Scope: National
Procedure for Transferring the Name on a Used Vehicle's BPKB
Requirements for changing the owner's name on a BPKB (balik nama) after a used vehicle sale transaction.
📅 Updated: July 27, 2026
🔍 Review due: January 27, 2027
🏛️ Operated by: Ditlantas Polda Kalteng / Seksi BPKB Polres (Traffic Directorate of the Central Kalimantan Regional Police / BPKB Section of the district police)
⏱️ Estimated time: 3 - 7 working days
Balik nama of a BPKB (Buku Pemilik Kendaraan Bermotor — the Indonesian motor vehicle ownership book) is the legal act of registering a change of vehicle owner in the BPKB book so that it matches the identity of the new owner shown on the STNK.
Required Documents
- Original BPKB and a photocopy
- STNK in the new owner's name (already transferred) or the old STNK
- New owner's original KTP (Indonesian national identity card)
- Original sale and purchase receipt bearing a duty stamp (materai)
- Vehicle physical inspection (cek fisik) result from Samsat
Fee Breakdown & Legal Basis
| Fee Component | Category & Authority | Amount | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNBP for a BPKB name change (2- / 3-wheeled vehicles) | PNBP (central government) | Rp 225.000 | PP No. 76 Tahun 2020 |
| PNBP for a BPKB name change (4 wheels or more) | PNBP (central government) | Rp 375.000 | PP No. 76 Tahun 2020 |
Legal basis:
- PP No. 76 Tahun 2020 (Government Regulation No. 76/2020 on non-tax state revenue at the Indonesian National Police)
- Perpol No. 7 Tahun 2021 (National Police Regulation No. 7/2021 on motor vehicle registration and identification)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which comes first: the STNK name transfer or the BPKB name transfer?
The procedure begins with the physical inspection and the STNK name transfer at Samsat; the file is then carried forward for the BPKB name transfer at the Seksi BPKB of the Ditlantas.
Is the old BPKB book replaced with a new book during a name transfer?
Yes. For a transfer of ownership, a new BPKB book is issued in the new owner's name.
Can the BPKB name transfer be handled by a representative?
Yes, provided a power of attorney (Surat Kuasa) bearing a duty stamp from the applicant is enclosed.