Last updated: August 2026
Vehicle Registration & Biometric Ownership Transfer
New car/bike registration, biometric buyer-seller transfer, and token tax.
Where
Excise & Taxation
Time
Same day biometric / 2–3 weeks for Smart Card
Biometric
Buyer + Seller mandatory for transfer
Required documents
New Vehicle Registration
Biometric Transfer (Used Car)
Step by step
- 1
Clear Dues & E-Challans
Check and clear all pending traffic challans and unpaid token taxes via e-Pay.
- 2
Generate Transfer Challan
Create transfer application on e-Pay app and pay transfer fee + advance withholding tax.
- 3
Seller Biometric Verification
Seller visits e-Khidmat Markaz or NADRA e-Sahulat center for biometric verification.
- 4
Buyer Biometric Verification
Buyer completes biometric verification within 30 days of seller verification.
- 5
Smart Card Printing & Delivery
Excise processes the digital ownership transfer and couriers new Smart Card to buyer.
Common mistakes
- ×Buying vehicle on 'Open Transfer Letter' without completing mandatory biometric transfer
- ×Seller failing to complete biometric, leaving vehicle legally registered in former owner's name
Disclaimer: This is guidance only. Fees, requirements, and processes change. Always confirm the latest rules from the official department or portal.