One of the first questions people ask about the Green Property Certificate is simple: how much does it cost, and how do I pay? The honest answer is that the figure reported in the media and the official fee schedule do not say the same thing. This guide gives you both, explains how payment works, and tells you where to confirm the amount before you pay anything.

Key Takeaways

• A fee of Rs 950 per land parcel was widely reported in national media when the certificate was introduced, raised from Rs 700.
• The official PLRA schedule of service charges for FY 2026-27 (Notification No. PLRA/BM/2885, dated 7 July 2026) does not list a separate issuance fee for the Green Property Certificate.
• That schedule prices a copy of the record including the certificate at Rs 900, or Rs 4,000 through Express Service.
• Because the reported figure and the official schedule differ, treat any amount you read online as indicative and confirm the current charge at your Arazi Record Center before paying.
• Since around 11 July 2026 the certificate is optional rather than mandatory, so there is no deadline pressure to pay.
• Pay only through official channels: a Bank of Punjab counter at the Arazi Record Center, any Bank of Punjab branch, or a PSID.

How Much Is the Green Property Certificate Fee?

When the certificate was introduced, national media reported a fee of Rs 950 per land parcel, raised from Rs 700. However, the official PLRA schedule of service charges for FY 2026-27 (Notification No. PLRA/BM/2885, dated 7 July 2026) does not list a separate issuance fee for the Green Property Certificate at all. What that schedule does price is a copy of the record including the certificate at Rs 900, or Rs 4,000 through Express Service. In other words, the widely quoted figure and the official document do not match, so do not budget from a number you read online. Ask at your Arazi Record Center what the charge is for your parcel on the day you apply.

Is the Fee Based on the Size of Your Land?

No. The charges in the official schedule are set per land parcel and per service, not by the size of your holding. A small plot of a few marla and a large holding of many kanal are treated the same for that parcel. If your ownership is split across more than one separate parcel, each parcel is processed separately. Confirm the amount for your own case at the Arazi Record Center.

How to Pay the Fee: Every Option

The PLRA has made payment flexible. You can pay in person or from your phone:

• Bank of Punjab counter at the Arazi Record Center. When you visit the ARC to apply, you can pay right there at the Bank of Punjab counter.
• Any Bank of Punjab branch. You can also pay at any Bank of Punjab branch.
• PSID online. The system generates a Payment Slip ID, known as a PSID, which you can pay through online banking.
• JazzCash and EasyPaisa. Using the PSID, you can pay through JazzCash or EasyPaisa from your mobile.

In short, the fee can be paid at the ARC counter, at a Bank of Punjab branch, or digitally through a PSID with a mobile wallet or online banking. Keep your payment receipt safe, as it is part of your application record.

What the Fee Does and Does Not Cover

The charge you pay is for having the Green Property Certificate issued for your parcel. It covers the survey, verification and the digital certificate with its QR code. It does not cover the separate taxes and charges that apply when you actually buy or sell property, such as FBR transaction taxes and district registry fees. Those remain as normal and are paid separately at the time of a transaction.

Avoid Overpaying: Pay Only Through Official Channels

Be cautious of any agent or website that asks for a large amount or extra unofficial charges for a Green Property Certificate. Official charges are paid through the Bank of Punjab or a PSID, never in cash to a middleman. Always confirm the current charge at the Arazi Record Center or on the official PLRA channels before you hand over any money.

How Jungle Dunia Helps

At Jungle Dunia we sell documented agroforestry farmland and verified plots, houses and farmhouses near Lahore and in District Kasur, and our team guides every buyer through the certificate process, including the fee and payment. For the full picture on how to apply, the timeline and the deadline, see our complete Green Property Certificate guide and our step by step application guide, or contact us about a specific property.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Green Property Certificate fee in Pakistan?
A fee of Rs 950 per land parcel was widely reported in the media when the certificate was introduced, raised from Rs 700. However, the official PLRA schedule of service charges for FY 2026-27 (Notification No. PLRA/BM/2885, dated 7 July 2026) does not list a separate issuance fee for it, and prices a copy of the record including the certificate at Rs 900, or Rs 4,000 through Express Service. Confirm the current charge at your Arazi Record Center before you pay.

Is the fee different for a bigger plot?
No. The charges are set per land parcel and per service, not by the size of the holding. A few marla and many kanal are treated the same for that parcel, and each separate parcel is processed separately.

How can I pay the fee?
At a Bank of Punjab counter inside the Arazi Record Center, at any Bank of Punjab branch, or digitally through a PSID using JazzCash, EasyPaisa or online banking.

What is a PSID?
A PSID is a Payment Slip ID generated by the system. You use it to pay the fee through online banking or a mobile wallet like JazzCash or EasyPaisa.

Does the fee include taxes on buying or selling?
No. What you pay is only for issuing the certificate. FBR transaction taxes and district registry charges on a sale are separate and are calculated on the value of the transaction.

Will the fee increase?
It may change. Because the widely reported figure and the official schedule do not agree, always confirm the current charge at your Arazi Record Center or on punjab-zameen.gov.pk before paying. Note also that since around 11 July 2026 the certificate is optional rather than mandatory, so there is no deadline pressure to rush.

Disclaimer: This guide is general information based on official announcements and reporting available in 2026. Fees and procedures can change with government notifications. Always confirm the current fee and payment methods with the Punjab Land Records Authority (punjab-zameen.gov.pk) or your nearest Arazi Record Center.