You’ve just bought a house in Multan, rented a shop in Bahawalpur, or installed a tube well in Vehari—but there’s one problem: no electricity connection or meter. If your property is served by the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO), you’ll need to apply for a MEPCO new connection before you can get electricity supply.

The good news is that applying for a new MEPCO connection is now easier than it used to be. Instead of repeatedly visiting a MEPCO office, you can submit your MEPCO new connection application online, check the status of your application, receive information about the MEPCO demand notice, and prepare for the estimated connection costs before your new electricity meter is installed.

Whether you need a new connection for a house, shop, commercial property, agricultural land, tube well, or other premises, understanding the application process can save you time and prevent unnecessary delays.

In this complete guide, we’ll explain how to apply for a MEPCO new connection online, what documents you need, how the MEPCO demand notice works, how to check your application status, what charges you may need to pay, and what happens before your MEPCO new meter is installed.

Important: MEPCO connection fees, processing requirements, timelines, and procedures can vary depending on your location, connection category, sanctioned load, and applicable regulations. Use this guide to understand the process, but always verify the final charges and requirements shown on your official demand notice or provided by MEPCO.

Written by Altaf
Last updated: September 2026
Information checked against publicly available ENC and MEPCO guidance at the time of writing. Requirements and fees can change, so always confirm current details with MEPCO before applying or paying.Table of Contents

A MEPCO new connection is an official electricity meter and supply line installed at your property by the Multan Electric Power Company. It’s a formal utility service, requiring an application, a site verification, a payment called a demand notice, and a physical meter installation.

Once installed, you receive a permanent 14-digit reference number that you’ll use for every bill, payment, and complaint from then on.

You need a MEPCO new connection if any of these apply to you:

• You’re moving into a property anywhere in MEPCO’s territory, covering Multan, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Vehari, Sahiwal, Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, or Rahim Yar Khan, and no meter exists there yet.
• You own a shop, office, or commercial space that needs its own separate meter, not one shared with the building.
• Your load requirement has grown. Maybe you had a small domestic meter and now want to run a workshop, which means applying for higher capacity or a three-phase connection instead.
• A previous connection was disconnected, and you need it reinstated. MEPCO treats this the same as a fresh application.
• You bought or inherited a property where the meter was removed or left inactive.

Why this matters: a new connection application is not the same as informally reconnecting an old one. Even if a meter once existed at the property, a disconnected or removed connection needs its own fresh application, field survey, and demand notice payment. Drawing electricity outside this formal process falls under MEPCO’s theft and unauthorized use rules, so it is worth going through the proper channel even if it takes a bit longer.

MEPCO New Connection Fees 2026

MEPCO doesn’t charge one flat fee nationwide. Your demand notice depends on your area, your connection type, and your load, so a rural single-phase house and a housing society property don’t pay the same amount.

Here’s where things typically land for standard installations:

These ranges are based on demand notices shared by applicants in 2025 and 2026.

Keep in mind that these are one-time connection charges only. Once your connection is active and monthly billing begins, you’ll also see government-approved charges such as GST, Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA), FC Surcharge, Electricity Duty, QTA (Quarterly Tariff Adjustment), and other taxes on your electricity bill. Our MEPCO Bill Taxes & Surcharges guide explains what each charge means and why it appears on your monthly bill.

Single-phase connections cover most homes: fans, LED lighting, a fridge, a water pump, and a single air conditioner. This is where the large majority of domestic applications fall.

Three-phase connections cover shops, larger homes, and any setup running multiple air conditioners or heavier equipment at once. The jump in cost reflects the heavier cabling and, sometimes, transformer work involved.

Agricultural tube-well connections sit in an entirely different bracket, since they typically need a dedicated transformer and longer feeder lines out to the field.

Important: these are approximate figures for general guidance only. The actual amount depends on your connection type, sanctioned load, site location, material and cabling requirements, and MEPCO’s current rules, so a property needing extra poles or a longer cable run will usually see a higher demand notice than the table above. The figure printed on your official demand notice is the one you owe. Use this table to budget roughly, not as a quote.

Before You Apply: Required Documents and Load Planning

Applying online can usually be completed in a relatively short time if you already have the required information and documents ready. The actual time depends on the application and the information you need to enter.

Documents You Must Have

1. Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). Front and back, clear photographs. If applying for a commercial connection, this needs to be the business owner’s CNIC.

2. Proof of Property Ownership. Your registry, allotment letter, or transfer deed for owned property. For rented property, a signed tenancy agreement plus your landlord’s CNIC copy.

