How to Register Your New Car in Punjab– A Comprehensive Guide

Onsa MustafaLast Updated: Dec 13, 2023

Vehicle registration in Pakistan is crucial because it’s the law and ensures you’re the recognized owner of your vehicle. It’s important for legal reasons and helps maintain a record of your vehicle’s history. It helps in ensuring road safety and preventing theft or misuse. In Punjab, the Excise and Taxation Department provides an online and offline way of registering your car. You can register your car by visiting the excise office. If you don’t want to go to the office, the government has also introduced a way to register your car, wherein their officials will come to your home after an appointment. In this article, we have covered how you can register your car in Punjab online and by visiting the office. So let’s get started.

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First of all, you need to complete all the required documents mentioned below to register your car in Punjab.
Now, visit the designated excise inspector along with the vehicle and documents for physical inspection and document verification. The inspector will file his report on “Form F” and sign the application.
After verification of documents, visit the designated Data Entry Operator (DEO). DEO will issue the computerized form “F.” Now, you have to sign the form for the authentication of particulars.
Now, you have to pay the due fee. You can also pay online through the “e-pay Punjab” app.
DEO will take the vehicle document file and issue the vehicle registration receipt to you. You also need to deposit the number plate fee with the DEO.

How to Register Your Car in Punjab From Home

The Department of Excise & Taxation has started a new service wherein their officials will come to your home to register your car. This service is available for both cars and motorcycles in the province. The purpose of this new system is to minimize in-person visits to government offices. Meanwhile, it is convenient for citizens. You don’t need to talk to an officer; just book your appointment and complete the paperwork online. The vehicle registration and transfer fee can be paid online.

To avail this service, you have to follow these steps.

Call 0800-08786
Once you have made an appointment, you will know when to expect an official from the Excise & Taxation department
You will pay the fee online and not to the official
The official will provide you with the PSID number necessary to complete the online registration/transfer transaction.
You will be allotted the registration number on the spot.
The official will take all mandatory documents required for registration or transfer of ownership with them to the office, scan them, and mail them back to you through Pakistan Post.

Required Documents for Locally Manufactured Vehicles Registration

Original Purchaser of the Unregistered Vehicle

Application for registration of vehicle (Form-F)
Copy of National Identity Card of Owner (In case of individual)
Original Sales Certificate of Vehicle
Original Sales Invoice for the Vehicle
Payment of registration fee, number plate fee and other leviable taxes

Original Purchaser Disposes Of the Unregistered Vehicle

Application for Registration of Vehicle Form F
Copy of National Identity Card of Owner (in case of individuals)
Original Sales Certificate of Vehicle
Original Sales Invoice for the Vehicle
Payment of registration fee, number plate fee and other leviable taxes
O. (Transfer Order) Form
Documents showing the sale of the vehicle by the original purchaser
Copy of the National Identity Card of the original purchaser (in the case of an individual).

Imported vehicles Registration

Registration in the Name of Importer

Application for Registration of Vehicle in Form-F
Copy of National Identity Card or Owner (in case of an individual)
Copy of Import Permission issued by Customs Authorities
Duplicate copy of GD in original showing payment of all taxes/duties
Copy of Invoice (In case of direct purchase from manufacturer)
Copy of Bill of Lading
Payment of registration fee, number plate fee and other leviable taxes

Importer Disposes of Unregistered Vehicle

Application for Registration of Vehicle in Form-F
Copy of National Identity Card of Owner (In case of individual)
O (Transfer Order) Form. Document showing the sale of the vehicle by Importer
Copy of the national identity card of Seller (In case of an individual)
Copy of Import Permission issued by Customs Authorities
Duplicate copy of GD in original showing payment of all taxes/duties
Copy of Invoice (In case of direct purchase from manufacturer)
Copy of Bill of Lading
Payment of registration fee, number plate fee and other leviable taxes

Fees and Taxes for the Registration of the New Car:

Now let’s talk about the registration fee for the new car. In Pakistan, we have to pay different taxes along with the registration fee. Other than the registration fee, you have to pay advance tax, token tax, and income tax. You also have to pay a fee for the number plate. The excise and tax department has announced the taxes for different engine capacity vehicles. You can estimate the fee using the following formula:

Registration fee + Advance Tax + Token Tax + Number Plate Fee + Income Tax (+ Professional Tax for Commercial Vehicle + All Applicable Tax).

Registration Fee for New Car:

Category	Rate
Motorcycle/Scooter, Tractor, Truck, Bus, Rickshaw & Taxi	1% of the value of the vehicle
Combines Harvester, Rig, Fork Lifter. Road Roller, Excavator, Sewerage Cleaning Plant, etc.	PKR. 300/- each
Others:
Not exceeding 1000 cc	1%
Exceeding 1000 cc, but not more than 1500 cc	2%
Exceeding 1500 cc, but not more than 2000 cc	3%
Exceeding 2000cc	4%

Rates of Token tax, Income Tax, and Professional Tax for Motor Car

Engine Capacity	Token Tax MVT Local Vehicles	Income Tax (2021-22)		Professional Tax
Engine Capacity	Token Tax MVT Local Vehicles	Filer	Non-Filer	Professional Tax
Motor Cycle at Time of Registration	1500	—-	—-	200
Motor Cars 1000 CC	15000	10000	20000	200
1000 to 1199 CC	1800	1500	3000	200
1200 to 1299 CC	1800	1750	3500	200
1300 CC	1800	2500	5000	200
1301 to 1499 CC	6000	2500	5000	200
1500 CC	6000	3750	7500	200
1501 to 1599 CC	9000	3750	7500	200
1600 to 1999 CC	9000	4500	9000	200
2000 CC	9000	10000	20000	200
2001 to 2500 CC	12000	10000	20000	200
2500 above	15000	10000	20000	200

Rates of With Holding Tax with effect from 1st July 2023

	With Holding Tax (New Registration)		With Holding Tax (Transfer of Ownership)
Engine Capacity	Filer	Non-filer	Filer	Non-Filer
up to 850 CC	10,000	30,000	–	–
851 to 1000 CC	20,000	60,000	5000	15,000
1001 to 1300 CC	25,000	75,000	7,500	22,500
1301 to 1600 CC	50,000	15,0000	12,500	37,500
1601 to 1800 CC	150,000	450,000	18,750	56,250
1801 to 2000 CC	200,000	600,000	25000	75.000
2001 to 2500 CC	6% of Value	18% of Value	37,500	112,500
2501 to 3000 CC	8% of Value	24% of Value	50,000	150,000
3000 and above	10% of Value	30% of Value	62,500	187,000

Note: All prices are in PKR

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Onsa MustafaLast Updated: Dec 13, 2023