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What Is BH Number Plate,

Eligibility, Registration, Pros &
Cons?
 25 January 2023 /
 By Ugra Narayan Pandey /  29

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In August 2021, the central government

introduced the BH series number plate for
people having transferable jobs. It was
introduced to remove the burden of re-
registering a vehicle every time someone moves
to a new state. This article will explain what a
BH number plate looks like, its pros and cons,
and how you can get one.

What Is BH Series Number Plate?

Many people in India have transferable jobs. It
means that they often have to move from one
state to another for work. In such cases, if they
own a vehicle, they will have to re-register it in
the new state and pay the road tax there.

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To dismiss this complex process, the central

government introduced the BH series number
plate in September 2021. People with a
transferable job can get their new car registered
with this number plate series and travel across
the country with ease. Unlike regular number
plates, the BH series number plates are valid
throughout the country.

BH Series Number Plate – Decoding

Normal number plates have a two-letter code of

the state, followed by a 2-digit RTO code of the
area, two random letters, and 4 random
numbers. People can also get the last 4
numbers of their choice by bidding for it. A
regular number plate looks like this:

MH 01 AA 1111

On the other hand, a BH series number plate

looks like this:

22 BH 1111 AA

Here, the first 2 numbers signify the year of

registration, 2022 in this case, followed by BH,
which stands for Bharat. Then there are 4
random, computer-generated numbers followed
by 2 random alphabets excluding ‘I’ and ‘O’.

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BH Series Number Plate – Eligibility

CANIAPPLYFOR BEARS
BH
NUMBERPLATE?

21BH4613AB

OYES,YOUCANAPPLYIFYOUAREA
•COVERNMENTEMPLOYEE
(2)PRIVATESECTOREMPLOYEE
WITHOFFICESINFOURORMORESTATES/UTs-
WORKINGCERTIFICATEINFORM60

NOTE:OWNERSHIPTYPE(INDIVIDUALPURCHASING
NEWNON-TRANSPORTVEHICLEONLY)

As mentioned earlier, the BH series number

plate is for people having transferrable jobs.
Hence, the following people are eligible to get a
BH series number plate:

1. Central and state government employees

2. Employees of PSUs such as BHEL, ONGC,
BSNL, etc.
3. Defense personnel
4. Employees of a company having offices in
at least 4 states/UTs

Also Read: State Code by Regional Transport

Office (RTO) of India

How To Get BH Series Number Plate?

If you are eligible for the BH series number

plate, you can get it for your new car by
following a simple process. You need to submit
a copy of your official ID card (for government
employees) or your working certificate in Form
60 (for private employees) to your dealer. The
dealer will then apply to get a registration
number for your car, which will be allotted to
you in a few days. After you take delivery of the
car, you can get the number plate installed from
the dealership.

Note: Currently, the BH series number plate is

only available for new, privately-owned, non-
transport vehicles.

BH Series Number Plate – Tax

Structure

When you get a new car registered with the

regular number plate, you have to pay road tax
for 15 years at once during the purchase.
Additionally, the tax value varies depending on
various aspects of the car, such as the length of
the car, engine capacity, etc.

If you get your car registered with the BH series

number plate, you will only have to pay road tax
for the 2 years after the purchase. After that,
you will have to pay road tax every 2 years. You
can pay this road tax via the official e-vahan
website.

Additionally, the road tax for a BH series-

registered vehicle is calculated on the invoice
value of the car excluding GST rather than on
the ex-showroom price. This means that if you
get a good discount on a car, the tax will be
calculated on the discounted price of the car,
saving you some money there as well. Here is
the tax structure for a car registered with the BH
series number plate.

BH Series Number Plate

Road Tax Structure (Petrol)

Price Tax

Below Rs. 10 lakh 8%

Between Rs. 10 lakh 10%

and Rs. 20 lakh

Above Rs. 20 lakh 12%

The tax structure given above is for a petrol car.

Electric vehicles will get a 2% waiver whereas
diesel cars will be charged 2% extra. The tax
calculated on the given basis will be for 15
years, which you will have to pay every 2 years
for 14 years, followed by annual tax submission.

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BH Series Number Plate – Pros

Here are the benefits of the BH series number

plate:

1. Hassle-free ownership across the country

2. Low upfront cost
3. Lower road tax

BH Series Number Plate – Cons

Here are the shortcomings of the BH series

number plate:

1. Not available for old or commercial

vehicles
2. Submitting road tax periodically could be
time-consuming
3. Cannot get a number of one’s choice as it
is computer generated

BH Series Number Plate – Should You

Get One?

