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

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

🔄 B. Ownership Transfer

Submit Transfer Form: Signed by seller/buyer + notarized.
Upload Seller’s CNIC: Mandatory for verification.
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)