GB Number Plate: Gilgit-Baltistan series
GB is a special plate marking used in Gilgit-Baltistan.
GB plates carry a blue 'GB' strip and Markhor emblem; cars 3 letters + 2 digits per Wikipedia. District series codes not found in accessible sources.
- Code
- GB
- City
- Not tied to one city
- Province
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Issued
- current
How to verify a vehicle with GB plates
- Contact the GB Excise & Taxation office in Gilgit 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 GB cars
Vehicles with GB plates are on Gilgit-Baltistan's register, so Gilgit-Baltistan'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 Gilgit-Baltistan schedule
Transferring GB 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 Gilgit-Baltistan numbers its plates
Gilgit-Baltistan's online vehicle records currently cover the Gilgit and Ghanche registration offices; you need the registration number and registration date to search.
Common questions
Which city is GB number plate from?
GB is a Gilgit-Baltistan-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 GB plates online?
Enter the full registration number (for example GB-1234) on the Gilgit-Baltistan Excise portal: gbexcise.gov.pk
What is the 2026-27 yearly tax on a 1300cc car with GB plates?
At Gilgit-Baltistan's 2026-27 rates a filer pays Rs 2,500 a year (Withholding tax with token (234) Rs 2,500).
Can a vehicle with GB plates move to another province?
Yes. A change of owner within Gilgit-Baltistan keeps the same number. To move the vehicle permanently to another province you take an NOC from Gilgit-Baltistan Excise and re-register it in the new province.
Source: en.wikipedia.org