3. Power of Attorney. Required only if there’s more than one owner listed on the property title.

4. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Landlord. Needed only for rented properties, confirming the owner is aware you’re applying for a connection on their premises.

5. Witness CNIC Copies. Many categories need two witnesses. Single phase home connections often don’t, and the portal will show if your application needs them.

6. Tariff and Connection Documents. Provide any tariff or connection-related documents requested during the application process.

7. Wiring Test Report. If required for your connection category, provide the wiring test report or other electrical safety documentation requested by MEPCO.

Additional documents may be required depending on the connection type, property status, load, or local requirements. Check the official application portal and follow the document requirements shown for your specific application.

Planning Your Load Requirement

Before you apply, work out roughly how much electricity you’ll actually use at once. This decides whether you need single-phase or three-phase.

Single-phase is usually enough if you have 3 to 5 fans, LED lighting throughout, one air conditioner, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a water pump. Most homes fall here comfortably.

You’ll need three-phase if you’re opening a shop running multiple ACs, operating any heavy machinery, or your total load is more than a single phase line can safely carry.

Be honest about this estimate. Underestimating means your breaker trips constantly once you move in. Be honest about this estimate. If you ask for too little, your breaker will trip often once you move in.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for a MEPCO New Connection Online

The official portal is the ENC (Electricity New Connection) system at enc.com.pk, a national portal used by every distribution company in Pakistan, including MEPCO. You can also apply through the MEPCO Smart App on Android.

Step 1: Open the ENC Portal and Click “Apply.”

Visit enc.com.pk on your phone or computer, or open the MEPCO Smart App and select New Connection from the main menu.

Step 2: Select MEPCO from the Company Dropdown.

The portal serves every DISCO in Pakistan, so scroll and choose Multan Electric Power Company specifically to load the correct form.

Step 3: Select Your Subdivision.

MEPCO has multiple subdivisions across Multan, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Vehari, and the surrounding districts. Pick the one nearest your property, or search by area name if you’re unsure which one covers you.

Step 4: Select Your Connection Category.

Three options usually appear: New Connection, Change of Name or Tariff, and Load Increase or Decrease. Select New Connection, since the other two apply to existing meters. If you already have a working meter and just need it switched to your name after a purchase or inheritance, our MEPCO Name Change guide covers that separate process instead.

Step 5: Fill in Your Personal Information.

This form asks for your full legal name as it appears on your CNIC, your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes, your father’s or husband’s name, and a mobile number MEPCO can reach you on for SMS updates.

Step 6: Enter Your Property Address.

Include the street number and name, the area or neighborhood, your city, and a postal code if you have one. Enter it exactly as it appears on your ownership documents, since address mismatches are one of the most common reasons applications stall.

Step 7: Select Your Load Requirement.

Choose from the available brackets based on the planning you did earlier, or enter a custom figure if your load is higher than the standard options.

Step 8: Specify Your Connection Type.

Choose single-phase or three-phase. If you’re unsure and your load estimate sits close to the line, single-phase is the safer starting point unless the 5 marla rule already settles it for you.

Step 9: Upload Your Required Documents. Upload clear scans or photos of everything listed above. Keep each file a reasonable size, ideally under a few hundred kilobytes, in JPG, PNG, or PDF format. Blurry uploads get rejected and you’ll need to resubmit.

Step 10: Read and Agree to the Terms. A checkbox confirms that everything you’ve entered is accurate. This matters legally, so don’t check it without reviewing your entries first.

Step 11: Submit Your Application. The portal generates a Tracking ID immediately. Screenshot it or write it down before doing anything else. You’ll also get this ID by SMS.

This Tracking ID is what you’ll use for every status check and for paying your demand notice later, so don’t lose it.

Understanding the Demand Notice and Payment

Once you submit your application, MEPCO reviews the application and may conduct the required site verification. If your application is approved for the next stage, a demand notice is issued with the applicable amount and payment instructions.

The timing can vary depending on the connection category, documentation, site requirements, workload, and other factors.

What the Demand Notice Contains

Your demand notice shows your name and applied load, the connection category you were approved under, your meter and cabling cost, your security deposit, the installation charge, a total amount due, and a payment deadline, typically a limited window rather than an open-ended one.

How to Download Your Demand Notice

You can pull this directly from the ENC portal. Go to enc.com.pk, click Track, enter your Tracking ID, and your application status along with a download link will appear. Save the PDF and print it, since you’ll need a hard copy for bank payment.

Payment Methods for Your Demand Notice

Pay your demand notice using the payment method and authorized channels specified on the demand notice or official MEPCO instructions.

