How To Transfer Vehicle Ownership In Malaysia
But making a transfer of ownership can be rather a difficult endeavor. A friend of mine, Mr. Ong sold his jalopy some 18 years ago. Rather recently, Mr. Ong came to seek my assistance. He laments, the car which he sold a decade ago it yet in his name still.
The story has it that legal action now is being taken against him. The owner who bought the old car had not bothered to take the necessary steps to transfer the vehicle.
Anyway, this has resulted in a gain for my friend. In the recent rebate exercise, Mr. Ong went to the Post Office to claim his RM600. Believe it or not, he was still the rightful owner of the vehicle after 18 long years.
In my opinion, many motorists do not know the correct procedures to adopt when selling a vehicle. What they normally do is:
i) Sign the MV3 form.
ii) Provide 2 copies of their MyKad to the new owner.
iii) Hand the Registration card (blue book) to the purchaser or finance company and that’s about it.
They should in fact:
i) Inform in a letter to the Registrar of Motor Inland Vehicles (R.M.I.V) of the sale
ii) Inform the Police authorities of the sale too.
iii) Inform the insurance company of the sale as well.
Ideally, a simple agreement should then be concluded between you and the purchaser of your car.
In it, state that as from henceforth, you are no longer liable for:
i) Any traffic offences that might be caused by the said vehicle.
ii) For any accident which might involve the vehicle which is registered under your name.
The simple piece of paper, which represents an agreement, should ideally also be stamped at the Stamp Office in your town nearby. The total cost does not involve more than RM10.
This simple agreement above might not provide you full protection against legal actions, but believe me, it goes a long way.
But the point is, how many motorists and drivers know the procedures? And yet, how many more bother about the hassle?
Unless you are like me, who is very interested in all things legal, and who possesses a Registrar of Companies for a brother, I believe most people will not bother too much about the correct manner to adopt when selling off an old vehicle. This is where they get into trouble with the law.
But instructing you on the proper way to get a vehicle transferred from A to Z will be worth the while. It might very well assist you from being taken to court by some quarters, especially the law.
First, go to the nearest J.P.J. office. Get a set of transfer forms needed. The forms will consist of:
i) Borang Semak (TM3).
ii) Transfer of ownership form (JPJK3A).
iii) Form to certify new ownership.
Fill up the form and sign it wherever necessary.
The new owner’s identification card or MyKad have to be certified by:
i) An officer of the Transport Department.
ii) A Commissioner of Oaths.
iii) A Justice of Peace of J.P.
iv) A Judge from the Session Court.
If you wish to save some money, you could go to J.P.J. office. An officer there will help you certify the above documents.
The next step after completing the transfer form is to bring your vehicle to the Puspakom authorities. There is such a facility at Kampung Jawa, Klang. The working hours are from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Puspakom officials will conduct a 10 point check on your car. Ideally, your car should be in a fairly good condition to pass the test. Owners are advised to send their vehicle for servicing prior to sending them for inspection purposes.
Puspakom authorities will supply owners with a K5 certificate. This certificate will then enable one to do the transfer of a car with the J.P.J. authorities.
Inspections can be completed around 1 – 2 hours. Sometimes if delay occurs, it might take a little bit longer.
In case you wish to know, it costs RM35 – RM50 to do an inspection exercise.
Completion of Puspakom’s tests will lead you next to the following steps. This is known as insurance purchase. The new owner has to purchase new insurance in order to do the transfer.
Experience tells me, a RM8000 first party insurance will come to around RM550. However, scout around. Some insurance may charge slightly lower prices.
Having completed the insurance purchase, you are ready next to submit the transfer form to the J.P.J. for transfer.
A word of reminder though, the transfer itself requires a fee of RM100. You can pay cash at the counter.
Make sure you check your Senarai Semak to see all the relevant sections of your transfer form has been duly completed.
Armed with all the above forms, go to the transfer section of any J.P.J. office to do your transfer. You should face no difficulty at all.
Officials and staff of the J.P.J. are courteous, friendly and ever ready to assist you wherever they can. As a reminder again, the transfer fee is RM100.
Transfer can sometimes be done within the day itself. At times, the J.P.J. might need to detain your transfer documents in order to certify certain particulars.
That being so, the authorities might have to issue you with a photostat copy, duly signed by its officers for your temporary use. You will be asked to come back later for your new registration card or vehicle card.
To end this article, I wish to inform you that “middle men” demand as much as RM450 – RM500 for such a transfer. Should you think the amount is worth paying for such a job done, by all means, you could engage their services.
Considering the procedures one has to go through, my personal opinion is, “I think it is worth all the hassle a middle man has to go through in trying to get your vehicle transferred.”
He has to live also right?
If after all these detailed explanations regarding how to conduct a vehicle transfer with the J.P.J., you still possess problems, feel free to put your question in the comment section below.
I bought a vehicle about 3yrs ago. I did not transfer because the seller was in hospital. It so happen that his health got from bad to worse and eventually he died. I have the original Reg card, copy of release letter from the finance, a letter from the finance company saying that full settlement has been done and that they have no objection to the transfer, copy of owner’s NRIC. I do not have signed copy of the transfer document from the owner and the certified copy of the owner’s NRIC. I can’t locate the next of kin. The car is an old car which I bought for RM6,000-00. Please advise me on how to get the car transfered to my name. Thank you.
Your appear to have all the required documents for transfer. Transfer form JPJ K3A, which you can get from any J.P.J. office, needs to be signed by the owner.
If the owner has passed away, I’m afraid you’ll need:
i) Death certificate (copy)
ii) Surat wasiat.
Anyway, talk to the J.P.J. officials whether is it possible to waive the above requirements.
Hi sir, i need your advise on transfer of ownership. we have just bought a car manufactured in year 1985. We havent did our ownership transfer. But got the car inspected at puspakom and most of the insurance company has rejected us.
So i went to UniAsia seeking help for the MMIP insurance which they said is available for us. *But he said it is being insured according to the name on the Original Red Card, which is still the seller’s.
Note*Road Tax Expired. Stuck without Insurance & Road Tax. Can’t get insurance, can’t transfer ownership.
-He said we will have to have the ownership transfered at JPJ before we can buy a new insurance. *they said it is insured according to the name on red card.
-He said we can have the ownership transfered since the Road Tax has expired.
-As we all know we can only transfer once we got an insurance right? is that what he is saying is true ?
Your help would be very much appreciated. Sincerely.
Your problem on vehicle transfer appear rather complicated. Can you give your location? Also confirm if Puspakom has issued you inspection certificate?
I am staying in KL off and on for the next year or so, (on a social visa so no PR, MyKad etc) and want to buy second hand motorbike / scooter for getting around.
Is the process outlined above for cars the same for second hand motorscooters?
And am I going to have any issues because I don’t have MyKad / PR or work visa?
With no MyKad, visa, working permit, I think you might encounter problems.
Hello Cikgu Yap,
I need your help here…. i want to buy a used car for me to travel around and today i found a suitable car and i am very interested in it… and felt worth for the price but the owner tell me which is a pakistan said he never transfer the name of the car to his name as he buy from a chinese guy. He had the registration card and the insurance policy and he said he can give me all the document when i buy the car. The problem now is that the car is not in his name and how can i transfer the name to me… or any way to deal with the transferring issue??I really hope i can buy the car but the problem is he never transfer the name to his name. Need advise here….
There are a few things you should be aware of. Vehicle which is in the Chinese man’s name and to transfer to your name, see to it that above’s i/C is available. Compare and ensure the vehicle is in the Chinese man’s name.
The transfer form TM3 (Pin 1009) should be signed by the Chinese owner, and not the Pakistani. Ensure that the car you are buying has no encumbrances like ownership claim by finance companies.
Finally, in my opinion, the problem to the above car you intend to buy has too many hassles. In short, in my view, you shouldn’t buy the car!
Hi,
may i know what is the legal procedure for selling our own car to my sister?
Usual transfer procedures should ideally be followed. Amongst them:
i) Inspection by Puspakom authorities.
ii) Transfer of name / address of new of new owner into vehicle records.
iii) Followed by proper purchased of insurance coverage speedily.
