Paying Vehicle Tax in Central Java Now Possible Without Previous Owner's ID

SEMARANG - The Central Java provincial government is now offering a facility for paying motor vehicle tax (PKB) without the previous owner’s ID card. Based on a post from the official Instagram account of Bapedan Jateng on Friday (24/4/2026), this policy takes effect from 24 April to 31 December 2026 and can be utilised at all Samsat offices in the Central Java region. The programme is expected to ease the process for the public in fulfilling vehicle administrative obligations, particularly for owners of used vehicles who frequently encounter obstacles with prior owners’ identity documents. Previously, the Director of Registration and Identification at Korlantas Polri, Wibowo, stated that this policy would apply nationally, although it is temporary. “Yes, this will apply nationally, but it only applies in 2026,” he said, quoted from Kompas.com on Saturday (25/4/2026). Meanwhile, there are several requirements that must be met to pay tax without the previous owner’s ID card, namely: However, it should be noted that this service only applies to direct tax payments at Samsat offices. This means the facility cannot be used through online services such as E-Samsat. In addition, this step also aims to maintain vehicle legality on the roads, while creating order in motor vehicle administration in Central Java. The public is urged to make the most of this programme during the specified period, so that vehicles remain legal, safe, and free from future administrative issues.