HSRP, or High Security Registration Plates, are now mandatory in some Indian states to help track stolen vehicles. They are tamper-proof aluminum plates with locks that cannot be removed without breaking. To get HSRPs, vehicle owners must book an appointment online or through a dealer. They provide their vehicle details and schedule an appointment for installation. On the appointed date, owners visit the dealer and pay the fees to get their HSRPs installed. Color-coded stickers indicating fuel type are also installed at the same time. HSRPs and the registration process are designed to uniquely identify vehicles and reduce theft and tampering of license plates.

1. HSRP - High Security Registration Plates
- A Complete Guide (All you need to know
about HSRP)
Recently, the Government introduced a hefty fine for all vehicles plying
without High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP). The traffic police are
now getting stricter with the fines as the number of offenders are
increasing by the day. As of now, this rule is mandatory only in some
states. Soon, other states will also start following the order. So, before
you are caught by the police and made to pay a hefty fine, here is the
complete guide to HSRP and all the steps to install it.
What Is an HSRP?
High-Security Registration Plate is a new type of number plate which is
made of aluminium. These plates are tamper-proof and come with two
non-reusable locks. To remove the number plate, you will have to break
the lock. Once the lock is broken, you cannot install the same plate again
and will have to purchase another one. The number plates will have a
chromium-based Ashoka Chakra on the left, along with ‘IND’ written. The
vehicle identification number will be laser encoded, which is easy to be
scanned and difficult to be tampered with.
What Is A Colour Coded Sticker?
A colour coded sticker will indicate the fuel type of the car and the Bharat
Stage. For petrol and CNG cars, you will get a blue sticker, orange for
diesel cars and green for EVs. BS6 compliant cars will additionally have a
green strip on the top of the sticker. You have to install the sticker on the
windscreen from inside.

2. Why Is It Mandatory?
HSRPs are mandatory because they will primarily help in tracking a stolen
vehicle. Old number plates came with number stickers which were easy to
tamper. You could remove the stickers and change your vehicle
identification number easily.
Mostly, all the stolen vehicles end up with replaced number plates which
makes it difficult to track them. With HSRP, the police can scan and track
the number plate from the CCTVs installed on our roads. In case of any
traffic offence done, the plate cannot be tampered with and the offender
will be caught.
Also, there are many cars that have fancy number plates inscribed in their
regional language. The introduction of HSRP will prevent car owners from

3. such antics. In a broader perspective, it will help the government with the
digitization of data.
Colour-coded stickers will be quite beneficial in Delhi NCR where cars
older than 15 years are not allowed to ply on the road. For petrol cars,
the age limit is 15 years whereas, for diesel cars, it is 10 years. It will
help traffic police identify which cars are old and no longer allowed on the
road.
Can I buy and Fix the HSRP myself?
No, government has designated dealers and private shops who can fix the
HSRP and sticker after you provide all the detail on the website.
Can I only book colour-coded sticker?
Yes, if you already have HSRP installed in your vehicle, you can apply only
for colour-coded sticker, also called third number plate.
What is the fee for HSRP Registration 2021?
HSRP registration fee for 2 wheelers is Rs 400 and for 4 wheelers (depending
on category) is Rs 1100.
Is replacement of damaged/lost HSRP possible?
Yes, If a HSRP place has been damaged it can be replaced. Vehicle owner
just have to follow all the guidelines related to hsrp replacement shared in this
article.
Is there any common portal for HSRP registration at national level?
No, as of now no such portal exist at national level. Vehicle owners those who
wish to apply for HSRP registration plate need to visit the official portal of the
concerned state or can visit the concerned office if online registration is not
available. State-wise registration details can be gathered in this article.
What is the role of Central Govt in the introduction and implementation
of HSRP?
Its role limited to-
– Formulation of specification and standards for HSRP

4. – Implementation of HSRP scheme
– Inform testing agencies and give approval to the vendors on the basis of the
specifications.
What is the role of State Govt in relation to the introduction of
registration plates?
State government’s role in HSRP is limited to-
– Implementation of scheme in the states as per the guidelines of Central
Govt.
– Selection of vendors among those who have been issued Type Approval
Certificate.
– To ensure that proper control is being maintained at the time of issue of the
plates.
Does the govt issue any license, give franchise or select distributor to
sell the HSRP?
No, govt does not grant or issue any license for the sell of HSRP.
Who can be the vendor and how the vendor is selected for the sell of
HSRP in states?
Any prospective vendor can be the seller of HSRP provided they must have
obtained type approval certificate from the authorized testing agencies.
Selection of the vendors is made by the state government.
Which are the authorized testing agencies who give Type Approval
certificate?
These testing agencies include-
- Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) , Pune
– Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), Delhi
-Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), Ahmed Nagar
How to register for the High Security Number Plate in which state?
Applicants can apply for the HSRP online and offline both. Applicant can refer
to the details provided on the list of table which contains the direct links to
apply for the HSRP. If online facility is not available in the state candidate will
then have to follow the offline procedure.
Do i have to apply for the HSRP if i buy a new vehicle?

