Know the Ways and Terms of Renewing STNK via Online

Renewing your vehicle registration certificate (STNK) has now become easier, thanks to the e-Samsat service, which allows you to do it online, without having to go to the Samsat office.

As you already know, every citizen who owns a motorized vehicle is obliged to renew their STNK on time. Vehicle owners who let their STNK expire for two years and more will have their vehicle data records deleted. This is in accordance with the policy of Korlantas Polri and the Regional Office, Samsar and Jasa Raharja in article 74 of Law Number 22 of 2009 concerning Road Traffic and Transportation (LLAJ).

Therefore, as a good vehicle owner, you need to renew your STNK in a timely manner to avoid fines and even deletion of vehicle data records. If you don't have time to go to the nearest Samsat office, it's good to understand the ways and terms of renewing your STNK via online.   Herewith we summarize important things about how to easily and quickly extend your STNK online.

Annual and Five-Year Taxes renewal requirements

STNK extensions are carried out once a year and once in five years. The difference is that the annual STNK extension is related to the motor vehicle tax or PKB, while the five-year extension is related to the replacement of your vehicle's number plate. In accordance with Law Number 22 of 2009, all vehicle owners are required to change their vehicle number plates. Failure to do so will result in a fine of Rp. 500,000 and imprisonment for a maximum of two months.

The following are the requirements for an online vehicle registration renewal that you must fulfill.

1. Annual vehicle registration renewal requirements

• The original KTP must match the name on the STNK or BPKB.

• Original STNK as proof of vehicle ownership.

• Prepare enough cash according to the nominal vehicle tax that must be paid

2. Five-Year STNK renewal requirements

• The original KTP must match the name on the STNK or BPKB.

• Original STNK as proof of vehicle ownership.

• Original BPKB for checking the frame number and engine number

• Prepare enough cash according to the nominal vehicle tax that must be paid.

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How to extend STNK online via the e-Samsat website

One way to extend STNK online is through the e-Samsat website in each province. However, you need to be aware that this method does not apply between provinces. If you are not in an area that matches the vehicle number plate, then this online method cannot be done.

Then how do you extend your STNK through the e-Samsat website?

1. Open the e-Samsat site according to the area on the vehicle number plate.

2. Next you need to fill in the vehicle data. Here are some things you need to include:

   • City: Select the city of your vehicle.

   • Samsat: Choose the Samsat office that will take care of your vehicle.

   • Police number: enter your vehicle's license plate number.

   • Code: Rewrite the captcha code that is in the box.

   • Click "search".

   • Later you will be redirected to a page containing vehicle information, the amount of tax to be paid, and fines for delays.

3. Afterwards, you need to select the city where the tax receipt is taken. Before paying via internet banking, you need to fill out a form which will later be used as proof of taking a tax note to be submitted to the e-Samsat of your domicile.

4. Next in order is to complete the payment through internet banking, ATM or m-Banking services. Here are the steps for paying vehicle tax online:

   • Go to the Pay menu > Multi Payment > Select Samsat according to where you live.

   • Enter the payment code that was provided during registration on the previous e-Samsat web.

   • Click 'Continue' to make the payment process.

   • Print out proof of payment as valid proof which will later be exchanged for a new vehicle tax receipt.

   • Keep in mind that the exchange of tax receipts is only valid for seven days from the print out of proof of payment. Therefore, you are advised to come to the Samsat office immediately to collect the tax receipt.

5. After paying for the STNK online, then you need to pick up the tax receipt at the Samsat office that was registered at the start of the previous payment process. Don't forget to bring proof of payment, KTP, and original STNK to be submitted to the officer.

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How to extend your vehicle registration online on the SIGNAL application

Another way to extend your STNK online is to use the SIGNAL application. The SIGNAL (National Digital Samsat) application is an annual STNK validation service, payment of Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB), and payment of Road Transport Traffic Compulsory Fund Donations (SWDKLLJ). The application, which was inaugurated in August 2021, is the second generation to replace Salmonas (National Online Samsat).

In line with  its slogan, "Anywhere, anytime, in one hand, and one stop service", SIGNAL allows you to renew your STNK online. So, how to use this application?

1. User registration

You can get this application through the Google Play Store and App Store. First of all, you need to register as an application user. There are several things that need to be done, such as:

• Enter personal data such as NIK, name according to e-KTP, e-mail, mobile number, and password.

• Enter your e-KTP photo.

• Face biometric verification by taking selfies.

• Enter the OTP sent via SMS.

• Registration successful.

• Re-verify by clicking the link sent to the registered e-mail.

2. Enter vehicle data

Before completing the payment, you need to enter vehicle data by entering the motorized vehicle registration number and the last 5 digits of the vehicle chassis number.

3. Validate the STNK

After the vehicle data is correct, you need to validate the annual STNK with the following stages:

• Select a vehicle that was previously added

• The system will display the amount of the Motor Vehicle Tax along with the SWDKLLJ

• Choose between the option of Shipping or Not

• Get the Payment Code

• Make payments based on the Pay Code on cooperating recipient partner channels. There are several national banks that have become partners, such as Mandiri, BNI, BRI and BTN

• Get proof of payment from Recipient Partners

• Get Evidence of E-Endration, E-TBPKP, and E-KD in the SIGNAL application

• Get Physical TBPKP if you choose the sent option

Five-year vehicle registration renewal fee

There are several costs that you need to prepare when renewing your five-year STNK. The amount of the fee is regulated in Government Regulation Number 60 of 2016 concerning Types and Tariffs for Types of Non-Tax State Revenues Applicable to the Indonesian National Police.

Where in the regulation, the STNK renewal consists of STNK renewal fees, STNK validation fees, vehicle physical check fees, license plate replacement fees, and Traffic Accident Compulsory Fund Contribution fees (SWDKLLJ). The amount of fees charged will depend on the PKB period, area, and the consideration of whether the owner is subject to progressive tax or not. The following details the cost of renewing the STNK.

• Brand New 5-year STNK: IDR 200,000

• 5-year STNK Renewal: IDR 200,000

• STNK Approval: IDR 50,000 per year

• Brand New BPKB: IDR 225,000

• Motor Vehicle Checks: IDR 10,000 to IDR 20,000 per vehicle

• Change Number plate: IDR 60,000 to IDR 100,000

• SWDKLLJ: IDR 35,0000

However, please note that if you renew your five-year STNK, you need to visit the Samsat office in the area as per your domicile address on the STNK to have your vehicle inspected.  So, those are the information on ways and terms of renewing STNK via online that you need to know. Find articles from car maintenance tips to car rental information only at MPM Rent. We hope you find it useful!