and don't exceed your budget.

No, you cannot get a fancy number for free in Meghalaya. All fancy and VIP registration numbers are allocated through paid booking or competitive e-auction on the Parivahan platform. There is no free allocation system under the current Meghalaya Transport Department rules.

This is one of the most common misconceptions. Here's the reality:

• Earlier systems in some states allowed discretionary allotment of preferred numbers, but this was scrapped to ensure transparency

• The Parivahan e-auction system was introduced specifically to eliminate favouritism and ensure numbers go to the highest bidder

• Even 'choice numbers' (the most basic category) carry a minimum booking fee of ₹1,000–₹5,000

• Agents or dealers who promise free or discounted VIP numbers are operating illegally

As Chandigarh's Registering and Licensing Officer Sanjeev Kohli noted: "The digital bidding system leaves no scope for discretion. People trust the process, and that trust is driving the scale of revenue we see today" .

If someone offers you a fancy number without going through the official Parivahan portal, it's a red flag — don't pay them.

HSRP (High Security Registration Plate) is mandatory for all vehicles in Meghalaya. Even if you've secured a fancy number, you must get it affixed on a laser-coded, tamper-proof HSRP. Driving without HSRP attracts fines under the Motor Vehicles Act.

What Is HSRP?

HSRP (High Security Registration Plate) is a standardised number plate with:

• A non-removable snap-lock system

• A unique laser-engraved code

• A hot-stamped chromium-based hologram

• A self-destructive sticker with the engine and chassis number

HSRP Cost in Meghalaya

How to Get HSRP in Meghalaya

1. Book online via the official HSRP portal or through your vehicle dealer at the time of purchase

2. Carry your RC book, allotment letter (for fancy numbers), and ID proof

3. Visit the authorised HSRP fitment centre in Shillong or Tura

4. The plate is fitted on-site — you can't take it home and fit it yourself

Can you drive a new car without HSRP? No. Under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, driving without a valid HSRP is an offence. New vehicles registered after April 2019 must have HSRP from the point of registration. Existing vehicles must comply during the state's ongoing compliance drive.

Important: Your fancy number will be laser-engraved onto the HSRP — so the two processes must be completed together for a legally compliant vehicle.

Meghalaya has 13 RTO offices, each with a unique ML-series code. You must select the correct RTO code during online fancy number booking on Parivahan. The main offices are in Shillong (ML-01) and Tura (ML-08).

Here are the key Meghalaya RTO codes relevant for fancy number registration:

For fancy number queries, contact the Meghalaya Transport Department directly:

• Website: megtransport.gov.in

• Parivahan portal: vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy/

Pro tip: ML-01 (Shillong/East Khasi Hills) handles the highest volume of fancy number applications — nearly 48% of all state registrations originate here. If you're in Shillong, expect slightly longer processing times for popular numbers.

The biggest mistakes Meghalaya vehicle owners make include using stylised or non-standard number plates, buying from unauthorised dealers, and skipping HSRP compliance. All three can result in fines, vehicle seizure, or legal trouble.

Here's what you must avoid:

1. Using stylised or decorative plates: The Shillong Traffic Police has explicitly warned that fancy-styled or non-standard number plates are illegal, regardless of whether you have a VIP number. Your VIP number must appear on a standard HSRP — not a custom-designed plate.

1. Paying agents for 'guaranteed' fancy numbers: No agent can guarantee a specific number. All allotments happen through Parivahan. Paying an agent is both unnecessary and risky.

1. Skipping the HSRP step: Getting a fancy number allotment doesn't mean your vehicle is road-legal. You must complete HSRP fitment separately.

1. Defaulting on auction payments: If you win a bid and don't pay within the deadline, you forfeit your EMD and may face a temporary ban from future auctions. India's costliest plate bidder (HR88B8888 at ₹1.17 crore) defaulted and now faces an income-tax assets inquiry.

1. Not checking availability first: Don't start the registration process assuming your preferred number is free. Always run a Parivahan fancy number availability check first.

Getting a fancy number plate in Meghalaya isn't complicated — but it does require the right information and the right process. Here's a quick recap of what you need to know:

• Check availability first at vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy/ before starting any paperwork

• Know your category: Choice numbers start at ₹1,000; Super Elite numbers like 0001 start at ₹5 lakh via e-auction

• Book online through the official Parivahan Sewa portal — don't use agents or third-party dealers

• Complete HSRP fitment after your number is allotted — it's mandatory and non-negotiable

• Avoid stylised plates — your VIP number must appear on a standard, laser-coded HSRP

With 6,25,543 vehicles on Meghalaya's roads and new registrations growing every year, popular fancy numbers get booked fast. Don't wait — check your preferred number's availability today on the Parivahan portal and start the process while it's still open.

(Disclaimer: Fees and rates mentioned are based on the latest available government notifications as of 2026. Always verify current rates directly with the Meghalaya Transport Department at megtransport.gov.in before making any payments.)