# Vehicle registration in Punjab (2026): new car and bike registration fee, advance tax and number plates

URL: https://which.pk/money/guides/vehicle-registration-punjab/
Author: Hassam
Updated: 21 Oct 2026

## Summary

New vehicle registration in Punjab costs Rs 1,000 for a bike up to 70cc and Rs 2,000 for 101 to 125cc, or 1%, 2% or 4% of a car's value by engine size, as Excise lists in October 2026. Token tax, a Rs 1,300 smart card and, for cars above 200cc, FBR advance tax are added. Since July 2026 dealers must register new vehicles before delivery. Punjab stopped charging for number plates in 2024 and since February 2026 accepts private plates of the approved design.

## Key facts

- 70cc bike registration fee: Rs 1,000
- Car 1001cc to 2000cc: 2% of value
- Number plate fee: None since 2024
- Dealer service charge (car): Rs 2,000

Vehicle registration in Punjab for a new motorcycle costs **Rs 1,000 up to 70cc** and **Rs 2,000 for 101 to 125cc**. For a new car it is **1%, 2% or 4% of the value**, depending on engine size, as the Excise department lists in October 2026. Token tax, a Rs 1,300 smart card and, for cars, FBR advance tax are added. There is **no government number plate fee**: Punjab stopped charging in 2024.

This page covers the **first registration** of a new vehicle. For a used one, see [vehicle transfer in Punjab](/money/guides/vehicle-transfer-punjab/), which has its own fee table.

## What is the new vehicle registration fee in Punjab?

The registration fees on the Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department's rate page (here "Excise"), checked on 21 Oct 2026:

| Vehicle | Registration fee |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle or scooter up to 70cc | Rs 1,000 |
| 71cc to 100cc | Rs 1,500 |
| 101cc to 125cc | Rs 2,000 |
| 126cc to 150cc | Rs 2,500 |
| Above 150cc | 2% of the value |
| Car up to 1000cc | 1% of the value |
| Car 1001cc to 2000cc | 2% of the value |
| Car above 2000cc | 4% of the value |
| Tractor, truck, bus, rickshaw or taxi | 1% of the value |

In June 2025, Punjab's officials said the motorcycle fees were unchanged after the budget and denied a rumoured Rs 1,000 fitness fee for bikes, Daily Pakistan reported.

**Electric vehicles** get a 95% exemption on the registration fee and motor vehicle tax, as Excise lists. Our [token tax guide](/money/guides/token-tax-punjab/) explains why we don't yet use the 99% figure proposed in the June 2026 budget.

## What other taxes are added at registration?

- **Token tax** (Excise, 2026-27). A motorcycle pays Rs 1,500 once, at registration. A car up to 1000cc pays Rs 20,000 once. A car from 1001cc to 2000cc pays **0.3% of the invoice price** a year, and above 2000cc 0.4%.
- **FBR income tax with token tax** (section 234), yearly for cars: for example Rs 2,500 for 1300cc to 1499cc if you are on the ATL, Rs 5,000 if not.
- **Professional tax**: Excise lists Rs 200 against each car and motorcycle row.
- **Smart registration card**: Rs 1,300 for a motorcycle or a car.
- **Capital value tax**: 1% of the value for cars **above 1300cc**, if not already paid.

The ATL is FBR's Active Taxpayer List, which decides whether you count as a filer. You can [check your filer status](/business/guides/how-to-check-filer-status/) before you buy.

## How much FBR advance tax do I pay on a new car?

Section 231B of the Income Tax Ordinance charges advance tax on a new car as a share of its value. FBR's rate card, updated to 30 June 2026:

| Engine | On the ATL | Not on the ATL |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 850cc | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| 851cc to 1000cc | 1% | 3% |
| 1001cc to 1300cc | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| 1301cc to 1600cc | 2% | 6% |
| 1601cc to 1800cc | 3% | 9% |
| 1801cc to 2000cc | 5% | 15% |
| 2001cc to 2500cc | 7% | 21% |
| 2501cc to 3000cc | 9% | 27% |
| Above 3000cc | 12% | 36% |

For a locally made car, "value" is the invoice price including all duties and taxes. The **manufacturer collects** this tax when it sells you the car; Excise collects it at registration only if it wasn't paid at sale. It is adjustable against your income tax.

