Selling or buying a used car or motorcycle is common in Pakistan, but failing to transfer ownership legally can result in fines or legal disputes. The law requires the new owner to register the vehicle in their name so that traffic challans, taxes and liabilities are correctly assigned. Completing the process protects both parties and ensures the buyer.
Quick Steps
- Obtain Form F (transfer of ownership) and, if required, Form T from your provincial Excise & Taxation department.
- Gather documents: original registration book/card, sales agreement, NOC (if financed), token tax receipts and CNIC copies of buyer and seller.
- Pay the transfer fee and taxes at a designated bank.
- Submit forms and documents at the Excise office; undergo vehicle inspection if required.
- Collect the new smart registration card showing the buyer’s name.
Why Transfer Vehicle Ownership in Pakistan?
Transferring ownership ensures that legal responsibility for the vehicle shifts from seller to buyer. If you don’t transfer, you may continue receiving challans, tax notices or be held liable for accidents. For the buyer, having the vehicle registered in your name allows you to sell it later, claim insurance and travel legally across provincial borders.
Detailed Instructions for Vehicle Ownership Transfer in Pakistan
- Draft a sale agreement on stamp paper detailing vehicle make, model, engine and chassis numbers, sale price, date and signatures of buyer and seller.
- Download or collect Form F from the Excise website or office. In some provinces you can apply online through the MTMIS portal.
- Prepare documents: original registration book/card or smart card, CNIC copies, sale deed, token tax receipts, vehicle inspection report (if required) and NOC from the bank if the vehicle was financed.
- Pay fees and taxes: deposit the transfer fee and any outstanding taxes at the bank using the generated challan or PSID. Keep the receipt.
- Visit the Excise office: both buyer and seller should appear for biometric verification. Submit the forms and documents. The officer verifies signatures and vehicle details. In some regions, a physical inspection is necessary.
- Receive new registration card: after processing (usually within a week), collect the new smart card with the buyer’s name. Keep photocopies of all documents for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, most provinces require biometric verification of both buyer and seller to prevent fraud. Some offices offer mobile biometric services for an additional fee.
Punjab and Sindh offer partial online services through MTMIS portals where you can submit forms and pay fees. However, you still need to visit the office for biometric verification.
The vehicle cannot be transferred until all outstanding traffic challans and token taxes are cleared. Check the MTMIS portal for fines before starting the process.
If the vehicle is under bank financing or leased, you must obtain an NOC from the financing institution. For out‑of‑province transfers, a clearance certificate may also be required.
Processing times vary by province but generally range from 3–7 working days. The new smart card is mailed or collected in person.
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