Overseas Pakistanis Gain Digital Access to Vehicle Registration and Transfers

The Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department has rolled out a new digital system enabling overseas Pakistanis to register and transfer vehicles through the PakID mobile application, eliminating embassy visits and power of attorney paperwork.

Speaking to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Director of Excise Bilal Azam said the initiative aims to make vehicle registration and transfer easier for expatriates.

“Now, for registration and transfer, they can download the PakID app. From there, they can record their biometrics, and we will ensure the vehicle’s transfer,” he said.

According to Azam, the biometric verification through the PakID app will serve as valid proof of identity, removing the need for a separate Transfer Order (TO) form. However, he advised both buyers and sellers to complete proper documentation.

“When you sell any vehicle, please ensure you sign the transfer letter and hand it over to the purchaser,” he added.

He emphasized that both biometric verification and a signed transfer letter remain legal requirements for vehicle ownership transfer.

Meanwhile, the Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on token tax defaulters in Islamabad. The department has suspended and cancelled registrations of several vehicles after repeated public notices and newspaper advertisements.

“We have issued notices to defaulters from 1980 to 2000, and after due process, cancelled their registrations,” Azam said. He added that owners could apply for reinstatement to regularize their vehicle status.

This new digital facility is part of the Islamabad Excise Department’s ongoing reform drive to boost efficiency, transparency, and accessibility for both local and overseas Pakistanis.