If you are buying, selling, or already own a vehicle in Sindh, you can check its records online. The Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Department Sindh runs this service. It lets you confirm ownership, tax status, and registration details before you hand over any money.
This guide covers how to verify a vehicle by CNIC, by chassis number, and by registration number, plus what the results show you.
What Is MTMIS Sindh Vehicle Verification?
MTMIS stands for Motor Transport Management Information System. In Sindh, this system runs through the Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Department. It holds the vehicle registration records for the whole province. You can check these records for free on the department's portal.
How to Verify a Vehicle by CNIC
Sindh Excise added CNIC-based search so owners and buyers can find out which vehicles are registered under a specific person's identity card.
Steps:
- Go to the official Excise and Taxation Department Sindh website.
- Select the "Online Vehicle Verification by CNIC" option.
- Choose the vehicle type.
- Enter the 13-digit CNIC number, with no dashes.
- Submit the form to see the vehicles linked to that CNIC.
This is useful if you want to confirm that a seller actually owns the vehicle they are selling you.
How to Verify a Vehicle by Chassis Number
This is the part most guides skip: the Sindh Excise online portal does not have a separate search box for chassis number. What it does have is a chassis number field inside your result once you search by registration number, so you can match it against the number stamped on the vehicle frame.
For a real chassis-based check against stolen or snatched vehicle records, you need to contact the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), Sindh:
- Call the CPLC helpline: 1102, 021-35662222, or 021-35682222.
- Give the operator the registration number, engine number, and chassis number.
- The operator checks these details against the CPLC stolen and snatched vehicle database.
Always match the chassis number the seller gives you with the one physically stamped on the vehicle before you trust either check.
How to Verify by Registration Number
- Visit the official Sindh Excise vehicle search page.
- Choose "Four Wheeler" or "Two Wheeler."
- Type in the registration number exactly as it appears on the plate.
- Complete the CAPTCHA.
- Click "Search."
What the Verification Report Shows
A completed search on the portal can show:
- Registration number and date
- Owner's name
- Make, model, and model year
- Engine number and chassis number
- Body type, seating capacity, and horsepower
- Class of vehicle
- Tax payment status
- CPLC status and safe custody remarks
Cities Covered Under MTMIS Sindh
The system covers vehicles registered anywhere in Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah, Khairpur, Dadu, Thatta, Badin, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Umerkot, Sanghar, Ghotki, Kashmore, Jamshoro, Matiari, Sujawal, Qambar Shahdadkot, and Shahdadpur.
Recent Changes to Watch in 2026
- Biometric checks are now required for new vehicle registration and for transfer of ownership.
- Smart cards have replaced the old paper registration book. Each card carries a QR code for quick checks.
- Premium number plates can now be booked through auctions run by the department, with schedules posted on the official site.
A Word of Caution
Vehicle records online can lag behind real ownership changes, especially right after a sale. If a detail looks wrong, such as the color or the owner's name, do not assume the vehicle is clean. Confirm in person at the Excise office before you pay.
FAQs
Is Sindh vehicle verification free?
Yes. Checking a vehicle online through the Excise portal costs nothing.
Can I search by chassis number directly on the MTMIS Sindh website?
No. The website does not have a standalone chassis number search. Chassis-based checks for stolen or snatched vehicles go through CPLC's helpline instead.
What does the CNIC vehicle check tell me?
It shows which vehicles are registered under a given CNIC, which helps confirm a seller's real ownership.
Is biometric verification required to buy a used car in Sindh?
Yes, for the ownership transfer step. Both buyer and seller may need to complete biometric verification as part of the transfer.
Can MTMIS Sindh confirm if a car is stolen?
The portal shows a CPLC status field, but for a direct theft check, calling CPLC on 1102 with the vehicle's registration, engine, and chassis numbers is the more reliable route.
Does the check work for motorcycles too?
Yes. The portal has a separate option for two-wheelers, and the same registration-number search applies.