Driving Licence Affidavit (Pakistan)

A Driving Licence Affidavit in Pakistan transfers or licenses the rights it concerns, defining their scope, any fees and the limits on their use.

The Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 (West Pakistan Ordinance XIX of 1965) is the principal legislation governing the licensing of motor vehicle drivers in Pakistan. Section 9 of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 requires every person driving a motor vehicle on a public road to hold a valid driving licence issued by the Licensing Authority of the district in which they reside. Section 3 of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 defines the Licensing Authority as the officer designated by the provincial government for the purpose of issuing driving licences — in practice, the District Transport Officer (DTO) or the Motor Registration Authority (MRA) of the relevant district.

Provincial Transport Authorities across Pakistan — the Punjab Transport Department, the Sindh Transport Department, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transport Department, and the Balochistan Transport Department — each issue implementing rules for driving licences. Punjab has adopted the Punjab Motor Vehicles Rules 1969, while Sindh follows the Sindh Motor Vehicles Rules. Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) is regulated directly under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 with rules issued by the Ministry of Communications. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has been integrated into the driving licence issuance process through NADRA's VerSys biometric verification system, which cross-checks licence applicant data against the CNIC database before a licence is issued or renewed.

The Oaths Act 1873 governs the administration of oaths and affirmations in Pakistan for affidavits and sworn statements. Under the Oaths Act 1873, a driving licence affidavit must be sworn before a person authorised to administer oaths — an Oath Commissioner appointed by the relevant High Court (Lahore High Court, Sindh High Court, Peshawar High Court, Balochistan High Court, or the Islamabad High Court), a First Class Judicial Magistrate, or a Notary Public commissioned under the Notaries Ordinance 1961 by the Ministry of Law and Justice. False statements in a driving licence affidavit constitute perjury under Section 193 of the Pakistan Penal Code 1860, punishable by imprisonment of up to seven years.

The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 (President's Order No. 10 of 1984) governs the admissibility of affidavit evidence before Pakistani courts and administrative bodies. A Driving Licence Affidavit properly executed under the Oaths Act 1873 and stamped under the Stamp Act 1899 is admissible as evidence before any Provincial Transport Authority, District Transport Office, and court exercising jurisdiction under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965. The affidavit must be executed on non-judicial stamp paper of the denomination prescribed by the relevant provincial Board of Revenue — typically PKR 50 to PKR 100.

A Driving Licence Affidavit in Pakistan is required in several distinct situations where the Provincial Transport Authority or the District Transport Office requires a sworn declaration to supplement a driving licence application, renewal, or correction request.

A Driving Licence Affidavit is needed when a holder of a Pakistani driving licence loses their original licence and applies for a duplicate. Provincial Transport Authorities across Pakistan — including the Punjab Motor Registration Authority and the Sindh Transport Department — require the applicant to submit a sworn affidavit declaring that the original licence has been lost, that it has not been pledged or deposited with any court or authority, and that the applicant undertakes to return the original if it is subsequently found. The FIR (First Information Report) from the local police station is typically required alongside the affidavit for a stolen licence, but for a lost licence, the affidavit alone is often sufficient.

A Driving Licence Affidavit is required when there is a discrepancy between the name or date of birth recorded on the driving licence and the name or date of birth on the NADRA CNIC. Because NADRA's VerSys biometric system cross-checks driving licence data against the CNIC database, any mismatch prevents renewal or upgrading of the licence category. The applicant must submit an affidavit declaring the correct name and date of birth as per the CNIC, and requesting correction of the licence records.

A Driving Licence Affidavit is needed when an applicant for a Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) or Professional Driving Licence declares that they have no pending traffic violation cases before any court under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965, and that they are medically fit to drive the category of vehicle applied for.

A Driving Licence Affidavit is required when a person applies for a driving licence in a province other than the province where the original licence was issued, and the new Licensing Authority requires a declaration that the applicant has surrendered or does not hold a duplicate licence in another province — to prevent multiple licence fraud, which is an offence under Section 14 of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965.

A Driving Licence Affidavit is needed when a foreign Pakistani, holding a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) issued by NADRA, applies for a Pakistani driving licence and must declare their residential address in Pakistan for licensing jurisdiction purposes, as required by Section 9 of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965.

A valid Driving Licence Affidavit in Pakistan under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 and the Oaths Act 1873 must contain the following essential elements to be accepted by Provincial Transport Authorities, District Transport Offices, and courts.

Stamp Paper: The affidavit must be drafted on non-judicial stamp paper purchased from a licensed vendor approved by the provincial Board of Revenue. The Stamp Act 1899 requires affidavits to bear stamp duty of PKR 50 to PKR 100 depending on the province — Punjab and Sindh typically require PKR 50 stamp paper, while Islamabad Capital Territory requires PKR 100. The stamp paper serial number must appear on the document.

Deponent Identification: Full legal name of the deponent exactly as it appears on the NADRA CNIC, father's name, age, CNIC number (13-digit format: XXXXX-XXXXXXX-X), residential address with district and province, and contact phone number. Where the deponent holds a NICOP, the NICOP number is used in place of the CNIC number.

Driving Licence Particulars: The existing driving licence number (where the affidavit is for a duplicate or correction), the licence category (LTV — Light Transport Vehicle, HTV — Heavy Transport Vehicle, PMC — Private Motor Car, or Motorcycle), the issuing Licensing Authority (District Transport Office, Motor Registration Authority), and the original issue and expiry dates.

Purpose Declaration: A clear statement of the purpose of the affidavit — whether it is for a lost/stolen licence, a name/date of birth correction, a declaration of fitness, or a declaration of no duplicate licence — with specific reference to Section 9 or Section 14 of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 as applicable.

Factual Declarations: Numbered paragraphs stating each material fact clearly. For a lost licence affidavit: (1) that the licence bearing the specified number was lost on or around a specified date; (2) that the deponent has made diligent search and cannot locate the original; (3) that the original licence is not pledged, deposited, or in the custody of any court, bank, or authority; (4) that the deponent undertakes to surrender the original to the issuing authority if it is found.

Police Report Reference (where applicable): For stolen licences, reference to the FIR (First Information Report) registered with the local police station under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, including the FIR number, police station name, and date of registration.

Verification Clause: The standard verification statement required under the Code of Civil Procedure 1908 and the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984: "I, [deponent's name], do hereby solemnly swear/affirm that the contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed."

Attestation Block: Space for the signature, stamp, commission number, and date of the attesting authority — Oath Commissioner, First Class Judicial Magistrate, or Notary Public under the Notaries Ordinance 1961. The attesting official must verify the deponent's identity by inspecting the original CNIC before administering the oath under the Oaths Act 1873.

Forms-legal.com provides this Driving Licence Affidavit (Pakistan) template to assist licence holders dealing with lost licences, discrepancies, and renewal requirements. Deponents should confirm the specific format required by their District Transport Office or Provincial Transport Authority, as requirements may vary between Punjab, Sindh, KPK, and Balochistan offices.

Additional compliance elements for a Driving Licence Affidavit (Pakistan) used in Pakistan include: Under Pakistani law, the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance 1961 governs Muslim marriage (nikah), divorce (talaq), maintenance, and dower (mehr). The Family Courts Act 1964 establishes Family Courts with jurisdiction over matrimonial disputes. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) issues CNIC, NICOP, and birth/death certificates. The Guardian and Wards Act 1890 governs child custody. The Federal Shariat Court reviews laws for Islamic compliance. Forms-legal.com provides this template as a starting point for Pakistan-compliant documentation.