ABBOTTABAD Number Plate: Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plates print the district name. A plate reading ABBOTTABAD was registered in Abbottabad district.
KP plates identify the registering district by printing its name (Abbottabad); the letter part (format like A-0000 / 2 letters + 4 digits for cars) is a series, not a district code. KP launched a province-wide universal plate on 4 Jun 2026.
- Code
- ABBOTTABAD
- City
- Abbottabad
- District
- Abbottabad
- Province
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Issued
- pre-2026 district-based system
How to verify a vehicle with ABBOTTABAD plates
- Open the KP Excise motor vehicle records search.
- Enter the registration number in the format shown on the plate.
- Compare owner and vehicle details with the registration book or smart card.
- The record shows the last token tax paid.
Before buying, check that the engine and chassis numbers in the Excise record match the numbers stamped on the vehicle, and that the token is paid up to 2026-27. Unpaid tokens usually have to be cleared before a transfer goes through.
2026-27 yearly tax on ABBOTTABAD cars
Vehicles with ABBOTTABAD plates are on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's register, so Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's rates apply wherever the owner lives.
| Vehicle type | Token tax (annual) | Total: Filer | Total: Non-filer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800cc Car | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,800 | Rs 3,600 |
| 1000cc Car | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,800 | Rs 3,600 |
| 1300cc Car | Rs 3,000 | Rs 5,500 | Rs 8,000 |
| 1800cc Car | Rs 5,000 | Rs 9,500 | Rs 14,000 |
Totals include FBR section 234 withholding tax. Where token tax depends on price, an example price is used. Full Khyber Pakhtunkhwa schedule
Transferring ABBOTTABAD vehicles: what the new owner pays
For a three-year-old 1300cc car (example price Rs 5,000,000), a filer pays about Rs 5,250 in 2026-27 and a non-filer Rs 15,750.
| Tax or fee | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Advance income tax on transfer (231B) | Rs 5,250 | Rs 15,750 |
How Khyber Pakhtunkhwa numbers its plates
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plates print the name of the issuing district, such as PESHAWAR or MARDAN. The letters before the number are a running series, not a district code, which is why online verification asks you to pick the district first. Registration has been linked to the owner's CNIC since 17 September 2025, and a province-wide plate was introduced on 4 June 2026.
Other Khyber Pakhtunkhwa codes
Common questions
Which city is ABBOTTABAD number plate from?
ABBOTTABAD is a registration code from Abbottabad, Abbottabad district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
How do I verify a vehicle with ABBOTTABAD plates online?
Enter the full registration number (for example ABBOTTABAD A-1234) on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise portal: www.kpexcise.gov.pk
What is the 2026-27 yearly tax on a 1300cc car with ABBOTTABAD plates?
At Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's 2026-27 rates a filer pays Rs 5,500 a year (Token tax (annual) Rs 3,000; Withholding tax with token (234) Rs 2,500).
Can a vehicle with ABBOTTABAD plates move to another province?
Yes. A change of owner within Khyber Pakhtunkhwa keeps the same number. To move the vehicle permanently to another province you take an NOC from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise and re-register it in the new province.
Source: en.wikipedia.org