Transferring a vehicle in your name is a very hectic and tedious job now a days especially when it comes about going to a public office to get a job done. Normally people avoid visiting such offices and try to hire a tout or an agent who normally has contacts inside. He just costs you a hefty extra charge which is so easily avoidable. All you have to do is keep faith in yourself and be forbearing in terms of everything. It is like 2 plus 2 four.
My experience of transferring my car in my name was also kind of hectic experience but all is well that ends well. At least, I ended up with my car transferred in my name and by saving a hefty amount which was due to agents if I would have approached as such.
Remember one thing; public offices’ rules are regulations are subjected to change but one way or another, there might be a little bit difference in the procedure and the documents required.
Few Tips before you buy a car from an unknown person:
- Always try to purchase a locally registered vehicle.
- Seller’s CNIC card must be valid and MUST not be expired or near to expire.
- Always prepare sale Deed in the name of the owner or seller.
- Token tax MUST be cleared before purchasing.
- There should be no HVAC work required in the vehicle (quite expensive in some cases).
- Vehicle already registered in the name of the seller should always be preferred.
- Number of Owners should also be kept in mind. (Shows how much car is wear off)
- Mileage should keep in mind like below or above 100,000 KMs.
- Tires should be new or less wear off.
- Alloy rim / sound system will be a bonus.
- Don’t rely on the stories of the seller, the only thing matters is your own satisfaction.
- Body paint should be original. (Minor touching is acceptable in some cases)
- Engine should be sound and should not be opened for overhaul or any other related work. Such vehicles are mostly not reliable.
- Always inspect the vehicle in daylight, not in evening or at night.
- Keep a specialist with you for inspection or if possible, try to drive it personally.
- Suspension should be OK.
- Interior should be tidy and clean. Seat and belts, seat rests should be intact and in working condition.
- Vehicle’s body MUST not be rusty.
- Last but not the least; don’t leave the bargain for 10K or 15K, when you are completely satisfied, just go for it. You might repent on a deal which you thought was good.
Now coming to the point, let’s start with a simple breakup of the essential checklist you require for transferring the car in someone’s name and visiting ETO office:
The Checklist:
- Sale Deed (the document which you prepare when you purchase a car from someone) signed and notarized
- Original Transfer Letter (Signed by the Owner of the vehicle)
- Copy of your CNIC card
- Copy of vehicle owner’s CNIC card (Remember to verify that the card is not expired)
- T.O form (Easily available from Court offices)
- 2 Urdu Transfer letter (One small and one A4 paper size)
- Challan Form (Should be attested first from ETO office before fee submission)
- Registration book
The PROCESS:
Assuming that you have original Transfer Letter and Sale Deed in hand:
- Keep the owner or seller stand-by to come to ETO office whenever you ask. Presenting yourself and the owner of the vehicle in front of ETO officer will lessen you efforts more than you think.
- Go to Islamabad court office which is situated at F-8 Markaz Islamabad. Ask a Form vendor to provide you blank two Urdu transfer letters (Big & small), Challan form and T.O form.
- Ask him if he can fill up all forms for you. (Transfer Fee for 1000cc in ISB is Rs. 1200). He will charge you like 100 Rs. to fill up all forms.
- Take Challan Form to Window No. 1 to 5 which are at the backside of ETO office and ask the inspector to attest the Challan Form for you. Present all documents to you and he will attest the Challan form.
- Now go to National Bank F-8 branch which is situated opposite ETO office. Challan fee is payable only in that branch or in Islamabad’s State Bank of Pakistan in Sector F-5.
- You are almost done. Now your documents need attestation from a Class 1 Gazetted Officer. (All forms should be attested except original transfer letter & Sale Deed)
- Ask the seller or owner of the car to reach ETO office, take him along with you and present all completed and attested documents in front of the ETO officer.
- Now to Window 5 or 6, ask him that you want a vehicle transfer, he will ask you to pay Rs. 550 which are official screening charges. He will issue 2 receipts
- Take the receipts and go to window 6, clerk will take all documents from you and will issue a printed receipt and will intimate you about the delivery date of your transferred registration book.
You are all good to go. Enjoy your visit of ETO and court offices. Good luck!!!
