How to Check Vehicle Tax in Batam Online, Latest 2024

In 2023, Indonesia experienced a significant surge in the era of digitalization, covering almost all sectors, including the process of checking and paying motor vehicle taxes. Particularly in the Batam archipelago, residents can feel happiness because online vehicle tax checking services are now available, in line with developments in major cities in Indonesia. To understand how it works, let's take a closer look at the complete explanation.

How to Check Batam Vehicle Tax Online Latest 2024!

In the past, to find out the amount of vehicle tax, people had to go to the Samsat office to inquire about it. Many had to go back and forth because the tax amount did not match the fees they brought.

Sometimes people also do not have much time to visit the Samsat office directly. This causes vehicle taxes to accumulate, which affects the fines that must be paid.

To reduce this issue, the Satlantas Polri has improved the system so that vehicle tax checks can be done online. The implementation of this system has now expanded to several areas, including Batam. Besides Batam, in previous articles, we have also discussed how to check vehicle tax in Jakarta, Central Java, Riau, and East Java. You can check it out!

Checking Batam vehicle tax online is relatively more practical and efficient. To satisfy your curiosity about how to check it, you can pay attention to the following methods.

1. Check via SMS

You can check Batam vehicle tax via SMS. For more details, follow these steps.

First step, open your phone and go to the messaging or SMS menu.
Second step, type the tax checking format as follows: Info(space)vehicle plate number code completely(space)vehicle color. Example: Info BP/4511/K.
Third step, you can send the message to the number 08112119211. Wait a moment until you receive a reply regarding your vehicle's identity, the tax amount you need to pay, and the payment code.

2. Check via e-Samsat website

The second way, you can check through the official e-Samsat website.

First step, open your phone's search browser. Then type https://e-samsat.id and click search. Wait a moment until the website page opens.
Second step, fill in the requested data according to the form on the website page such as plate number, the last five digits of the vehicle's chassis number, engine number, and the province where you live. Once fully filled, click the "check now" button. Wait a moment until the website displays information about your vehicle's identity, the tax amount to be paid, and the payment code.

3. Check via application

The third way, you can check Batam vehicle tax through the Samsat application. There are two Samsat applications, namely the SIGNAL application and the KEPRI Samsat application. The SIGNAL application is designed for national scale, so it can be used by several people in various regions. Here’s how to check vehicle tax through the SIGNAL application.

First step, download the SIGNAL application first from your phone's download browser.
Second step, install the application.
Third step, register by entering the requested data such as NIK, identity, KTP photo, phone number, and active email, along with a selfie for the registration verification process.
Fourth step, check your email because the SIGNAL application will resend the verification process.
Fifth step, click the link in your email for re-verification.
Sixth step, you can enter complete information about your vehicle's identity by selecting the add motor vehicle data menu. Once done, the information about the vehicle's identity and the tax amount to be paid will be displayed.

4. Through the Bapenda Riau Islands Website

If you reside in the Riau Islands, especially in the Batam area, you can access vehicle tax information through the following website: http://dispenda.kepriprov.go.id/#infopajak. Please enter your vehicle's plate number in the "Police Number" column and click "Process". The result will display the tax amount you need to pay.

For using the KEPRI Samsat application, it is almost the same as using the SIGNAL application. The KEPRI application itself is an online vehicle tax checking and payment application for the Riau Islands and Batam area.