How to Transfer Vehicle Ownership Online in Malaysia

Sold or bought a car recently? On JPJ records, a car stays with the old owner until the ownership is formally transferred at the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Many of the steps can be done online, but a few still need an inspection or a visit in person.

This guide covers the MV15 inspection, the online steps for sellers and buyers, the fees and what to sort out after the transfer.

Is online ownership transfer available now?

Yes, but it is worth knowing what happened this year. On 25 May 2026, JPJ suspended online ownership transfers after complaints that some vehicles had been transferred without the registered owner knowing. The suspension covered the JPJ portal, kiosks and approved service providers, and transfers had to be done at JPJ counters. According to paultan.org, individual owners could complete a transfer at a JPJ office on the same day.

The same day, Transport Minister Anthony Loke told JPJ to restore the service, and JPJ reinstated it with immediate effect, as reported by The Star. Any future suspension for system upgrades was to be limited to long weekends.

Because the system can change, check the current options on the JPJ website before you start. If online transfer is unavailable on the day, you can still complete the transfer at a JPJ branch.

Why you should transfer ownership quickly

If the car stays in the seller’s name, the seller remains the registered owner on JPJ records. That can cause problems for both sides.

• Summonses and notices may still be sent to the old owner.
• Insurance and road tax matters become harder to sort out.
• The records do not show who actually owns the car.
• Problems can arise if the registered owner passes away before the transfer is done.

So settle the transfer soon after the sale, not weeks later.

Step-by-step: how to transfer vehicle ownership

1. Check that nothing blocks the transfer

Before you start, make sure there is nothing that stops the transfer. Common examples are an unsettled loan with a finance company, a blacklist or other restriction on the vehicle, and unresolved registration or tax issues. If the car still has a loan, settle it with the financier first.

2. Do the MV15 inspection

Most private vehicles must pass an ownership transfer inspection, known as MV15 (formerly called B5). Motorcycles are exempt. It checks that the registration, chassis and engine numbers match the vehicle documents, and it covers basic roadworthiness such as the body, lights and window tint. Remove any tint that exceeds JPJ limits before you go, because tint is a common reason for failing.

PUSPAKOM was the main provider for many years. Since mid-2025, the Ministry of Transport has also appointed other centres, such as Carro, to ease the backlog. Book through the PUSPAKOM website or the centre you choose.

Item	Amount
Inspection fee	RM30.00
Processing fee	RM5.00
SST (8%)	RM2.80
Total MV15 fee	RM37.80

This breakdown was reported by RinggitPlus in September 2026, and the fee is set by JPJ, so it should be the same at every centre. If the buyer is paying with a hire purchase loan, a separate B7 inspection is also needed at PUSPAKOM.

3. Prepare your documents

Keep these ready:

• Your identity card or other identity document
• The vehicle ownership certificate (VOC) or related vehicle documents
• The MV15 inspection report
• Any other document JPJ asks for in special cases, such as company-owned or financed vehicles

The exact requirements can differ by owner type and vehicle, so confirm them with JPJ.

4. The seller submits the transfer online

The registered owner starts the process through the JPJ Public Portal (mySIKAP), for eligible vehicle categories. In general, the seller will:

1. Log in to the JPJ online portal.
2. Open the vehicle services menu and choose the vehicle ownership transfer application.
3. Enter the vehicle registration number.
4. Fill in the new owner’s details.
5. Check everything, then submit.
6. Keep the receipt or proof of transaction.

5. The buyer confirms the transfer

The new owner then logs in to the same portal, opens the ownership transfer transaction, enters the vehicle details, checks them and follows the system’s instructions to complete it.

Some transactions still need biometric fingerprint verification at JPJ. JPJ has said that the registered owner and the new owner of an individual private vehicle must attend in person for this in certain cases. So do not assume every transfer can be finished online without a visit.

6. Check the digital documents in MyJPJ

MyJPJ is JPJ’s mobile app for digital vehicle services such as the e-LKM (digital road tax) and the electronic VOC (eVOC) for supported categories. Once the transfer is complete, the eVOC shows in the new owner’s MyJPJ and no longer appears for the previous owner.

MyJPJ and mySIKAP serve different purposes. mySIKAP is for the online transaction, while MyJPJ is for viewing your digital documents and vehicle details.

What to do after the transfer

The buyer needs valid insurance or takaful in the new owner’s name. The previous owner’s policy does not automatically carry over to the new owner, so arrange cover before driving. If you have just bought a used car, you can compare car insurance on BJAK and check the road tax at the same time.

Sellers should keep the receipt and proof of transfer. If you still have unused road tax or insurance on the car you sold, check whether a refund or cancellation applies.

How long does the transfer take?

It depends on the vehicle, your documents and whether extra inspection or verification is needed. As a reference, JPJ said during the 2026 suspension that individual owners could complete a transfer at a JPJ office on the same day, while company transfers at counters took five to seven working days after complete documents were submitted. Having the MV15 report and documents ready is the best way to avoid delays.

Conclusion

Transferring vehicle ownership protects both seller and buyer. Pass the MV15 inspection first, use the JPJ online services for eligible cases, and check current JPJ rules before you start, since the system changed in 2026.

Once the car is in your name, sort out your insurance and road tax. You can get a quote and renew your road tax with BJAK.