If you are eligible to get the BH series number

plate, have a transferable job, and are about to
buy a new car, we think you should get the BH
series number plate. Its advantages easily
outweigh its shortcomings.

BH Series Number Plate – What Will

Change For 2023?
For the year 2023, the BH series number plate’s
initials will be changed from ‘22’ to ‘23’. The
number plates for the next year may also be a
different set of computer-generated numbers,
leaving the ones which have been exhausted in
the past. A similar case is also likely to be
applicable to the 2 random numbers at the end
of the number plate that currently do not include
‘I” and ‘O’.

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Can I Convert My Car Registration To

BH Series?
Yes, if you are eligible for the BH series number
plate, you can apply for the BH series
registration by uploading the necessary
documents and paying the necessary road tax.
If you want to apply for the BH series number
plate, you need to comply with any of the
following conditions:

1. Central and state government employees

2. Employees of PSUs such as BHEL, ONGC,
BSNL, etc.
3. Defense personnel
4. Employees of a company having offices in
at least 4 states/UTs

Can I Buy Or Sell A Used Car With BH

Number?
Yes, if you are the holder of a BH-series
registered vehicle, you can sell it to the buyer
without any problem. The buyer of your vehicle
will have to apply for registration in his/her
regional RTO office to obtain the regional
registration number. Similarly, you can purchase
a BH-series registered vehicle and re-register it
from your regional RTO office.

Can I Transfer BH Registration To A

Person Who Is Not Eligible For BH
Registration?
Yes, You can sell the vehicle to someone who is
not eligible for a BH registration. But, during the
transfer, the new owner will have to pay the
registration fee and applicable taxes based on
the regulations of the state/union territory. The
subsequent owner will get a new registration
number based on the RTO/authority’s
registration sequence.

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Are BH Registered Vehicles

Transferrable?
Yes, BH-registered vehicles are transferable to
both BH-series eligible buyers and non-eligible
buyers. In case the new owner is eligible for the
BH-series, he/she will get a new BH-series
registration number. However, if the new owner
doesn’t comply with the BH-series eligibility
criteria, he/she will get the regular registration
number as per the registration sequence of the
regional RTO.

Can I Apply For BH Series Number

Plate With My Old Vehicle?
Yes, If an existing car owner holding a regional
registration plate becomes eligible for BH and
wants to re-register with a BH number plate,
he/she can do so by filling the form no. 27(A)
and submitting the form in the same state's
RTO.

Who Is Eligible For The BH Series

Number Plate?
If you fall under any of the following categories,
you can apply for a BH-series number plate:

- Central and state government employees

- Employees of PSUs such as BHEL, ON

BSNL, etc.

- Defence personnel

- Employees of a company having offices i

least 4 states/UTs

What Happens If I Sell The BH Number

Plate Series Vehicle?
If you sell your BH series vehicle and the new
owner is eligible for BH series registration,
he/she will receive a new BH series number
plate as per the ongoing sequence of the
regional RTO. However, if the new owner is not
eligible for the BH series registration, he/she
will get the regular series number plate as per
the ongoing number sequence from the regional
RTO.

Can I Transfer My Old BH Number To

My New Vehicle?
No, if you plan to replace your current vehicle
with a new one, you will get a new BH series
number plate following the ongoing sequence of
your regional transport office (RTO).
Furthermore, the new owner of your vehicle will
also get a new BH series number plate, if he or
she is eligible.

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Petrol & Diesel

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ugra Narayan Pandey


Ugra Narayan Pandey is an
experienced content writer with 11
years of experience creating engaging and
informative content for the automobile industry. He
has a proven track record of producing high-quality
content that resonates with readers and drives
traffic to websites.

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29 COMMENTS

A AMIT PANDEY
 AUGUST 07 2022 23:09:01

If we want to sold a BH series car

how will we get NOC and other
formalities

V VISHAL
 AUGUST 24 2022 14:50:48

Can the BH registered vehicle be

transferred to dependents.

T TANAY MORE
 AUGUST 30 2022 10:14:08

If I am working in private sector, will I

required form 60 in every 2 years or
only first time??

h HASHIM HAMZA
 SEPTEMBER 07 2022 12:40:26

A vehicle with BH registration can be

transferred or sold to someone who is
not eligible for the vehicle.

S SANJAY
 SEPTEMBER 18 2022 11:59:13

What should be the base for

calculation of Road Tax under BH
Series? A. Ex-showroom price B. Ex-
showroom price excluding GST of
28% + 1%Cess

S SU HASH THAKUR
 OCTOBER 13 2022 11:33:50

In case if we want to sell the car,

what is the process.

P PANKAJ
 OCTOBER 17 2022 10:43:30

Hello . Can you confirm if seafarers

can get BH number series car ?

