In Islamabad a car or motorcycle driving licence costs Rs 3,000, and a professional licence for LTV or HTV costs Rs 10,000. Add Rs 200 for the medical, Rs 200 for the road test and Rs 2,000 for the digital licence card. A learner permit costs Rs 1,000 for six months.
These flat fees were set by the Chief Commissioner's office in May 2024. Unlike Punjab, the fee does not change with the number of years.
Islamabad licence fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Learner permit, 6 months | Rs 1,000 |
| Learner permit renewal | Rs 500 |
| Non-professional licence (car, motorcycle) | Rs 3,000 |
| Professional licence (LTV, HTV) | Rs 10,000 |
| Digital licence card | Rs 2,000 |
| Medical | Rs 200 |
| Road test, car or motorcycle | Rs 200 |
| Road test, LTV | Rs 300 |
| Road test, HTV | Rs 500 |
| Renewal within 30 days of expiry | Rs 2,000 |
| Renewal, 30 days to 1 year | Rs 2,500 |
| Renewal, 1 to 3 years | Rs 3,000 |
| Renewal, more than 3 years | Rs 8,000 |
| Duplicate licence | Rs 3,000 |
| Restoring a suspended licence | Rs 20,000 |
Worked examples
First car licence.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Learner permit, 6 months | Rs 1,000 |
| Non-professional licence | Rs 3,000 |
| Medical | Rs 200 |
| Road test | Rs 200 |
| Digital licence card | Rs 2,000 |
| Total | Rs 6,400 |
Taxi or van driver needing LTV. Professional licence Rs 10,000, medical Rs 200, LTV road test Rs 300, card Rs 2,000: Rs 12,500, plus the learner permit if you do not have one. For HTV the road test is Rs 500, so the total is Rs 12,700.
Renewal three months after expiry. Rs 2,500 for renewal between 30 days and one year after expiry, plus Rs 2,000 if you also take the digital card.
Islamabad compared with Punjab
Islamabad is dearer for a short licence and similar for a long one. A car licence costs Rs 5,400 with the card in Islamabad, against Rs 1,980 for 1 year or Rs 7,380 for 5 years in Punjab. For LTV the gap is wide: Rs 12,500 in Islamabad against Rs 9,880 for 5 years in Punjab. See the Punjab fee page for its per-year table.
In July 2026 the Auditor General called these May 2024 increases 'abnormally high', between 100% and 733% above the 2018 rates, and recommended a review. The May 2024 rates remain in force until a new notification is issued.
These fees follow the Islamabad Chief Commissioner's notification of May 2024. The calculator uses Rs 2,500 for renewal between 30 days and a year after expiry, Rs 3,000 for renewal 1 to 3 years late and Rs 8,000 after more than 3 years. Late renewal and road test fees are the ones most likely to differ at the counter, so confirm them at the ITP licensing branch.
Questions people ask
What is the Islamabad driving licence fee?
Rs 3,000 for a car or motorcycle licence and Rs 10,000 for a professional LTV or HTV licence, plus Rs 200 medical, a road test of Rs 200 (Rs 300 for LTV, Rs 500 for HTV) and Rs 2,000 for the digital card.
What is the learner permit fee in Islamabad?
Rs 1,000 for a learner permit valid for six months. Renewing a learner permit costs Rs 500.
Is the Rs 2,000 digital card compulsory?
The digital card fee was introduced with the May 2024 notification and also applies to existing licence holders who switch to the new card. Ask ITP whether it is charged on your application, and untick it in the calculator if not.
What does a duplicate licence cost in Islamabad?
Rs 3,000. Restoring a suspended licence costs Rs 20,000.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.