5. No, the number plate will be provided by the showroom. Applicant can affix the
number plate in the showroom or can visit the RTO in their region.
What Is The Procedure For Installation?
1. Log in to www.bookmyhsrp.com portal
2. Select the HSRP option or colour coded sticker option
3. Enter the vehicle make (two-wheeler, four-wheeler and such)
4. Enter the brand of your vehicle (Maruti, Honda, Ford and such)
5. Select the state of registration
6. Select the option of a private vehicle or a commercial vehicle
7. Enter Fuel Type
8. Enter the vehicle type
9. Enter the Bharat Stage, Chassis Number, Engine Number, name of
the owner, billing address, phone number and such.
10. Enter the delivery details
11. Enter dealer information such as nearest dealership and locality
12. Book an appointment at the dealership
13. The last step would be to make online payment
14. Take the customer receipt and head down to the mention
dealership at the given appointment slot
How do high security registration plates work?
1. Once the plate is completed, it is affixed to the vehicle using at
least two non-reusable snap-on locks. After that is done, the unique
HSRP is electronically linked to the vehicle.
2. Since HSRPs come with non-removable snap-on locks, it makes it
quite difficult for the plates to be removed or tampered with. This
makes it easier for authorities to trace vehicles in case of theft.
3. HSRPs are issued only after provision of information such as the
vehicle's engine number, chassis number, etc. This helps prevent
counterfeiting of the vehicle registration plates.
4. HSRPs use a uniform font and pattern for the motor vehicle
registration number, which makes it substantially easier for police
personnel to read and note down vehicle registration plates.

6. Components of a
High Security Plate
Hologram on Front and Rear.

7. Dimensions and Placements
Replacement of HSRP Number Plate (If Damaged/ Lost)
In case a HSRP plate is damaged/broken or lost, vehicle users can go for
replacement of the damaged plate. Check important points shared as under to carry
out the process of replacement of HSRP plates in case of damage/breakage or theft-
● For Two Wheelers– If one HSRP is damaged then single plate (rear and
front) is to be replaced and payment is to made only for one HSRP
Plate by the vehicle owner.
● For Vehicles with the applicability of 3rd registration plate or sticker– If
one metal HSR plate is damaged then single HSR plate along with 3rd

8. registration plate or sticker is to be replaced and payment is to be made
for one HSRP Plate and 3rd registration plate.
● For Vehicles with the applicability of 3rd registration plate or sticker– If
both the HSR plates are damaged then both the metal plates along 3rd
registration plate or sticker is to be replaced and payment is to be made
accordingly.
● For Vehicles in which only the 3rd registration plate (i.e. sticker) is
damaged– In this case replacement of only 3rd registration plate (i.e.
sticker) is to be made. Payment is to be made only for the 3rd
registration plate/ sticker.
● All the information about the replacement along with the reason is to be
updated in the VAHAN software by the authorized vendor under States
or OEMs.
● Replacement of existing HSRP can be made by the authorized dealer
of motor vehicles or by the manufacturer/ supplier of the registration
plate only after making sure that the old HSRP has been surrendered
and disposed off. The process of disposing off of old plates is to be
carried out by the HRSP issuing agency before the allotment of new
registration plate.
● If Registration plate is lost/ Stolen- In case of theft or loss of registration
plate, owner of the vehicle is required to file an FIR in the police station.
One copy of FIR must be submitted in the office of HSRP issuing
agency so that record of the same can be maintained.
Official Contact Details of Office HSRP
The numbers are:
general inquiry
toll-free number – 18001200201,
email – online@bookmyhsrp.com;
dealer point grievance
cell helpline number, 8929722201, email-grievance@bookmyhsrp.com;
home delivery grievance
cell helpline number, 8929722202,
email-homegrievance@bookmyhsrp.com
Below in the table mentioned are given the links to the official HSRP site of
each state for your HSRP number plate status 2021:

