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What is the abbreviation of Samsat? Duties, Functions, and Services of Samsat

10 April 2025
Apa Kepanjangan Samsat? Tugas, Fungsi, dan Pelayanan Samsat

Although often visited when applying for or renewing a driver's license (SIM) and vehicle registration (STNK), many people still do not know what the acronym Samsat stands for. In fact, by knowing the acronym for Samsat, the public can understand the duties, functions, and services of Samsat in detail. Instead of being curious, let's find out what the acronym for Samsat is by paying attention to the following review. 

What Does Samsat Stand For? 

Samsat is an acronym for One-Stop Integrated Administration System. The name Samsat itself is actually inspired by the English term, namely one-stop administration services office, which can be interpreted as a one-stop (integrated) administration service office. 

Duties of Samsat

In terms of its meaning, Samsat has an important duty to expedite and simplify services for the benefit of the public. 

In Indonesia, Samsat is managed by three agencies: the Traffic Directorate of the Regional Police (Ditlantas Polda), PT Jasa Raharja (Persero), and the Provincial or Regional Revenue Service. Each of these agencies has its own role, such as Ditlantas Polda, which is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Vehicle Registration Unit (Regident Ranmor), the Provincial or Regional Revenue Service, which manages motor vehicle taxes, and PT Jasa Raharja, which manages contributions or insurance funds. 

Functions of Samsat

For motor vehicle riders, Samsat has very important functions. The complete functions are as follows. 

1. Registration and payment of vehicle taxes

First, Samsat functions as a place to register and pay annual taxes. As is known, every vehicle owner is required to register the vehicle that will be used on the road as a form of legality. And every vehicle owner is required to pay vehicle tax every year. Through Samsat, the registration and payment of vehicle taxes can be monitored well. 

2. Issuance of STNK (Vehicle Registration Certificate)

Samsat also functions as a place for issuing STNK. As is known, STNK is one of the legal documents for a vehicle to operate on the road, so the STNK must be carried by the vehicle owner while driving. 

3. Vehicle inspection

Samsat also functions as a place for vehicle inspection to ensure that the vehicle meets safety standards and requirements. The vehicle inspection process is usually carried out when the vehicle is being registered or when renewing the vehicle tax. 

4. Law enforcement

Lastly, Samsat functions as a place for law enforcement, especially regarding vehicle taxes. The Samsat will check the tax status of each registered motor vehicle to see if the tax has been paid on time or not. If the tax is not paid by the specified deadline, the Samsat will impose a fine on the vehicle owner. Even if the tax arrears are significant, the Samsat has the right to block the vehicle. 

Samsat Services 

Samsat services have now developed in line with technological advancements, allowing services to be felt evenly by the public and considered more time-efficient. Here are some Samsat services you can choose from. 

1. Main Samsat or Primary Samsat

The Main Samsat or Primary Samsat is the precursor to the latest Samsat services. In the Main Samsat, conventional regulations are still applied, so people who need to register vehicles or pay taxes must visit the Samsat and follow every step of the regulations in that Samsat. This type of Samsat service is considered less efficient nowadays because people have to queue and make payments in cash. 

2. Samsat Drive THRU

This Samsat service is considered efficient because people can make payments without having to get out of their vehicles. By simply preparing the necessary documents such as ID card, vehicle registration book (BPKB), and original STNK, people can process their tax payments. 

3. Mobile Samsat

Mobile Samsat is a service where the Samsat will visit a strategic location in an area, such as markets, malls, or agencies. 

4. Samsat Corner

Samsat Corner is usually located in public service places or malls to facilitate the public in paying taxes. 

5. Online Samsat (E-Samsat)

E-Samsat Online is a Samsat service that collaborates with technological advancements, allowing the public to check or pay taxes anytime and anywhere through electronic devices, whether mobile phones or laptops. The Online Samsat can be accessed through the official Samsat website or the Samsat application. Payments can also be made through ATMs or mobile banking. 

Thus, a complete review of Samsat. Let's check your vehicle tax right now. Don't forget to pay your taxes immediately if there are any arrears so that your vehicle is not blocked.

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