How to Manage a Lost BPKB, Prepare the Following Requirements and Documents!

The Motor Vehicle Owner's Book (BPKB) is an essential identification for vehicles, whether they are still in active condition or may have experienced damage. Keeping the BPKB is an obligation for vehicle owners, as this document plays a crucial role in paying vehicle taxes periodically, whether annually or within a five-year period.

In addition to being an administrative tool, the BPKB also brings significant benefits when the vehicle owner intends to sell it. The existence of the BPKB can increase the resale value of the vehicle, forming a strong trust between the seller and the buyer. With all its important functions, maintaining the BPKB properly becomes an unavoidable necessity.

This is also in accordance with Article 65 of Law No. 22 of 2009 concerning Traffic and Road Transportation, which states that the Vehicle Registration Certificate (STNK) and the Motor Vehicle Owner's Book (BPKB) are proof of registration for motor vehicles issued by the police.

Therefore, it is important for every vehicle owner to know and understand their administrative obligations in accordance with the applicable regulations.

However, what if one day this BPKB is lost? Don't worry, because you have the option to apply for a replacement BPKB at the nearest police station. Follow the requirements and steps for replacing the BPKB carefully so that the process can run smoothly.

Preparing Requirements for Managing a Lost BPKB 

Before proceeding to the management process, here are some documents you need to complete as requirements for managing a lost BPKB:

1. Prepare a photocopy of your identity (ID card) or STNK and driver's license of the reporter or vehicle owner. Attach the original vehicle purchase receipt if the vehicle has not been transferred. Attach a photocopy of the ID card of someone authorized and a power of attorney if the management is done by someone you have authorized.
2. A statement letter of the loss of the BPKB stamped and signed by the vehicle owner.
3. A letter of loss of the BPKB from the nearest police station.
4. A brief report (BAP) from the police (BARESKIM).
5. A letter stating that the BPKB is not under credit collateral or guarantee. 
6. Bring proof of having conducted a physical check of the vehicle that has been legalized in 2 copies.
7. Bring clippings or proof of having placed a lost advertisement in 2 mass media.

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Steps and Process for Managing a Lost BPKB

After all the requirements are met, the next step is what you need to do in managing the lost BPKB:

1. Fill out the application form at the nearest Samsat and complete the data.
2. Visit the nearest police station and request a report of the loss of the BPKB and that it is not on the wanted list.
3. Make a brief BAP report to BARESKRIM, until you receive the BAP report letter from the police.
4. Submit your personal ID or the ID of the person you have authorized along with the power of attorney to the police. For companies, you can submit a domicile statement, company establishment deed, and a letter that has been stamped and signed or stamped by the company leader.
5. Create a stamped statement letter of the loss of the BPKB signed by the vehicle owner. And define the content of the loss statement letter completely, including full identity, type, color, year of manufacture, license plate number, and vehicle characteristics.
6. Create a lost BPKB advertisement in two mass media such as newspapers and radio.
7. Create a letter stating that the BPKB is free from collateral or credit guarantees.
8. Include the original STNK and a photocopy of the STNK along with the tax report.
9. Include proof of having undergone a physical vehicle check that has been legalized in 2 copies.
10. Make the payment process for the lost BPKB, and submit the payment receipt when picking up the new BPKB.
11. Collect the new BPKB that has been printed by the police by bringing proof of payment completion.

How Much Does It Cost to Manage a Lost BPKB?

The amount you have to pay when losing a BPKB is stated in Government Regulation No. 76 of 2020 which states that the cost of issuing a replacement ownership or new BPKB for 2 and 3-wheeled motor vehicles is IDR 225,000, while for 4-wheeled vehicles, the cost is IDR 375,000.

How long does it take to create a lost BPKB?

The process of creating a replacement Motor Vehicle Owner's Book (BPKB) due to loss at Samsat takes approximately one month after they receive all the required documents. The final stage in this process involves a physical check of the vehicle and the issuance of a vehicle inspection certificate.

Well, that's it, friends, how to manage a lost BPKB. Thus, managing a lost Motor Vehicle Owner's Book (BPKB) indeed involves several steps that need to be followed carefully.

Starting from gathering requirements, the process of reporting the loss to the police, to involving administrative processes at Samsat. Although it takes about a month, the entire process has significant benefits in ensuring the ownership and validity of your vehicle.

Therefore, keeping the BPKB well and following the correct replacement procedures is an important step to ensure the smoothness and legality of your motor vehicle.