Vehicle owners are urged to complete their registrations promptly to avoid the higher charges.

The reforms aim to modernize vehicle management via a digital registration system. This system links every vehicle’s number plate directly to the owner’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). As part of the initiative, sellers may retain their current registration numbers, while buyers of used vehicles will receive new plates issued by the Motor Registering Authority. Additionally, owners of unused plates can now reserve them for up to two years.

Importantly, it was highlighted by the department that late transfer applications will incur extra fees, with a one-month delay resulting in mandatory penalties. To safeguard themselves, vehicle owners who have sold their vehicles—but whose buyers have yet to complete the ownership transfer—are strongly advised to call the helpline at 1035. Authorities will now be able to suspend the registration and prevent potential misuse.

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This charge hike follows previous measures, including the implementation of a 10% increase in transfer fees in mid-2025. For instance, fees for motorcycles rose from Rs550 to Rs605, while rates climbed by Rs275 to Rs3,025 for cars with engine capacities of 650–1000 cc. A Rs550 hike lifted fees to Rs6,050 for vehicles between 1000–1800 cc, and a price increment of Rs1,100 to Rs12,100 was subjected to larger vehicles over 1800 cc. Heavy transport vehicles also experienced a Rs550 increment, now at Rs6,050.

The introduction of the digital system is part of Punjab’s broader efforts to enhance transparency and efficiency in vehicle registration and management.