Eway Bill Generation

How to Generate E-Way Bills? | Creating E-Way Bills on the E-Way Bill Portal

By Annapoorna
Updated on: March 21st, 2023
Reading Time: 33 minutes

The E-Way Bill (EWB) portal offers a convenient way to generate E-Way bills, make changes to vehicle numbers on existing EWBs, and cancel generated EWBs. This article guides you through the process of generating E-Way bills on the E-Way Bill portal, focusing on the web-based method.

Prerequisites for E-Way Bill Generation

Before generating an E-Way bill, you'll need the following:

1. Registration on the EWB portal
2. The invoice, bill, or challan related to the goods consignment
3. Transporter ID or Vehicle number for road transport; Transporter ID, document number, and date for rail, air, or ship transport

Steps to Generate E-Way Bill on the E-Way Bill Portal

Here's a step-by-step guide to generating E-Way Bills (EWB-01) online:

Step 1: Log in to the E-Way bill system.
Enter your username, password, and the Captcha code. Then, click on 'Login'.

Step 2: Click on 'Generate new' under the 'E-Waybill' option on the dashboard's left-hand side.

Step 3: Fill in the required fields on the displayed screen:

• Transaction Type: Select 'Outward' if you are a supplier, or 'Inward' if you are a recipient.
• Sub-type: Choose the relevant sub-type for your transaction.
• Document Type: Select the type of document (Invoice, Bill, Challan, etc.).
• Document Number: Enter the document or invoice number.
• Document Date: Pick the date of the invoice or document.
• From/To: Enter the respective details based on your role.
• Item Details: Provide consignment details, including product name, description, HSN code, quantity, unit, value, and tax rates.
• Transporter Details: Mention the mode of transport, distance covered, and relevant transporter details.

Step 4: Click on 'Submit'. The system will validate the entered data and display any errors.

If the data is correct, the system will generate an E-Way bill in Form EWB-01 with a unique 12-digit number.

Print the generated E-Way bill and carry it during transportation. You can print the E-Way bill by following these steps:

1. Click on 'Print EWB' under the 'E-Waybill' option.
2. Enter the 12-digit E-Way bill number and click 'Go'.
3. Click on 'Print' or 'Detailed Print' on the displayed EWB.

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