ISLAMABAD: Days after the launch of the e-stamp system, the capital administration has fixed Feb 13 as the last date for submission of all sorts of stamp papers. After this deadline, no government and private institution will accept conventional stamp papers.
The decision was made public by Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon through a notification on Tuesday. The notification said the federal treasury office (FTO) has been instructed not to issue judicial and non-judicial stamp papers to vendors or the general public with effect from Jan 26, 2026.
In view of the commencement of the e-stamping system, all stamp vendors operating within the capital territory are directed to finish/clear their existing stock of manual judicial and non-judicial stamp papers by Feb 12.
“On Feb 13 (Friday), all stamp shall deposit their Stamp Vendor Registers (SVR) along with rubber stamps in the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (revenue)/district collector Islamabad without fail,” the notification said.
It added: “After stipulated timeline, no department, office, court or authority within Islamabad shall accept manual stamp papers under any circumstances.” It said any violation or failure to comply with the above direction shall render the defaulter liable to strict legal action under the relevant laws and rules.
The capital administration launched an e-stamping service, replacing the centuries-old traditional stamp paper system on Feb1. The new system not only provides ease to citizens by protecting them from the hassle of acquiring stamp papers from venders but also minimises chances of fraud, especially in property and real estate business.
Before launch of the e-stamping service, the city managers established Pakistan Khidmat Centre in G-9 which houses several service providing departments. Under the new system, people have no need to go to any stamp vendor as they could get it through a mobile phone application or computer.
“The new system will help resolve public difficulties and issues and improve public service delivery,” the DC added. Through ESI iD, one can get digital stamp through computer and later it can be printed in a plain paper. The DC said the self-generated stamp paper will be presented to the concerned registrar who will verify it through an online system.
“Before this system, people had to get heavy stamp papers for property transfer and the treasury office was informed a day before for seeking stamp paper of Rs50,000 and above,” he added.
The previous system had loopholes as anyone could get other’s stamp paper through fake identification or in connivance with the relevant stamp paper venders.
“In the new system, only genuine applicant could apply and get stamp paper in his/her name. In case of property transfer or any agreement between two parties the names of both parties have to be mentioned in the e-stamp papers. This will help prevent fraud cases as well,” he added.
Published in Dawn, February 11th, 2026