9. State Status
Mode
Official Portal Link to Status Page
Andaman
and
Nicobar
Offline www.db.and.nic.in Offline
Andhra
Pradesh
Online www.hsrpap.com www.hsrpap.com/status.htm
Arunachal
Pradesh
Offline http://www.arunach
alipr.gov.in
Offline
Assam Online www.transport.assa
m.gov.in
http://27.109.31.234/hsrpassa
m/viewstatus.php
Bihar Online https://hsrpbr.com/ https://hsrpbr.com/status.htm
Chandigar
h
Offline http://chdtransport.g
ov.in/
Offline
Chattisgar
h
Offline www.cgtransport.go
v.in
Offline

10. Dadra and
Nagar
Havelli
Offline http://dnh.nic.in Offline
Daman
and Diu
Offline https://www.daman.
nic.in
Offline
Delhi Online www.bookmyhsrp.c
om
www.bookmyhsrp.com/Check
Status.aspx
Goa Offline https://goatransport.
gov.in/
Offline
Gujrat Online www.hsrpgujarat.co
m
www.hsrpgujarat.com/track-hsr
p-status.php
Haryana Online www.haryanatransp
ort.gov.in
http://hsrphr.com/
Himachal
Pradesh
Online www.himachal.nic.i
n
http://hsrphp.com/

11. Jammu
and
Kashmir
Offline www.jaktrans.nic.in Offline
Jharkhand Offline www.jhtransport.go
v.in
Offline
Karnataka Offline www.transport.karn
ataka.gov.in
Offline
Kerala Offline kerala.gov.in Offline
Ladakh Offline Not Available Offline
Lakshadw
eep
Offline www.lakshadweep.
gov.in
Offline
Madhya
Pradesh
Offline www.transport.mp.g
ov.in
Offline
Maharasht
ra
Offline www.transport.mah
arashtra.gov.in
Offline

12. Manipur Offline https://manipur.gov.i
n/?p=245
Offline
Meghalaya Offline www.megtransport.
gov.in
Offline
Mizoram Offline https://transport.miz
oram.gov.in/
Offline
Nagaland Offline http://mvd.nagaland
.gov.in/
Offline
Odisha Offline www.odishatranspo
rt.gov.in
Offline
Puducherr
y
Offline https://transport.py.
gov.in/
Offline
Punjab Online https://olps.punjabtr
ansport.org/
http://27.109.31.234/punjab/tra
ck-hsrp-status.php
Rajasthan Offline www.transport.rajas
than.gov.in
Offline

13. Sikkim Offline www.sikkim.gov.in Offline
Tamil
Nadu
Offline https://tnsta.gov.in Offline
Telangana Online www.transport.telan
gana.gov.in
https://hsrpts.com/status.htm
Tripura Offline https://transport.trip
ura.gov.in/
Offline
Uttar
Pradesh
Online http://uptransport.up
sdc.gov.in
https://bookmyhsrp.com/Index.
aspx
Uttrakhand Online https://transport.uk.
gov.in/
http://hsrpuk.com/status.htm
West
Bengal
Offline https://wb.gov.in Offline

14. HSRP - High Security Registration Plates
- Full Registration Guide - Complete
Step-by-Step Procedure.
Follow these steps for registration of HSRP online.
Step 1: Visit the official website https://bookmyhsrp.com
Choose if you want the high security plate with color sticker or only the color sticker.

15. Step 2:
You will see the 6 steps you need to follow to process.
On first page, fill the booking details which include the vehicle information - registration,
chassis and engine number.
Step 3: Enter contact information on the same page. This includes name of vehicle owner,
email, phone number, and billing address.

16. Step 4: Choose from home delivery or dealer appointment. The home delivery facility is
available only in limited locations at the moment.
You can check the home delivery availability based on the pincode where you reside.

17. If you opt for a dealer appointment, you can find the details below the search box based on
the location of residence.
Step 5: Next you have to choose from the available appointment date and time slot. Then
press confirm and proceed.

18. Step 6: You will be redirected to the booking summary page. Here you can verify all the
details you have filled.
After verification of details, press confirm and proceed.
Step 7: Now you will be redirected to the payment page. This page will show the breakdown
of the payment and you can now choose to make the fee payment with your choice of
payment method by clicking on the pay online button.

19. With this last and final step, you have completed the registration for appointment of HSRP
booking.
Thank you for reading this guidebook.