In an exciting development, the Punjab government has presented another scheme that allows citizens and organizations to customize their vehicle number plates. This initiative, led by the Excise, Tax Collection, and Narcotics Control Office, follows a comparative program in Sindh, which held its first premium number sale in June 2024. The scheme gives a unique opportunity to vehicle proprietors to modify their plates with names, brands, or a specific combination of numbers and letters.
The Punjab government has revealed another plan allowing individuals to customize vehicle number plates. This drive, presented by the Excise, Tax Collection, and Narcotics Control Division, empowers residents to add a specific or unique touch to their vehicles.
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How does it work?
The latest launched scheme offers three classifications for customization:
Platinum Category: This classification allows for up to eight characters, including names or significant words. For example, you could pick “SARAH” as your number plate. Platinum classification has a value base of Rs. 5 million.
Corporate Category: Intended for organizations, this class allows organizations to show their names on their vehicles. Models incorporate COCA-COLA, PEPSI, Settle, U-FONE, and AI-FALAH. The corporate class has a fixed price of Rs. 10 million for enrollment and an additional fee for each attractive registration mark.
Gold Category: If you are keen on adding specific letters or numbers on your vehicle number plate, this class can transform a wish into a reality, giving you a mix of three letters and three numbers. The cost for the gold category times Rs. 0.5 million.
Advantages of Personalized Number Plates
• Unique Identity: A customized number plate can make your vehicle stand apart from the rush.
• Personal Touch: You can pick a number plate that mirrors your character, interests, or values.
• Business branding: For organizations, personalized number plates can be a valuable branding tool.
How to Apply?
To apply for a personalized number plate, you can contact the Extract, Tax Collection, and Narcotics Control Branch of the Punjab Government. They will provide you with the necessary data and application process.
The introduction of personalized number plates in Punjab is an improvement that offers people and organizations a better approach to communicating their thoughts. It’s a step towards making vehicles something other than transportation; they can now reflect your unique identity.