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HSRP Number Plate: Rules, Booking, Price and Fines
A high security registration plate (HSRP) is the tamper-proof number plate with a chromium-based hologram and a laser-branded identification number. Every vehicle sold from 1 April 2019 gets it from the dealer. Older vehicles need it where the state has ordered it: book through the portal linked from your state transport department's website, pay online only, and get it fitted by an authorised dealer. Price and fines differ by state.
- Required on
- All vehicles (old ones by state order)
- Fitted by
- Authorised dealer
- Price example
- Rajasthan: ₹425 bike, ₹695 car
- Payment
- Online only, at booking
- Fine
- Set by state
On this page
Does your vehicle need an HSRP?
Registered on or after 1 April 2019
The Central Motor Vehicles (Sixteenth Amendment) Rules, 2018 (G.S.R. 1162(E), 4 December 2018) require HSRP on all new vehicles from 1 April 2019. The manufacturer's dealer fits it before registration and delivery, so you already have one. The cost is included in the vehicle price.
Registered before 1 April 2019
Your state transport department decides when older vehicles must switch to HSRP, and sets the fine. Rajasthan and Odisha, for example, have issued orders; deadlines differ. Check your state's latest notice.
How do you book an HSRP for an older vehicle?
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- Find the booking portals your state transport department lists
- Enter the registration, chassis and engine numbers, and choose a dealer and slot
- Pay online; save the booking slip
- Is the vehicle data accepted?No: correct the RC data at the RTO first
- The dealer fixes both plates and the windscreen sticker
- Open your state transport department's website and use only the HSRP booking portal it links to.
- Enter the registration number, chassis number and engine number exactly as on the RC.
- Choose the dealer (or home fitment, if offered) and a date.
- Pay online. Rajasthan says no other payment of any kind is to be made.
- Take the vehicle to the dealer on the date. Keep the booking slip.
✔ You'll know it worked when both plates show the hologram and laser-branded number, and a car has the colour sticker inside the windscreen.
How much does an HSRP cost?
Prices are set by each state. Rajasthan publishes these maximum prices, including GST and fitment:
| Vehicle | Rajasthan (max, incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Two-wheeler | ₹425 |
| Three-wheeler | ₹470 |
| Car (light motor vehicle) | ₹695 |
| Medium or heavy vehicle | ₹730 |
| Tractor | ₹495 |
Other states set their own prices. Your booking portal shows the price for your state.
What are the state rules and fines?
| State | What we found |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan | Order of 21 Sep 2023 set deadlines by the last digit of the number, ending 30 June 2024; prices and booking portals published. |
| Odisha | Order of 26 May 2022: fitment only by manufacturers' authorised dealers; fine of ₹5,000 (repeat ₹10,000) under section 192. |
For any other state, check the latest HSRP notice on its transport department's website.
How do you spot a genuine HSRP?
- A chromium-based hologram showing the Chakra.
- A unique laser-branded identification number.
- Snap locks that can't be removed and reused.
- For cars, a third registration sticker inside the windscreen with the registration details. Its colour shows the fuel: light blue for petrol or CNG, orange for diesel, grey for others, with a green strip at the top for BS-VI vehicles.
What can go wrong, and how do you fix it?
| Your situation | What it usually means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Paid, but no slot or plate | Possibly an unofficial booking site | Report at 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in, call your bank, and book again on the portal your state transport department links to. |
| Booking rejects the vehicle details | Chassis or engine number differs from VAHAN | Ask the RTO to correct the record. |
| Fined while waiting for the slot | An enforcement drive | Show the booking slip, and ask the transport department whether your state accepts it. |
| Dealer asks for extra cash | Not allowed in states that fix prices | Pay only the online booking amount; complain to the transport department. |
Frequently asked questions
Is HSRP compulsory?
Yes for vehicles from 1 April 2019. For older vehicles, your state's order decides.
Who fits the HSRP?
The vehicle manufacturer's authorised dealer or its approved vendor.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the state. In Rajasthan the maximum is ₹425 for a two-wheeler and ₹695 for a car, including GST.
Which booking website is official?
The one your state transport department's website links to. Start from that website rather than from a search result or a link in a message.
What is the colour sticker?
The third registration mark inside a car's windscreen: light blue for petrol or CNG, orange for diesel, grey for others.
What is the fine for no HSRP?
It differs by state. Odisha, for example, set ₹5,000 (₹10,000 for a repeat offence) under section 192.
Can any shop fit an HSRP?
No. Only authorised dealers or vendors, booked through an official portal.
Sources
- Tamil Nadu State Transport Authority – HSRP: G.S.R. 1162(E), 1 April 2019 (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Transport Department, Rajasthan – HSRP on old vehicles: prices, deadlines, portals (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Transport Department, Odisha – HSRP order (26 May 2022) (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- Supreme Court of India – order of 13 Aug 2018 in M.C. Mehta v. Union of India: colour-coded stickers (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
- ARAI – AIS-159 (HSRP standard), proposed Amendment 1: hologram (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
Page history: 25 Oct 2026: first published. 25 Oct 2026: sources limited to government websites.