Which Regional License Plate Code S? Let's Check Here!

For those of you residing in the East Java Province, you are certainly familiar with motor vehicles with the license plate code S. However, not all areas in East Java Province use that plate code. So, where does that code come from? For more details, please pay attention to the following review.

Where Does the S Plate Code Come From?

For those of you who do not know where the S plate code comes from? The S plate code itself is a code used for motor vehicles located in East Java, specifically in the areas of Lamongan, Bojonegoro, and Tuban.

These three areas use the S code as the initial letter code for vehicle plates. Meanwhile, the final letter code on vehicle plates uses different letter codes. The differences are as follows.

1. Lamongan

Final letter code of the plate: I/J/K/L.
Example: S 1641 LI.

2. Bojonegoro

Final letter code of the plate: A/B/C/D
Example: S 1133 BI.

3. Tuban

Final letter code of the plate: E/F/G/H
Example: S 4113 HO.

How to Check Vehicle Tax with S Plate Code

After you know the origin of vehicles with the S plate code. Next, you need to know how to check vehicle tax from that area. The complete steps are as follows.

1. Check via SMS

To check the vehicle tax with the S plate code, you can utilize the SMS service on your mobile phone. Here’s how to check it.

First, ensure that your phone has enough SMS credit.
Then, simply type a message in the format “JATIM” (space) vehicle plate number code. Example: JATIM_S 1133 BI.
Then send the message to 7070.

2. Check via e-Samsat website

Next, you can visit the official Samsat Indonesia website to check vehicle tax. The complete steps are as follows.

Open your browser and visit the site https://e-samsat.id
Then fill in all the data requested by the e-Samsat site. Starting from the vehicle plate number code, serial number, and vehicle chassis number to the Province. Select East Java Province because the S plate is the vehicle code from that area.
Once all fields are filled in correctly, click “Check Now”.
Wait a moment until the site displays complete information about the vehicle along with the tax amount you need to pay.
If you want to make a tax payment directly, you can click the “Payment Process” button.

3. Check via Dipenda Jatim website

In addition to the e-Samsat site, you can also use the official Dipenda Jatim site. Here’s how.

Open your browser on your phone or laptop at the site https://info.dipendajatim.go.id/esamsat/.
Then select the Samsat according to the domicile of your vehicle with the S plate. For example, Samsat Lamongan.
Then enter the complete vehicle plate number code.
Enter the captcha (security code) as requested by the site.
Then click the “Check Vehicle Data” button, and the site will display complete information regarding the vehicle data along with the tax amount that must be paid.

4. Check via application

In addition to the online tax check site, you can also check via an application on your phone. Here’s how.

Download the e-Samsat or SIGNAL application.
Then select the domicile area of the vehicle you purchased.
Enter the vehicle plate number.
The application page will automatically display information regarding the payment due date and the vehicle tax amount.
That is how to check vehicle tax with the S plate code that you need to know. Don't forget to also check the service time of your vehicle to maximize its performance.

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