The above 3 steps should be done ASAP.
Hi,
I am a first timer who is going to sell my car. Does the “middle man” provide his service from sending the car for inspection until the name transferred? Where can I find such service? Please advise. Thank you.
Not all salesman provide such services. Look out for someone who can nearest to you.
Hi sir, need your advice here, sort of urgent.
I am selling my car to a buyer. and he is applying loan from the bank.
Once the loan is approved, would I be able to get any document from the bank or buyer as a prove on the money before I transfer the ownership?
Ensure you get the money for the sale first before you sign any document or hand over the vehicle card.
If i wish to buy used car for investment & sell it immediately after few mths later, shd i do transferring? Or juz do it when i sell it to new buyer?
It should be reiterated that transfer of ownership be made as soon as possible. It’s therefore never advisable to do what you’re doing. However, the decision rests with you.
Dear sir,
I am planning to buy a motorcycle. The problem is that the owner is currently in the UK and won’t be back to settle the papaerwork with jpj. However, he is persistent that he has the necessary papers available for me to do the transfer.
This is the first time I’m buying a motorcycle thus I hope you could guide me with the process of transferring ownership of a motocycle.
Thanks.
Personally, I would advise you to wait till owner is back in Malaysia. Unforeseen hitches might develop which can very well hamper transfer procedures.
Hi sir,
I’m holding on a singapore work permit and if i want to buy a motorcycle in malaysia for transport purposes to singapore, is it possible? any charges? because i’m still under license P.
You could buy and register a motor in Malaysia. Then bring it over to Singapore for use there.
Thank you for sharing sir. I am selling my car for the first time and your article helps. My question are as follows:
a) I advertised on the web and got a few response interested to purchase. From the email, it seems that the prospect is from abroad. What would be the process that involves selling to a foreigner abroad.?
b) the prospect mentioned about he will handle Shipment Preparation and will arrange for the car to be picked up. How does this work?
Thanks
Ensure your vehicle card is original. Get a release letter from JPJ that the vehicle is free from encumbrances. Also ask JPJ if the vehicle, which would be sent overseas, should be transferred first before it can be shipped overseas. Lave shipment preparation to buyer, who will look for above herself / himself.
I have my old car which sold long time ago, i still received summon under my name recently. I am not sure whether the car ownership had been transfer to new owner’s name. Can you advice where and how can i check the latest ownership of the vehicle. Thank you.
From look of things, no transfer has yet been made. Go to any state JPJ to check your car’s status. JPJ should be able to advise you what to do.
Dear Sir, i am looking for a 2nd hand car and recently test drive one which i am very comfortable with. The problem is that, the current owner has not transfer the car under his name becuase he is a studying here. He bought the car about half a year ago and decide to sell it becuase he is leaving the country. The actual owner is a local guy and i have seen the owner card. To do a transfer to my name, what are the procedures that i can do? Can i asked for the car to be inspect at puspakom now to be verified fit for use then ask the person on the owner card to sign the release form? When do i make the payment and is there any way to secure myself? please advise. Appreciate your kind effort. thank you
The above article has explained everything.
Hello Mr. Cikgu, I have a simple question. My car’s ( Proton Tiara 1996 ) road tax expired last month. The car’s registration is still not under my name. Can I buy an insurance for my car and renew the roadtax without transferring the car to my name? The previous owner of the car who is my friend is currently outside the country, so I can’t get the transfer papers complete. Thank you for your advice in advance & also it would be helpful if you can tell me which insurance company would have the cheapest premium as u see my car’s market value is less than RM 5000.
Tq
You can use the former owner’s name to get your insurance and road tax. Immediately transfer the vehicle to your name soonest possible. Buying insurance for a vehicle more than 10 years is a problem nowadays. However, you cold try the Post Office. Hopefully they could advice you.
Dear Cikgu,
I would like to inquire, my father is going to transfer his car to my name to start off my NCB.
After reading the procedures above, I would like to inquire if it is possible to purchase the new insurance as the third party insurance?
If yes, how?
Thank you,
Regards,
Yong
If you father’s car is a new car, still owing hire purchase, advisable to buy 1st party insurance for value of the car. If its an older model of vehicle, then you can purchase 3rd party insurance. Mode of buying, the same for both models.
Hi,
I have to renew my roadtax and at the same time i have to renew my insurance (both at the post office). If I transfer the ownership of my car, do I have to go to the postoffice again to sell the insurance to my friend?
Thank you.
Hand the vehicle card to your friend. It’s his duty to purchase his own insurance policy.
Hi Cikgu
I have an imported car, any additional document needed? I was told I need the original vehicle inspection report (B2), but I do not have it. Is it necessary?
Thanks.
Besides vehicle card, insurance it is best for you to have original inspection report as you said.
dear sir,
my old proton wira got reposessed by bank and they already lelong the car. and they send me a letter asking me to settle the remaining. so just to clear my name, i have cleared all the payment and settle everything.
now the problem is, when i check the summons, there are 3 summons fro that car and still coming to me. pls advise wat to do.tq
If the summons are after the date you sold the car, there’s a basis for you to fight against it. If after checking, you find the car still in your name, then you’re responsible for the summons.
Hi Cikgu,
I have a question again. Can I go to Puspakom and do the 10-point-check like 2 or 3 days before I transfer the ownership of the car ? Or do i have to do it at the day of transfer?
Thank you.
You can do the Puspakom test anytime. The inspection results lasts for 1 months approximately.
Thanks alot for the information! :-)
Hi Cikgu,
I went to Puspakom today to do the transfer of ownership check. It cost me RM30 and took 5 minutes.
The 10-point check as outlined above was not conducted. I received a B5 certificate.
Has there been a change in the procedure? I remember, back in 2007, they conducted a 10-point check on my car before the ownership was transfered to me.
The important thing is you get the inspection certificate B5.
HI Cikgu,
A fren of mine is a singapore PR.Due to his company expansion,he was promoted and transfered to malaysia.His company is providing a car.So,he is looking for a malaysia registered car for hs work purpose and would be bought on behalf of his company.
1) how the ownership can be transfered?
Ideally, purchase the car in your friend’s company name.
If the buyer unable to get the loan, which mean cant get the transfership done right?
So it is the buyer need to apply the loan first before we both go JPJ do the transfer?
Meaning now I need to do is,
1) Buyer apply loan
2) JPJ get the form
3) Puspakom checking
4) JPJ do the transfer to get the new registration card.
What document or what is the procedure at the bank?
Ensure buyer can get a loan before handling over all documents. When all is in order, only then will the bank release the loan.
This was really helpful to me. Thanks so much! And what a brilliant blog – thank you so much for your helpful and learned advice. Will be coming back here to learn about the best place to learn how to ride a motorcycle!
Very glad you’ve found this blog beneficial. You’re welcome back home to secure your motorcycle license.
My company going to buy a 2nd hand car, the car will be under company name. So the procedure and forms still same as above you mentioned?
Some procedures apply to both personal and company cars.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
This is a useful article. The steps u described are very similar to the JPJ panduan –> http://portal.jpj.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72%3Apanduan-tukar-hakmilik-secara-sukarela&catid=6%3Akenderaan&Itemid=42&lang=ms
except that the forms are :
i) borang semak (TM-1)
ii) Transfer of ownership form (JPJK3).
iii) Form to certify new ownership, in case new owner is not present at JPJ. (TM-AB)
i’m looking to buy a used car. The owner is at Sabah but the car at melaka. The owner has asked his fren in melaka to help dealing on car sell.
My 1st questions is who should do the owner transfer? Am i rite to say that both parties(seller/buyer) can do it provided all the forms are duly signed and documents are certified?
Second questions is, at which point of time shoud i (the buyer) make the payment (cash)? i reckon the following steps:
1. seller did the puspakom check, buyer purchase insurance policy.
2. do the agreements between seller & buyer as mentioned in ur article.
3. buyer makes payment and request seller to write 2 receipts, drive the car back.
4. Then either seller/buyer go jpj to do the transfer.
Or should I make payment after the owner transfer?
And my last question is how to inform the police of the sale?
ur advice is much appreciated , thank you.
