How to order a High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) for your vehicle via SIAM

Not having a High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) number plate even on older vehicles could attract fine in many states of the country.

HSRP is also known as high security number plate (Express Photo)

The government of India amended a new type of vehicle number plate called the High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) to solve several issues related to the identification of vehicles a few years ago. These number plates will have special features such as a 3D hologram, reflective film with an inscription, which says ‘India,’ and a laser-etched serial number, which makes it tamper-proof.

Vehicles sold on or after July 2022 now come with HSRP-type number plates by default, several states like Karnataka have now made it mandatory for users to upgrade the number plates of older vehicles before February 17, 2024. Those who do not comply with the law will have to pay a fine of Rs 500 to Rs 1,000, depending on the vehicle type.

What is an HSRP number plate?

A typical HSRP number plate (Image credit: Spinny)

HSRP stands for High-Security Registration Plate, which is a standard set by the Govt of India on how a vehicle registration number plate should look, which also includes several security features such as international registration code, laser etched unique serial number, 3D hologram of ashok chakra, and for police, these number plates are easy to identify, and one won’t be able to recreate or tamper these number plates easily.

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Right now, it is mandatory to have an HSRP number plate on all the officially registered vehicles in the country, and here is how you can get an HSRP number plate for your vehicle from the comfort of your home. Even in states like Delhi, UP, Tamil Nadu, and more, however, as of now, there is no official deadline in these states, unlike Karnataka.

How to apply for an HSRP number plate?

As of now, one can only apply for a new or a replacement HSRP number plate from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM)’s official website, which is the apex national body, representing the Indian automobile industry. To apply for an HSRP number plate, one needs details like vehicle registration number, chassis number, and engine number. On top of that, you will also need a phone number that can receive a time password, email ID, and either a UPI ID or credit or debit card to make online payments.

Here is a detailed guide to apply for HSRP number plate

Go to http://www.siam.in and click on “Book HSRP” in the top right corner

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You need vehicle details to book an HSRP number plate (Express Photo)

Fill in basic details like name, vehicle number, phone number, email address, state, and district, select the agree checkbox, and click on submit.

On the next page, select your district, and select your vehicle type (2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, 4-wheeler, or commercial vehicle)

SIAM lists all the official vehicle companies available in India (Express Photo)

Next, select your vehicle brand. Depending on the brand, you will be redirected to one of these four websites

bookmyhsrp.com
orderyourhsrp.com
getmyhsrp.com
makemyhsrp.com

On the next page enter your details like vehicle number, chassis number, and engine number, and enter your details such as address, phone number, and email address, and make payment to complete your order. If you choose in-store fitting, then you also have to select a specific date and time slot.

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Do note that these websites do not accept cash on delivery, and one needs to make a prepayment to get an HSRP number plate. Once the payment goes through, these platforms will offer an acknowledgement, make sure to keep a copy of that before you visit the store to get your HSRP number plate fixed.

Most of these platforms can either deliver the HSRP number plate to your home or you can also let them ship to a nearby showroom or vehicle workshop for an easy installation process.

What if you cannot book the HSRP number plate online?

Several users have reported that they are not able to order an HSRP number plate from SIAM due to various reasons, in this case, one either has to visit the showroom or the regional transport office (RTO) to get it done.

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