If your vehicle number plate is lost, stolen, damaged, or unreadable, you should apply for a duplicate number plate. This keeps your vehicle legal and avoids issues at checkpoints.
When you need a duplicate plate
- Plate is lost or stolen.
- Plate is damaged, broken, or numbers are not visible.
- Plate is bent or becomes unsafe to use.
General steps (province may vary)
- Visit your Excise & Taxation office.
- Provide vehicle registration details and owner CNIC.
- Submit application for duplicate plate.
- Pay required fee and follow the issued process.
- Collect the duplicate plate after processing.
Easy example
If your plate is faded and unreadable, traffic police may stop you. A clean duplicate plate avoids unnecessary trouble.
Key Points
- Duplicate plate is needed if the plate is lost or unreadable.
- Apply through Excise with CNIC and vehicle details.
- Pay fee and collect after processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I get a duplicate number plate?
When the plate is lost, stolen, damaged, or unreadable.
Where do I apply?
Through your province Excise & Taxation office.
Can police fine me for an unreadable plate?
Yes, it can cause issues at checkpoints. Replace it early.