Either party can do the transfer as long as documents are duly signed. Your recommendations are all feasible. When payment is paid, depends on both your agreement.
I intend to buy a second hand motorcycle from one of my friend. His motorcycle has been without road tax for 8 years. If I were to buy what are the necessary form for me to fill up with JPJ and what will the cost be borne by me on the renewal of road tax and transfer of name as well as Puspakom inspection. Please throw me some light.
Thank you.
A motor that has no road tax for 8 years must undergo a Puspakom inspection. Like cars, I assume the inspection should be around RM30. I’m uncertain, but I feel the requirement must be the same as cars. Motircycle transfer, I’ve been told is RM3. Currently for motorcycle, a person should pay a nominal road tax fee of RM2. For insurance, you’ll to obtain “all rider’s policy” or 1st part insurance.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
My car is under my late husband’s name and I’ve fully paid the car end of last year.
What are the procedures to have it change into my name?
I have the LA by the Court – would this be sufficient?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards
Denise
The article above should give you the information you required. Courts L.A. should be sufficient for ownership transfer. I suggest you get a transfer runner who is well versed with transfer procedure to help you.
Hi,
I am a foreigner, working in malaysia for 3 years. I would like to ask if the drivers licence is prerequisite in order to transfer the ownership to my name. I have no license yet, but I have a friend willing to drive for me. I am looking forward your response.
Thank you very much.
It is not necessary for you to have a driving license before a vehicle can be transferred into your name.
I recently purchased a 2nd hand car and sold off my current ride to the used car dealer …
Have already settled the current ride so .. no issue on it..
As for the 2nd hand car I am planning to put my father’s name as this 2nd hand car owner…He is overseas and i doubt can make it back for the transfer…
Now the question is can i proceed with the transfer of ownership in JPJ without my father being around??
thanks in advance for your valuable feedback
Your father must sign transfer forms JPJ K3A. I suggest you send your father the above forms. Get his photocopy IC too.
I’ve recently renounced my malaysia citizenship. I have a car in Malaysia registered under my name used by my family member. As the transfer of ownership to my family member would means forgo the 55% of NCD, is it advisable to keep my car without transferring ownership? What would be the negative consequences would i face?
Yes, you’re correct. You’ll lose the 55% if you transfer it to your family member. You could allow the car to remain in your name. But make sure, whoever uses it should drive carefully. Avoid getting summonses if possible. This will cause lots of problems. Remember, follow all rules and regulations faithfully.
The car is still registered under my Malaysia IC, would I still be the legal owner if i do not do the transfer? In the event of anything happen, can i use the Renunciation Letter from Msia to proof my identity?
You will remain as long as no transfer is done.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
Thank you for this blog post. It is very informative. I have a question though,
you mentioned that the new owner has to purchase insurance first before doing the JPJ transfer right?
How can the buyer purchase insurance for the car when it’s still under my ownership?
Hi Cikgu Yap,
My aunty (sister of my mother) was passed away few months ago. She is single and no child. She have a produa kancil which already settle the loan and I’m using this car since my aunty alive. My uncle & other aunties are agreed transfer the ownership of this car to me, so what should I do?
Thank you.
Get the help of a driving instructor. The other alternative is to red my article on vehicle transfer carefully. In it, it tells you explicitly what you’ll have to do.
hi cikgu yap,
i am in possession of a proton car, bought the car in KL without changing owners (Miss NH) name, continued paying the bank loan , car was installed with sunroof then the shipping agent done all paperwork with Customs and have it shipped to Kota Kinabalu, still pays every month bank loan here in KK under the owners name,
my question is how do i go about in having the car registered to my name?
do i get the car inspected by puspakom here firsts, do the bank loan settlement or apply for financing, then fly to KL and together with the owner (Miss NH) go to JPJ in Putrajaya to do the ownership transfer,
will it possible to complete all procedure in KL in a single day or two perhaps if my schedule permits ,
your suggestion and advise is highly appreciated,
thanks,
Thirdson, Kota Kinabalu
I assume the car is now in KK. Get the complete transfer forms and have them signed by both owner and seller. You can have the car inspected by Puspakom authorities in KK. After getting certificate B5, you can do the transfer at the nearest JPJ office in Sabah. Transfer need not be done in Peninsular Malaysia at all.
From what I have read in your advice given to others, if I buy a car located in JB but which is registered in Penang and I have all the necessary documents, I can get it transfered at JB JPJ. Is that correct? It used to be that one had to request for the file to be transferred from Penang JPJ to the JPJ in JB.
Thank you for your answer.
Correct, a vehicle registered in Penang can have its transfer done in JB. However, all necessary documents should be in order. Unnecessary to file transfer.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
I got a runner to help me done the transfer of ownership to a new owner name, and he charge RM350 for the whole thing(without insurance)..is that fair price?
and how am i suppose to do about the insurance?
What aspect should i take note after the runner done the transfer? what document/stuff that i need to keep or check tto ensure the process is complete?
thank you.
If it is RM350 inclusive of transfer fee of RM100, it is a fair price. See that you name has been inserted into the registration card. For insurance, look for a good insurance company around town to assist you.
Hi there..
May I know for how long the PUSPAKOM result for transfer ownership will last until I go to JPJ to do the transfering process?..I have to do the PUSPAKOM checking first n show the letter to the bank which my buyer taking the loan for verification but I cannot do the transfer process yet since want to wait for confirmation from bank regarding the loan payment to me before changing name..
Try not to exceed 1 month ideally.
Hi Sir,
currently there is buyer(foreigner) interested on my car, so how the proceudure goes for transfering name and insurance? can the runner provide this services too, which involve foreign buyer which stay in malaysia(study/work)?
thank you
Transfer of cars already highlighted in earlier article. Kindly refer to it.
Dear Sir,
I need your advise. I’m in a situation where my husband has used my name to buy his car 2.5 years ago..the car is in 5 years loan. and so he have another 2.5 years to settle. I’m the owner of a second hand car legally whereby we bought it fr rm38k. I’m not using the car and he’s fully using it. I’m thinking of selling it to him without much hassles.
Once he has been using it, he has altered and fixed NGV for the car but have not send to PUSPAKOM for inspection. Since I’m the owner and I’m sellin it to him, if I just only send to PUSPAKOM for inspection because when I sell they’ll check the car at PUSPAKOM right? Will they charge me any penalty for not doing the inspection earlier??
Is there any scenario whereby I can just transfer the loan to his name and for him to continue the payment for the balance 2.5 years??
How can I contact you??
A vehicle that has been altered to NGV has to be inspected by Puspakom authorities. If anything happens, as the registered owner, you’ll be held responsible. To transfer the car to your husband, I suggest you see a finance company.
Kudos Cikgu Yap, most infomative website you have here. My query relates to “middle men”:
Do you by any chance know any efficient and honest one whom I can contact, preferably around KL Bangsar area?
If not, how does one actually source for such services?
Appreciate your kind advice. Cheers
They are normally lurking outside the JPJ offices. My advice is save your money and try it yourself. JPJ offices are quite efficient now and their staff are friendly and customer-oriented.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
I’m an expat wanting to buy a car in Sabah. I’ve got a confirmation of work letter, but I’m still waiting from my work permit, which should be arriving soon.
Will I have trouble registering a car in my name without a work visa? If so – what other options do I have?
You should have no problem from what I see.
Cikgu Yap,
I am intended to buy the auction car from finance company. I read the term and condition on the auction and saying that we should perform double transfer instead of single transfer. Single transfer seem to have problem. What is “double transfer” and “single transfer” ?
By the way, from the bank car auction, the previous owner will have pre-sign the transfer form to the bank. So, upon successful tendered, we shall get the documents from banker and it should not have the problem, right?
But, sometime if the bank have misplaced or loss the document such as transfer forms. So, what should we do?
Is it difficult to transfer ownership for auction car? Can you please give us the procedure for the transfer of ownership for the tender car since the seller is not present in this case.
Thank you.
Not advisable to buy auction car. Unseen problems can very well arise.
Dear Cikgu Yap
I am in Penang, selling my car to a buyer in KL. Buyer cannot come to Penang, arranging for someone to drive the car down to KL for him.
