Vehicle Registration in Sargodha 2026: Complete Excise Office Guide
Whether you've just bought a new motorcycle, a used car, or need to transfer ownership, this guide walks you through the complete vehicle registration process at the Excise & Taxation Office Sargodha — fees, forms, biometrics, and number plate collection.
Visit the Excise & Taxation Office on Sargodha-Lahore Road with your CNIC, vehicle invoice or transfer letter, biometric verification, and applicable fees. Motorcycle registration costs around Rs. 1,800-3,500. Car registration ranges from Rs. 25,000-180,000 depending on engine capacity and purchase value. Number plates are issued at the same office.
- Original CNIC + 2 photocopies
- Original sale invoice (for new) or transfer letter (for used)
- Vehicle inspection certificate from Excise office
- Bank challan as proof of fee payment
- Two passport-sized photographs
- Affidavit on Rs. 100 stamp paper (used vehicle transfers)
- Original registration book (transfers only)
🪜 Step-by-Step Guide
Follow each step in order. Do not skip steps — the sequence matters.
For a new vehicle: original sale invoice from authorised dealer, dealer's certificate of origin, manufacturer's certificate, your original CNIC plus 2 photocopies. For a used vehicle: original registration book of seller, original CNIC of seller and buyer, transfer letter (Form-F) signed by seller, and an affidavit on Rs. 100 stamp paper.
Pro Tip: Make sure the seller's CNIC name on the transfer letter matches exactly with the registration book — even one extra letter causes rejection.
The main Excise & Taxation Office is located on Sargodha-Lahore Road, near Block-Z. Office hours are 9 AM to 4 PM (Monday to Friday) and 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturday. Arrive before 11 AM to avoid the rush — by noon the queue at the token counter is usually 1-2 hours.
Pro Tip: Closed on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. Check the public holiday calendar before going.
Take your vehicle to the inspection bay at the Excise office. The inspector will physically verify the chassis number and engine number against your documents, take measurements, and stamp the verification form. This usually takes 15-30 minutes.
Pro Tip: Make sure the chassis and engine numbers are clearly visible on the vehicle. If they are corroded or unclear, have them re-stamped at an authorised workshop first.
Collect Form-F (registration application) from the form counter — currently Rs. 50. Fill in vehicle details, owner details, and engine/chassis numbers. Submit at the receiving counter along with all documents and the inspection certificate. The clerk will issue you a token slip with your application number.
Take your application slip to the cash counter or to a designated bank branch (usually National Bank inside the Excise complex). Fees vary by vehicle: motorcycle Rs. 1,800-3,500, car under 1000cc around Rs. 25,000, car 1000-1300cc around Rs. 35,000, car 1300-1500cc around Rs. 50,000, car 1600-2000cc around Rs. 90,000, car above 2000cc Rs. 150,000+. Token tax is paid annually based on engine capacity.
Pro Tip: Save the original bank challan — you will need it to collect your registration book and number plate.
Go to the biometric counter with your original CNIC and the paid challan. The clerk will scan your fingerprints to verify identity against NADRA records. This is mandatory for all registrations and transfers since 2022.
Registration books for new vehicles are now issued as a Punjab smart card. Smart card delivery: 15-30 days from application date. Until then, you receive a temporary registration certificate (RC). Number plates: collect from the number plate counter on the same day after paying the plate fee (Rs. 1,200 for motorcycle, Rs. 1,500-1,800 for cars).
Pro Tip: You can track your smart card status online at excise.punjab.gov.pk using your application number.
Once issued, verify your registration is correctly recorded by SMS-ing your registration number to 9966 (Punjab Excise verification service). You should receive owner name, vehicle make, engine capacity, and registration date. If anything is wrong, return to the office immediately for correction.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
These are the most frequent reasons people waste a whole trip to the government office.
Buying a vehicle without verifying the existing registration
Before paying the seller, SMS the registration number to 9966 to confirm seller name, engine details, and outstanding token tax. Many fraud cases involve fake registration books — always cross-verify.
Skipping biometric verification thinking it is optional
Biometric verification is mandatory since 2022. Without it, your application will be rejected and you'll lose the form fee. Both buyer and seller must do biometrics for a transfer.
Not paying outstanding token tax before transfer
If the previous owner owes token tax, the transfer will be blocked until cleared. Check token tax dues on excise.punjab.gov.pk before agreeing on the sale price — you may need to deduct it from the seller's payment.
Using non-standard or fancy number plates
Punjab Excise has cracked down on non-standard plates. Always use the official plate issued by Excise — the security-feature plate. Non-standard plates result in fines and vehicle detention by traffic police.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
For a new 70cc motorcycle: registration fee around Rs. 1,800, smart card fee Rs. 550, number plate Rs. 1,200, plus first-year token tax Rs. 1,500. Total roughly Rs. 5,000-5,500. Check the Excise counter for the exact current schedule as fees revise annually.
Yes. If both the buyer's and seller's domiciles are in Punjab, you can register or transfer at any Punjab Excise office regardless of where the vehicle was previously registered. If the vehicle was registered outside Punjab, you'll first need an interprovincial transfer.
Currently 15-30 working days. You can track status at excise.punjab.gov.pk using your application number. Until the smart card arrives, the temporary RC issued at the office is valid proof of registration.
For a 1300cc petrol car: annual token tax around Rs. 7,000-9,000 (varies by year and engine type). Hybrid and electric vehicles get a 50% discount on token tax under current Punjab government policy.
Yes, with a notarised power of attorney. However, biometric verification still requires your physical presence — even with power of attorney, the registered owner must visit the office once for biometrics.
📞 Important Contacts
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