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Uttar Pradesh Number Plate Auction

Everything you need to bid for 0001, 0786, 7777 and other VIP numbers in Uttar Pradesh — official portal, EMD, bidding steps, record prices and tier-wise pricing.

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UP 01 AA 0001

Super Elite — Uttar Pradesh

State Code

UP

Frequency

Weekly in Noida / Lucknow

EMD

₹15,000 – ₹50,000

Official Portal

uptransport.upsdc.gov.in

How series auctions work in Uttar Pradesh

UP-16 (Noida), UP-32 (Lucknow), UP-78 (Kanpur), and UP-15 (Meerut) see the highest demand. Noida consistently tops UP in bid values.

🏆 Notable Auction in Uttar Pradesh

Noida (UP-16) 0001 plates consistently top UP auctions, running into many lakhs of rupees.

Bidding Process in Uttar Pradesh

  1. 1

    Visit uptransport.upsdc.gov.in

    Log in / register with mobile OTP and link your Aadhaar & PAN. First-time users upload a photo ID.

  2. 2

    Browse upcoming fancy number list

    Uttar Pradesh publishes the list of fancy numbers available for bidding along with reserve price for each.

  3. 3

    Pay Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)

    EMD in Uttar Pradesh is ₹15,000 – ₹50,000. Paid online via net-banking / UPI / card.

  4. 4

    Place your bid in the open window

    You can revise your bid any number of times during the auction window (typically 48–72 hours).

  5. 5

    Check result & pay balance

    Winners are announced immediately after close. Pay the balance within the stipulated 24–48 hour window.

  6. 6

    Register your vehicle

    Take the allotment letter to your registering RTO in Uttar Pradesh. The vehicle is registered under the chosen fancy number.

Fancy Number Tiers in Uttar Pradesh

CategoryExamplesBase Price
Super Elite (0001)0001₹5,00,000+
VIP Single Digit0002, 0003, 0005, 0007, 0009₹1,00,000+
Repeating Triples0777, 0999, 1111, 7777₹50,000+
Date / Year Numbers1947, 2000, 1984₹25,000+
Lucky Numbers0786, 0420, 0108₹15,000+
Mirror Numbers1221, 1331, 1441₹10,000+

Final prices are driven by competitive bidding — actual winning bids in metros often go 4–5× above base.

Documents Needed to Bid in Uttar Pradesh

  • Aadhaar card (KYC)
  • PAN card
  • Mobile number (for OTP)
  • Email ID (for auction alerts)
  • Vehicle invoice / dealer quotation
  • Chassis & engine number (if vehicle is purchased)
  • Bank account for EMD refund
  • Passport-size photograph

FAQs — Uttar Pradesh Number Plate Auction

What portal is used for number plate auction in Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh uses uptransport.upsdc.gov.in for fancy number bookings. Many auctions are also listed on the national Parivahan Fancy Portal (vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy).
How often does Uttar Pradesh hold number plate auctions?
Weekly in Noida / Lucknow. Each auction opens when a new registration series is about to be released at an RTO.
What is the EMD for fancy numbers in Uttar Pradesh?
EMD in Uttar Pradesh ranges between ₹15,000 – ₹50,000, depending on the tier of the number you are bidding for.
How do I pay the winning bid amount in Uttar Pradesh?
Winners must pay the balance (bid amount minus EMD) online within 24–48 hours of winning. Payment modes: net-banking, UPI, debit/credit card. Failure forfeits EMD.
Why is Noida plate (UP-16) expensive?
Noida has a high concentration of NCR-based HNI buyers, pushing 0001 plate bids well into lakhs of rupees — among the highest in UP.

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