I’ve obtained the list of forms and documents that I must bring to JPJ from their website.
Questions:
1. Does the buyer have to come personally to JPJ if we do the transfer in Penang?
2. If the buyer cannot be present when I go to JPJ Penang, how do we do the ownership transfer so that the buyer is fully responsible for the car once I hand it over? (eg I would not want to be liable for any speeding tickets incurred while the car is being driven down to KL)
3. Are there any other documents in addition to the JPJ forms (TM-1, JPJ K3, TM-AB) that I need to prepare in this transfer ownership situation where I may not meet the buyer face-to-face?
Thank you for your advice!
Get all the required forms signed by the buyer. Buyer need not be in Penang. Don’t forget, you’ll have to do the Puspakom test before transfer can be done. Also, type out a separate agreement to state that the buyer will from hence be responsible for the car e.g. summonses, accidents etc before handling the car over.
Hi Cikgu Yap.
Need your advice here: I’ve an old (1993) car that I never got to have the finance company ownership cancelled by JPJ.
Reason was the release letter from the finance co. was misplaced earlier and the whole issue was forgotten until recently when I intend to give away the car to my nephew. Problem is the finance co (MUI finance) is no longer in existent.
Question is how do I get the MUI finance co ownership cancelled by JPJ on my registration card? Please help. Thanks
As it is an old car, getting a release letter from a company that has wound up would be a hassle. Continue using the car under your name. Make sure you get the road tax and insurance coverage.
I have a Cherokee and there is this keen buyer, An Iranian, what is the proceduces to transfer onwership? NO MyKad, only passport, any problem?
Iranian passport can likely be used for transfer procedures.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
if do not have car license can try to get loan to buy a car or not? I’m using my uncle name to apply loan but I’m the one will be driving the car. My uncle don’t have license
Under normal circumstances, a person without a driving license is not eligible for loans. Nevertheless, you could make a try.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
Great blogs!
I have questions on NCD transfer.
We have 2 cars now, and planning to buy 3rd car.
1st Car is on my wife name (with NCD 55%), and 2nd Car is on my name (with NCD 55%).
My question if we purchase our 3rd car, how can we transfer the NCD 55% to the new car? If we can transfer the NCD, does it mean that my old car will restart the NCD again at 15%? What is the procedure involve?
Kindly advice.
Cheers,
KS
Both your NCB or your wife’s can be use to claim the NCB for the new car. The vehicle whose NCB is used will no longer have any NCB. It’s NCB will gradually build up again from year to year, beginning with 25% the following year.
i am selling my motorbike. the buyer is not willing to pay much as he says that he needs to pay for transfer name fee (rm100) and roadtax + insurans (rm75)….my insurans expired already…..is the information he told me is true?? what is the actual fee??
appreciate your help…TQ
Prices quoted by the buyer is slightly on the high side, except maybe for the insurance. Sorry, I am unable to quite the real situation regarding prices.
First of all thank you for such a great blog n very informative answers….
Frnd, I am an Indian National working in Malaysia (Employment Pass). I am planning to buy a second hand motor bike, but I don;t have a Malaysian Driving license but am holding an Indian Driving license. 1.Can I transfer the bike to my name 2. Can I buy insurance in my name, do i need to show Malaysian Driving license for insurance…..Pls guide me…as it is urgent need…
Tq
As rules and regulations practiced by the Road Transport Department in Malaysia vary from time to time, I am unable to confirm if motorcycle license from your country can be converted into Malaysian driving licenses. Contact JPJ at Putrajaya for advice.
Hello Cikgu Yap
I originally bought a car under my friend’s company and now both of us would like it to be transferred to my company. It is still under HP. What is the procedure, I have been informed that Normally, banks do not permit the assignment of HP facilities for motor vehicles from one borrower to another. The bank would normally require:-
1. The purchaser of the vehicle ) to apply for a new HP facility AND
2. Execution of bill of sale between the vendor stating the purchase price for the car
As this is a straightforward transfer do I have to reapply for a new HP facility or go straight to the originating bank and request them do the transfer? If so with what documents?
Thank you in advance for any help you can pass my way.
DNT
Your observation are indeed correct. HP facilities for one owner unfortunately cannot be used for another party or person. Apply for a new HP for new owner. Then only can you facilitate a new transfer.
dear cikgu yap
I am going to Purchase a used car and is my first time so I’m a bit worry,,,,, I’ve found the car I really like and with good price too ,,which I already seen the car ,,, I was too excited about the car forgot to ask for any vehicle’s service record and car card to see ,,, I already paid him rm200 deposit and going to pay the balance on tuesday morning coz bank is not open on this monday,,,,,the car is not belong to him as he is a freelance car dealer and he said will provide everything vehicle’s service record and car card on tuesday ,,,, is that true he said I can do the Transfer Vehicle Ownership by my self ,,, what do i need to do before I pay him the balance? please please help thank you…
Ensure that everything is in order before concluding the agreement.
Hello Cikgu Yap,
I’d like to thank you first of all for this very informative blog on the procedures of transferring vehicle ownership and now to my situation…
A relative of mine has for a few years now been using a car registered under an elder family member’s name. Recently it turned out that when my relative wanted to renew the insurance for the car to renew the road tax, the insurance company informed my relative that they would not renew the policy due to our family elders age (who is almost 80 and the registered owner of both vehicle and original policy).
Now, the solution would be to transfer the ownership of the car to my relative and get a new policy. Unfortunately, my relative isn’t able to take up ownership of the car due to a certain set of circumstances and wants it to be transferred under my name. I am rather reluctant to go through with it as I am uncertain about the risks/responsibilities involved in owning a vehicle I wouldn’t be using.
Although my relative is going to be footing the bill for the transfer and upkeep for the car, I am worried about any problems that may arise in the future and as I am still studying and with only a meager income I would prefer to avoid bearing the burden of unexpected expenses should anything happen.
I would really appreciate any advice and opinions on this matter and also would like to ask if there are any other risks or liabilities involved in owning a vehicle that you know of apart from the ones you’ve already listed in the blog above?(ie traffic offences & collisions) Thanks again in advance Cikgu! =)
In my opinion, there exists no reason for the insurance company not wanting to issue insurance coverage for a driver based upon his age, which is 80 years. A complaint can be made to Bank Negara regarding the above refusal. The question of transferring the above said vehicle to someone else in fact does not arise at all.
Dear Cikgu Yap,
Thank you for having such an informative blog for fellow readers out there.
The objective I writing this is seeking some advice from Cikgu with refer to the below outlined scenario:
Someone told me that an OLD vehicle registration number is cannot be transferred to an USED vehicle but in the mean time another member told me that this can be done provided the current registration number on the used vehicle is registered on another vehicle.
To make things clearer, I’ll telling you the scenario where I’ll be facing here:
I got a 2-digit vehicle registration number on a motor bike registered on my name and I wish to transfer this 2-digit vehicle registration number to an USED car which I going to buy it soon. If the trick mentioned above works then all I have to do is just get the vehicle registration number on the bike and the USED car swapped right? Any other precautions that I should aware if I want this to be done?
Kind regards,
Jian Cheng
Numbers for old vehicles can only be transferred to newly registered vehicles. The new number has to be transferred to your old vehicle in return.
What do you think?
hi Cikgu Yap – great blog and very informative.
Can you please reconfirm only the new owner’s Mykad details need to be certified, i.e. it is not necessary to get the seller’s Mykad details certified.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
You only need confirm new owner’s particulars. Previous owner’s particulars in JPJ records.
Dear Cikgu Yap,
My company’s car was newly bought in year 2006 May and this company is going to cease operation end of this month, June 2011.
I am the company’s director and this car will be transfered to my name – I have been driving it since day one the company bought it.
My question is, does this car needs to go through the Puspakom inspection too?
You did mentioned that a 3rd party can do the whole process of transferring, where can I get a reliable source and are they normally reliable one? What are the key documents that I can pass to them? Do I need to follow them to the JPJ office?
I assume the company car you are now using is currently registered under your company name. As you now wish to convert the ownership to your personal name, yes, the car needs to go through Puspakom test.
