Required Documents When Buying or Selling a Used Car

(Legal Process in Malaysia)

For the Seller:

1. Vehicle Registration Card (Geran/RC)
   • Must be the original
   • Ensure ownership details are current
2. Copy of Identity Card (IC)
   • Both front and back
3. Bank Authorization Letter (if under loan)
   • From the bank that still holds the car’s grant
4. Latest Roadtax Receipt
   • Helps buyer avoid immediate renewal if still valid
5. Sales & Purchase Agreement
   • Not legally required but highly recommended as proof
     

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For the Buyer:

1. Copy of Identity Card (IC)
   • For ownership transfer at JPJ
2. New Insurance Coverage
   • Must be under buyer’s name before ownership transfer
3. Processing Fees (JPJ & PUSPAKOM)
   • PUSPAKOM B5 inspection for transfer
   • JPJ transfer fee (around RM100 – RM150)
     

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Additional Steps (If Applicable):

• PUSPAKOM Inspection (B5 Report)
  Mandatory for ownership transfer
• Outstanding Payments (summons, loans, roadtax, etc.)
  Must be cleared before a valid transaction
  

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