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Renew an Indonesian driving licence online with SINAR

Prepare a valid SIM for online renewal through Digital Korlantas, check examination and delivery costs, and distinguish renewal from a first licence.

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How do I renew an Indonesian driving licence (SIM) online?

SINAR in Digital Korlantas supports driving-licence renewal. The SIM must still be valid. Prepare identity, photographs and the required examination results; SATPAS checks the application before issuance.

See 5 official references ↓

Open the official service ↗digitalkorlantas.polri.go.id

Guide contents

What you need to renew a driving licence (SIM) online

  • KTP-el and the existing SIM.
  • A blue-background photograph and signature image.
  • The required health and psychological examination results.
  • Refund-account and delivery details.

How to renew a driving licence (SIM) online

  1. Verify the account

    Register and complete identity verification in the official app.

  2. Complete examinations

    Follow the required examination process.

  3. Apply for renewal

    Choose Perpanjangan SIM and SATPAS, and upload the requested documents.

  4. Choose collection and pay

    Select collection or delivery and pay the official bill.

  5. Track the transaction

    Monitor Transaksi and retain the reference until the SIM arrives.

How much it costs to renew a driving licence (SIM) online

The stated government renewal fee is Rp80,000 for SIM A and Rp75,000 for SIM C. Examinations, administration, packaging and delivery are separate. The cited official page has conflicting psychological-test figures, so check the charge at booking.

Charges listed in the Digital Korlantas FAQ for SINAR renewal (SIM A and C)
ItemAmount in the official FAQNotes
SIM A renewal fee (PNBP)Rp80,000Excludes admin, packaging and delivery from SATPAS.
SIM C renewal fee (PNBP)Rp75,000Excludes admin, packaging and delivery from SATPAS.
Psychological test (epPsi)Rp37,500 or Rp77,500The same FAQ page gives both figures; check the amount when booking. Not refunded if the application is rejected.
Physical health test (e-Rikkes)Set by the clinic you chooseNot refunded if the application is rejected.
Deductions from a refund after rejectionRp10,000 admin fee + Rp6,500 interbank transferCheck your refund account for 1–5 working days after the rejection notice.

Check current requirements, availability and charges through the official reference ↗ before applying or paying.

Check eligibility before starting

This is a renewal guide, not a first-licence application. Read the expiry date and licence class. If the SIM has expired, ask SATPAS which process applies. Do not rely on social posts promising lifetime validity or universally free renewal.

Official guidance for SINAR includes verification of the phone number, KTP details and face. Resolve mismatched information before proceeding with documents or payment.

Plan the total cost and timing

Record issuance, examination and delivery costs separately. A payment at one stage may not cover the whole process. Check the test provider’s displayed price where official references differ.

Choose a receiving method you can use and keep payment evidence and the transaction number. Queues and shipping affect completion. Temporary holiday arrangements apply only within their announced dates and areas.

Things to check carefully

  • Apply before the SIM expires. The Digital Korlantas FAQ recommends applying 30 days before expiry because processing takes 3–7 working days, excluding delivery.
  • Blurred photographs or inconsistent details can cause rejection.
  • Applying from abroad: the Digital Korlantas FAQ says in-app renewal is not yet available outside Indonesia.
  • Choosing Ambil Sendiri (self-pickup) and expecting to switch to POS Indonesia delivery later. Once chosen, self-pickup cannot be changed.

Frequently asked questions

Can I renew an expired SIM in the app?

No. An expired SIM cannot be renewed in the Digital Korlantas app; contact the nearest SATPAS. Police Regulation 5 of 2021 says an expired SIM requires an application for a new SIM. The only exception is force majeure, decided by the head of the Traffic Police Corps (Kakorlantas).

Does the digital SIM replace the physical card?

The digital identity is supplementary; it does not replace the physical card.

Is completion within three days guaranteed?

No. Processing queues and delivery affect timing.

SATPAS rejected my application. What happens to my payment?

According to the Digital Korlantas FAQ, rejection happens when data do not match or documents are incomplete. Check your refund account regularly for 1–5 working days after the rejection notice. The refund is reduced by a Rp10,000 admin fee and a Rp6,500 interbank transfer fee, and health and psychological test fees are not refunded. You can reapply in the app while your SIM is still valid.

No virtual account number, or my transaction was cancelled?

Open Transaksi, select your transaction, tap Lanjut ke Pembayaran, then Pilih Metode Pembayaran and Lihat Nomor Rekening; also check your email. If the number still does not appear, the FAQ suggests clearing the cache and reapplying within 24 hours. A transaction is cancelled if it is not paid in time or the step to view the account number was not completed.

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Sources and review

Editorial review of public information: . This is not a review by an agency officer or a professional adviser. Reviewed by Kaiser Khan, publisher of Panduan Warga. Official document titles are retained below.

  1. SINAR — SIM Nasional Presisi ↗digitalkorlantas.polri.go.id · Accessed 25 September 2026
  2. Perpanjang SIM A dan C dari Rumah Lewat SINAR ↗jogja.polri.go.id · Accessed 25 September 2026
  3. Klarifikasi klaim pembuatan dan perpanjangan SIM gratis 2026 ↗tribratanews.polri.go.id · Accessed 19 September 2026
  4. FAQ – Digital Korlantas ↗digitalkorlantas.polri.go.id · Accessed 25 September 2026
  5. Peraturan Kepolisian Nomor 5 Tahun 2021 tentang Penerbitan dan Penandaan Surat Izin Mengemudi ↗peraturan.bpk.go.id · Accessed 25 September 2026

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