How to Generate an E-Way Bill Using SMS (Even Without Internet)

Generating an e-way bill usually requires a computer or an active internet connection on your phone. However, this isn’t always possible when you are on the road, facing terrible network coverage, or simply need to generate a bill in an emergency.

The government’s SMS-based E-way bill generation method is the perfect offline solution. It lets you generate, update, and cancel e-way bills right from a basic mobile phone using simple text messages.

Thousands of transporters and small business owners rely on this quick SMS trick to keep their deliveries moving without sudden delays. I remember a time when our internet went down right before a major dispatch. Using the SMS method saved us from huge penalties. Let me show you exactly how to generate e way bill using sms step by step.

The Prerequisites: What You Need Before Starting

Before you pull out your phone, there are a few simple requirements.

Do you need a smartphone? No. You only need a basic mobile phone with SMS capabilities. However, you must ensure that:

Your mobile number is registered on the official E-Way Bill portal.
Your GSTIN or Transporter ID (TRANSIN) is linked to this registered mobile number.
You have all your invoice and vehicle details ready.

If you don’t have your mobile number registered yet, don’t worry. That is our very first step.

Step 1: Register Your Mobile Number on the EWB Portal

The system needs to recognize your phone number to authorize any SMS requests you make. You only have to do this once.

Open the official E-way Bill portal on a computer or your phone browser.
Login using your username and password.
Go to the Registration menu on the dashboard.
Click on the For SMS option.
Follow the simple prompts to register your mobile number.

Once your number is registered, your phone is ready to become an e-way bill machine.

Step 2: Understand the SMS Format and Codes

To generate the bill, you need to send a specific code sequence via SMS. It might look confusing at first, but it is actually very logical.

Here is the exact format for generating an e-way bill: EWBG TranType RecGSTIN DelPinCode InvNo InvDate TotalValue HSNCode ApprDist Vehicle

Make sure you leave a single space between each detail. Do not leave any extra spaces at the end of the message.

Here is what each part means:

EWBG: This is the fixed keyword for generating the bill.
TranType: The type of transaction. You will use OSUP for Outward Supply most of the time. (Other codes include OEXP for export and OJOB for job work).
RecGSTIN: The 15-character GSTIN of the buyer. If they are unregistered, just type URP.
DelPinCode: The 6-digit delivery PIN code.
InvNo: Your invoice or bill number.
InvDate: The date on your invoice in DD/MM/YYYY format.
TotalValue: The total invoice value (e.g., 75000.00).
HSNCode: The HSN code of your goods.
ApprDist: The approximate distance to travel in kilometers.
Vehicle: The exact vehicle number carrying the goods (e.g., KA12AB1234).

[!TIP] Keep a small cheat sheet of this format saved in your phone’s notepad so you can easily copy and paste it when needed.

Step 3: Send the SMS to the Official Number

Now that you have your message ready, it is time to hit send.

The official mobile number to send your SMS for e-way bill generation is 77382 99899.

Let us look at a real example: Imagine you are sending a supply of goods. The recipient GSTIN is 29AABCX0892K1ZK. Your invoice number is 546, dated 10/06/2026. The value is Rs. 75,000. Your delivery PIN code is 560012, and the HSN code is 1001. The distance is 234 KMs, and the vehicle number is KA12AB1234.

Your SMS will look like this: EWBG OSUP 29AABCX0892K1ZK 560012 546 10/06/2026 75000.00 1001 234 KA12AB1234

Send this text to 77382 99899. Within moments, you will receive a reply message looking something like this: “Eway bill generated successfully. E-Way Bill No: 171000000144 dated: 10/06/2026 12:44:00 PM and having validity upto 21/06/2026 for doc/inv no 546”

What if I don’t have the vehicle number yet? (Generating Part A Only)

If you are ready to dispatch but the vehicle has not arrived or been assigned, you can still generate Part A of the e-way bill.

To do this, simply use the exact same format but leave out the vehicle number at the end.

Example: EWBG OSUP 29AABCX0892K1ZK 560012 546 10/06/2026 75000.00 1001 234

The system will successfully generate your Part A slip. You or your transporter can later update the vehicle details directly via SMS using the EWBV command before the goods begin moving.

Congratulations! You just completed your e way bill sms generation without needing the internet. For heavy transport businesses managing many bills, using robust software can streamline this further. Learn more about how you can simplify your workflow with our GST billing software.

Step 4: How to Cancel or Update an E-Way Bill via SMS

Sometimes plans change. A vehicle might break down, or an order might get canceled. You can handle these situations directly through SMS as well.

To Cancel an E-Way Bill: Use the keyword EWBC followed by the 12-digit E-Way Bill number. Example: EWBC 120023450123

To Update Vehicle Details: If your transport breaks down mid-journey, use the keyword EWBV, the E-Way bill number, the new vehicle number, the reason (BRK for breakdown), and the mode of transport (1 for Road). Example: EWBV 120023450123 MH01XY1233 BRK 1

Conclusion

Knowing how to generate e way bill using sms is an incredibly useful skill to have in your back pocket. It guarantees that you will never be stuck on the highway just because your internet connection dropped. Make sure to register your mobile number today and keep the official SMS formatting handy.