How to Pay Vehicle Tax for Out-of-Area Plates Easily and Quickly

Job demands sometimes require workers to settle in an area different from their original domicile. This often becomes a factor causing delays in car tax payments. Some people feel they do not have time to travel back and forth to their original domicile to pay car taxes. In fact, many think that paying car taxes for plates from outside the area cannot be done. 

Therefore, knowing how to pay car taxes for plates from outside the area can address this misconception and prevent delays in car tax payments. Instead of being curious, let’s directly look at the following methods. 

How to Pay Car Taxes for Plates from Outside the Area

Payment of car taxes for plates from outside the area can be done at mobile Samsat or online at the Samsat office. However, for five-year tax payments, payment must be made at the Samsat office according to the domicile. 

Before you pay car taxes for plates from outside the area, you need to prepare the following requirements.

1. Original ID card along with a photocopy.
2. Original vehicle registration document (STNK) along with a photocopy.
3. If available, also attach proof of annual tax payment from the previous year.

The payment methods are as follows.

1. How to Pay Car Taxes for Plates from Outside the Area through the Main Samsat

If you intend to make a payment for plates from outside the area through the Main Samsat, you need to pay attention to the following steps.

• Visit the Main Samsat or the nearest Samsat (Samsat that has services for paying car taxes for plates from outside the area).
• Then, take a queue number and submit all payment requirements to the officer.
• Wait a moment until the officer audits the amount of tax you need to pay.
• Then you pay the tax. Don’t forget to ask for a tax payment receipt and keep it safe.

2. How to Pay through Online Samsat

Payment of car taxes for plates from outside the area can also be done online. You can do this through the official Online Samsat website or by downloading the application. The steps are as follows.

• Open your mobile browser, then access the official Online Samsat website or first download the Online Samsat application from the application download platform. Then install the application.
• Register as a new user if you do not have an account yet.
• Then, you need to log in to the account you previously created.
• Next, simply select the menu “Payment of Vehicle Tax for Plates from Outside the Area”.
• Fill in all the requested data on the website or application page such as complete vehicle identity information.
• If the data has been completely filled out, click the “Check Tax” button. You will then receive information regarding the vehicle identity along with the amount of tax that must be paid. 
• Next, make the payment via bank transfer, credit card, or e-wallet. Don’t forget to save the payment receipt once you have made the payment.

Read Also: How to Calculate Late Payment Penalties for Car Taxes

3. How to Pay Taxes through the SIGNAL Application (National Digital SIM)

In addition to the e-Samsat application, you can also pay car taxes for plates from outside the area through the Signal application (National Digital SIM). The steps are as follows.

• Download the Signal application on your phone, then install it.
• Register for an account if you do not have one previously.
• Log in to the application, then select the menu “Payment of Vehicle Tax for Plates from Outside the Area”.
• Next, fill in all data regarding personal information to vehicle identity completely. Once done, click the “Check Tax” button. Wait a moment until the application provides complete information regarding the amount of tax you need to pay. 
• Make the payment via transfer method or e-wallet. Then don’t forget to save the digital payment receipt.

These are some methods you can follow when you want to pay car taxes for plates from outside the area. It’s very easy, isn’t it?