Fee and Taxes
SCHEDULE FOR TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
Vehicle Category | Engine Capacity | Amount (Rs.) |
---|---|---|
Private / Commercial | Upto 1000 cc | 1,200 |
Private / Commercial | From 1001 cc to 1800 cc | 2,000 |
Private / Commercial | Above 1801 cc | 3,000 |
SCHEDULE FOR ADVANCE FEE – TRANSFER CASE
(Apply on Private & Commercial Vehicles)
Engine Capacity | Filer (in Rs.) | Non-Filer (in Rs.) |
---|---|---|
Upto 850 cc | NIL | 5,000 |
From 851 cc to 1000 cc | 5,000 | 15,000 |
From 1001 cc to 1300 cc | 7,500 | 25,000 |
From 1301 cc to 1600 cc | 12,500 | 65,000 |
From 1601 cc to 1800 cc | 18,750 | 100,000 |
From 1801 cc to 2000 cc | 25,000 | 135,000 |
From 2001 cc to 2500 cc | 37,500 | 200,000 |
From 2501 cc to 3000 cc | 50,000 | 270,000 |
Above 3000 cc | 62,500 | 300,000 |
Finally a decent site by ICTA for such information.
https://ictadministration.gov.pk/services/vehicle-transfer/
Hi, first of all thanks for the effort. Is this procedure that you mentioned still in use to date? And you did not mention about the NEW digital transfer letter issued only by excise office containing specific serial number given only to the car’s owner. Please elaborate. Thanks
Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The process is almost the same, except for the introduction of the digital transfer letter. Yes you are right that the transfer letter is only issued in the presence of original owner and buyer but I am sorry to say that we can “override” this process by hiring agents. In that case, no buyer or seller’s presence is required. The focus of this article was to inform people that what is the right way of doing it without bribing any one!
HI Dear.
I have ALTO (VXR) 965cc with Isbd registration No. 1608. will you plz guide me for,
1. What to do if the owner of the car (He is Abroad) is not present at the time of transfer.?
2. What is the transfer and Official Screening charges for this Car. (ALTO VXR).
3. what if i need the registration on the same day b/coz i will have to go back to Mardan. I heard that transfer of the vehicle will take 4-5 days and registration book will be with them, meanwhile.
Kind Regards,
Tariq Iqbal
Mardan, Kpk.
Hi
I have 2012 model Islamabad numbet car (on open transfer letter with full documents) please guide me can I send my car an another person easily
salam
bargain waly keya karengy her garee ko apny name pay transfer karengy pehr bachengai
I have a car in Islamabad which I want to sell but I am in Australia. What documents I need to send to Pakistan from here to sell and transfer the car registration in Islamabad?
Thanks
Shahid
By law, you need to be present in ETO office when selling the car. However, there are agents available who can do this on your behalf. All you need to send the original papers of your car and copy of your Pakistani CNIC
awesome… i am Australian and in islamabad. sell your car to me bro.
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Regards
Where is the your vehicle and what type of verification you want?
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Thank you for your detailed and informative guide. I have a query and that is, what would be the total transfer fee of vehicle registered in Islamabad? Just a simple transfer of name. Assume that the car is between 2000cc and 2500cc.
Thanks.
Can you please upload or email me scanned copy of Transfer letter?
The new process of transferring car registration in Pindi and Islamabad does not need a transfer letter, both parties go to ETO office and they issue a transfer deed. Do bring the original CNIC and Car copy with you go there.
dear can any one tell me the latest transfer fees after this budget.?
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Regards
Salam,
I am in trouble, the CNIC of owner on transfer letter is expired and my car is open maening not register, i ve all original document with me,I want to sell my car ASAP. But to reach to honor new CNIC is a big hurdld. Is there any other legal ways that I donot need without new CNIC of owner, my car can be sold out, please guide
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Thanks
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Regards,
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Dear all i sell my toyota vitz 2007 model register in oct 2012. I sell this car. I didnt pay any token from the time of purchase and the deal was that token will be on buyer upto 3k more ill pay. When i caculate it cost me around 3 to 4. I have already given 1k to buyer in advanve and rest on him. Now he told me he have done token in 8k. Fee was 4150 something like that and WHT 3k something. I am out of country All legal methods done. Transfer already. He is cheeting to me ???
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Good Morning, Hope everybody will be in good health and spirit. I live in London and currentl in Multan to visit my mother. I am thinkng of buying a car which is standing on showroom . The model is Civic Prosmetic I-vvti 2011 registered in 2013. The car is registration plate shows Lahore number.
My queries are
1: can I transfer the car from Multan rather then going to Lahore.
2: How much total amount will I have to pay to transfer it on my name.
3: how much should I expect that showroom dealer will ask for his share.
Any thing else I need to know because in UK we can just simply put the car vehicle registration number and V5c document number and can find out all the details on computer.
Cheers
Islamabad registered vehicle can be transferred on buyer from lahore ?? , because car is in lahore .
Sir, I am transporting an unregistered vehicle bought here in Karachi and would like to register it in Islamabad/Rawalpindi around middle of september. Can you please recommend an agent who can do it quickly and economically. If this too complicated and expensive I can just get it done here. Thank you in advance.
I have two Islamabad registered vehicles on my name.
I want to sweep registration number of vehicles.
I am living at Rawalpindi, want to pay the token fee for my Karachi registered vehicle. How can be paid? Anyone can guide me and share the contact of some agent Please.
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Swift 2015 model how much total charges of ownership transfer