4 Ways to Know the Owner's Name of a Vehicle From the License Plate Number
Every vehicle has a license plate as an identity consisting of a unique combination of numbers and letters. In this modern age, you can check vehicle ownership data. Moreover, finding out the name of the vehicle owner based on the license plate can be done online.
Checking the owner's name with the license plate is one way to know the true identity of the vehicle owner.
This step is often used for various purposes, such as motor vehicle tax enforcement, traffic violations, hit-and-run cases, theft, and tracing other criminal cases.
Curious about how to find out the name of the vehicle owner based on the license plate online and offline? Check it out below!
How to Check the Owner's Name of a Car/Motorcycle Based on the License Plate
As we know, vehicle license plates consist of a mix of unique letter and number codes. By using the vehicle license plate code, you can easily find the name of the vehicle owner!
There are four easy ways you can do to find out the name of the vehicle owner based on the license plate online or offline, namely (1) Through the Samsat Website (Online), (2) Through the Android Application (Online), (3) Through SMS (Offline), (4) Visit the SAMSAT office directly (Offline).
Are you curious? Just check the name of the vehicle owner of the car or motorcycle online and offline using the methods below:
1. Check Online on the Official SAMSAT Website
The advancement of technology today makes it easier for people who want to check vehicle ownership data without having to go to the SAMSAT office.
The way to check the owner's name of a car or motorcycle online is by maximizing the official SAMSAT site; you just need to input the license plate code, and the owner's data will be visible immediately.
However, unfortunately, the SAMSAT sites in each region are not fully integrated, so you need to open the website address according to the region and the unique vehicle code. Here is the list and website addresses according to the region:
| Region | Official Website Address |
| Jakarta | https://samsat-pkb.jakarta.go.id/INFO_KBM |
| West Java | https://bapenda.jabarprov.go.id/sipolin-samsat-jabar/ |
| Central Java | http://dppad.jatengprov.go.id/info-pajak-kendaraan/ |
| DIY Yogyakarta | http://infonjkbdiy.com |
| East Java | https://esamsat.jatimprov.go.id/ |
| Banten | http://ditlantas.banten.polri.go.id/e-samsat-nasional/ |
| Bali | bapenda.baliprov.go.id/e-samsat |
| Aceh | https://esamsat.acehprov.go.id/ |
2. Check Online Through the Android Application
In addition to the official SAMSAT site, checking the vehicle license plate of whose motorcycle or car you can also check the owner of the license plate online through the Android application.
Although this application is actually intended for tax services, there is a special option that can trace vehicle ownership.
Again, each region in Indonesia has its own application name that you can search for keywords through the Play Store. Here is the list.
| Region | Android Application |
| Jakarta | Check Ranmor & DKI Jakarta Tax |
| West Java | SAMBARA |
| Central Java | SAKPOLE e-SAMSAT Jateng |
| DIY Yogyakarta | Jogjakarta Vehicle Tax |
| East Java | E-SMART SAMSAT JATIM |
| Aceh | PELUIT DITLANTAS Polda Aceh |
| Riau | Riau ESamsat KEPRI |
| South Sumatra | e-Dempo Online Samsat Sumsel |
| Lampung | Motor Vehicle Tax Info Bapenda Lampung |
| NTB | NTB SAMSAT Delivery |
| South Sulawesi | South Sulawesi eSamsat-Sulsel |
| North Sulawesi | Vehicle Tax Info Sulut |
| North Kalimantan | ESAMSAT North Kalimantan |
| Pontianak | Samsat Pontianak |
| Central Kalimantan | RC Polda Central Kalimantan |
Read Also: List of Applications to Check Vehicle License Plate Numbers and How to Use Them
3. Using SMS
Finding out the name of the vehicle owner based on the license plate can also be accessed through the official SAMSAT website and Android applications, but also via SMS. This service is accessible, but not all regions can use it.
Currently, it is only available in Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, and East Java. Nevertheless, this service is quite helpful for the public to check vehicle ownership data accurately and quickly.
For the SMS format, it should not be arbitrary. It must comply with the applicable regulations.
- For residents of DKI Jakarta. The recommended format is to type METRO (Space) license plate data and send it to 1717. For example: METRO B3415STR.
- For residents of West Java, you can use the format: poldajbr (space) license plate and send it to 3977.
- Residents of Central Java type the format JATENG (space) license plate send to 9600.
- Residents of East Java type JATIM (space) license plate send to 7070.
Read Also: How to Create a Beautiful License Plate Offline and Its Cost Range
4. Visit the Nearest SAMSAT Office Directly
If it's not urgent, the nearest SAMSAT office can also check the vehicle owner's data based on the license plate. This step is usually taken if someone wants to buy a used car or motorcycle and wants to know who the original owner is.
To get the name of the vehicle owner at the SAMSAT office, you need to bring several documents such as the original ID card and photocopy, original STNK and photocopy, and original vehicle BPKB.
Through the checks conducted at the SAMSAT office, the buying and selling transaction becomes safer and more comfortable.
That’s 4 ways to find out the name of the vehicle owner based on the license plate. It's very easy, right? Hope it can be useful!
Author: Dinno Baskoro
