What Area is License Plate Code W? Check the Answer Here!

Every region in Indonesia has a different license plate code as a vehicle registration code. Speaking of license plates, have you ever encountered a vehicle with the plate code W? If so, which region does that plate code come from? Let's find out the answer below.

Which Region Has Plate Code W?

The plate code W is identical to the East Java region. This code is used in several areas as follows.

1. Gresik Regency

Vehicles in Gresik Regency have the plate code W as the initial code, and for the final code, it has one of the letters as follows A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M. Example: W 4511 AH.

2. Sidoarjo Regency

Meanwhile, vehicles with other W plates come from Sidoarjo Regency. For the rear license plate code in this area, it uses one of the letter codes such as N/O/P/Q/R/S/T/U/V/W/X/Y/Z. Example: W 4514 TT.

After knowing the origin of the W plate vehicles, you should also know how to check vehicle taxes in Gresik and Sidoarjo Regencies. More details will be discussed below.

How to Check W Plate Vehicle Tax

To find out the amount of W plate vehicle tax bills, you can apply several checking methods as follows.

1. Check via SMS

First, you can utilize the SMS service on your mobile phone to check the W plate vehicle tax bill. The method is very easy, you just need to send a message to 7070 with the format “JATIM” (space) vehicle number. Example: JATIM_W 4514 TT.

2. Check via e-Samsat website

Next, you can use the e-Samsat website as a means to check motor vehicle tax bills. The steps are as follows.

Open the official e-Samsat website at https://e-samsat.id
Then enter the plate code, plate number, serial number, the last five digits of the vehicle chassis number, and select the province of the vehicle's origin.
After everything is filled in, click the “Check Now” button, and the site will display complete information about the vehicle along with the tax amount.

3. Check via Jatim e-Samsat website

In addition to using the national e-Samsat site, you can also check vehicle taxes through the official Samsat Jatim website. Here are the complete steps.

Open the site https://info.dipendajatim.go.id/esamsat/
Then select the Samsat of the vehicle's origin.
Then enter the police license plate code in the format AA HHHH AAA.
Then enter the security code (captcha) as requested by the site.
Then click the “Check Vehicle Data” button.
Wait until the site displays complete information about the vehicle you checked along with the tax bill that needs to be paid.

4. Check via Bapenda (Regional Revenue Agency) Jatim service info

In addition to e-Samsat, you can also utilize Bapenda Jatim service info to check vehicle tax bills. The method is the same as checking via the Jatim e-Samsat site. However, this is the site you need to visit https://info.dipendajatim.go.id/index.php-page=info_pkb.

5. Check via SIGNAL (National Digital SIM) application

In addition to SMS and the official vehicle tax check site, you can also check vehicle taxes through the SIGNAL application. Here’s how.

First, download the SIGNAL application on your mobile phone.
Then register an account by entering your identity along with a selfie, active email, and active phone number.
After successful registration, select the “NRKB” menu.
Then click the “Continue” button, and information regarding tax payment requirements and the tax amount will appear on the site page.
Click “Continue” if you want to proceed with the tax payment process directly.

The methods above can make it easier for you to find out the vehicle tax bills that need to be paid. Therefore, do not be late in paying the tax fines so that your vehicle is not blocked. Also, don’t forget to visit the nearest official Daihatsu workshop to check the overall condition of your vehicle.

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