Whether you are about to buy a new vehicle or a used one, having vehicle registration is highly important. Registering it is a legal liability and even your car is under constant threat if it is not registered. However, registration can be a challenging task when you don’t know where to begin. Therefore, we bring you a comprehensive step-by-step guide for Islamabad vehicle registration.
Islamabad Vehicle Registration – Walk-in/Offline
The car registration process needs to be understood clearly if you want to save your precious time, or you will end up paying a heavy amount if you hire an agent for your car registration. Today I will guide you on how to register your vehicle offline in Islamabad. So, let’s start with the documents required.
Required Documents for Walk-in Car Registration
The document requirements for car registration vary on a provincial level. Moreover, the process of registration is also different for local and imported vehicles. You will need the following documents for Islamabad vehicle registration:
For Local Assemble Car Registration
- Original Invoice
- Form F
- CNIC Copy
- Registration Amount
For Imported Car Registration
In the case of imported cars
- Goods Declaration (GD)
- Export Certificate
- Bill of Lading
- Old registration book or Sales Invoice
- Photocopy copy of Passport on whose name vehicle was imported.
Note: Preparing for the documents beforehand is also essential so you don’t have to run back and forth to gather them.
Fill up all the required information in the form F properly to avoid any issues. And to be on the safe side carry some extra cash, you never know when the fee will increase. CNIC copy is mandatory. Make sure to have a photocopy the original invoice for your records.
You can download form F from the Excise & Taxation Department website.
Click on facilities -> download, and from there you can download the form from the list.
Steps to Follow for Walk-in Islamabad Vehicle Registration:
After completing the whole documents you will go to the Islamabad ETO office. There you have to wait for your turn.
Biometric Counter
You will 1st go to the biometric counter where you need to submit your CNIC and original invoice. After submitting this they will ask you to register your thumb impression or biometric. You will get a biometric verification receipt with your name, biometric number, car chassis number, and other relevant details will be mentioned.
Physical Inspection
After receiving the biometric verification receipt you will take your car for a physical inspection. There you need to wait in queue with your car. The car inspector officer will come and cross-check the chassis number and engine number with the information on form F. After doing this he will sign it. Now you will submit the Form F and invoice at the new registration office. They will verify it and then they will stamp and sign.
Vehicle Registration Department
After the physical inspection, you again come back to the ETO office and now you will enter in vehicle registration office. There you will hand over all the required documents to the designated person. And if you need a special number you have to ask them for this and a special or golden number. There are some extra chargers which you have to pay if you want that number. After all this hassle they will print out the digital Form F on which your registration number will be mentioned.
Challan Form
Now, they will give you a challan form. Double-check every detail like the CNIC No, Address, Engine No, Chassis No, and Filer status on it. If everything is correct, then submit the challan to the bank located in the same office. There you will pay the challan fee. After this, the bank officer will give you a signed challan form copy which you have to submit at the vehicle registration office along with other documents. And lastly, you will pay the number plate and smart card charges.
Location
The Islamabad ETO office is situated in Sector H-9 Opposite Allama Iqbal Open University.
Online Islamabad Vehicle Registration
If you do not want to be a part of the hassle ICTA offers a much easier and smoother way. Now you can avail of the option of online vehicle registration of your vehicle. For online registration, you can visit the Excise & Taxation Department website.
- Go to the Website
- Click on the Vehicle Registration
- Click on Online Vehicle Registration
- Now click on New Vehicle Registration Process
- Upon clicking, you will be led to the online vehicle registration form.
- Fill in your details and click save!
Required Information for Islamabad Online Car Registration
The details you have to fill in for the online registration are as follows make sure that everything is filled in correctly.
- Owner Information (Person or Company in whose name the vehicle will be registered)
- Transfer Applicable (Purchaser Information/ person or company whose name vehicle invoice/ bill entry is issued)
- Hire Purchase Information (Pluge with Company / Bank)
- Taxpayer Category (Filer or non-filer.)
- Vehicle Information (Body type, manufacturer details, model, assessed value and purchase date)
- Owner’s Representative (Person Who Will Appear at Etd Office on Behalf of Vehivle’s Owner)
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Islamabad Vehicle Registration Cost
Here are the taxes and fees you have to pay when you register your vehicle:
Schedule for Registration Fee
| Vehicle Category | Engine Capacity | Value of vehicle |
| Private / Government | 999 cc and Below | 01 % |
| Private / Government | From 1000 cc to 1999 cc | 02 % |
| Private / Government | 2000 cc and Above | 04 % |
| Commercial | 999 cc and Below | 01 % |
| Commercial | 1000 cc and Above | 02 % |
Schedule for Advance Fee – New Vehicles (Apply on Private & Commercial Vehicles)
| Engine Capacity | Filer (In Rs.) | Non-Filer (In Rs.) |
| Upto 850 cc | 7,500 | 15,000 |
| From 851 cc to 1000 cc | 15,000 | 30,000 |
| From 1001 cc to 1300 cc | 25,000 | 50,000 |
| From 1301 cc to 1600 cc | 50,000 | 100,000 |
| From 1601 cc to 1800 cc | 75,000 | 150,000 |
| From 1801 cc to 2000 cc | 100,000 | 200,000 |
| From 2001 cc to 2500 cc | 150,000 | 300,000 |
| From 2501 cc to 3000 cc | 200,000 | 400,000 |
| Above 3000 cc | 250,000 | 500,000 |
Schedule for Income Tax / Withholding (Annual)
| Vehicle Catagory | Engine Capacity | Filer (in Rs.) | Non-Filer (in Rs.) |
| Private | Upto 850 cc | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Private | From 851 cc to 1000 cc | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Private | From 1001 cc to 1199 cc | 1,500 | 3,000 |
| Private | From 1200 cc to 1299 cc | 1,750 | 3,500 |
| Private | From 1300 cc to 1499 cc | 2,500 | 5,000 |
| Private | From 1500 cc to 1599 cc | 3,750 | 7,000 |
| Private | From 1600 to 1999 cc | 4,500 | 9,000 |
| Private | From 2000 and Above | 10,000 | 20,000 |
| Commercial | loading Pickup/Mini Truck/Truck | Rs. 2.50 per Kg | Rs. 5.00 per Kg |
| Commercial | Passenger Vehicle (Upto 9 Seats) | 50 | 100 |
| Commercial | Passenger Vehicle (10 to 19 Seater) | 100 | 200 |
| Commercial | Passenger Vehicle (20 & More Seater) | 300 | 600 |
NOTE: Income Tax/Withholding Tax is exempted on 10 years old vehicles
Schedule for Late Fee
| Period (In days) | Amount (in Rs.) |
| More than 120 days and less than 180 days | 3,000 |
| More than 180 days and less than a year (365 days) | 6,000 |
| More than a year (365 days) | 5,000 per year |
Disclaimer: All the values have been taken from the official page of the Excise & Taxation Department ICT. However, certain changes were made in the vehicle policies after the announcement of the fiscal budget 2024-2025. Therefore, stay tuned for more updates!
Conclusion
Here we have discussed in detail how you can do Islamabad vehicle registration online or offline in simple steps along with taxes and fees. It may be a big hassle to register your vehicle physically/offline, but the good thing is that now you can register your vehicle online by sitting at home. Let us know about your experience of registering vehicles in the comment section.
We hope this guide was helpful for you! If you have any questions, let us know in the comments below!
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