**Motorcycles up to 200cc don't pay it.** The ordinance excludes vehicles up to 200cc, rickshaws, and public transport and goods vehicles.

**Buying an unregistered car from its first buyer:** If the person who bought the car from the maker sells it before registering it, Excise collects a fixed extra tax at registration (section 231B(2A)). It is Rs 100,000 up to 1000cc, Rs 200,000 for 1001cc to 2000cc and Rs 400,000 above, for a filer, and three times that for a non-filer.

## How much does it cost to register a new bike or car? Two worked examples

**A new 70cc motorcycle**, from Excise's rates in October 2026:

| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | Rs 1,000 |
| Token tax (once) | Rs 1,500 |
| Smart card | Rs 1,300 |
| Professional tax (as listed) | Rs 200 |
| **Total** | **Rs 4,000** |
| Dealer service charge, if the dealer registers it | Rs 500 |

A 125cc bike is Rs 1,000 more, because its registration fee is Rs 2,000. No FBR advance tax applies to either.

**A new 1300cc car with an invoice price of Rs 50 lakh**, bought by a filer. The price is our example, not a real model:

| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee (2%) | Rs 100,000 |
| Token tax, first year (0.3%) | Rs 15,000 |
| FBR income tax with token tax (ATL) | Rs 2,500 |
| Professional tax (as listed) | Rs 200 |
| Smart card | Rs 1,300 |
| **Total at registration** | **Rs 119,000** |
| Dealer service charge | Rs 2,000 |
| FBR advance tax, usually paid to the maker (1.5%) | Rs 75,000 |

A non-filer pays **Rs 225,000** advance tax (4.5%) instead of Rs 75,000, and Rs 5,000 instead of Rs 2,500 with the token tax. The ePay challan shows the exact amount for your car.

## How do I register a new vehicle in Punjab?

**Through the dealer.** On 17 July 2026, Excise's director general ordered that every new vehicle bought in Punjab be registered **before it is handed over**, PakWheels reported. Dealers licensed under the Dealer Vehicle Registration System (DVRS) do it for buyers with a Punjab CNIC; 102 dealerships held the licence then. Excise lists the service charge at **Rs 2,000 for a car** and **Rs 500 for a motorcycle**.

For dealer registration, Excise asks for:

- **Form-F** (application for registration)
- a copy of the owner's **CNIC**
- the original **sales certificate** and **sales invoice**, each with a verification copy
- an **address sticker** for courier delivery

If the car was booked in someone else's name, add a signed **Transfer Order (T.O.) form**, proof of the sale and the original buyer's CNIC copy.

**At the motor registration office or online.** The same documents apply. Dastak, the Punjab government's service platform, lists **Motor Vehicle Registration** among its Excise services as of October 2026. For an imported car, Excise also asks for the customs import permission, the goods declaration (GD) and the bill of lading; see [WeBOC vehicle verification](/money/guides/weboc-vehicle-verification/).

## How much is a number plate in Punjab, and how do I get one?

**Government number plate fee:** None (Excise's rate table, checked 21 Oct 2026, shows no plate amount. Bol News reported the fee was stopped in April 2024.)

Until 2024, computerised plates cost **Rs 1,500 for a motorcycle and Rs 2,000 for a car**, and more than 2.5 million people waited over three years for theirs, Bol News reported on 17 April 2024. Excise then stopped collecting the fee and let owners buy plates from local vendors in the approved design.

On 23 February 2026, Daily Pakistan reported that Excise told traffic police **not to fine** owners using privately made plates that follow the approved specifications. Central production of official plates has stopped, so there is no plate order to track.

