Manual judicial and non-judicial stamp papers will be phased out in Islamabad by February 12, 2026, as the capital fully transitions to an e-stamping system for improving transparency and preventing fraud.
Officials said the Federal Treasury has stopped issuing new physical stamp papers, marking a major step toward digitisation of official documentation in the federal capital.
However, stamp papers issued earlier will remain valid until their expiry, allowing citizens with ongoing legal or financial matters to complete their processes without disruption.
From February 13, 2026, no government office, court, or authority in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) will accept manual stamp papers, according to a notification issued by the DC office.
Stamp vendors have been directed to deposit their registers and unused stamp papers with the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue).
The Deputy Commissioner Islamabad said that 585 challans have already been generated under the e-stamping project, showing growing public use of the new system. The administration expects the number to increase as more people adopt digital services.
Officials explained that the e-stamping system enables the government to maintain complete digital records of issued stamps, payments, and verification details in a single database. This will help improve monitoring, revenue management, and future planning.
Citizens can also verify e-stamps through the Citizen Portal, allowing them to confirm authenticity without visiting government offices.