Depending on the current payment arrangements, available options may include authorized banks or other approved payment channels. Always confirm the current payment instructions before making a payment. Note that this is a one-time payment for your new connection, separate from your monthly electricity bill. Once your connection is active, our MEPCO Bill Payment Methods guide covers how to pay your regular bill each month.

How to Track Your MEPCO New Connection Application

Your Tracking ID is your window into the application’s progress, and you can check it any time.

Tracking via the ENC Portal

Visit enc.com.pk, click Track, select New Connection, choose MEPCO from the company list, enter your Tracking ID or CNIC, and submit. Your status appears immediately.

You’ll typically see stages like these:

• Application Submitted – your form is in the system
• Under Verification – subdivision staff are checking your documents and planning the site survey
• Demand Notice Issued – your DN is ready to download and pay
• Payment Received – MEPCO has confirmed your payment
• Under Installation – a technician team has been assigned
• Meter Installed – your connection is live, and your reference number is displayed

Check Status via SMS

Send your application reference number to 8009 from any Pakistani mobile network. A status update arrives by return message within seconds.

Check Status via the MEPCO Smart App

Log in with your CNIC to view the same real-time progress from your phone, without needing a browser.

Tip: check your status every few days rather than daily, since it rarely changes hour to hour. If your application stays on “Under Verification” for more than two weeks with no update, contact your subdivision office or MEPCO’s helpline to ask about the delay directly, rather than assuming it has stalled.

From Application to Installation : What Happens Behind the Scenes

After you submit, your file moves through a few stages inside the subdivision office. Knowing them helps you understand where it is stuck.

Site Survey
A MEPCO field officer visits your property to check how far it is from the nearest pole or transformer. If a connection isn’t possible yet, you are told at this stage.

Demand Notice
Once the survey is cleared, the office works out your cost and issues the demand notice. You download it from the ENC portal and pay it before the deadline.

Wiring Check and Work Order
After payment, MEPCO checks your wiring test report. If it passes, your file joins the queue by date and a work order is issued.

Installation
A technician team fits the meter, runs the cable and tests the supply. The job itself usually takes an hour or two, and you get your 14 digit reference number.

How Long Does It Take?

MEPCO doesn’t publish a fixed timeline. Single phase home connections usually move faster than three phase or tube well connections, which need more material and site work.

Most delays come from a few common problems:

• Address on the form doesn’t match the property papers
• Blurry or missing documents
• Unpaid arrears on the property from an old connection
• A new pole or transformer is needed before the meter can go in

If your file stays at “Under Verification” for more than two weeks, visit the subdivision office with your Tracking ID.

How to Work Out Your Load

Load is how much power your appliances draw when running together. It is measured in kilowatts (kW) and is different from the units on your monthly bill.

Add up the appliances you are likely to run at the same time. These are rough figures:

Example: 4 fans, 10 LED bulbs, a fridge, a water pump and one AC come to about 3,300 watts, or 3.3 kW. Applying for around 4 kW gives a small margin without paying for load you won’t use.

Once Your Meter Is Installed

Installation gives you a permanent 14-digit reference number, and that’s what you’ll use for checking your bill from here on.

If your meter is later damaged, stops recording correctly, or appears to be faulty, see our MEPCO Meter Replacement guide to learn about the replacement process, required documents, and applicable costs.

Before your first bill arrives, our MEPCO Bill Calculator can give you a rough estimate based on your expected units, so the first amount you see isn’t a surprise.

Once your connection becomes active, Read our detailed MEPCO Peak Hours 2026 guide to learn the latest timings and simple ways to lower your bill.

If a bill ever looks off in your first few cycles, our MEPCO Bill Correction Guide walks through fixing a wrong reading or an overbilled amount.

If your first MEPCO bill or a later bill is difficult to pay in full, you can also learn about the MEPCO bill installment plan, including eligibility, required documents, approval limits, and how to apply.

Official MEPCO and ENC Resources

For anything time-sensitive, such as your exact demand notice amount, current payment channels, or the live status of your file, go straight to the source instead of relying on any guide, including this one.

• ENC Portal (national new connection system used by MEPCO and all other DISCOs): enc.com.pk
• MEPCO Smart App: available for Android, used for tracking and account management
• MEPCO Helpline and subdivision office contact: available on MEPCO’s official website
• SMS status check: send your Tracking ID to 8009

Keep your Tracking ID somewhere safe from the moment you get it. It is the fastest way to get an accurate answer about your own application, faster than any general guide can give you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a MEPCO new connection?

