Vehicle Licensing Fee and Vehicle Registration Guide (JPJ)
If you need to change your JPJ car plate number, here are the fees. Whether it is a simple number plate change or a full replacement involving the road tax license (LKM), the costs are listed below:
ArticleIn this article, we cover detailed information about vehicle licensing fee under the Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia (JPJ). It includes new vehicle registration, number plate changes, ownership transfer fees, and road tax prices for vehicles in Malaysia. Whether you’re looking to calculate the road tax price, understand the JPJ car ownership transfer feeor learn about the JPJ number plate price list this guide also covers the required documents and steps to reserve registration numbers through bidding or booking


New vehicle registration fees differ based on the type of vehicle (local or imported) and whether an ownership claim exists. JPJ divides vehicle registration numbers into several categories based on their value and popularity. The following tables break down the licensing fee and the registration costs for local vehicles and imported vehicles:
Local Vehicles (Kenderaan Tempatan)
Imported Vehicles (Kenderaan Import)
If you need to change your JPJ car plate number, here are the fees. Whether it is a simple number plate change or a full replacement involving the road tax license (LKM), the costs are listed below:
Number Plate Change Fees
The JPJ number plate price for each category varies:
For a full jpj number plate list, you can check with the JPJ offices or use the MySikap portal to buy JPJ running numbers
The fee for transferring ownership of a vehicle (tukar nama JPJ harga) depends on the vehicle type and whether an ownership claim exists. Here’s a breakdown of the fees for motorcycles, cars, commercial vehicles, and off-road vehicles:
Ownership Transfer Fees
A trade plate in JPJ allows vehicles to be driven temporarily while waiting for registration. The JPJ trade plate price for cars is RM700 for a one-year license and RM350 for six months.
Trade Plate Licensing Fees
For more information on the JPJ change ownership fee and how to apply for ownership transfer online, visit www.jpj.gov.my or use the JPJ online transfer ownership form.
The road tax price in Malaysia (JPJ) is determined by the engine capacity and type of vehicle. Whether you own a car, motorcycle, or commercial vehicle, the JPJ road tax price varies. Here’s a summary of common road tax prices:
To check the latest JPJ road tax price list or calculate the cost for your specific vehicle, use our road tax calculator
Additionally, you can easily renew your JPJ road tax online via the JPJ app or the www.jpj.gov.my road tax renewal portal.
Several services provided by JPJ are offered free of charge. These include ownership claim cancellations, data amendments, and blacklisting checks. Below is a list of these free JPJ services:
Free Services
Trade plates allow vehicles to be used temporarily for test drives, exhibitions, or before full registration. The cost for a JPJ trade plate depends on the type of vehicle and the duration of the license.
Trade Plate Licensing Fees
To apply for a JPJ registration number, you must prepare the following documents:
- All documents must be placed in an envelope labeled “TEMPAHAN NOMBOR PENDAFTARAN”.
- The envelope must be placed in the provided reservation box at the respective JPJ office
If you need copies of your vehicle registration card or information on the ownership and insurance of your vehicle, the fees are as follows:
Document Requests
To reserve a registration number via bidding, follow these steps:
- Complete the M.V.10 form.
- Pay a service charge of RM10.00.
- Deposit 50% of the bid price via bank draft or postal money, made payable to “Ketua Pengarah Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia”.
- Provide a notarized copy of the applicant’s Identity Card (Individual or company).
- Submit a copy of the Company Registration Certificate (Form 9 or Form 13) and Form 49 (endorsed by Company Registrar/Secretary).
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
If you’re applying for a JPJ running number or an attractive JPJ car plate, these bidding steps are essential.
Alternatively, you can reserve a registration number through booking by following these steps:
- Complete the M.V.10A form.
- Pay a service charge of RM10.00.
- Provide a copy of the applicant’s identity card or passport.
- Submit a copy of the Company Registration Certificate (Form 9 or Form 13) and Form 49 (endorsed by Company Registrar/Secretary).
This option is commonly used for reserving current JPJ numbers and JPJ new plate numbers.
- Successful applicants cannot give or sell their registration number to another person unless special consideration is granted by the State Director (e.g., for transfers between family members or company members).
- A decision letter will be issued to all applicants, whether they are successful or not.
- Unsuccessful applicants will have their bank draft/money order/postal order returned.
- The list of successful applicants will be published at the JPJ state/branch office where the JPJ number plate was offered.
Full Payment and Registration
- Successful applicants must pay the full fee within 30 days of receiving the decision letter.
- The registration number must be registered within three months from the payment date.
- If full payment is not made within the specified period, or if the registration number is not registered in time, the number may be withdrawn and offered to other applicants.
For buying a JPJ number plate online, check the MySikap portal for available running numbers.
Reserved Prices for JPJ Registration Numbers
This guide covers all the essential information regarding JPJ vehicle licensing fees, road tax prices, and other key services like ownership transfers, number plate changes, and trade plate licensing. The entire process of vehicle registration number reservation through bidding, booking, or special approval under JPJ. Whether you are applying for prime value numbers, attractive numbers or general current numbers, it is important to follow the outlined procedures and submit the required documents on time. For those looking to buy JPJ number plates online, the MySikap portal provides a convenient platform to reserve and purchase JPJ running numbers
For more information or to check the availability of JPJ number plates, visit the JPJ website or access the MySikap portal for online services.
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