IDT Number Plate: Islamabad, Islamabad
IDT is a commercial vehicle series from Islamabad.
Islamabad series reserved for transport (commercial) vehicles.
Other Islamabad codes: AA, AAA, AAC, AAD, AB, AC, AJ, F, FY, ICT, IDD, IDL, IDM, IDN, IDO, IDS, UK, US.
How to verify a vehicle with IDT plates
- Open the Islamabad Excise vehicle verification page.
- Enter the registration number, for example ICT-AB-123 or IDA-1234.
- Match owner, make and chassis number with the vehicle file.
- The record shows token tax status for the current year.
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 IDT cars
Vehicles with IDT plates are on Islamabad's register, so Islamabad's rates apply wherever the owner lives.
| Vehicle type | Token tax (annual) | Total: Filer | Total: Non-filer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800cc Car | Rs 20,000 (one time) | Rs 800 | Rs 1,600 |
| 1000cc Car | Rs 20,000 (one time) | Rs 800 | Rs 1,600 |
| 1300cc Car | Rs 12,500 | Rs 15,000 | Rs 17,500 |
| 1800cc Car | Rs 22,500 | Rs 27,000 | Rs 31,500 |
Totals include FBR section 234 withholding tax. Where token tax depends on price, an example price is used. Full Islamabad schedule
Transferring IDT vehicles: what the new owner pays
For a three-year-old 1300cc car (example price Rs 5,000,000), a filer pays about Rs 10,750 in 2026-27 and a non-filer Rs 21,250.
| Tax or fee | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer fee | Rs 5,500 | Rs 5,500 |
| Advance income tax on transfer (231B) | Rs 5,250 | Rs 15,750 |
How Islamabad numbers its plates
Islamabad first used ID series (Islamabad District) such as IDD, IDL and IDN, with IDT for transport. From August 2013 it issued two-letter series with three digits (AA, AB, AC), then three-letter series from AAA in early 2016. Plates read ICT-ISLAMABAD with a Faisal Mosque strip. Registration has been linked to the owner's CNIC since 2025.
Other Islamabad codes
Common questions
Which city is IDT number plate from?
IDT is a registration code from Islamabad, Islamabad district, Islamabad.
How do I verify a vehicle with IDT plates online?
Enter the full registration number (for example IDT-1234) on the Islamabad Excise portal: islamabadexcise.gov.pk
What is the 2026-27 yearly tax on a 1300cc car with IDT plates?
At Islamabad's 2026-27 rates a filer pays Rs 15,000 a year (Token tax (annual) Rs 12,500; Withholding tax with token (234) Rs 2,500).
Can a vehicle with IDT plates move to another province?
Yes. A change of owner within Islamabad keeps the same number. To move the vehicle permanently to another province you take an NOC from Islamabad Excise and re-register it in the new province.
Source: www.pakwheels.com