Indonesian Police Traffic Corps Issues Flexible Policy: Paying Tax on Used Vehicles No Longer Requires Previous Owner's ID

Jakarta, VIVA – The Indonesian National Police (Polri) has emphasised that every policy taken in response to the controversy over the requirement to attach the previous owner’s ID card for motor vehicle (Ranmor) tax payments must still refer to applicable regulations. This affirmation is important to ensure that every step has a clear legal basis, providing certainty and protection for the public, as well as preventing potential deviations in its implementation. Thus, the policies adopted not only facilitate but are also legitimate and accountable. In line with this principle, Polri through the Traffic Corps is moving quickly to respond to public complaints regarding the complexity of administrative requirements for used vehicle taxes. Solutive steps are being prepared to ensure that public services continue to run optimally without burdening citizens. Director of Registration and Identification (Dirregident) of the Traffic Corps, Brigadier General Pol Wibowo, affirmed that Polri will not remain silent in facing issues developing in society. According to him, Polri is committed to providing real solutions so that the public can still fulfil their tax obligations easily. “Polri understands the growing concerns. We assure that we will soon formulate concrete steps so that services continue to run without burdening the public,” Wibowo stated. This controversy arose after the requirement to attach the previous owner’s ID was deemed burdensome, especially for those buying used vehicles that have changed hands several times. In practice, not all transactions are equipped with complete documents from the first owner, making the requirement unrealistic in the field. As a temporary solution, Polri is promoting a more flexible policy, where the public can still make annual tax payments without attaching the initial owner’s ID. Taxpayers only need to bring the original STNK, the current owner’s ID, and proof of transaction such as a sales receipt, for subsequent ownership transfer processes. If the ownership transfer process cannot be done this year, Polri provides an opportunity for the public to complete the ownership transfer at the latest next year. This step is taken to provide convenience for the public who have not yet carried out the vehicle ownership transfer process. Meanwhile, for five-year STNK extensions (plate replacement), the public is still encouraged to carry out Motor Vehicle Ownership Transfer (BBNKB) so that ownership data matches the latest identity.