E-Way Bill Checker and Validity Calculator

Find out whether you need an e-way bill and how long it will be valid, based on CGST Rule 138.

Value of the goods on the invoice, bill or challan, including tax. Leave out exempt goods sent with them.
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This tool applies the central rules in CGST Rule 138. It is a guide, not legal advice. Generate e-way bills on the official e-way bill portal.

How the checker decides

Is an e-way bill required?

  1. Value: an e-way bill is needed when the consignment value is more than ₹50,000, whether the movement is a sale, a non-supply movement such as a stock transfer, or a purchase from an unregistered supplier. For movement within a state, the state's own limit applies.
  2. Job work and handicrafts: goods sent inter-state to a job worker, and handicraft goods moved inter-state by a seller exempt from registration, need an e-way bill whatever the value.
  3. Exemptions: no e-way bill is needed for non-motorised conveyance, for goods listed in the Annexure to Rule 138 (many fresh and unprocessed items, household LPG and others), and for a few other notified cases.
  4. Part B: vehicle details can be skipped for movement of up to 50 km within the same state between your place of business and a transporter.

How validity is calculated

CGST Rule 138(10)
CargoValidity
Normal cargo1 day for up to 200 km, plus 1 day for every further 200 km or part of it
Over-dimensional cargo1 day for up to 20 km, plus 1 day for every further 20 km or part of it

A "day" runs until midnight of the day after the e-way bill is generated. For example, an e-way bill for 450 km generated at 10 am on 3 October gets 3 days and is valid until 11:59 pm on 6 October. It can be extended from 8 hours before to 8 hours after it expires. Since 1 January 2025, e-way bills can only be generated for documents dated within the last 180 days, and a bill can't be extended beyond 360 days from generation.

For the full rules, penalties and a checklist, read our guide to e-way bill rules in 2026. Sources: CGST Rule 138 (CBIC), e-way bill system (GSTN).

Start every e-way bill with a correct invoice

The e-way bill takes its details from your invoice or challan: GSTINs, HSN codes, values and place of delivery. VelBooks GST billing keeps those details right on every bill. Need e-way bills from your invoices? Talk to us about your requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Is an e-way bill required below ₹50,000?
Generally no. The exceptions are inter-state movement of goods to a job worker and inter-state movement of handicraft goods by a seller exempt from registration, which need one whatever the value. Some states also have their own rules for movement within the state.
How is e-way bill validity calculated?
For normal cargo, 1 day for the first 200 km and 1 more day for every further 200 km or part of it. For over-dimensional cargo, 1 day per 20 km. Each day ends at midnight of the day after generation.
Is the ₹50,000 limit including GST?
Yes. The consignment value includes GST (CGST, SGST/UTGST, IGST and cess) but leaves out the value of exempt goods supplied on the same invoice.
Can an e-way bill be extended?
Yes, from 8 hours before to 8 hours after it expires, if the goods haven't reached their destination. Since 2025, extensions can't go beyond 360 days from the original generation.
Is an e-way bill needed for a stock transfer?
Yes, if the value is above the limit. Rule 138 covers movement for reasons other than supply, such as a stock transfer between branches.

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