HSRP number plate Kerala price: two-wheeler, car and the official booking

Last updated: October 2026

The HSRP number plate for a Kerala-registered vehicle is booked through the authorised online portal, and the portal's published maximum rates are Rs.425 for a two-wheeler and Rs.695 for a four-wheeler (LMV), both stated as inclusive of GST, fitment and convenience charges. One Kerala car owner's real receipt from makemyhsrp.com was Rs.712 including the colour-coded fuel sticker. Vehicles registered after 1 April 2019 left the dealer with HSRP already fitted; owners of older vehicles must book the retrofit themselves. Confirm the exact total on the portal's checkout screen before paying, because figures change without notice.

The price table: what the portal lists

The portal publishes maximum rates by vehicle class. These are the official list figures, and the portal states they already include GST plus the fitment and convenience charges:

I could not walk the live checkout for a Kerala vehicle line by line while researching, so treat the total the portal shows you at checkout as final. The checkout may show the colour-coded sticker as a separate line item or bundled with the plates; the Kerala receipt below shows it bundled.

What Kerala owners actually paid

The published maximum is a ceiling, and real receipts can differ slightly because the exact breakup shown at checkout can vary. Here is what has actually been paid:

• Rs.712 for a car (KL-registered, 2018 Tata Tigor), including the colour-coded sticker and rivets. The owner booked on makemyhsrp.com, chose his Tata dealer as the fitment centre, the plates reached the dealer in four days, and the dealer fitted them at no extra fitting charge. (Reported by the owner on Team-BHP, 2025.)
• National guide ranges (reported, not Kerala-specific): two-wheelers roughly Rs.300 to Rs.500, four-wheelers roughly Rs.600 to Rs.1,100, with the colour-coded sticker reported at about Rs.100 extra in states that bill it separately. Treat these as reported ranges only; the Kerala portal figures above are the ones that apply to you.

What the price covers: the plate and the colour-coded sticker

A genuine HSRP is an aluminium plate with a chromium Ashoka Chakra hologram, a laser-etched unique serial number, retro-reflective sheeting for night visibility, the letters IND hot-stamped in blue, and tamper-proof snap locks that are fixed with rivets. The plates are made for one specific vehicle and linked to its registration, chassis and engine numbers.

Vehicles with a windshield also get a colour-coded fuel sticker fixed on the windscreen (top left side in most cases). The colours identify fuel type: blue for petrol and CNG, orange for diesel, green for electric. In the Kerala receipt above, the sticker arrived in the same pack as the plates.

Our HSRP service page summarises the same figures with the booking steps in brief.

Who pays and who does not

Vehicles registered after 1 April 2019 came with HSRP fitted by the dealer at delivery, so there is no separate plate purchase for the owner. Vehicles registered before that date need the retrofit: you order the plate set on the portal, pay, and get it fitted at an authorised fitment centre. If you bought a second-hand vehicle that never got HSRP, the same retrofit booking applies.

Details you need before booking

Keep these ready; the booking is verified against government records:

• Vehicle registration number
• Chassis number, as on the RC
• Engine number, as on the RC
• Original Registration Certificate
• Mobile number and email ID for the acknowledgement

Steps: book HSRP for your Kerala vehicle

1. Open the authorised portal. Kerala bookings run through bookmyhsrp.com and makemyhsrp.com, which list Kerala in their state dropdowns. Do not order from local plate shops or random websites: only the authorised vendor's plates carry the laser-etched codes that tie the plate to your vehicle.
2. Enter the vehicle details. Registration number, chassis number, engine number and owner details, exactly as on the RC. Mistyped chassis or engine numbers are the most common reason a booking gets stuck.
3. Choose your fitment centre. The portal lists authorised dealers and fitment centres by district; pick the one nearest you. You do not need to visit an RTO for this step.
4. Pick an appointment date and time. Choose a slot that suits you.
5. Pay online. UPI, net banking or card, then download the booking acknowledgement.
6. Wait for the plates to reach the centre. Owners report the plates being made in 3 to 5 days and reaching the fitment centre within about a week. The full cycle from order to fitting is usually 10 to 15 days.
7. Get them fitted. Carry the original RC and the acknowledgement to the centre. Fixing takes 5 to 10 minutes: the plates are riveted on and cannot be removed without damage, so do not attempt to fit them yourself.

While you wait: keep the booking acknowledgement in the vehicle. If you are stopped in a check before the fitting date, the receipt proves the order is placed.

What to do if a plate is lost or damaged

Order a replacement through the same portal; a locally made replacement plate is not linked to your vehicle's records. The replacement booking follows the same steps above. If a traffic challan was issued for the missing plate, the e-challan payment steps show how to clear it online.

FAQ

Can I get HSRP fitted at any garage in Kerala?

No. Fitment must happen at the authorised centre you select during booking, or at your vehicle dealer's service centre if you chose it. The plates arrive at that specific centre, not at a shop of your choice.

I booked for a car. Why does my receipt show Rs.712 when the table says Rs.695?

The Rs.695 figure is the published maximum rate for the plate set. The Rs.712 receipt was a real Kerala checkout that included the colour-coded sticker in the same order. The checkout screen is the final word on your total; read the breakup before paying.

Can the HSRP be moved to my new vehicle?

No. Each HSRP is manufactured for one vehicle and linked to its registration, chassis and engine numbers. If you sell the vehicle, the plates go with it. A fancy choice number is a separate purchase from the HSRP itself and does not change this rule.

What is the fine for driving without HSRP in Kerala?

I could not verify a current Kerala-specific fine figure from an official source, so I will not quote one here. Enforcement drives with on-the-spot checks happen across states, and the deadline-and-fine details are the topic of a separate guide. What is confirmed: the booking receipt in your vehicle is your protection until the fitting date.

Does the plate design differ for commercial vehicles?

Private vehicles get black lettering on a white background, transport (commercial) vehicles get black lettering on a yellow background, and battery-operated vehicles get a green background (white lettering for private, yellow for transport). The HSRP construction and security features are the same across all of them.

Fees and rules change without notice. Verify all fees and rules on the HSRP booking portal and parivahan.gov.in before applying.