What if you need to move goods but don't have a GSTIN? Since 11 February 2025, unregistered persons can enrol on the e-way bill portal using Form ENR-03 (introduced by Notification No. 12/2024 dated 10 July 2024) and generate e-way bills themselves.

What you get

A 15-character Enrolment ID, which you use in place of a supplier or recipient GSTIN when generating e-way bills.

How to enrol

  1. On the e-way bill portal, open the Registration menu and choose ENR-03.
  2. Select your State and enter your PAN, which is verified.
  3. Choose the type of enrolment and enter your address.
  4. Enter your mobile number and verify it with an OTP.
  5. Create a username (check it's available) and a password, then submit.
  6. You'll see an acknowledgement with your 15-character Enrolment ID.

Generating an e-way bill

Log in to the e-way bill portal with your new username and password, and generate the e-way bill using your Enrolment ID where a GSTIN would normally go.

Who this helps

  • Small unregistered traders and individuals who sometimes move goods that need an e-way bill.
  • Anyone who previously had to depend on the buyer or transporter to generate the e-way bill.

If your turnover crosses the GST registration threshold, you'll need a proper GST registration. Enrolment is not a substitute.

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