TKA Number Plate: Quetta, Balochistan
TKA is a Quetta registration series. A vehicle whose plate starts with TKA was registered in Quetta, Balochistan.
Balochistan car series (TKA-001..999) shown against Quetta on Excise Balochistan's number-plate status page.
- Code
- TKA
- City
- Quetta
- District
- Quetta
- Province
- Balochistan
- Vehicle type
- private cars
- Issued
- 2025–2026
How to verify a vehicle with TKA 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.
2026-27 yearly tax on TKA cars
Vehicles with TKA plates are on Balochistan's register, so Balochistan's rates apply wherever the owner lives.
| Vehicle type | Token tax (annual) | Total: Filer | Total: Non-filer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 800cc Car | Rs 1,100 | Rs 1,900 | Rs 2,700 |
| 1000cc Car | Rs 1,100 | Rs 1,900 | Rs 2,700 |
| 1300cc Car | Rs 1,400 | Rs 3,900 | Rs 6,400 |
| 1800cc Car | Rs 1,700 | Rs 6,200 | Rs 10,700 |
Totals include FBR section 234 withholding tax. Where token tax depends on price, an example price is used. Full Balochistan schedule
Transferring TKA vehicles: what the new owner pays
For a three-year-old 1300cc car (example price Rs 5,000,000), a filer pays about Rs 8,500 in 2026-27 and a non-filer Rs 19,000.
| Tax or fee | Filer | Non-filer |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer fee | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,000 |
| Smart card fee | Rs 2,250 | Rs 2,250 |
| Advance income tax on transfer (231B) | Rs 5,250 | Rs 15,750 |
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 TKA number plate from?
TKA is a registration code from Quetta, Quetta district, Balochistan.
How do I verify a vehicle with TKA plates online?
Enter the full registration number (for example TKA-1234) on the Balochistan Excise portal: excise.balochistan.gov.pk
What is the 2026-27 yearly tax on a 1300cc car with TKA plates?
At Balochistan's 2026-27 rates a filer pays Rs 3,900 a year (Token tax (annual) Rs 1,400; Withholding tax with token (234) Rs 2,500).
Can a vehicle with TKA 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