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ISO 3780 & IS 10278 Automotive Standard

WMI Registration Services

Complete facilitation for vehicle manufacturers, EV startups, bodybuilders, and trailer builders to secure the official World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) Code from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

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What is WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) Registration?

WMI Code Registration
Global VIN Structure & BIS Statutory Allocation ISO 3780 / IS 10278

The World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) is the first 3-character section of the mandatory 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or Chassis Number standardized globally by ISO 3780 and nationally in India under IS 10278. In India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the sole designated national organization responsible for issuing WMI codes in coordination with the International Agency (SAE International).

Any manufacturer intending to produce motor vehicles (2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, 4-wheelers, electric vehicles, commercial trucks, buses, agricultural tractors, or trailers) must acquire a WMI code before obtaining homologation / Type Approval (TAC) from testing agencies like ARAI or ICAT under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR).

Essential for EV Startups

Mandatory first step for Electric Two-Wheeler (E2W), E-Rickshaw, and Electric Three-Wheeler OEMs prior to ARAI/ICAT testing.

Permanent Unique Identity

WMI uniquely identifies the country of origin (India - 'MA-ME', 'MZ') and the manufacturer across all global automotive databases.

Applicable Segments

Who Needs WMI Registration in India?

WMI code is mandatory for all entities manufacturing or assembling motorized vehicles:

Two & Three Wheelers
Motorcycles, Scooters, Mopeds, Auto-rickshaws, E-Rickshaws
Passenger Cars & SUVs
Sedans, Hatchbacks, Electric 4-wheelers, MPVs
Commercial Vehicles & Buses
Light commercial vehicles (LCV), Heavy trucks, City buses
Trailers & Semi-Trailers
Container chassis, flatbed trailers, tanker semi-trailers
WMI FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

With Lockene's swift documentation and dossier filing, the WMI code is typically allocated by BIS within 15 to 20 working days.

No, WMI code allocation is a statutory desk documentation and registration process. Physical factory inspection and product testing are conducted later by automotive testing agencies (ARAI/ICAT) during Type Approval.
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