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How to Register a Vehicle in Pakistan Online (MTMIS Guide) - 2025

By Huzi
How to Register a Vehicle in Pakistan Online (MTMIS Guide) - 2025

(Updated 18 August 2025 | Covers Cars, Bikes & Provincial Variations)

"In 2025, your license plate arrives before your ride-hailing driver—if you follow this digital roadmap."

📋 Pre-Application Checklist

Core Documents:

| Document | Requirement | | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | | CNIC (Owner) | Original + scanned copy (front/back) | | Proof of Ownership | Sales invoice, original sales certificate, or import documents (GD copy) | | Vehicle Invoice | From manufacturer/dealer (for new vehicles) | | Insurance Certificate | Valid at least 6 months | | Vehicle Inspection | Certificate from authorized center (engine/chassis verification) | | Previous Registration | Required for used/transferred vehicles |

⚠️ Special Cases:

  • Imported Vehicles: Bill of lading, customs clearance, import permission.
  • Inherited Vehicles: Succession certificate, death proof of previous owner.

💻 Step 1: Access Your Provincial MTMIS Portal

Portal Links & Coverage:

| Province | Portal URL | SMS Code | App | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------- | -------- | ------------------- | | Punjab | mtmis.excise.punjab.gov.pk | 8785 | ePay Punjab | | Sindh | excise.gos.pk/vehicle | N/A | Sindh Excise App | | KPK | kpexcise.gov.pk/mvrecords | N/A | KPK Excise Portal | | Islamabad | islamabadexcise.gov.pk | 8521 | Islamabad City App | | AJK/Gilgit-Baltistan | In-person only | N/A | – |

📝 Step 2: Online Registration Process

🔹 A. New Registration

  1. Create Account: CNIC, mobile, email → verify via OTP.
  2. Select Service: "New Registration" → enter vehicle details (engine/chassis number, make, model).
  3. Upload Documents: Scanned copies of CNIC, invoice, insurance, inspection certificate.
  4. Calculate Fees: Based on engine capacity (see 2025 fee table below).
  5. Pay Online: Via JazzCash, Easypaisa, or bank cards.

🔄 B. Ownership Transfer

  1. Submit Transfer Form: Signed by seller/buyer + notarized.
  2. Upload Seller’s CNIC: Mandatory for verification.
  3. Clear Pending Dues: Check token tax status via MTMIS portal first.

💰 2025 Fee Structure (Engine Capacity-Based)

| Engine (cc) | Punjab | Sindh | Islamabad | KPK | | ----------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | --------- | | <1000 | ₨ 1,500 | ₨ 1,200 | ₨ 1,300 | ₨ 1,000 | | 1000–1500 | ₨ 4,500 | ₨ 3,800 | ₨ 4,000 | ₨ 3,500 | | 1500–2000 | ₨ 8,000 | ₨ 7,000 | ₨ 7,500 | ₨ 6,500 | | >2000 | ₨ 15,000 | ₨ 12,000 | ₨ 14,000 | ₨ 11,000 |

*+ ₨ 2,000 for number plate (all provinces)

📲 Step 3: Book Biometric Appointment

  • Via Portal: Select nearest Excise Office → choose "green slot" for biometrics.
  • Documents to Carry: Printed payment slip, original CNIC, appointment slip.

Pro Tip: "Arrive 45 mins early; biometric queues move slower than Karachi traffic!"

🔍 Step 4: Vehicle Inspection

What Officials Verify:

  • Chassis/engine number matching documents.
  • Original documents vs uploaded copies.
  • Functional lights, brakes, and emissions (for bikes/cars >5 years old).

✅ Step 5: Track & Receive Registration

🔹 Tracking Methods:

  • Online: Enter token number on MTMIS portal → check "Application Status".
  • SMS:
    • Punjab: Send vehicle number to 8785.
    • Islamabad: Send vehicle number to 8521.

Status Meanings:

| Status | Action Required | | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | | "In Process" | Wait 3–5 working days | | "Ready for Collection" | Visit Excise Office with CNIC | | "Dispatched" | Track via TCS/Speed Post (SMS alert) |

🚚 Delivery Options:

  • Self-Pickup: Free (7–10 days).
  • Home Delivery: ₨ 350 (3–5 days).

🛠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues

| Issue | Solution | Reference | | ----------------------- | -------------------------------------- | --------- | | Document rejected | Re-upload high-resolution scans | 2 | | Payment not verified | Email receipt to [email protected] | 9 | | Biometric mismatch | Visit NADRA center for CNIC update | 2 | | "No slots available" | Check portal at 12:00 AM (new slots open) | 2 |

📱 One-Screen Cheat Sheet

1.  Prepare docs: CNIC, invoice, insurance, inspection cert  
2.  Portal: [Your Province MTMIS Link] → New Registration  
3.  Pay fee: Based on engine CC → JazzCash/Easypaisa  
4.  Book biometric slot → Visit Excise Office  
5.  Track: SMS <vehicle#> to 8785 (Punjab) / 8521 (Islamabad)

"In 2025, your car’s first accessory is a digital registration—not a fuzzy dice."

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