The documents needed are:
i) Registration card.
ii) A certain deposit for runner to undergo Puspakom examination.
Dear Cikgu Yap,
I hope you can give me some advice. Thank a lot~
For some particular reason, my father doesn’t have driving license and can’t have vehicle loan.
Therefore, My father has bought and “using” a new car under my name. Recently I found that he got some summons under my name, I feel quite irritating.
And recently, I need to buy a car for working transport purpose but I have met the car loan limitation after my father bought the car using my name.
After talk to him, he says want to transfer the car’s name to my mother’s name. My questions are:
1. My mum doesn’t work, doesn’t have driving license, can this works ?
2. He says because this car purchase less than 1 year, so if transfer name now will need to buy car insurance again, will spend a lot, is this true? and how much will need to spend actually if i want to transfer name within 1 yr?
3. What will happen if he keep making some traffic offence, how serious is it will effect me?
4. If he can able pay the lump sum of the car balance, can he still transfers name to my mum if my mum doesn’t have license?
5. Can you give me some other suggestions for my problem?..thank you a lot!
Normally, a person without a license can not be allowed to own a car. The rule is practiced by some finance companies. True, a car which undergo ownership must buy new insurance which is rather costly.
As long as the summons is paid faithfully, there shouldn’t be any problem. Your father should refrain from getting in accidents. The only advice I can give you is by the new car by cash and register it in your name.
Hi sir, First of all I like to complement you on providing information. I just like to know..how do I transfer ownership of a new car. You see what happen my brother bought a car and now he is leaving for overseas. He gave his car and ask me to change the owner and continue paying the loan..something like sambung bayar or something like that…its this possible to do..and how do I go about this…pleas advice
Firstly to change your brother’s car to your name requires a new agreement to be made with the finance company. Your first step should therefore consult the finance company. They will then advise you the steps to be taken.
What do you think?
Hi Cikgu Yap,
I hope to get some advice from you. Thanks in advance.
My sis bought a car in Jan this year. However, all the deeds, loans etc is under my name since she does not have a driving licence at that time. She has passed and now have a driving licence.
I am expatriating soon to Europe & wants to change ownership to her name. She is paying all the loans, insurance etc wt regards to the car.
Do the process similar to selling a car to 3rd party or is there any other way of transferring the ownership.
Thanks much.
Transfer are same between siblings. Please read the article above carefully. Then do a Puspakom test to get a B5 certificate. I suggest you get a good runner to assist you.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
My brother bought a motorcycle 2 months ago using her gf’s name. If now, he want to transfer the motor to his father’s name, what can he do? The loan must settle before transfer the ownership or the loan still active while transfer? The new and old owner must face-to-face sign the agreement? Is it easy if I do myself or pass it to agent to settle?
Thanks for your help.
Either settle the loan fully or draw up a new installment loan. New and old owners need not meet, but the documents required and necessary forms have to be signed by all parties concerned. Your motorcycle has to go through a Puspakom test too.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
i would like to sell my car, all the process of selling a car that you mentioned in your blogs, shall done by buyer or seller ?
BTW, the new rules of Puspakom inspection for checking 18 items been started? the inspection cost should pay by buyer or seller?
thanks alot for your information.
Regards,
Fernie – Penang
Usually, buyer does the transfer. Likewise, buyer responsible for Puspakom inspection too. Transferring normally under the 5 points inspection to get B5 certificate, not 18 points inspection.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
Your blog is great.
Need your help over here. I’m in KL. I sold my car in 16/04/2011 to a person who claimed he is buying for his wife (but later i knew he is 2nd hand car dealer, and I think it could be possible that he is buying for his wife).
I did prepare a simple memorandum stating clearly my name & NRIC, his name and NRIC, vehicle model, engine no., chasis no., year of the car and vehicle registration number.
And also stating the price sold, and stating what I have handed over to him and putting down the date and time hand over. I also state that any fines before the particular date and time will be my responsibility and after that is his responsibility to pay the fines.
I also put he have to complete the change of title within 4 week.
Now I received a letter from Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Perai that I have 1 compound unsettled date 09/06/2011.
I have call the buyer and he said he sold to a reliable buyer. He said he will check.
While waiting for his reply, I hope you can give me some advice.
Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Goh
There is a maxim, “trust nobody but yourself”. The car you sold is obviously still in your name. Settle MP Seberang Perai summons quickly or you’ll get blacklisted.
Dear Sir,
My husband and I want to buy a new car and put under my name. I dont own a driving license. For our 1st car almost 10 years ago, I dont have a license too but the car and bank loan are under my name.
As I’m afraid the rules now could be stricter, can i know whether the new car and loan can still be under my name? Thanks.
I understand currently, the law requires a person to possess a driving licenses if you intend to enter your name as owner of a vehicle. You might ask around and try to find ways to overcome this problem. As they say, “nothing is impossible”.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
Need some advice from you.
Currently I drive a car which registered under my brother name; and now my brother wish to transfer the car ownership to me since he already bough another car.
Now my problem is:
My brother have to come personally to JPJ office during sign off all the documents? but I’m staying at Penang and my brother at KL, it’s not convenient for him travel to Penang just for this matter.
I do contact with a runner and He said that the car ownership tranfer can be done without my brother signature on any documents and need not come personally to JPJ office.
It’s possible doing like that? it’s legal?
thanks
Regards,
TL Tan
Read the article above again and find out what documents needed. Sign all the relevant forms needs. Also provide your IC photocopy to your brother in KL and have him signed them. A good runner should then be able to help you. However, your runner’s suggestion your brother need not sign the documents appear is against the law and therefore illegal.
Good day, I have question. Iam an expat and due to the type of job I have, I need to leave the country soon. To cut it short, I still have a 2000model RX300 car and I cant find any buyer yet. The sad thing is I have to move out of the country in 2 days time and I have to leave my car to my colleague.
Now my question: Is there anyway I can transfer the car to any buyer without me physically in Malaysia. If yes what should I be preparing before I go.
Thanks in advance.
Read the article above again and find out what documents needed. Sign all the relevant forms needs. Also provide your photocopy passport / visa documents to your colleague. You need not be here physically. A runner or colleague can do the transfer / inspection for you at Puspakom.
Cikgu Yap,
I have renounced Msia citizenship 2 yrs ago and this month is my last installment of my car. The road tax expired 5 days ago. I would like to transfer the ownership to my hubby.
I need to bring my car to Puspakom for inspection but no valid road tax.
If i renew the road tax and insurance now and my hubby again insured the car during the transfer of ownership this will cost a sum of money.
What is the procedure in this case?
Thank you in advanced.
Transferring your car to your hubby can be done. I suggest you get a good runner to assist you. The runner or you yourself can apply for 1 day special road tax to bring your card to Puspakom for inspection purposes. In doing the above, obviously you’ll have to get a special coverage for insurance too. Indeed all of the above will be a little bit of a hassle and certainly will cost money.
hi my car was stolen end of last year but i didnt bother to make a report because its a very old car. i am buying a new car now but i still have my saman for the old car even though it was stolen. i am going to the jpj to transfer name of the new car to may name. will there be a problem in name transfer if i have not paid my old saman?
Immaterial whether it’s an old car or otherwise, the correct procedure is for you to make a police report immediately. If you have not done so, do it immediately! Ideally, settle your old saman first.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
A friend of mine, recommended this blog to me, this blog is amazing and great for anyone like me to find out the answer related to ownership transfer:
My question is simple :
1) Can I go to JPJ, seremban do the checking of the second hand car ownership/red card? If this vehicle is belong to him ?
The information which i have is only the name plate of this car : JFL9655?
If, the answer is yes. which JPJ branch i need to go for checking. As this car owner is located in JB and i stay in Seremban? Pls advised me Thanks.
Yes, you can certainly go to the nearest JPJ in Seremban to check up particulars of the vehicle you intend to purchase.
I got two words for you! THANK YOU… This info here gonna help millions out there….
I am a Malaysian citizen recently returned from the US where I obtained my US driver’s license from an American state. I also have an international driver’s license, also from the US, that is valid until June 2012. I am interested in buying a car for RM21,000 that is still under loan by the current owner.
