Official Excise departments
- Punjab Excise & Taxation — registration, transfer, token tax; registration verification at MTMIS Punjab
- Sindh Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control
- KP Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control
Before buying a used vehicle
- Verify the registration number on the province’s official verification service (e.g. MTMIS in Punjab): check the owner name matches the seller’s CNIC, the model, engine and chassis numbers.
- Physically match the engine and chassis numbers with the registration documents.
- Check token tax is paid up to date.
- Ask for the original file, registration book/smart card and previous transfer documents.
Transferring ownership
- Original registration file and book/card
- CNIC copies of buyer and seller; biometric verification where the province requires it
- Sale/transfer letter as prescribed
- Token tax paid till date
- Transfer fee and any applicable taxes (withholding tax may apply depending on filer status)
Complete the transfer promptly: until it is done, the seller remains legally linked to the vehicle and its e-challans.
Paying token tax
Provinces accept token tax through designated banks, Excise offices and official e-payment apps/portals. Keep the receipt; in many cases the withholding tax portion appears on your tax record.