An official electricity meter and supply line installed at your property, requiring an application, a demand notice payment, and physical installation. It gives you a permanent reference number for billing.

How do I apply for a MEPCO new connection online?

Visit enc.com.pk or the MEPCO Smart App, select MEPCO, choose New Connection, fill in your details, upload your documents, and submit. You’ll get a Tracking ID immediately.

What are the MEPCO new connection charges in 2026?

Rural single-phase starts around Rs 9,000, urban single-phase runs Rs 14,000 to 15,000, and three-phase domestic connections can reach Rs 90,000 or more. Your actual demand notice confirms the exact figure.

How do I check my MEPCO new connection status online?

Visit enc.com.pk, click Track, select New Connection, choose MEPCO, and enter your Tracking ID or CNIC. Status also updates via SMS to 8009 or through the Smart App.

How long does a MEPCO new connection application take?

There is no fixed number of days MEPCO commits to publicly, since it depends on your connection category, site survey outcome, document accuracy, and how busy your subdivision office is at the time. As a general pattern, domestic single-phase connections tend to move faster than three-phase or industrial ones, since the site work and material requirements are heavier for the latter. Check your Tracking ID on the ENC portal for the current stage of your own application rather than relying on a fixed timeline.

What documents do I need for a MEPCO new connection?

CNIC, property ownership proof or rental NOC, power of attorney if there’s more than one owner, witness CNICs for most categories, a signed tariff copy, and a wiring test report.

Can I apply for a MEPCO new connection entirely online?

You fill out and submit the application itself online through the ENC portal or the MEPCO Smart App. Depending on your connection category and subdivision, you may still be asked to bring a printed copy of your form along with the original documents to the subdivision office for verification. Ask your subdivision office at the time of applying whether physical submission is needed for your case, since this can differ by district and connection type.

What is the MEPCO demand notice fee?

It’s not a separate fee on top of the connection charge. The demand notice is the formal invoice covering your meter, cabling, security deposit, and installation cost combined.

How do I track my MEPCO meter application?

Through the ENC portal with your Tracking ID, via SMS to 8009, or through the MEPCO Smart App.

What happens after I pay the demand notice?

MEPCO verifies your payment and wiring test report, schedules a site inspection, and then issues an installation date once your file clears the priority queue.

Can I pay my MEPCO connection fee online?

In most cases yes, though the exact payment channels can change from time to time. Common options include mobile wallets, authorized bank branches, and over the counter payment at MEPCO offices. Your demand notice will list the payment methods available at the time you receive it, so check that document or the ENC portal before paying to confirm which channels are currently active.

What if my house is bigger than 5 marla and I applied for single-phase?

Larger properties usually need a three-phase connection to handle the additional load, and MEPCO may ask you to switch categories if your property size or expected load does not match a single-phase application. If your application is put on hold or sent back for this reason, the fastest fix is to update your application to three-phase and resubmit the relevant documents, rather than waiting for the original request to clear on its own.

What if my MEPCO new connection application is rejected?

Check your ENC status page for the reason. Address mismatches, missing documents, and unresolved arrears on the property are the most common causes, and all are fixable by resubmitting correctly.

Final Thoughts

Final Thoughts on MEPCO New Connection

Applying for a MEPCO new connection doesn’t have to be complicated when you understand the process in advance. From submitting the MEPCO new connection online application and providing the required documents to checking your application status, receiving the MEPCO demand notice, paying the applicable charges, and waiting for meter installation, each step has a specific purpose.

Getting a MEPCO new connection becomes easier when you understand the application process before you start. Prepare your documents, enter your information carefully, choose the appropriate connection category, and keep your tracking information after submitting the application.

The application may involve document review, site verification, a demand notice, payment verification, and meter installation. Processing time can vary depending on your connection type, property, documentation, infrastructure requirements, and MEPCO workload.

Before submitting your application, make sure your information and documents are accurate to avoid unnecessary delays. Keep your application or tracking details safe so you can check the MEPCO new connection status when needed.

If you’re applying for a new electricity connection in Multan, Bahawalpur, Vehari, or another area covered by MEPCO, always check the latest requirements and charges through official MEPCO channels. Connection costs and procedures may change based on the type of connection, sanctioned load, and current regulations.

With the right documents and accurate application details, you can move through the MEPCO new connection process more smoothly and get your electricity meter installed without unnecessary complications.

For the latest application requirements and status information, use the official ENC portal or contact MEPCO through its official channels.

Start your application through the official ENC portal at enc.com.pk.