1. Can I own and register the car given my driver’s license details?
2. What do I need to do about the seller’s outstanding loan before buying and what documentation do I need?
Thanks.
Firstly, get your American IDL converted into Malaysian license before you can register your name for the vehicle you intend to buy. Then you’ll have to work out a new loan agreement for the vehicle you wish to purchase. The finance company will let your know the documents needed.
I sold my 1979′s toyota car four years ago without transfer of ownership. The new owner refused to change ownership as he claimed that the car would not pass the PUSPAKOM’s inspection because the engine was modified.
Is it possible for me to change ownership now without the new owner’s signature? What should I do?
Thank you.
As you have sold your car 4 years ago, the vehicle card would have been handed to the new owner. I wonder how you could transact the ownership then!
Hi Cikgu Yap,
I’m from a Sdn Bhd company & I’m trying to sell one of our company car to an internal staff. I would like to check with you in regards to the documents involved & the procedures.
I currently have the following documents:
1) JPJ K3 form (signed by company director)
2) JPJ TM-AB (signed by company director)
3) Photocopy I/C of the company director that signed the JPJ forms
4) Company Forms 9,24 & 49
5) The vehicle grant
6) Director’s Resolution
Do I still need to obtain the Borang Semak & the form to certify new ownership? What other documents do I need to sell of company vehicles?
Do I still need to go to Puspakom, JPJ, Session Court, the Commissioner of Oaths?
The staff that is buying, is very familiar with the vehicle already.
I would like to thank you in advance for your time & help.
Please read the article above carefully on procedures of vehicle transfer. The Borang Semak is important that it assist you to recheck all the requirement required. Vehicles for transfer must under Puspakom 5 points check. The MyKad particulars of the new owner must be certified by a Commissioner Of Oath or a JPJ official at any JPJ office.
Dear Cikgu Yap
Indeed an informative site & commend your effort to share your knowledge to the community.
I have sold my car 2 days back.
The car was bought in cash so there is no loan.
I sold it to a used car dealer.
When i asked him to do JPJ transfer, he said they will only do it when they find a new buyer. Could be soon, could be years.
Since the car is under my name until they find a buyer, i’m worried that it may collect summons & I could be blacklisted if they take it for a joy ride…
What are the forms that I have to fill to inform the police & JPJ that I have sold the car and no longer responsible for any summons?
I have the bill of sale for the car & letter from the insurance that I have cancelled the insurance. Are all these sufficient?
Appreciate your advice so that it may benefit other forumers with my dilemma.
Thanks
You will be responsible for summons / traffic offences even after you sold the vehicle, as long as the vehicle is not transferred. The only way out it o draft a simple agreement and have is signed by both parties. Have it stamped to make it legal.
Thanks Cikgu Yap, appreciate your advice
Cikgu,
I m a Singaporean and do own a company in Malaysia.
I do have a registered Singapore scrambler motorcycle(I m the legal owner).I hv got all the info on how to de-register the bike in Singapore.
I would like to know the procedure for me to register the bike in Malaysia.
Since I m planning to retire in Malaysia near future…I would like to bring this piece of sentimental iron horse with me:-)
Thank you for information.
Please visit Customs Malaysia’s web site on how to bring a used vehicle into Malaysia. Approach the above department to see if you qualify to be given special treatment as an individual. After you have managed to get your vehicle here, you will then have to approach the JPJ to get their permission / forms to register your bike with the authorities.
Hi cikgu Yap,
My father wanted to get rid of his old car which was not in driving condition. We got one friend to tow it away and also gave him the reg card for transfer.
But the car was not transferred and we don’t know who has got the car now.
What should we do? So far, there are no summons or legal matters but we don’t want to take any chances.
Pls help.
You should ideally have kept the registration card, not give it away Try getting back the above card if possible. It can be a source of much problems later on.
Thanks for your advise Cikgu Yap. Do you think I should make a police report if I cannot get it back?
As last resort, you’re advised to make police report. Tell the police the real situation and that you’re afraid the registration card would be misused. Then send a registered copy og the report to JPJ, your last insurance company and the local council where you reside. The above action might safeguard your interests to a certain degree later on.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
Will like to seek your advise here. I am planning to buy a car from a direct owner. According to him, he bought the car in cash and therefore does not service any loan. My question is, how do i verify this? I intend to buy cash from him as well.
Do i look at his car registration card? If so, what should i be expecting/or not expecting to see?
thanks in adance for your help.
Get hold of the registration book. Lot at it carefully. Ensure the owner is your friend. See if there is any ownership claims by either a bank or finance company. Also, if your friend has bought the vehicle for cash, then he should be in possession of a cash sale receipt too. You are further advised, unless all the above is in your favour, then only can the cash amount payment be made.
hi cikgu yap,
need some advice from you.
The used car dealer is buying my old car and he is paying cash.
I have done the puspakom B7 test. So the next step is collect cash and then transfer the ownership right? But what if he say that he will not transfer unless he found a buyer. What is your advice?
thanks
Are you ready to accept the dealer’s suggestion? Don’t forget, you’ll be responsible for summons in future as long as the vehicle is in your name.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
Need some professional advice from you for my case, I have sold my car to a used car dealer few months ago, and have signed all the JPJ form & settled the PUSPAKOM test. But now he is requesting a copy of my last insurance policy, according to him this is the document required for ownership transfer. Is this true? If it is not true then what roughly is his intention to get my policy?
Thanks a lot.
The insurance policy is yours. Whether you allow the dealer usage of the above policy depends solely on you. The used car owner should get anew policy for the vehicle he has purchased from you.
Hi =)
Thanks for your useful information…
I just recently got my L-License…(will go for driving test next month)
and I’m very interested to buy a second-hand car cash…
But am I eligible to buy a car with L-License??
The car that I plan to buy is a Proton Saga from the 90′s…
Is it hard to get insurance for it???
I really hope that you will give me advice on my scenario…
Thanks for your time…
As per my experience, there is nothing to stop a person buying a 2nd hand vehicle with an L license.
Hi, Great website with a lot of useful information.
I’m an expat who is about to leave the country for pastures new and therefore need to sell my car. I’m a bit concerned about this as I’ve never sold a car even in my home country so don’t want to get ripped off or come back in a few years to find many summons against my name! You mention not using an agent to help with the paperwork, but will I be able to easily find the right person to help at JPJ and will the forms be in English or Malay? (I live in JB and went there to register my car with the car salesman and i have to admit it was crazy and I had no idea what was going on!). Also, how do I make sure I get the money from the person I am selling the car to? Should I be dealing directly with the bank my loan is with and should I be looking to pay this loan off first to avoid anyconfusion?
Appreciate your feedback on this.
As an expat, I really do understand your predicament. From info given, you appear in a hurry to leave the country. This might create some unwarranted problems.
Some advice that can be given to you include:
i) Do not part with your vehicle until cash money is received by you from the buyer.
ii) Ideally, refrain from using cheques for your transaction.Remember, cheques are liable to bounce.
iii) Most JPJ forms / documents are mostly in Bahasa Malaysia. Get a good friend to assist you if necessary.
iv) Dealing with banks is a good idea. They are more reliable and cab be held accountable if anything goes wrong.
Having concluded your agreement with any party, you should ideally draw up a simple contract, to be signed by both parties. Ask somebody who has knowledge about legal aspects to draft out the above contract. Have it legally signed, preferably. Anyway, it costs approximately RM10 for the stamping at the nearest stamp office.
If a person death and left his car that haven’t finish the loan, can the sibling help it to pay? Or need to transfer the car owner to the sibling name? If yes how, in malaysia law requirement? How about the road tax & insurance??
Second question is if the deceased’s have more than one car and the car loan have being settle since many year isn’t need to transfer the name next of kin’s too? How about the road tax & insurance??
For the time being, the current loan can still be continued. Road tax / insurance can still be obtained too. If JPJ advises otherwise, then you’ll have to take alternative steps.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
I’ve sold my car to a car workshop that introduced by a friend 6 months ago. This is because my car cannot pass PUSPAKOM test and need to change engine. He told me that he can settle everything including the transfer of ownership. But recently, i try to contact him to ask about the status of transfer, but he refuse to give me any conclusion and also not picking up my call. I only have a simple receipt stated the selling price.
