AJK Number Plate: Azad Jammu & Kashmir series
AJK is a special plate marking used in Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
AJ&K plates carry the Chinar-leaf emblem; cars 2 letters + 3 digits, motorcycles/public transport/government 4 letters + 3 digits. Green = official, white = private, yellow = commercial. District-level series codes not found in accessible sources.
- Code
- AJK
- City
- Not tied to one city
- Province
- Azad Jammu & Kashmir
- Issued
- computerised from Jul 2003
How to verify a vehicle with AJK plates
- Contact the AJK Excise & Taxation office in Muzaffarabad or the district office that registered the vehicle.
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 AJK cars
Vehicles with AJK plates are on Azad Jammu & Kashmir's register, so Azad Jammu & Kashmir's rates apply wherever the owner lives.
| Vehicle type | Token tax (annual) | Total: Filer | Total: Non-filer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800cc Car | Rs 0 | Rs 800 | Rs 1,600 |
| 1000cc Car | Rs 0 | Rs 800 | Rs 1,600 |
| 1300cc Car | Rs 0 | Rs 2,500 | Rs 5,000 |
| 1800cc Car | Rs 0 | Rs 4,500 | Rs 9,000 |
Totals include FBR section 234 withholding tax. Where token tax depends on price, an example price is used. Full Azad Jammu & Kashmir schedule
Transferring AJK 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 Azad Jammu & Kashmir numbers its plates
Computerised vehicle registration in Azad Jammu & Kashmir began on 19 July 2003. Verification is done through the AJK Inland Revenue portal with the CNIC and registration number.
Common questions
Which city is AJK number plate from?
AJK is a Azad Jammu & Kashmir-wide series and does not point to a single city. The registering office shows up in the Excise online record for the vehicle.
How do I verify a vehicle with AJK plates online?
Enter the full registration number (for example AJK-1234) on the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Excise portal: ird.ajk.gov.pk
What is the 2026-27 yearly tax on a 1300cc car with AJK plates?
At Azad Jammu & Kashmir's 2026-27 rates a filer pays Rs 2,500 a year (Withholding tax with token (234) Rs 2,500).
Can a vehicle with AJK plates move to another province?
Yes. A change of owner within Azad Jammu & Kashmir keeps the same number. To move the vehicle permanently to another province you take an NOC from Azad Jammu & Kashmir Excise and re-register it in the new province.
Source: en.wikipedia.org