How to Avail Islamabad Vehicle Registration? Complete Guide
Islamabad Vehicle Registration: Whether you want to buy a new or used vehicle, vehicle registration is very important. Its registration is a legal responsibility and even your car is constantly at risk if it is not registered. However, vehicle registration can be a daunting task when you don’t know where to start. That’s why we bring you a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to avail Islamabad vehicle registration.
Islamabad Vehicle Registration—Walk-in / Offline
The car registration process must be clearly understood if you want to save your precious time or end up paying a high amount if you hire a car registration agent. Today I will guide you how to register your vehicle offline in Islamabad. So let’s start with the required documents.
Required Documents for Walk-in Car Registration
Document requirements for car registration vary by province. In addition, the registration process is also different for local and imported vehicles. To register a vehicle in Islamabad, you will need the following documents:
For Locally Assembled Vehicle Registration
- Original Invoice
- Form F
- CNIC Copy
- Registration Amount
For Imported Car Registration
- 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 documents in advance is also essential so you don’t have to run back and forth.
Fill in all required details in Form F properly to avoid problems. And carry some extra cash with you just in case; you never know when the fee will increase. CNIC copy is mandatory. Make sure you have a photocopy of the original invoice for your records.
You can also download Form F from the official website of Excise & Taxation Department.
Simply click on facilities > download, and download the form from the list.
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Steps to Follow for Walk-in Islamabad Vehicle Registration:
After filling all documents, you will go to ETO office in Islamabad. There you have to wait your turn.
Biometric Counter
First, you go to biometric counter, where you have to submit CNIC and original invoice. After submission, it will ask you to register your fingerprint or biometrics. You will receive a biometric verification confirmation with your name, biometric number, car chassis number and other relevant details.
Physical Inspection
After receiving the biometric verification confirmation, you will take your car for a physical check. There you have to wait in line with the car. A car inspector will come and check the chassis number and engine number with the information on the F form. Then he will sign it. Now send Form F and invoice at the new registration office. He verifies it and then stamps and signs it.
Vehicle Registration Department
After the physical check, you will again return to the ETO office and now enter the vehicle registration office. There you 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. If you want this number, you have to pay for several additional chargers. After all this hassle, they will print a digital form F which will show your registration number.
Challan Form
Now they will give you a challan form. Double check every detail, like CNIC number, address, engine number, chassis number, and also filer status. If everything is fine, send the challan to the bank located in the same office. There you will pay the challan fee. After that, the bank officer will give you a signed copy of the challan form, which you have to submit along with other documents at the vehicle registration office. And finally, you pay the license plate and chip card fees.
Location (Excise & Taxation Department Islamabad)
The Islamabad Excise & Taxation Department office is located in Sector H-9, opposite Allama Iqbal Open University.
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Islamabad Vehicle Registration Online
If you don’t want to be part of the hassle, ICTA also offers a much easier and smoother way. You can now register your vehicle online. You can visit the Excise and Taxation Department website for online registration.
- 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 Vehicle Registration Online
The details you need to fill for online registration are as follows: make sure everything is filled correctly.
- Owner details (person or company in whose name the vehicle will be registered).
- Applicable transfer (information about the buyer, person or company in whose name the vehicle invoice / bill is issued).
- Information on installment purchase (Pluge with Company / Bank).
- Taxpayer Category (Filer or Non-Filer.).
- Vehicle Information (Body type, manufacturer details, model, estimated value, and date of purchase).
- Owner’s representative (the person who appears at the Etd office on behalf of the vehicle owner).
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Islamabad Vehicle Registration Cost
Mentioned below 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 exempt on 10-year-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 website of ICT Excise and Taxes. However, after the announcement of the 2024–25 fiscal budget, there have been some changes in the vehicle policy. So stay tuned for more updates!
Conclusion
Here we have discussed in detail how you can do vehicle registration in Islamabad online or offline in simple steps along with taxes and fees. It can be a big hassle to register your vehicle physically/offline but the good thing is that now you can register your vehicle online sitting at home. Let us know about your vehicle registration experience in the comments section.
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