I’m a quite worried cause dont know where the car is. Please advise what can i do now.
Thanks for your kind help.
You have no choice but make a police report immediately. Should the car meet with an accident or involved in criminal activities, you will be held responsible.
hello cikgu yap..
Iam a bit confuse here after reading too many cases above.. here mine..
I bough 92 iswara and the car already transfred to my name.. Then i go to the insurance company to buy insurance and roadtax but the agent said i need another puspakom inspectation since the car roadtax already dead 1year ago.. What do you think??
i already done the puspakom test for transfer ownership (4 test :engine no,chasis no,tinted,halfcut check)
The Puspakom’s inspection certificate as fas as I’m aware last for about 1 month only. A car’s road tax that has expired for more than a year will have to undergo a further inspection again.
Hi there Cikgu yap,
I am currently in Penang and I’m trying to buy a car in KL. I am planning to get my mother to do the title transfer in JPJ KL without the seller’s and my presence. Is this doable? Can you also advise of the documents below are sufficient?
I will be preparing there documents for my mother:
1) TM-AB form for myself and also for the seller (does seller need TM-AB verification as well?)
2) PUSPAKOM certificate arranged to be done in KL
3) 2 copies of JPJK3 form signed by both buyer (me) and seller (does this form need to be verified by a commissioner of oath?)
4) Letter from my finance company
5) TM-1 for signed by my mother
6) Car insurance under my name for this particular car
7) Garan with finance release letter from Seller.
8) Two copies of ICs, both seller and myself.
Thanks a heap!!
Inspection and transfer of your new vehicle can be done by your mum. Ideally, get a good runner to assist. For JPJ K3A, the new owner’s particulars have to be authenticated either by JPJ officer or a Commissioner Of Oaths. Form TM-AB requires the identity card of buyer to be certified by the above persons mentioned. After getting Puspakom certificate (B5), then only purchase the vehicle insurance in your name to facilitate vehicle transfer. All other documents you listed out are in order.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
I need a desperate help here!
My aunt bought a car few years back under my name, as she is a bankruptcy, she can’t buy a car under her name.
I was so stupid to help her back then.
The loan was already settled.
Now, I’m asking her to transfer the car ownership to herself, she is saying she wants to buy a new car. So can you please advise me, what I can do now to have the car ownership transfer to her son?
Thanks so much!!
To transfer it to your aunt’s son, ideally he should be 17 years old and possess a driving license.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
Need your advise on this. I have traded in my old car which is still under loan and bought a new car. The trade wasn’t the usual trade as the dealer unable to provide me high trade in value so he took my car to a dealer for sale.
The dealer didnt constantly pay the loan installment and so i decided to take back the car.
The dealer agreed with a price which is ok with me. Can you please advise me that to avoid further problems what are things i should take note of to get back the car? I have signed all the JPJ documents previously.
When taking back your vehicle from the dealer, ideally get back the following documents:
i) All documents you signed for the transfer purpose.
ii) Your photostat ic.
iii) Your vehicle Registration Card.
iv) Get back any cover note for your vehicle which may have been purchased erlier.
Nonetheless, you may have some difficulties on some of the above especially no. iv.
Good article. I have an interesting situation. I have two cars which I want to transfer into my name.
Both car’s road tax and insurance have already expired.
Car A is in my sister’s name. I want I to transfer this car into my name, renew the road tax and insurance. I assume I will need to fill out all the forms you have mentioned, get the inspection, then complete the transfer and I can purchase the road tax and insurance after the transfer is complete? Or do I need to purchase insurance and road tax before I can complete the transfer?
Car B is in my aunty’s name. I want to transfer this car into my name but will not be renewing the road tax or insurance (the car will not be used). Do I still need to get it inspected by Puspakom?
Thanks!
For car A (your sister’s car), I feel you should renews the road tax / insurance using your sister’s name first. Then only do your Puspakom tests and buying of insurance. If you feel this is a hassle, get a good runner to help you. As for car B (aunty’s) why bother about a car you are not going to be using. So, leave it alone and do not waste your money.
First, let me thank Cikgu Yap for such an imformative blog.
I’m an Expat working in Malaysia. I want to sell of my car to a direct buyer. My car is currently under bank loan. I can pay back all remaining loan. What will be your advice on;
1) to pay back all the loan, transfer the ownership to my name, then sell and transfer the ownership of my car to the direct buyer after receiving the full cash
or
2) Deal with the bank, receive the extra balance after settling the reamining laon,then transfer the ownership once the buyer’s loan is approved by the bank
The other request is- Is there any reliable middle man/ service agent to whom you would like to recommend ?
I’ll be waiting for your advice & answer. Thanks
Although your car is currently under loan with a bank, the ownership of the vehicle should still be registered under your name. The bank has ownership claim over your vehicle. I suggest you talk to the bank people about your dilemma. Therefore, the attempt to transfer your vehicle to your name in fact does not arise.
Hi please help me, Im buying a waja cash, dealer said no loan but next day admitted to having loan when asked again, so went to bank to check for loan amount.
I dunno what’s the real story for the vehicle even tho it’s very nice. It’s been traded in and there’s issuance of settlement letter from bank means it’s been repossessed by bank, im only interested to buy it.
Unfortunately wisma nusantara was close so best thing was to ask a banker, and check online and before i found this website i told the dealer to
1. transfer name
2. I pay the bank settlement myself
but dealer
1. showed jpj inspection letter
2. showed resettlement letter and gave me copy
3. said he’s “waiting” for the money which i have just to proceed with everything
4. for some reason make everything urgent, and want me to only pay to him the money and not to the bank straight
so postponed until tomorrow Monday and found ur website
I want to ask u after seeing all of the forms above you mentioned;
what is the right way to buy a second hand car in cash?
From what i understand from the above
0. obtain all forms
1. transfer name or inspection whichever comes first
2. apply insurance under name
3. pay rest of the amount (this could be in no.3 as well) and obtain grant
4. get keys and car
PLEASE HELP! I have the money and everyone’s trying to cheat me.
I might as well let everyone know now so people won’t make the same mistake:
1. I paid 1000 deposit bcos before surveying and making research i was very naive and believed the dealer when he said transfer name cost 400, puspakom cost 400 and the rest.. for i dunno… i was going to pay 500 but yeah i was stupid
now as i realize that the dealer might want to fool me again tomorrow i better cancel the deal and hopefully get my deposit back, im not hoping for full but perhaps even 800 makes me happy cos it’s a lot of money.
I think , i speculate, what he wants to do is to get my money in cash and not service the loan from the settlement loan, wants me to be shocked and found there’s still loan under my name, and the matter goes on and on, literally have to call him everyday to “beg” him to pay the loan until one day he will disappear on me
fool me once shame on u, fool me twice shame on me…
hope it helps everyone
from a very naive girl
Yours appear to be a complicated issue. Somewhere along the line, I feel certain parties are attempting to pull a fast one on you, as you yourself said. They seem to be promising a lot of things but actually doing nothing concrete about it. I symphatised with the situation you have gotten yourself into.
First thank u for da information
I bought a car proton saga(1988) Around 1.5 year ago but didn’t change the name to mine as i am foreigner in Malaysia and i was not aware of the rules and regulation i thought i would do later but now i want to transfer it problem is previous owner was from Bangladesh and he has gone back to his country but i have all the required documents signed by him and his passport copy also so whom should i approached to do the procedure i recently met a Guy in Car showroom he said it will cost me around 800 rm For(Transfer name,road tax,insurance) And he will do it for me i will have to leave my car there for 1 day is it safe to leave my car like this or you think i should go to do transfer myself.
Hopefully all the documents pertaining to previous owner are in order. The amount for transfer / insurance etc quoted by the middlemen appear reasonable. What’s troubling is leaving your car for 1 day to the agent.
Sorry i forget to tell you the reason for leaving the car is he said he have to take my car to puspakom for check that is why he asked for it And yes i have all da documents signed by previous owner are with me.only problem is how can i tust him.Any solution ?
