Vehicle Registration
Vehicle Registration in Punjab is important not only for legal requirements but also for surety of legal ownership, preventing future complications in buying or selling the vehicle. So, registering a new car or bike secures your ownership rights and keeps hassle-free transactions. If you know the complete information on how to register locally manufactured or imported cars you can save valuable time. A full understanding of the whole process ensures a smoother experience without wasting time.
Complete Guide for Registration of New Motor Vehicles in Punjab
The Punjab government makes the process easy for new vehicle owners to register their vehicles online by visiting the Excise and Taxation website. So, you can complete the initial requirements for vehicle registration before visiting the nearest office. These all save you precious time. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Download Form F
Firstly, download the form F from the website and then carefully fill it.
Attach Required Documents
After filling out the form, attach all necessary documents to it. Now, form F with documents is ready for submission to the Excise and Taxation Department.
Form Submission
Schedule your visit for the submission of the application for registering your vehicle in Lahore or other cities in Punjab Pakistan. Submit the form to the Excise and Taxation Department with required fee. After submitting the fee, you will receive a token and a receipt for the payment.
Receive Token and Receipt
After submitting the fee, you will receive a token and a receipt for the payment. On token, your Vehicle registration number and details will be mentioned.
Time Duration for Smart Card Delivery
Within a month your original smart card, vehicle registration number plates, and original vehicle file will be delivered to your doorstep by courier.
Documents required for vehicle registration in Punjab
There is a complete explanation of the vehicle registration process for locally manufactured and imported vehicles. Required documents for each category are mentioned below:
Registration of Locally Manufactured Vehicles
Condition1:Documents for Original Purchaser of the Unregistered Vehicle.
- Form F.
- Copy of owner’s National Identity Card.
- Vehicle’s Original Sales Certificate.
- Vehicle’s Original Sales Invoice.
- Payment receipt of registration fee, number plate fee, and other leviable taxes.
Condition 2: Documents of Original Purchaser Disposes off the Unregistered Vehicle.
- form F.
- Copy of owner’s National Identity Card (in case of an individual).
- Vehicle’s Original Sales Certificate.
- Vehicle’s Original Sales Invoice.
- Payment receipt of registration fee, number plate fee, and other leviable taxes.
- T.O. (Transfer Order) Form.
- Documents showing the sale of the vehicle by the original purchaser.
- Copy of original purchaser’s CNIC (In case of an individual).
Registration of Imported Vehicles
Condition1: Documents for Registration in the Name of Importer
- Form-F for application.
- Photocopy of Owner’s National Identity Card (in case of an individual).
- Photocopy of Import Permission issued by Customs Authorities.
- Duplicate copy of GD of all taxes/duties.
- Invoice photocopy (In case of direct purchase from manufacturer).
- Photocopy of Bill of Lading.
- Receipt of registration fee, number plate fee, and other leviable taxes.
Condition1: Documents for Importer Disposes off Unregistered Vehicle
- Application for Registration of Vehicle in Form-F
- Photocopy of National Identity Card of Owner (In case of an individual)
- T.O (Transfer Order) Form. Document showing the sale of the vehicle by Importer
- Photocopy of National Identity Card of Seller (In case of an individual)
- Photocopy of Import Permission issued by Customs Authorities
- Duplicate copy of GD showing payment of all taxes/duties
- Invoice photocopy (In case of direct purchase from manufacturer)
- Photocopy of Bill of Lading
- Payment of registration fee, number plate fee, and other leviable taxes
Biometric Verification By E-Sahulat (NADRA)
Customers now receive biometric verification through e-Sahulat, which is applicable to both purchasers and sellers of vehicles in the context of new registration and transfer cases. There is no requirement for customers to physically visit the excise office in order to complete the registration or transfer of their vehicle because the services are accessible throughout Pakistan.
Updated Registration Fees for Motor Vehicles
Updated fees for different vehicles are given below:
| Category | Rates |
| Motorcycle / Scooter: | |
| Up to 70 cc | PKR. 1,000 |
| 71 to 100 cc | PKR. 1,500 |
| 101 to 125 cc | PKR. 2,000 |
| 126 to 150 cc | PKR. 2,500 |
| Above 150 cc | 2% of the values of the vehicles |
| Tractors, Trucks, Buses, Rickshaws and Taxies | 1% of the values of the vehicles |
| Combined Harvesters, Rigs, Fork Lifters, Road Rollers, Excavators, Sewerage Cleaning Plants etc | PKR. 300/- each |
| others vehicles | |
| Not exceeding 1000cc | 1% |
| Exceeding 1000cc but not more than 2000cc | 2% |
| Exceeding 2000cc | 4% |
Note: You can easily check your car or bike registration online. Additionally, you can check the status of your smart card and also download the soft copy on your mobile from the same page the MTMIS Punjab portal
Conclusion
In Punjab, you have to register a new car in order to follow the law and protect your personal rights. The Punjab government has made things easier by letting people register online. This saves time and effort. Vehicle owners can quickly finish the process if they carefully follow the steps, which include downloading and filling out Form F, attaching the necessary papers, and sending the application to the Excise and Taxation Department. Receiving the smart card, number plate, and original vehicle file on time makes sure that using and transacting with the vehicle are easy.
It’s very important to have all the necessary documents, like the owner’s CNIC, sales certificate, sales invoice, or import documents, whether the car is locally manufactured or imported. Overall, new car owners can easily register their cars if they know how the process works.
