How to Check and Pay Punjab Vehicle Token Tax Online (2026)

Every vehicle owner in Punjab has to pay an annual token tax to the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department. The good news is that you no longer need to stand in long queues at an excise office. You can check your dues and pay the full amount online in a few minutes. This guide walks you through the official process step by step, using the MTMIS Punjab portal for checking and e-Pay Punjab for payment.

Who needs to pay vehicle token tax in Punjab

Token tax applies to every motor vehicle registered in Punjab, including cars, motorcycles, rickshaws, vans, buses, and trucks. It is an annual tax, charged for each financial year from July to June. If you own a vehicle and it is registered with a Punjab number plate, you owe this tax every year, even if the vehicle is not currently in use. Commercial vehicles and motorcycles have their own rate schedules, while private cars are taxed based on engine capacity or invoice value depending on the model year.

Note that from the 2026-27 financial year, cars above 1000 cc are taxed as a percentage of invoice value (0.3 percent for 1001 to 2000 cc and 0.4 percent above 2000 cc, under the Punjab Finance Bill 2026), while cars up to 1000 cc pay a one-time lifetime amount of Rs 20,000. Always confirm the exact amount for your vehicle on e-Pay Punjab before paying, because rates can change with new finance bills.

What you need before you start

Checking your token tax status requires only one thing: the registration number of your vehicle. Use the full format as written on the number plate, for example LEA-1234 or LXX-5678, including the dash. For payment through e-Pay Punjab, you do not need a bank account login on the portal itself — you generate a 17-digit PSID (Payment Slip ID) first, and then pay that PSID through your own bank app, an ATM, or a wallet. Keeping your CNIC number handy helps if you want to search by CNIC instead of by registration number.

How to check your token tax status on MTMIS Punjab

MTMIS Punjab is the official online verification system of the Punjab Excise Department, available at mtmis.excise.punjab.gov.pk. Follow these steps:

1. Open the MTMIS Punjab portal in your browser.
2. Choose the search method: by registration number or by CNIC.
3. Enter the registration number exactly as printed on the number plate, with the dash.
4. Complete the on-screen security code and click the search button.
5. The system shows the official record: owner name, engine number, chassis number, registration status, token tax paid up to which year, and any unpaid challans.

The result screen tells you clearly whether any token tax is pending. If the record shows "Token Paid Upto" a past date, you have dues to clear. Checking this is completely free and takes about two minutes. Do this check before every payment so you pay the correct amount, and always do it before buying a used vehicle, because unpaid dues transfer to the new owner after ownership changes hands.

How to pay token tax online through e-Pay Punjab

e-Pay Punjab is the official payment gateway of the Government of Punjab, available at epay.punjab.gov.pk and as a mobile app. The payment flow works in two stages: generate a PSID, then pay the PSID. Here is the process:

1. Open the e-Pay Punjab app or website and select the Excise and Taxation section.
2. Enter your vehicle registration number and confirm the vehicle details.
3. Review the amount due. If you pay on or before 31 August, the 10 percent rebate shows automatically in the breakdown. No coupon code is needed.
4. Tap Generate Challan. The system creates a unique 17-digit PSID tied to your vehicle and the exact amount due. Note the expiry date of the PSID — it is usually valid for a few days, after which you must generate a new one.
5. Pay the PSID through any of these channels:
   • Directly inside the e-Pay Punjab app using the Pay Now option.
   • Internet or mobile banking: go to Bill Payment, select GoPb, enter the 17-digit PSID, and submit.
   • Any 1Link member bank ATM: select Bill Payment, then GoPb, enter the PSID, and confirm.
   • A branch of any 1Link member bank: take the printed PSID to the teller and ask for payment under GoPb.
   • Mobile wallets such as JazzCash or Zindigi through the in-app payment option.
6. After payment, you receive a success message and a digital receipt. The vehicle record updates almost immediately, and the "Token Paid Upto" date on MTMIS moves forward by a year.

Deadlines, rebate, and late penalty

Punjab applies a standing deadline rule that repeats every year:

• 31 August: If you pay the full year tax on or before this date, you get a 10 percent rebate. This is a permanent provision, not a limited offer, and the discount applies automatically on e-Pay Punjab.
• 30 September: You can still pay the full amount with no penalty until this date.
• After 30 September: A late payment penalty of 20 percent per month applies, up to a maximum of 100 percent of the tax due.

The Excise Department also runs recovery action against long-term defaulters from October each year, so it is cheapest and safest to clear dues by 30 September at the latest. If you bought a vehicle late in the year, check the record anyway — the arrears of the previous owner may already be sitting on it.

What to do if your vehicle record is missing

If MTMIS shows "Record Not Found", work through these possibilities in order:

1. Recheck the registration number format. Missing dashes or wrong district codes are the most common cause.
2. Try the CNIC search option with the 13-digit CNIC of the registered owner, entered without dashes.
3. If the vehicle is registered in another province or in Islamabad, it will not appear on the Punjab portal. Use the Excise portal of that province instead.
4. If the number and format are correct and the vehicle is Punjab-registered, visit your district Excise and Taxation office with the original registration book and CNIC. Record sync gaps happen, especially for older registrations.

A quick note before buying a used vehicle in Punjab

Always verify the registration number on MTMIS before paying for a used car or bike. Match the chassis number on the physical vehicle with the chassis number in the online record — if they do not match, walk away. Confirm that token tax is paid up to the current year, and that no red-flag challans are pending. Ownership transfer requires biometrics at a NADRA e-sahulat center, and the Excise office will not process a transfer while token tax is unpaid. A two-minute online check protects you from inheriting someone else tax bill.

Frequently asked questions

Conclusion

Checking and paying Punjab vehicle token tax online takes less than ten minutes: verify the record on MTMIS Punjab, generate a PSID on e-Pay Punjab, and pay through your bank or wallet. Pay before 31 August to lock in the 10 percent rebate, and never let dues cross 30 September, because the monthly penalty climbs fast. Keep your digital receipts, and make the MTMIS check a habit every time you buy or sell a vehicle.

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