Motor Vehicle Registration is the official process of recording a vehicle with a government authority, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), to establish legal ownership and ensure compliance with safety and tax regulations. It typically requires proof of ownership, valid identification, insurance, and payment of registration fees.
Once registered, the vehicle is issued license plates and a registration sticker, which must be renewed periodically, often annually. Driving an unregistered vehicle can lead to fines, penalties, or even impoundment, making it essential for vehicle owners to maintain up-to-date registration.
Original Purchaser of the Unregistered Motor Vehicle
When the registered vehicle in the name of the person who bought it very first
Form F, which is used for Motor Vehicle Registration
A valid photocopy of the owner’s government-issued ID photo
The original sales certificate for the motor vehicle
All original and valid Documents for Vehicle Sales
Pay all applicable taxes, as well as the registration and vehicle number plate fees
Original Purchaser Disposes Of the Unregistered Vehicle
Form F: Application for Motor Vehicle Registration
A photocopy of the owner’s CNIC card (if applicable)
The vehicle’s first sales original certificate
The motor vehicle’s first sales invoice
Registration fees, license plate costs, and related taxes must be paid.
The Motor Vehicle Transfer Order Form
Documentation verifying the valid purchaser’s sale of the vehicle; a photocopy of the valid purchaser’s National Identification card (if a person)
New Motor Vehicle Registration Fees
Category Rate 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 value of the motor vehicles Trucks, Tractors, Buses, Rickshaws, and Taxis 1% of the value of the motor vehicles Combined Harvesters, Fork Lifters, Rags, Road Rollers, Excavators, Sewerage Cleaning Plants, etc. PKR. 300 each Others Vehicles Not exceeding 1000cc 1% Exceeding 1001cc but not more than 2000cc 2% Exceeding 2000cc 4%
Ownership Transfer
The required valid Transfer Order (T.O.) Form
A photo of the seller’s CNIC
A photo of the buyer’s CNIC
Photographs of the witnesses
The original and valid registration certificate with the updated token tax payment
For cars registered under the “File Return Scheme, ” the original registration documents
A duplicate certificate of vehicle registration
Use of the Prescribed Form
Transfer Fee Rates
Category Fee Motorcycle, Scooter, and other small vehicles PKR. 550 HTV PKR. 5500 Others: Up to 1000cc PKR. 2750 Exceeding 1001cc but not exceeding 1800cc PKR. 5500 Exceeding 1800cc PKR. 11000
Stolen Or Misplaced Registration Certificate (R.C)
The Police Report
If the Registration Certificate is damaged or ripped, it shall be included with the application
A photo of the applicant’s CNIC Card
Update the token tax certificate for non-tie-up motor vehicles (motorcycles excluded)
For cars registered under the “File Return Scheme, ” the original registration documents
Fees For Duplicate Books
Category Fee Motorcycles & Cars PKR. 1300 HTV, Rickshaws, & Others PKR. 1300
Windup of Hire Purchase Agreement
Lessee’s plain paper application to wind up HPA
Certificate of Occupancy or permission from the Lessor
The applicant’s original CNIC Card photocopy
The valid document that shows the payment for the token tax is the registration certificate
For motor cars that are registered using the “File Return Scheme ,” the original registration file or document is required
Change of Vehicle Engine Number
A receipt for the purchase of a new engine
A photocopy of the applicant’s CNIC Card
Form “F” with the vehicle’s information, including the New Vehicle Engine Number
The registration certificate with the updated token tax payment
For motor cars registered under the “File Return Scheme, ” the original registration
Modification
Form “F” with specifics of a vehicle bearing a support on the type of modification from the Vehicle Examiner.
A copy of the CNIC Card of the applicant
The registration certificate with token tax update payment must be included
Registration File or certificate in case cars registered under the “File Return Scheme ” are registered.
Regarding tie-up motor vehicles, fitness certificates from the motor vehicle examiner.
Vehicle Ownership Certificate
Application on elementary paper from the registered owner
A photocopy of the applicant’s CNIC
Vehicles registered under the “File Return Scheme ” may have their original registration document or file
The valid registration certificate with the updated payment of token tax.