In June 2026, a proposed clause in Punjab's Finance Bill would make dealers fit **standard plates before delivery** and end "Applied For" plates, Pakistan Observer reported. We couldn't confirm whether that clause became law.

## Can I get a number of my choice?

Yes, through Excise's **e-auction**, on top of the registration fee. Reserve prices from its policy page:

| Number | Reserve price |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rs 10,000 |
| 7 or 786 | Rs 7,500 |
| Other single digits | Rs 5,000 |
| Listed attractive numbers (cars) | Rs 5,000 |
| Any other number (car / bike) | Rs 2,000 / Rs 500 |

A non-attractive number can also be issued at a fixed **Rs 10,000**, first come, first served. Bidding needs a Rs 100 non-refundable fee through ePay.

**Vanity plates** (up to 8 letters and numbers) are auctioned separately. Excise's December 2024 terms set reserve prices from **Rs 0.5 million** (Gold) to **Rs 5 million** (Platinum).

## How do I check vehicle registration in Punjab?

Use Excise's **Online Verification of Registered Vehicles** at mtmis.excise.punjab.gov.pk, with the registration number. The site didn't respond when we tried on 21 Oct 2026. Excise's menu also links an **E-Registration Card** service at vrcentpunjab.com.

Once registered, pay the yearly [token tax](/money/guides/token-tax-punjab/) and get [car insurance](/money/guides/car-insurance-pakistan/) or [bike insurance](/money/guides/bike-insurance-pakistan/). To ride or drive it you need a [driving licence in Punjab](/money/guides/driving-license-punjab/).

More guides: [bikes on installment](/money/guides/bike-on-installment/), [car financing in Pakistan](/money/guides/car-financing-pakistan/), [filer vs non-filer](/business/guides/filer-vs-non-filer/), [Money](/money/).

## Questions people ask

### What is the new bike registration fee in Punjab in 2026?

Rs 1,000 up to 70cc, Rs 1,500 for 71 to 100cc, Rs 2,000 for 101 to 125cc and Rs 2,500 for 126 to 150cc, as Excise lists in October 2026. Lifetime token tax of Rs 1,500 and a Rs 1,300 smart card are added.

### What is the registration fee for a new car in Punjab?

1% of the value up to 1000cc, 2% from 1001cc to 2000cc and 4% above 2000cc. Token tax, FBR income tax and FBR advance tax come on top.

### How much is a number plate in Punjab?

There is no government plate fee. Excise stopped charging for plates in April 2024 and, since February 2026, lets owners use privately made plates that follow the approved design.

### How do I check vehicle registration in Punjab online?

Use Excise's Online Verification of Registered Vehicles (MTMIS) at mtmis.excise.punjab.gov.pk with the registration number.

### Do electric bikes and cars pay registration fee in Punjab?

Excise lists a 95% exemption on the registration fee and motor vehicle tax for electric vehicles, as of October 2026.

## Sources

- [Motor Vehicle Tax: rates of new registration, token tax, security items and withholding tax](https://excise.punjab.gov.pk/motorvehicle_tax), Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Punjab (accessed 21 Oct 2026)
- [Motor Vehicle Registration and Post Registration Transaction](https://excise.punjab.gov.pk/vehicle_registration), Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Punjab (accessed 21 Oct 2026)
- [Dealer Vehicle Registration System for Customer](https://excise.punjab.gov.pk/dvrscutomer), Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Punjab (accessed 21 Oct 2026)
- [Dealer Vehicle Registration System](https://excise.punjab.gov.pk/dvrs), Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Punjab (accessed 21 Oct 2026)
- [E-Auction Policy for Allotment of Attractive Registration Marks](https://excise.punjab.gov.pk/auctions), Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Punjab (accessed 21 Oct 2026)
- [Terms and conditions: personalised vanity plates (10 Dec 2024)](https://excise.punjab.gov.pk/system/files/Vanity_Plates_Terms%20and%20Conditions%2010-12-2024%20%282%29.pdf), Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Punjab (accessed 21 Oct 2026)
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