Are you facing a “Date of Registration” problem while registering for the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme through 9771? This is an important part of the registration process because the vehicle registration date is used as an additional verification check.
The Government of Pakistan’s official guidance confirms that registration for the fuel-relief programme requires your CNIC number, vehicle registration number, province code and vehicle registration date. The scheme provides targeted petrol relief to eligible motorcycles, three-wheelers and cars up to 800cc. (Ministry of IT and Telecom)
PM Fuel Relief Scheme 9771 Registration Format
To register through SMS, type your information in this order:
REG [CNIC] [Vehicle Number] [Province Code] [Vehicle Registration Date]
Then send the message to 9771.
For example, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s official tutorial demonstrates the structure as:
REG 61101146206753 ADV811 I 16052017
Use your own actual CNIC, vehicle number, province code and registration date rather than copying the example. (YouTube)
What Is “Date of Registration”?
The Date of Registration means the date associated with the vehicle’s official registration record. It is not your date of birth, CNIC issue date, token-generation date or the date on which you are sending the SMS.
The government has specifically included the vehicle registration date as an additional verification measure to reduce unauthorized vehicle registrations. (Associated Press of Pakistan)
Therefore, if your registration is being rejected, carefully compare the date you are entering with the registration information shown on your vehicle documents or official vehicle record.
Why Is My Registration Failing?
A failed registration does not necessarily mean that you are ineligible. Problems can arise if the information sent by SMS does not match the vehicle record.
Check the CNIC, registration number, province of registration and Date of Registration carefully. The government says these are the four basic pieces of information needed for registration. (Radio Pakistan)
The vehicle number should also be entered carefully. Official reporting on the scheme says the registration number should be entered without spaces. (Associated Press of Pakistan)
Which Vehicles Are Eligible?
According to the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, the scheme covers motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqi/other eligible two- and three-wheelers registered on or after 1 January 2011, as well as motor cars up to 800cc registered on or after 1 January 2006. (Ministry of IT and Telecom)
The relief is aimed at non-commercial users and is limited to one vehicle per eligible user/owner under the approved framework. (PID)
What to Do After Successful Registration
Once your registration is successful, you can request a fuel token by sending:
TOK
to 9771 before visiting the fuel station.
You will receive a token that can be presented at a participating petrol station for verification and subsidized fuel. (Ministry of IT and Telecom)
How Much Petrol Relief Is Available?
The scheme provides a subsidy equivalent to Rs.100 per litre for eligible beneficiaries. Government information initially set monthly fuel entitlements at 20 litres for two- and three-wheelers and 30 litres for eligible cars up to 800cc. (Ministry of IT and Telecom)
The government subsequently announced changes to make access easier, including removal of SMS charges and changes concerning token use for two- and three-wheelers. (Radio Pakistan)
Registration SMS Is Free
The government announced on 17 September 2026 that SMS registration for the petrol subsidy scheme had been made free of cost. (Radio Pakistan)
This means applicants should follow current official instructions rather than older guides that may still mention an SMS charge.
Still Having a Registration-Date Problem?
If you have checked the information on your vehicle documents but registration still fails, avoid repeatedly guessing different dates.
The government has established support for registration-related issues, and beneficiaries facing registration or petrol-station problems can call 9771 to lodge a complaint or seek assistance. (Associated Press of Pakistan)
You can also consult the official scheme information:
Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme Official Website
Scheme Is Active Nationwide
The fuel-relief programme was rolled out nationwide in September 2026. As of 29 September 2026, the government reported around 7.6 million successful registrations, while the token-redemption process was continuing across the country. (Radio Pakistan)
That makes it especially important to use current government instructions, since procedures have already received several implementation updates since launch.
FAQs About 9771 Vehicle Registration
What should I send to 9771?
Send REG, followed by your CNIC, vehicle registration number, province code and vehicle registration date. (Ministry of IT and Telecom)
What does Date of Registration mean?
It refers to your vehicle’s registration date used for verification against vehicle records—not your CNIC date or the date you are applying. (Associated Press of Pakistan)
What do I send after successful registration?
Send TOK to 9771 to request your fuel token. (Ministry of IT and Telecom)
What if the registration still does not work?
Recheck your vehicle details and contact the 9771 helpline for registration-related assistance rather than guessing information. (Associated Press of Pakistan)
Final Words
If you are facing a Date of Registration error in the PM Fuel Subsidy Scheme, first check the registration date against your vehicle’s official record and make sure the other information in your 9771 SMS is also accurate.
Use the required structure:
REG → CNIC → Vehicle Number → Province Code → Vehicle Registration Date → Send to 9771
After successful registration, send TOK to 9771 to generate the fuel-relief token.
The government is currently providing Rs.100-per-litre relief to eligible beneficiaries, and registration remains available nationwide. (Radio Pakistan)
Important: Do not publish your CNIC, full vehicle details, token number or other personal information publicly when asking for help.
