Managing Your Own Car Name Transfer Is Easy!

What comes to your mind when you hear the term name transfer? If not troublesome, the process is convoluted and very time-consuming. In fact, what you imagine may not necessarily happen! Especially if you have never handled it yourself, you certainly do not know what the experience will be like.  

Name transfer is a process that must be carried out to change the identity of vehicle ownership. If you buy a second-hand car, immediately carry out the name transfer of documents such as STNK and BPKB so that the vehicle ownership matters do not become more complicated in the future.  

The process of transferring vehicle ownership without an agency is actually easy because you only need to complete the required documents and follow all applicable procedures. As long as we know the tricks, managing the name transfer of a car by ourselves is not as complicated as imagined.  

There are two steps for the process of transferring the name of a car by yourself. First, you handle it at the local Samsat to change the name on the STNK. Then move to the Polda to transfer the name on the BPKB.  

Documents for Car Name Transfer

The trick to avoid hassle is to ensure the completeness of the documents that need to be brought. The details of the documents for transferring the name on the car STNK are as follows.

1. Photocopy of the STNK and the original.
2. Photocopy of the new owner's ID card and the original.
3. Photocopy of the BPKB of the car to be transferred.
4. Photocopy of the physical check verification.
5. Photocopy of the receipt signed by the buyer and seller on a stamp of Rp 6,000,-

Then the completeness of the documents for the BPKB name transfer process;  

1. Photocopy of the new STNK (which has been transferred).
2. Photocopy of the ID card (new owner).
3. Photocopy of the BPKB.
4. Photocopy of the physical check verification letter.
5. Photocopy of the purchase receipt.
6. Original BPKB.  

Indeed, a little patience is required when seeing long queues at the Samsat or Polda counters. But if you remember the benefits of having transferred the name yourself, the fatigue will surely disappear. What are the benefits?  

Cheaper Costs

The first benefit that you can feel is that you do not need to waste money on agency fees. By handling it yourself, expenses can be more controlled. The details of the costs that need to be paid will also be clearer and more transparent without any hidden fees. It would be a shame to waste money that could be used for other needs.  

Reducing the Risk of Data Errors  

Data entry errors on forms can at least be minimized if the data entry process is not represented by another party. We fill it out ourselves, and we also know the correct data.  

Imagine if you use an agency and there is a data error (usually a wrong input of name or vehicle number during form filling). They might take responsibility, but the process will take longer because the agency has to go back and forth to the local Samsat or Polda office to correct the error.  

Documents are Organized Neatly  

If you handle the name transfer yourself at the Samsat or Polda, you will be more concerned and understand the administrative flow. The important documents needed will also be more neatly organized.  

So whenever you need to go to the Samsat or Polda to handle vehicle tax payments and other matters, all documents are prepared, and you won’t be confused about where to start.  

You should know that handling the name transfer yourself without an agency is actually not as troublesome as imagined. To make it easier, you can see the method and flow of handling car name transfers here.

Author: Dinno Baskoro