Archive · 16 Nov 2025
Telangana Enhances Fees for Fancy Vehicle Registration Numbers
The government in Telangana has decided to charge more money for special, cool numbers for cars and bikes, like '9999' or '0007'.
They have created a new price list for these fancy numbers.
The most expensive number, '9999', now costs ₹1.5 lakh.
Other popular numbers like '1' or '6666' cost ₹1 lakh.
There are many different price points for other special numbers, going down to ₹20,000 for less common ones.
If you want a number that isn't on the special list, it will cost ₹6,000 for cars and ₹3,000 for bikes.
To get a special number, you need to apply online.
If many people want the same number, they will have to bid for it.
The main reason for these changes is to help the government earn more money.
Telangana government has increased fees for reserving fancy vehicle registration numbers.
The fee for booking the number '9999' has been set at ₹1.50 lakh.
Numbers like '1' and '6666' are now available for ₹1 lakh.
A tiered fee structure has been implemented for various categories of special numbers.
Applications for fancy numbers must be submitted online, with auctions held if multiple applicants seek the same number.
- Who
- The Telangana State Government (Transport Department)
- What
- Enhanced the fees for booking fancy vehicle registration numbers and revised the fee structure.
- When
- Orders issued on Saturday.
- Where
- Telangana
- Why
- To mobilize more revenues for the state.
Government Perspective
Applicant Perspective
Revenue Generation
Government Perspective
The government aims to mobilize more revenue through enhanced fees for desirable registration numbers.
Applicant Perspective
Applicants seeking fancy numbers will face significantly higher costs, potentially making popular numbers unaffordable for some.
Fairness of Allocation
Government Perspective
An online application and auction system is intended to ensure a fair and transparent allocation process for coveted numbers.
Applicant Perspective
While an online system exists, the high fees and potential for bidding wars may still favor those with greater financial capacity.
- Highest Fee (Number 9999)
- ₹1.50 lakh
- Fee for Numbers like 1, 9, 6666
- ₹1 lakh
- Fee for Numbers like 99, 999, 3333
- ₹50,000
- Fee for Numbers like 5, 6, 7, 123
- ₹40,000
- Fee for Numbers like 3, 111, 234
- ₹30,000
- Fee for Numbers like 2, 4, 8, 11
- ₹20,000
- Standard Fee (excluding two-wheelers)
- ₹6,000
- Standard Fee (two-wheelers)
- ₹3,000
