Vehicle registration in Pakistan can be a long, complex process as it entails the submission of several vital documents and transaction charges. Some people choose to outsource this task to agents, but they usually charge a high commission for it.
In this blog, Graana.com, Pakistan’s smartest property portal, has covered everything you need to know about registration requirements in different scenarios for your ease.
The registration of a locally manufactured vehicle differs from imported vehicles. The documents required are as follows:
Following are the essential documents you have to submit for the sale of locally manufactured vehicles:
Here is the list of all the requirements you must meet to register imported vehicles in the importer’s name:
Before selling an unregistered imported vehicle, you must ensure that the following documents are with you:
The following are the current rates imposed by Pakistan’s Excise and Taxation Department for vehicle registration, based on engine power.
Vehicle’s Engine Power | Registration Rate Applied |
Under 1000cc | 1% |
Exceeding 1000cc but under 1500cc | 2% |
Exceeding 1500cc but under 2000cc | 3% |
Exceeding 2000cc | 4% |
When you buy or sell a vehicle, the document that proves the transfer of ownership is an important part of the process.
It also includes information about the car, such as the make, model, and year. This document has to be signed by both the seller and the buyer.
The following documents need to be submitted to the Excise and Taxation Department:
When transferring vehicle ownership, there are some associated fees, which are usually a percentage of the price of the vehicle.
Transfer fees for the vehicle can vary, depending upon the category and engine capacity. General estimates for different categories of vehicles have been listed below:
Category of Vehicles | Transfer Fee Applied |
Motorcycle, scooter and rickshaw | PKR 150 |
Vehicle under 1000cc | PKR 1200 |
Vehicle exceeding 1000cc but under 1800cc | PKR 2000 |
Vehicle exceeding 1800cc | PKR 3000 |
Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) | PKR 4000 |
If an individual has lost or misplaced their original certificate (or if it has been destroyed), they can apply for a duplicate registration certificate.
You will need to provide the following information and documents to your local Excise and Taxation Department:
To make it easier for consumers to register their vehicles (instead of waiting in line outside the excise office), the Excise and Taxation Administration inaugurated online registration for all types of vehicles: cars, motorcycles, vans, wagons, trucks, buses, and industrial and commercial vehicles.
Many barriers have been removed; you can now also verify a used vehicle’s information on the internet or identify whether the car you’re about to purchase is brand new or resold multiple times.
However, this online vehicle verification is currently available for three provinces in Pakistan: Sindh, Punjab, and KPK.
Let’s look at how to verify car ownership in Pakistan online, step by step:
To assist residents who are not frequent internet users, the Excise Department has introduced an offline SMS vehicle verification service to encourage users to check their vehicle registration during the process of purchasing a new or used car.
The service charge for sending the text is only 50 paisa. However, the SMS automobile verification service is only available in Punjab and Islamabad.
Send the vehicle number to 8785 to check Punjab vehicle registration.
Send the vehicle number to 8521 to check Islamabad vehicle registration.
Vehicle registration in Pakistan was once a very hectic and time-consuming process. However, it has gotten more straightforward and time-efficient lately. For more guides on related matters, you can follow Graana.com.
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