MA Number Plate: Quetta, Balochistan
MA is a Balochistan-wide registration series issued to motorcycles. It is not tied to any one city, so the plate alone does not tell you where in Balochistan the vehicle was registered.
Balochistan motorcycle series (MA-0001 format) shown for Quetta on Excise Balochistan's plate-status page.
- Code
- MA
- City
- Quetta
- District
- Quetta
- Province
- Balochistan
- Vehicle type
- motorcycles
- Issued
- 2025–2026
How to verify a vehicle with MA plates
- Open the Balochistan Excise vehicle verification service.
- Enter the registration number as printed.
- Confirm owner and vehicle particulars with the registration documents.
- If the online record is missing, the Quetta Motor Registration Wing can confirm it in person.
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.
Transferring MA vehicles: what the new owner pays
For a three-year-old 125cc motorcycle, a filer pays about Rs 2,500 in 2026-27 and a non-filer Rs 2,500.
| Tax or fee | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer fee | Rs 250 | Rs 250 |
| Smart card fee | Rs 2,250 | Rs 2,250 |
How Balochistan numbers its plates
Balochistan car plates carry two or three letters and three digits with the provincial emblem between them; motorcycles use four digits. Excise Balochistan's number plate checker covers 15 districts. A personalised plate scheme was launched in June 2026.
Common questions
Which city is MA number plate from?
MA is a registration code from Quetta, Quetta district, Balochistan.
How do I verify a vehicle with MA plates online?
Enter the full registration number (for example MA-1234) on the Balochistan Excise portal: excise.balochistan.gov.pk
Can a vehicle with MA plates move to another province?
Yes. A change of owner within Balochistan keeps the same number. To move the vehicle permanently to another province you take an NOC from Balochistan Excise and re-register it in the new province.
Source: excise.balochistan.gov.pk