# Vehicle transfer in Punjab: process, documents and fees

URL: https://which.pk/money/guides/vehicle-transfer-punjab/
Author: Hassam Imtiaz
Updated: 13 Oct 2026

## Summary

A vehicle transfer in Punjab is applied for and paid on ePay Punjab, then the seller and buyer give biometric, now possible in NADRA's Pak ID app. Punjab Excise lists transfer fees of Rs 910 for a motorcycle, Rs 4,540 for a car up to 1000cc, Rs 9,075 up to 1800cc and Rs 18,150 above. FBR advance tax applies to cars above 850cc for five years from first registration. Reporting late adds Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 for a car from day 31.

## Key facts

- Transfer fee, car up to 1000cc: Rs 4,540
- Transfer fee, motorcycle: Rs 910
- Late fee from day 31 (car): Rs 10,000
- Finalised after payment: 48 hours

A vehicle transfer in Punjab takes two things: an application and payment on **ePay Punjab**, then **biometric verification of the seller and buyer**, which you can now give in NADRA's **Pak ID app**. Punjab Excise lists the transfer fee, as of October 2026, at **Rs 910 for a motorcycle** and **Rs 4,540 for a car up to 1000cc**, rising to Rs 18,150 above 1800cc. Late reporting is fined: from day 31 a car buyer pays an extra **Rs 10,000**.

The rules come from the Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department (here "Excise"), which registers vehicles in Punjab. FBR's advance tax on transfers comes from the Income Tax Ordinance.

## What is the vehicle transfer fee in Punjab?

These are the transfer fees on Excise's rate page, checked on 13 October 2026:

| Vehicle | Transfer fee |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle or scooter | Rs 910 |
| Car up to 1000cc | Rs 4,540 |
| Car 1001cc to 1800cc | Rs 9,075 |
| Car above 1800cc | Rs 18,150 |
| Heavy transport vehicle | Rs 9,075 |

**Older fees still appear online:** Another Excise page still shows the old fees (Rs 550 for a motorcycle, Rs 2,750 up to 1000cc, Rs 11,000 above 1800cc). We follow the rate page, which also carries the 2026-27 token tax. Punjab's Finance Bill 2026-27 proposed higher transfer fees in June 2026, as reported by APP. The ePay challan shows what you actually pay.

## What other taxes are added to a transfer?

The challan can include more than the transfer fee:

- **FBR advance tax** (section 231B(2)) on cars above 850cc, for the first five years after first registration in Pakistan. It falls by 10% a year. See the table below.
- **Lifetime token tax** (Excise rate page, October 2026). A vehicle up to 1000cc transferred within ten years of registration pays Rs 20,000, less 10% for each financial year. For a motorcycle it is Rs 1,500 on the same terms. Our [token tax guide](/money/guides/token-tax-punjab/) covers annual rates.
- **Capital value tax** of 1% of the car's value on every transfer of a car above 1300cc, for about five years after registration. Excise applies 10% depreciation to the value each year.
- **Unpaid token tax**, if the car is a defaulter. ePay adds it to the transfer challan.

FBR's rates as updated to 30 June 2026, before the 10% yearly reduction:

| Engine | On the ATL | Not on the ATL |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 850cc | Nil | Nil |
| 851cc to 1000cc | Rs 5,000 | Rs 15,000 |
| 1001cc to 1300cc | Rs 7,500 | Rs 22,500 |
| 1301cc to 1600cc | Rs 12,500 | Rs 37,500 |
| 1601cc to 1800cc | Rs 18,750 | Rs 56,250 |
| 1801cc to 2000cc | Rs 25,000 | Rs 75,000 |
| 2001cc to 2500cc | Rs 37,500 | Rs 112,500 |
| 2501cc to 3000cc | Rs 50,000 | Rs 150,000 |
| Above 3000cc | Rs 62,500 | Rs 187,500 |

The ATL is FBR's Active Taxpayer List, which decides whether you count as a filer. Someone not on it pays three times as much. You can [check your filer status](/business/guides/how-to-check-filer-status/) before you buy, and the tax is adjustable against your income tax. See [filer vs non-filer](/business/guides/filer-vs-non-filer/) for what else changes.

## What documents do I need for vehicle transfer in Punjab?

Excise lists these for a transfer of ownership:

- the prescribed **Transfer Order (T.O.) form**
- a photocopy of the **seller's CNIC** and the **buyer's CNIC**
- photocopies of the **witnesses'** CNICs
- the **original registration certificate**, with token tax paid up to date
- the original registration file, if the vehicle was registered under the "File Return Scheme"

If the registration certificate is lost or stolen, you first need a duplicate. Excise asks for a police report, a CNIC copy and an up-to-date token tax certificate.

## How do I transfer a vehicle online in Punjab?

Excise's ePay guide sets out these steps:

1. Open **ePay Punjab** (epay.punjab.gov.pk), go to **Excise & Taxation** and choose **Transfer of Ownership for Motor Vehicle**.
2. Enter the registration number. ePay shows the make, chassis number, current owner and tax position. Check them against the car.
3. Enter the buyer's details: CNIC (or NTN for a company), name, father's name, address, mobile number and the district where the case should be processed.
4. Say whether the vehicle is on hire purchase (bank finance). If yes, add the bank's or leasing company's name and NTN.
5. Click **Generate challan**. You get a 17-digit PSID covering the transfer fee and any token arrears, which you pay through online banking.
6. The seller and the buyer give **biometric verification** (next section).
7. Excise officials check the biometric and the data. When the status shows **Delivered**, the transfer is done.

