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WORLD MANUFACTURER IDENTIFIER (WMI) CODE
WMI CODE: Prior to 1980, there was no universally known standard for VIN; therefore, different manufacturers utilized varied formats for these numbers. Modern VINs are made up of 17 characters, excluding the letters I, O, and Q. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) systems are now based on two similar standards, ISO 3779 and ISO 3780, issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1979 and 1980, respectively.
The European Union and the United States of America have adopted compatible but slightly differing implementations of these ISO standards. It establishes a worldwide universal identification numbers system for road cars by defining the content and structure of VIN.
ISO 3779: Road Vehicles – VIN – Content & Structure.
ISO 3780: Road Vehicles – WMI Code.
As India's National Standards Body and a member of the International Organization for Standardization, BIS acts as the WMI coordinator in India, assigning WMI codes to vehicle manufacturers after they have been assigned by the Society of Automotive Engineers Inc. in the United States, the international agency in charge of WMI code maintenance.
WHAT IS WMI CODE?
WMI stands for World Manufacturer Identifier. The World Manufacturer Identifier is the first three characters of the VIN that uniquely identify the vehicle's manufacturer (WMI).
VIN CODE
"A VIN (vehicle identification number) is a unique serial number used by the automotive industry to identify individuals to motor vehicles."Automobile manufacturers worldwide use a numbering system known as the Vehicle Identification Number to uniquely identify their vehicles (VIN). VIN is 17 character number that exceptionally identifies vehicles. Normally we call it chassis number or frame number.
WMI Code consists of the first 3 characters of VIN, which identifies the manufacturer of the vehicle. The manufacture that produces less than 1000 vehicles per year, 9 is used as the third digit. Some manufacturers of buses and trucks use 3rd characters as a code. The 1st character tells about the region of the manufacturer.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR WMI CODE REGISTRATION
- Self-certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum of Association and Article of Association / Partnership deed submitted
- In case of Partnership or Proprietary concern, Udyam Registration/ certificate issued by MSME
- Self-certified copy of the Udyam Registration
- Address proof mentioned in the application
- Product code/ category for which WMI code
- Details of the Coding system currently being used, if any, submitted
- Application fees remitted
- Proposed production initiation date/ month
PROCESS FOR WMI CODE REGISTRATION
The following processes are involved in WMI code registration:
Application submission with all required documents: The applicant must send a hard copy of the application with the requisite documents to BIS.
Receipt of the application & Verification of supporting documents: BIS officials will verify the documents and check whether all documents are received or not.
Proposal of WMI code as per the series: BIS will enter the same WMI Code as per the proposal in their database.
Registration with SAE International, USA: SAE is the international authority that assigns WMI Code.
Confirmation letter from SAE International: After getting registered with SAE International, you will receive a confirmation letter and WMI code.
Communication of WMI to the applicant firm: At last, WMI Code will be issued to the applicant.
FEES REQUIRED FOR WMI CODE
BIS charge for this service may vary according to the product category, with a minimum cost of Rs 5000/- plus relevant taxes and so on.
HOW TO GET REGISTERED FOR WMI CODE?
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1. What is WMI Code?
World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) Code consists of the first 3 characters of VIN, which identifies the manufacturer of the vehicle.
Q2. What are the components of VIN?
The vehicle identification number is 17 characters serial number, and it so divided into 3 parts
1. WMI Number
2. VDS Number
3. VIS Section
Q3. Is WMI Code mandatory?
Yes, WMI Code is mandatory for vehicle manufacturers.
Q4. Does WMI Code follow any Standard?
Yes, VIN follows 2 ISO Standards – ISO 3779 and ISO 3780.
Q5. What is WMI Registration?
WMI registration is international registration and compliance under SAE.
Q6.What is VIN?
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17 digit unique serial number.
Q7. Why do we need WMI?
It provides recognition to the manufacturers.
Q8. What is SAE International?
SAE is the Society of Automotive Engineers, a United States-based professional association and Standard Development Organization.