Vehicles & licences
Transfer used-vehicle ownership in Indonesia
Transfer a used vehicle at Samsat: documents, physical inspection, the end of BBNKB on used vehicles since 2025, police fees for the STNK, plates and BPKB, and an ETLE fine check.
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How do I transfer ownership of a used motorbike or car?
After buying a used motorcycle or car, transfer the STNK and BPKB at Samsat. Since 5 January 2025 used-vehicle transfers no longer attract BBNKB, because Law 1/2022 on central and regional finance (HKPD) charges BBNKB only on a vehicle’s first transfer; the buyer still pays the police fees (PNBP) for the STNK, plates and BPKB, the PKB with its opsen, SWDKLLJ and any arrears. Bring identity, proof of sale, the original STNK and BPKB, and the vehicle for inspection.
See 6 official references ↓Open the official service ↗korlantas.polri.go.id
Guide contents
What you need to transfer vehicle ownership
- Buyer’s KTP-el and verifiable sale evidence.
- Original STNK and BPKB, and vehicle for chassis and engine number checks.
How to transfer vehicle ownership
Check before buying
Match chassis and engine numbers with STNK/BPKB and seller identity; ask about blocks and unpaid tax, and check for ETLE fines with Cek Data at konfirmasi-etle.polri.go.id.
Visit Samsat
Ask about inter-region transfer if the vehicle comes from another jurisdiction and confirm local documents.
Complete inspection
Bring the vehicle for inspection as instructed and keep the result.
Pay and inspect records
Pay official charges, collect STNK/BPKB as scheduled and check owner, address, chassis and engine details.
How much it costs to transfer vehicle ownership
BBNKB on a used vehicle has been Rp0 since 5 January 2025: the HKPD Law (Law 1/2022) charges BBNKB only on the first transfer of a new vehicle. Still payable: police fees (PNBP) for a new STNK, plates (TNKB) and a change-of-owner BPKB (Government Regulation 76/2020), current-year PKB with the 66% opsen, SWDKLLJ, any arrears and fines, and the transfer letter fee if the vehicle moves region. Ask Samsat for an itemised bill before paying.
| Item | Motorcycle (2/3 wheels) | Car (4+ wheels) |
|---|---|---|
| New STNK | Rp100,000 | Rp200,000 |
| Number plates (TNKB) | Rp60,000 | Rp100,000 |
| BPKB, including change of owner | Rp225,000 | Rp375,000 |
| Transfer letter to another region | Rp150,000 | Rp250,000 |
| BBNKB on a used vehicle (regional tax) | Rp0 | Rp0 |
PKB, opsen and SWDKLLJ are calculated separately by province and vehicle type. Korlantas’s older STNK guide still lists BBN-KB for a change of owner; the HKPD rules in force since 5 January 2025 removed it for used vehicles.
Annual tax is not ownership transfer
SIGNAL supports eligible annual STNK renewals. Ownership transfer needs owner-identity checks, documents and commonly physical inspection. Finish the transfer before relying on services in the new owner’s name.
BBNKB is no longer charged on used vehicles
Law 1/2022 on financial relations between central and regional government limits BBNKB to the first transfer of a motor vehicle. Since it took effect on 5 January 2025, buying a used motorcycle or car no longer attracts the second-transfer BBNKB that used to be the largest part of the cost. The National Police public-relations division lists what is still payable: the STNK, plate and BPKB fees, PKB and opsen, SWDKLLJ, and any arrears and transfer fees.
Regional “BBN discount” or BBNKB II amnesty offers are therefore now mainly relevant to new vehicles or old arrears. Check the Samsat tax notice: if it still shows BBNKB for a used vehicle, ask the officer for the legal basis.
Things to check carefully
- Do not buy solely from a BPKB photo; inspect originals.
- Do not assume another province’s charges apply locally.
Frequently asked questions
Does SIGNAL tax payment replace transfer?
No. Annual tax and owner registration are different processes.
Is BBNKB still charged when transferring a used vehicle?
No, not since 5 January 2025. The HKPD Law (Law 1/2022) charges BBNKB only on a new vehicle’s first transfer, so it is Rp0 for a used vehicle. You still pay the police fees under Government Regulation 76/2020 — STNK Rp100,000 (motorcycle) or Rp200,000 (car), plates Rp60,000/Rp100,000 and BPKB Rp225,000/Rp375,000 — plus PKB, opsen, SWDKLLJ and any arrears.
How can I check a used vehicle for ETLE traffic fines?
Use Cek Data at konfirmasi-etle.polri.go.id and enter the registration number. An unconfirmed or unpaid ETLE fine can lead to the STNK being temporarily blocked.
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.
- Korlantas: panduan STNK ↗korlantas.polri.go.id · Accessed 23 September 2026
- Korlantas: syarat cek fisik dan dokumen Samsat ↗korlantas.polri.go.id · Accessed 23 September 2026
- Humas Polri: BBN mobil bekas dihapus dan komponen biaya yang tetap dibayar ↗humas.polri.go.id · Accessed 1 October 2026
- JDIH BPK: PP 76/2020 jenis dan tarif PNBP Polri ↗peraturan.bpk.go.id · Accessed 1 October 2026
- JDIH BPK: UU 1/2022 tentang HKPD ↗peraturan.bpk.go.id · Accessed 1 October 2026
- Korlantas: konfirmasi dan cek data ETLE ↗konfirmasi-etle.polri.go.id · Accessed 1 October 2026
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