At the February 2026 launch of the Pak ID service, Excise's director general said a transfer is finalised **within 48 hours** of verification and payment, as reported by The News.

## How does biometric verification for a vehicle transfer work?

Biometric verification has been required for registration and ownership transfer in Punjab since **11 January 2022**. Both the buyer's and the seller's identities are checked against NADRA's records after the challan is paid.

Since February 2026 it can be done in NADRA's **Pak ID** app, with fingerprint or Face ID. According to ARY News (27 July 2026), the process works like this:

- **Seller:** in Pak ID, open **Apply Digital Cards**, select **Vehicle**, pick the car and tap **Transfer Now**. Complete the face and fingerprint checks and enter the buyer's CNIC. The app gives a **Tracking ID and PIN ID** to send to the buyer.
- **Buyer:** enter the Tracking ID and PIN ID in Pak ID, complete your own biometric, and pay the fee by e-Sahulat, Raast, Easypaisa, JazzCash or card.

Excise's 2022 guidance also allowed biometric at a motor registration office in any Punjab district or a NADRA e-Sahulat centre, for Rs 120. PakWheels reported that e-Sahulat agents charged Rs 150 to Rs 250 before Pak ID. At the Pak ID launch, Excise's director general said manual and embassy-based alternatives had been abolished, so ask your registration office before going in person.

**Biometric deadline:** 30 days after paying the challan (In 2024 Excise warned that applications without biometric from both sides within 30 days are cancelled, and all taxes and fees must be paid again.)

### What if the owner is abroad, has died, or is a company?

- **Owner abroad:** Pak ID works from overseas. When the app launched, Excise said overseas owners no longer need embassy visits, attested affidavits or a power of attorney.
- **Owner has died:** the heirs go to the motor registration office with a NADRA family registration certificate or a [succession certificate](/property/guides/succession-certificate-pakistan/).
- **Company-owned vehicle:** the company names a representative, who gives biometric through a special online login.

## What is the penalty for late vehicle transfer?

A notification dated **2 October 2025** amended rule 47(3) of the Punjab Motor Vehicles Rules 1969. If the buyer doesn't report the change of ownership in time, the buyer pays this on top of the normal fee:

| Day | Motorcycle or scooter | All other vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Day 31 to 60 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Day 61 to 90 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 20,000 |
| Day 91 to 120 | Rs 4,000 | Rs 30,000 |

We read the notification from a copy published by PakWheels; we couldn't find it on the Excise website. It doesn't say what applies after day 120.

Excise also warns that driving on an **open transfer letter** (a signed transfer form never submitted) is an offence. It lists challans, cancelled registration, trouble clearing e-challans and police action as the results.

## What if the car is on bank finance or imported?

**Car on finance (hire purchase).** The bank's or leasing company's interest is recorded on the registration. To end it, Excise needs the borrower's application, an **NOC from the bank**, a CNIC copy and the original registration certificate. If a financed car is transferred, the bank's representative also gives biometric. See [car financing in Pakistan](/money/guides/car-financing-pakistan/) for how these loans work.

**Imported car.** Under a policy reported by ARY News on 30 September 2026, an imported vehicle must stay in the importer's name for **one year** from registration. This covers personal, gift and residence schemes, and Excise's system blocks earlier transfers.

## How do I check vehicle transfer status in Punjab?

On ePay the application moves through biometric and two Excise approvals before it shows **Delivered**. To look up a registered vehicle, before you buy or after the transfer, use Excise's **Online Verification of Registered Vehicles** service at mtmis.excise.punjab.gov.pk.

Before buying, also check the token tax position on ePay, so the arrears aren't added to your challan. Then arrange [car insurance](/money/guides/car-insurance-pakistan/) in your own name.

More guides: [token tax in Punjab](/money/guides/token-tax-punjab/), [car financing in Pakistan](/money/guides/car-financing-pakistan/), [property transfer in Punjab](/property/guides/property-transfer-punjab/), [income tax slabs 2026-27](/business/guides/income-tax-slabs-2026-27/), [Money](/money/).

## Questions people ask

### What is the vehicle transfer fee in Punjab?

As listed by Punjab Excise in October 2026: Rs 910 for a motorcycle, Rs 4,540 for a car up to 1000cc, Rs 9,075 for 1001cc to 1800cc and Rs 18,150 above 1800cc. FBR advance tax, lifetime token tax or capital value tax may be added.

### Can I transfer a vehicle online in Punjab?

Yes. You apply and pay through ePay Punjab, then the seller and the buyer give biometric in NADRA's Pak ID app. Excise's 2022 guidance also allowed a motor registration office or NADRA e-Sahulat centre, but in 2026 its director general said manual alternatives were abolished, so check first.

### What is the car transfer fee in Punjab for a non-filer?

Excise's fee table has no separate non-filer rate. The FBR advance tax is three times higher if the buyer is not on the Active Taxpayer List: for a 1001cc to 1300cc car, Rs 22,500 instead of Rs 7,500, before the 10% yearly reduction.

### Is there a penalty for late vehicle transfer in Punjab?

Yes. Since 2 October 2025, a buyer who reports the change of ownership late pays an extra Rs 10,000 to Rs 30,000 for a car, or Rs 1,000 to Rs 4,000 for a motorcycle, between day 31 and day 120.

### How long does a vehicle transfer take in Punjab?

The excise department says a transfer is finalised within 48 hours once biometric verification and fee payment are complete.

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