N NILESH RAI
 NOVEMBER 01 2022 18:07:38

is this no get on activa 2 whaler

H HORPYIMUNDYO
 NOVEMBER 03 2022 13:03:55

What If I want to sell my car with BH

Numberplate?

S SAIKUMAR
 NOVEMBER 16 2022 15:07:09

In case, RTO is not accepted the BH

series/registration in state
government. What to do...

R RENJU
 DECEMBER 21 2022 23:45:02

Hi I want to transfer my kerela

register car in to BH series, I am
working IT company in Bangalore, Is
this possible to re register in BH
series?

A ATUL OJHA
 JANUARY 02 2023 12:38:25

I have an MH12 number car which I

purchased in April 2022. I am eligible
for BH series, my only concern is
what will happen to the tax I already
paid for 15 yrs. If I get clarity on that,
then I can make my decision on
proceeding with BH series
registration of my current car.

D DARSHAN
 JANUARY 25 2023 11:22:58

Karnataka is not providing bh series

for private employees , can we go
and buy a car in other state with bh
registration?

P PRAKASH HEGDE
 JANUARY 30 2023 20:12:27

Hi, Thank you for the article.. Which

answers most of my questions.. Just
need one more clarification.. Let
assume at the time of purchase, I was
eligible candidate for BH series, but
after 2 years I moved to a different
company which does not qualify for
BH registration... Will it create any
problem in car's RC renewal..??

R R SHENOY
 FEBRUARY 01 2023 22:22:49

I think high time we have BH for

everyone . No more state business .
One India One Tax

M MAYANK JAIN
 FEBRUARY 08 2023 15:08:24

I need your help in BH registration

S SUNTHARAPANDIYAN
 FEBRUARY 28 2023 22:48:53

I am going to sell a car with bh series

but the rto office for that vehicle is
Chandigarh but the buyer belongs to
tamilnadu and non-eligible
person..how can i sell?

N NITIN KOSHTI
 MARCH 09 2023 20:55:39

Get update for BH passing

p PROSENJIT SARKAR
 APRIL 11 2023 13:13:18

Now old vehicles also can opt for BH

series number. So the 1st point in the
CONS needs to be corrected.

J JAL
 APRIL 11 2023 19:16:19

Hi, I am planning to buy car which

would be on company name while I
will be using that vehicle as a perk
from the company to me, can I get BH
number registration.

Y Y K MATHUR
 APRIL 19 2023 17:22:46

What will happen if a person retires

or leaves the company?

U USHA
 APRIL 22 2023 17:46:50

Numbar

S SANTOSH
 MAY 11 2023 14:43:06

Can I take a vehicle with BH

registration through Private
company's Corporate Lease
Program? If yes, is it mandatory to
register the vehicle in the same state
based on the current work location or
is it fine to register based on
permanent address. Currently, BH
registration is not allowed in
Karnataka for private employees;
hence exploring options. Appreciate a
response.

S SELL CAR
 MAY 12 2023 17:16:57

V3cars.com's article serves as an

enlightening overview of the BH
series number plate system, including
its eligibility criteria, advantages, and
disadvantages. This resource proves
invaluable for people keen on gaining
knowledge about the process and
implications of obtaining a BH series
number plate for their vehicle.
Readers who want to be well-
informed about this system will
benefit from consulting this
comprehensive article. For More
Info:-https://karkiosk.com/cars-for-
sale

s SHIVA RAM
 MAY 31 2023 17:08:16

Presently I am eligible for BH series

being a Public sector employee. I am
going to retire after 5 years then what
will happen to my BH series, whether
it will continue? or I have to change
and go for regular registration of the
state.

s SHIVA RAM
 MAY 31 2023 17:09:20

Presently I am eligible for BH series

being a Public sector employee. I am
going to retire after 5 years then what
will happen to my BH series, whether
it will continue? or I have to change
and go for regular registration of the
state.

R RAKESH
 JUNE 12 2023 00:26:02

I am working at mnc and I am eligible

for bh series number plate. If I got BH
series number and after two years I
left the mnc job and got another job in
non mnc firm then what should I do
then will bh series number will be
continued with me or invalid
.....please answer my questions?

A ANIL KUMAR
 JUNE 28 2023 18:56:04

I am applying for BH registration and i

am working in IT company in
Bangalore and my company has office
has in 6 states but still Karnata RTO
is not approving it .. i have payed
amount in Bangalore is it possible i
can apply in other states where i can
get BH registration?

SATISH
 S
 JULY 10 2023 16:10:17

Is toll tax exempted for BH number

vehicles

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