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What is BPKB? Here is its Abbreviation and Function!

09 April 2025
Apa itu BPKB? Ini Kepanjangan dan Fungsinya!

BPKB is an acronym for Motor Vehicle Ownership Book. BPKB itself has an important function regarding the validity of motor vehicle ownership. Below will be explained in detail about what BPKB is? And what are its functions as follows.

What is BPKB? 

BPKB is an important document or letter issued by the Satlantas Polri (Traffic Police of the Republic of Indonesia) as proof of motor vehicle ownership. As previously explained, BPKB stands for Motor Vehicle Ownership Book. Each BPKB contains important data such as vehicle registration number, vehicle type, vehicle brand, year of manufacture, chassis number, engine number, name of the motor vehicle buyer, and the name of the company selling the vehicle. 

Functions of BPKB

BPKB has several important functions as follows.

1. Proof of ownership

The main function of BPKB is as proof of legitimate vehicle ownership recognized by the police and the state. Because, the BPKB contains the name of the relevant motor vehicle owner.

2. Requirement for vehicle tax extension 

The next function is as one of the important requirements for vehicle tax extension. Without BPKB, you are not allowed to pay vehicle tax. You may even face legal sanctions. 

3. Insurance claims

The third function, BPKB can be used to claim insurance in case of vehicle damage or accidents. 

4. Facilitating loan processes 

The fourth function, BPKB can be used as collateral when you want to take out a loan. Whether it’s a bank loan, cooperative, or similar. As long as the loan process is not paid off, the BPKB will be held by the lending party. 

5. Administrative requirement for vehicle registration or loss report

In addition to being one of the mandatory administrative requirements for tax extension (five-year tax payment). BPKB also serves as one of the mandatory requirements for vehicle registration or loss report.

6. Transactions for buying and selling motor vehicles

Finally, BPKB facilitates the process of buying and selling motor vehicles. Because, when you sell your car to a vehicle buyer. You must hand over your BPKB to the car buyer to carry out the process of transferring vehicle ownership. If you sell a vehicle without BPKB, the vehicle you sell is considered illegal or stolen. And every vehicle seller who does not provide BPKB will face legal sanctions. 

So, those are some functions of BPKB. Different from the function of STNK, to see the differences between BPKB and STNK you can check the information here Difference between BPKB and STNK, This is the Function and Creation!.

How to Manage Car BPKB

After you know what BPKB is and its functions. Next, you need to know how to manage car BPKB correctly and easily. Here are the complete steps.

1. Complete the required documents

Before you manage BPKB, make sure you have completed all the required documents for BPKB management. Starting from STNK, proof of sale that has been signed and stamped, and other necessary documents.

2. Visit the nearest Samsat

After your required documents are complete, immediately visit the nearest Samsat office in your area. Next, you will follow these steps.

  • Visit the registration counter
  • Fill out the BPKB management application form provided by the Samsat officer
  • Pay the administrative fee according to the regulations and provisions applicable in that Samsat area
  • Submit all BPKB management documents including the application form
  • Wait for the officer to check and validate your documents. This process usually takes a few days or weeks, depending on the regulations and policies of each Samsat.
  • Collect the new BPKB, if the documents have been validated. If there are changes in information regarding the owner's personal data or vehicle, immediately apply for a BPKB change.

Read Also : How to Manage Lost BPKB, Prepare the Following Requirements and Documents!

Thus, a complete review of BPKB. In addition to BPKB, you also need to service your car regularly and periodically at an official Daihatsu workshop. Because this is equally important for driving comfort. 

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