The Punjab Information Technology Board and the Punjab Excise Department have opened online registration for October’s Punjab premium number plates auction, TechJuice reported. Citizens can bid for custom motorcycle, car and commercial plates through the e-Auction portal until October 31.
The e-Auction platform covers registration numbers for motorcycles, motor cars and commercial vehicles. Details of successful bidders are also made available through the application, keeping the process transparent.
Punjab Premium Number Plates Auction: A Digital Process, End to End
The entire registration process can be completed online, removing the need for physical visits to government offices. Users can register, bid and track results through the e-Auction app and web portal.
PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf said the platform uses modern digital technology to give citizens a smooth, secure and transparent way to bid for their preferred vehicle registration numbers. He added that digitising the auction improves efficiency, speeds up service delivery and makes the process more convenient for the public.
The October 2026 Series Schedule
The Excise Department’s October 2026 schedule lists five car series — BBN, BBP, BBQ, BBR and BBS — five motorcycle series — BFK, BFL, BFM, BFN and BFP — and one commercial series, CBN, with registration and bidding windows spread across the month. For each series, applicants register first and then bid over two days. Series still open for registration as of mid-October include BBR and BFN (registration October 19 to 24, bidding October 25 and 26) and BBS and BFP (registration October 25 to 30, bidding October 31 and November 1). Number selection runs from 8 in the morning to 5 in the evening, while bidding runs from 9 in the morning to 9 at night.
Transparency at the Core
Publishing successful bidder details through the application is meant to keep the auction open to scrutiny. The government says the approach removes middlemen and reduces the chances of manipulation in the allotment of sought-after numbers.
According to Yousaf, the initiative also reflects the Punjab government’s commitment to expanding digital public services and delivering technology-driven solutions that improve the overall citizen experience. It sits alongside other services moving online in the province, from mobile police stations with FIR registration to pensioners obtaining proof-of-life certificates from home through the Pak ID wallet.
Why the Auction Went Online
Manual auctions of premium numbers historically required applicants to appear in person, file paperwork and follow up on results through official channels. The digital route compresses all of that into a single portal: applicants create an account, select the numbers they want, place bids during the auction window and view results from the same dashboard.
The government says this reduces paperwork, cuts processing time and removes the need for citizens to travel to excise offices, which is a significant relief for applicants outside major cities. For two-wheeler buyers, the auction runs in parallel with a wider market where comparing financing options for two-wheelers has become part of the purchase decision.
Part of a Broader Digital Push
Yousaf said the initiative reflects the Punjab government’s commitment to expanding digital public services and delivering technology-driven solutions that improve the overall citizen experience. The e-Auction is part of the provincial government’s wider effort to modernise service delivery through digital tools, with an emphasis on accessibility, transparency and operational efficiency — the same board runs Punjab’s IT internship programmes and a growing set of citizen-facing digital services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for the Punjab premium number plates auction?
Registration is open through the Punjab e-Auction app and web portal, where citizens can sign up and bid for custom numbers for motorcycles, cars and commercial vehicles.
What is the last date to register?
Registration for October’s auction remains open until October 31.
Who runs the auction?
The auction is run by the Punjab Information Technology Board together with the Punjab Excise Department, with successful bidder details published through the application for transparency.
