Excise portal enables online transfer of cars and motorcycles

Cars and motorcycles’ online transfer made possible. File photo

| Published June, 5 2026 | Updated

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): Cars and motorcycles’ online transfer made possible through Excise portal as Islamabad moves to simplify vehicle ownership services.

The Excise and Taxation (E&T) Department of Islamabad has decided to introduce an online vehicle ownership transfer facility, allowing citizens to transfer cars and motorcycles from their homes without visiting Excise offices.

The decision was discussed during a performance review meeting chaired by Director General Excise Irfan Nawaz Memon and attended by senior departmental officials. During the meeting, officials reviewed the department’s performance over the past 15 days and carried out a detailed assessment of the existing vehicle ownership transfer system.

The department agreed to further simplify the transfer process and reviewed the functionality of the ETB web portal. Once implemented, the system will enable citizens to complete vehicle ownership transfers online from the comfort of their homes. Officials also reviewed the number of registered vehicles in Islamabad and assessed the collection of token tax payments.

The meeting discussed the introduction of an online payment facility for traffic violation fines to make the process easier for motorists and improve public service delivery. In addition, authorities examined the performance of enforcement teams working at various checkpoints and reviewed the actions taken by field officers.

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DG Excise Irfan Nawaz Memon directed officials to make the vehicle transfer process more user-friendly, efficient, and accessible. He also ordered stricter action against vehicle owners who have failed to pay token taxes.

The Excise Department said these digital initiatives are aimed at improving public services, enhancing transparency, reducing paperwork, and minimizing the need for citizens to visit government offices for routine transactions. The move is expected to save time for vehicle owners and make government services more convenient. Officials believe digital solutions can improve efficiency while reducing delays and unnecessary visits to public offices.