Types of Vehicle Registration Plates in India 2023

Private vehicles have black lettering on a white background

Electric Vehicles have white lettering on a green background

Commercial vehicles such as taxis, buses and trucks have black lettering on a yellow background

Vehicles available on rent for self-drive have yellow lettering on a black background

Commercial Electic Vehicles have yellow lettering on a green background

Vehicles registered to an embassy or United Nations have white lettering on a blue background

Vehicles registered to a consulate have yellow lettering on a blue background

Vehicles registered by Indian Armed Forces have white lettering starting with an arrow on a black background

Unsold vehicles belonging to a vehicle manufacturer or a dealer have white lettering on a red background

Sold vehicles awaiting a permanent registration have red lettering on a yellow background