Bharat (BH) Series Number Plate

The Indian landscape is ever-evolving, with a growing number of individuals embracing opportunities across diverse states. Recognising the dynamic nature of this workforce, the Government of India introduced the Bharat Series (BH) Number Plate in 2021. This initiative aims to significantly simplify the vehicle registration process for individuals with transferable jobs, eliminating the complexities associated with state-specific registrations.

 

Here's everything you need to know about the Bharat series number plate:

What is Bharat Number Series?

This series is for vehicle owners who travel from one state to another frequently. It replaces the state letters like DL, MH, GJ, etc. with BH (which stands for Bharat). Private vehicles will be given white number plates with black alphanumeric characters.

Who is eligible for a Bharat Series Number Plate?

• Employees of the Central Government, State Governments, or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) with transferable jobs

• Employees of private companies with transferable jobs

• Defence personnel on deputation to other states

• Spouses of individuals mentioned above

The Number Plate's Format

The new number series plate looks something like this: YY BH #### XX

• Here, the first and foremost element, i.e. 'YY' represents the year of the initial registration.

• BH signifies the Bharat series.

• The next component, '####' is a number that will be chosen randomly. This number can be anything from 0000 to 9999.

• The 'XX' element in the example represents any alphabet from AA to ZZ.

What are the benefits of having a Bharat Series Number Plate?

There are several benefits to having a Bharat Series number plate, including:

• No need to re-register your vehicle when you move to a new state: This saves you time, money, and hassle.

• Uniform road tax throughout India: You only pay road tax once, regardless of where you live in India.

• Easier transfer of ownership: If you sell your car, the new owner does not need to re-register it.

• Retain your existing mobile number: You can keep your existing mobile number, even if you move to a new state.

• Step 1: Check eligibility since BH number plates are not for everyone

• Step 2: Fill out the online application using Form 20 on the Vahan portal

• Step 3: Submit all the required documents

• Step 4: Make the necessary payments

• Step 5: Wait for approval from the RTO

For private vehicles with BH number plates, the MV tax is levied for 2 years or in multiples of 2, i.e, 4, 6, 8, etc. Road tax is levied at 8% if the vehicle costs below ₹10 Lakh. If the vehicle cost ranges between ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh, taxes will be charged at 10%. And for vehicles over ₹20 Lakh, the tax is 12%.

Now that you know everything about the BH number plate, you would be in a better position to identify if this is for you. Be it a Bharat number plate or a state number plate, remember that every vehicle must be insured for it to ply on Indian roads legally. So, go on and check out the range of car insurance plans available on Bajaj Markets now!