What is the Regional License Plate Code for Bali? Check Here!

When vacationing in the Island of the Gods, there are certainly vehicle rental services that you can rent at a low price. However, when you rent the vehicle, have you ever noticed the Bali license plate code? If not, then you need to know it. Here is the vehicle license plate code used in the Bali region.

What is the Vehicle License Plate Code Used in the Bali Region? 

Motor vehicles in the Bali region usually use the code “DK” as the front code of the license plate for their vehicles. The regions that use this license plate code are as follows. 

• Denpasar City: DK – A**/B*/C*/D*/E*/I*/Q*/X*
• Badung Regency: DK – F**/J*/O*/
• Tabanan Regency: DK – G**/H*/
• Gianyar Regency: DK – K**/L*/
• Klungkung Regency: DK – M**/N*/
• Bangli Regency: DK – P**/R*/
• Karangasem Regency: DK – S**/T*/
• Buleleng Regency: DK – U**/V*/
• Jembrana Regency: DK – W**/Z*/

How to Check Vehicle Tax for Bali License Plates

After you know the vehicle license plate code from the Bali region, you need to know how to check the vehicle tax from that area. This is important so that you can easily determine the validity status of the vehicle along with its tax arrears when you want to buy a used vehicle from the Bali region. 

Here are some ways you can check the vehicle tax in the Bali region. 

1. Check via the official website of the Bali Regional Revenue Agency (BPD)

Here’s how to do it. 

• Open a browser application on your phone or laptop, then access the official BPD Bali website at http://portal.bpdbali.id/infosamsat.
• Wait a few seconds until the website page appears. The page will display a form regarding the vehicle status. 
• Then fill in the vehicle license plate, personal identity (NIK Number), and the last five digits of the chassis number in the available fields on the form. 
• Next, click the “Process” button and the website will display complete information regarding the vehicle identity, vehicle owner identity, and the amount of tax that must be paid. 

2. Check via the Samsat.id website

Here’s how to do it.

• Open a browser application on your phone or laptop, then access the Samsat.id website at https://e-samsat.id/bali/denpasar/
• Wait a moment until the website page appears.
• Then fill in the form displayed on the site, by entering information about the vehicle license plate, serial number, and the last five digits of the chassis number. 
• Then click the menu to select Province and choose “Bali Province” 
• Finally, click the “Check Now” button and information regarding the vehicle identity, vehicle owner identity, and tax bill will appear. 

3. Check via the SIGNAL application

Here’s how to do it. 

• Download the SIGNAL application from the PlayStore or Appstore on your phone.
• Then install and register a SIGNAL account by uploading several documents such as e-KTP, selfie, phone number, and email address.
• Once the account is approved, open the application and select the “Add Motor Vehicle” menu.
• Then fill in the vehicle license plate in the available field. Example: “DK 4173 KS.”
• Then check the box “I guarantee the accuracy of the data provided.”
• Next, click the “Continue” button, then click the “STNK Registration Confirmation” button. 
• Once done, click the “NRKB” button and the vehicle tax bill will appear. 

4. Check via SMS

Here’s how to do it.

• Open the SMS service on your phone, then type an SMS in the format “BALI” (space) “vehicle license plate”. Example: DK 4173 KS.
• Then send it to the number 8893, and you will receive an SMS reply regarding the vehicle tax bill. 

Thus is the review regarding Bali vehicle license plates along with how to check the tax. Besides vehicle tax, don’t forget to also check the condition of your car, if there are any issues, immediately service your car at an official Daihatsu workshop.