How to Get a Duplicate Vehicle Registration Book in Punjab: Rs 1,300 and a Police Report
Lost or stolen vehicle registration certificate in Punjab? Excise lists a Rs 1,300 duplicate fee, a police report and your CNIC. See the papers before you go.
Short answer: Punjab Excise lists a duplicate registration book fee of Rs 1,300 for motorcycles, cars, heavy vehicles and rickshaws. For a lost or stolen book you need a police report and a copy of your CNIC. Most vehicles also need an up-to-date token tax certificate.
You pull out the glove box and the green book is not there. It might have been stolen, or left in a repair shop. You cannot sell the car, transfer it or even prove it is yours without it.
We read the Punjab Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department page on motor vehicle registration on 14 October 2026. We did not file a duplicate request ourselves, so the steps below follow the department's list.
The duplicate costs Rs 1,300 for every vehicle type
The department's rate list shows a duplicate book fee of Rs 1,300 for motorcycles and cars. Heavy transport vehicles, rickshaws and other types are also listed at Rs 1,300. So the fee is the same whatever you drive.
The page does not show the date of the last revision, and excise fees do change. Ask the office for the figure on the day you apply, and keep the payment receipt. Do not pay anyone who offers to "arrange" the duplicate for a higher amount, because the department lists one fee.
If your problem is a different one, such as moving a vehicle to a buyer, see the Punjab vehicle transfer fee and lifetime token guide.
You need a police report and your CNIC
For a misplaced or stolen certificate, the department lists a police report and a photocopy of your CNIC. If the book is torn or damaged and not lost, attach it to the application. For most vehicles an up-to-date token tax certificate is also required.
| Paper | When it is needed |
|---|---|
| Police report | Book lost or stolen |
| Copy of applicant's CNIC | Always |
| Damaged or torn book | Attach to the application if you still have it |
| Token tax certificate, up to date | Non-tie-up vehicles, except motorcycles |
| Original registration file | Vehicles under the File Return Scheme |
The page does not explain the term non-tie-up, and we do not want to guess. Ask the excise office whether your vehicle falls under it. If the token tax is overdue, pay it first. The online token tax payment guide shows how.
Get the police report first
The report is the paper that proves you reported the loss. Do this before you go to excise, because the department lists it as the first document for a lost or stolen book. Take your CNIC and the vehicle number with you.
We could not check whether Punjab police issue this report online or only at a station. Ask at your local police station, and keep a copy of whatever you are given. Note the date and the report number on it.
Be exact when you describe what was lost. Write the vehicle number, make, model and your CNIC number. If the book was in the car when it was stolen, say so, because the vehicle itself may be missing too. A report that is vague can be sent back to you.
Apply at the excise office and pay the fee
Take the papers to your district excise office, fill the application, and pay the Rs 1,300 duplicate fee. The department also lists online services and appointments on its site. Which of them handles duplicates, we could not confirm.
- Report the loss or theft and take the police report.
- Photocopy your CNIC and gather the other papers in the table above.
- Clear any token tax that is due, and keep the certificate.
- Apply at the excise office with the Rs 1,300 fee, and keep the receipt.
- Collect the duplicate when the office tells you it is ready.
For more on the services the department runs and the helpline, read the Punjab Excise online services guide. The department's own office phone numbers are +92-42-9920 3848 and +92-42-9920 3849.
Check the smart card and the vehicle record afterwards
Once you hold the duplicate, check that the engine number, chassis number and owner name match your vehicle. A typing error found later costs more time than one found today. Also check that the token tax record shows as paid.
Some Punjab owners hold a vehicle smart card. See the Punjab vehicle smart card status guide if you are waiting for one, or if you wonder whether you need one. We could not confirm whether a smart card replaces the paper book for your vehicle.
Common questions
How much is a duplicate registration book in Punjab?
Punjab Excise lists Rs 1,300 for motorcycles, cars, heavy transport vehicles, rickshaws and other types.
Do I need a police report for a lost registration book?
Yes. The department lists a police report for a misplaced or stolen certificate.
What if my registration book is only damaged?
Attach the damaged or torn book to your application. Bring your CNIC copy as well.
Do I need to pay token tax before applying?
For non-tie-up vehicles other than motorcycles, the department lists an up-to-date token tax certificate. Ask the office if your vehicle is in that group.
Can I sell my car while the book is missing?
The department's transfer list asks for the original registration certificate or a duplicate, so apply for the duplicate first.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked on 14 October 2026, Pakistan time. We read the Punjab Excise page on motor vehicle registration and post-registration transactions. It shows no date of last revision. We did not file a duplicate request, and we could not confirm processing time. Confirm the fee and papers with your district excise office before you go.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