I’ll suggest you follow the middleman to the Puspakom authorities during inspection. Safer.
Thanks great idea i will do it.
Hi Guru Yap,
Currently i have paid a RM500 booking fee for a WAJA, and my loan have approved.
The loan and Insurance i apply my own. Because i have relative who work in that position.
My question is :
I would like to know what is the exact fee for Ownership transfer,Puspakom+Stamp duty?
Ownership transfer,Puspakom inspection,Stamp duty & road tax. “Runner charge how much?”
I do the calculation after i decide to walk into the used car dealer.
My calculation is less than RM300 for the processing if do it by own.
Ownership transfer : RM100
Puspakom : RM90
Stamp Duty : RM10
Road Tax 1300-1601cc : RM90
Total : RM290 “Any other relevant amount that i missed?”
The used car dealer was asking me to paid the service @ RM1700 for the runner service.
Ownership transfer,Puspakon inspection,Stamp duty & road tax.
Actually i can do it myself but i was thinking to give some commission for the service
since the loan and insurance i apply myself. just for win win situation.
After the discussion with the dealer and RM1700 are non negotiable.
i was thinking i can do my own to save the commission since the offer is ridiculous.
and they are not allowing me to do my own. I felt like i have lost the consumer power
and i’ve sacrified time, money and energy for this case.
We didn’t discuss earlier regarding the procedure service. because i have to wait for the loan side.
And we a good conversation at the beginning. As i survey the market they charge for RM450 to RM750
for the service i need. To me this is reasonable to pay according the market rate.
Unexpected they want me to pay RM1700 for the service non negotiable, fee not included insurance.
Only ownership transfer,Puspakon inspection+Stamp duty & road tax. i know at least a clean RM1300 is
going to the company and not including the sales profit.
I’m not happy that the outcome and would like to cancel the car.
The deposit burn. What should i do now? This is not a good situation for me as a buyer.
Should i lodge a police report or complaint to NCCC? Or i just burn the deposit.
Pls advice, as it is urgent need…
Thanks in advance Guru.
Kind Regard,
Jr Paulie
A business contract is between client (yourself) and the used car dealer. If you are not agreeable to the amount asked, you are free to reject it. Choice is yours. Should you feel you are capable of doing the transfer / inspection yourself, by all means, do it yourself. Alternatively, you can cancel the booking made. But remember, you stand to lose deposit you’ve paid.
Hi Guru Yap,
Well i’m thinking lodge a report with NCCC. Actually i’m capable to do all the process myself. RM1700 at least i can save up to 70%. The dealer are given alots of lame excuses. because they want the absorb the commission.
Many thks
Kind Regard,
Paulie
I understand how you feel,. You are only one who can decide if you should report to the NCCC.
Hello sir,
I found this article very helpful, I have purchased a 2nd hand car 3 years ago, and the gear box of the car was damaged (Automatic gear box) , then I have changed it into manual gearbox , and it’s still written in the red card that the car is auto,and I’m selling the car on these two days . Will this issue effect the puspakom inspection ? is it a problem ? Thank you very much for your time.
It is of my opinion you’ll have problem with Puspakom when the car is sent for inspection. You’ll have to look for a way out to overcome this problem.
Thank you for your fast answer , but can you tell me how to overcome this problem , i want to sell the car as soon as possible because i’m leaving the country soon. thank you so much for your time.
My observations tell me you’re facing 2 problems. One, for converting into manual gear system, your car has to be inspected by Puspakom. Then, send in your Registration Card to be rectified. Two, if you sell your car, you’ll have to send your car for a 2nd inspection before transfer of names can be done.
Hi,
I am planning to buy a second hand car from my fren. However she just renewed her road tax and insurance. Can i get a loan and transfer the ownership without repurchasing the insurance and road tax?
I’m afraid not. Ideally see a bank or motor agent regarding your problem.
I am going to sell my car to an Iranian friend who is going to visit Malaysia soon. Is it possible to transfer the ownership documents without his presence and with just the copy of his passport? and If it is necessary for him to have any Malaysian Visa before purchasing my car?
Thank you very much
Your suggestions can be done if you have the proper connections.
Hi Cikgu Yap,
My father has brought a car on 10years ago, but the car has not transfer name yet from the car owner, because the car was purchase by his friend. We are lose contact to his friend, but we do have the card register of the car and the birth cerificate of the owner, I.C are not giving us when purchases the car. What should we do, if we want to sell the car?
Thank you.
Regards,
Staphy
Ideally, locate your friend and get his IC. Failing, appeal to the authorities to perform transfer using the birth certificate.
Thank you, Cikgu Yap. Should I try to transfer name by using birth certificate, it’s the percent high to transfer sucessfully by using birth certificate?
Hi Cikgu Yap, I would like to know which department should i looking for? Should I need to make a report to police, would there compound or take any legal action to my father?
Thank you.
Regards,
Staphy
It all depends on the authorities if hey are willing to accept birth certificate or not.
Ok. Thanks agian to Cikgu yap~
Hi Cikgu Yap :-
My brother just passed away and he having a 2nd hand car registered under his name ( currently this car still under financing ). How can we transfer the car to my name ?
Kindly advise
thanks
Everything has been explained in the article above. Furthermore, you might have to refinance your brother’s vehicle to do transfer.
Bought a new car 2 years ago and trade in the old car. Sign the necessary transfer form you mentioned in the article and gave it to the salesman. Also got an acknowledgment of receipt letter from the car dealer for my trade in car, car keys and car registration card. The trade in car reg no also appears in the sales invoice as a trade in car. Should this suffice as I was not aware of the additional procedures (Inform JPJ, Police report, insurance co, stamping etc) you mentioned in your article.
Is it too late to carry out the additional procedure you mentioned in your article?
How do I check if the trade in car has been resold and transfered?
Thank you
Note: The additional procedure you mentioned in the article as follows:
They should in fact:
i) Inform in a letter to the Registrar of Motor Inland Vehicles (R.M.I.V) of the sale
ii) Inform the Police authorities of the sale too.
iii) Inform the insurance company of the sale as well.
Ideally, a simple agreement should then be concluded between you and the purchaser of your car.
In it, state that as from henceforth, you are no longer liable for:
i) Any traffic offences that might be caused by the said vehicle.
ii) For any accident which might involve the vehicle which is registered under your name.
The simple piece of paper, which represents an agreement, should ideally also be stamped at the Stamp Office in your town nearby. The total cost does not involve more than RM10.
Most people only do what you did, that is hand over registration card, IC and transfer forms. I recommend that you inform the police, JPJ, insurance company and draw up as simple agreement and stamp it.
The later part of what was suggested maybe a little bit of a hassle. But come to think of it, it tends to benefit you more than anything else. Think about it carefully and implement it if you possibly can.
Hi Cikgu Yap
Many thanks for all the wonderful tips and advice you are giving. Maybe you can help my situation too!!!
I am in Malaysia on a work visa. I hold International Driving License and I have been driving here for over 1 1/2 years. My friend here arranged for buying a car for me, for which I paid all the money. At that time, I had still not got my work visa, so he said he had to have the car registered in his name. I had already got my employment letter by then, but visa yet to be stamped by Consulate.
1. Now I want to transfer it to my name, and I also need to renew tax and insurance which have expired this month.
2. Can I get the B5 without tax/insurance because I will have to pay for tax/insurance on my friend’s name? If I pay tax/insurance in his name, will it automatically be transferred to me, once the ownership transfer is done?
3. Btw, I am registered as the 2nd driver in the initial insurance papers filed during car registration. Will that help my case?
Greatly appreciate your comments on these issues.
J
To transfer vehicle to your name, first of all I think you have to possess a work visa. To facilitate the car road tax and insurance, but it in your friend’s name first. Once you get B5 certificate, then take steps to transfer the insurance to your name and also do transfer of ownership. It’s all a bit confusing, Nonetheless, it is hope you’ll be able to understand my explanation. Being 2nd named driver in your insurance cannot assist you in any way.
I read your article on transfering car ownership. I have form JPJK3. Can that be use and also, you have not mention about purchasing the car road tax by the new car owner. Do I need to buy a new road tax or can I still use my mum road tax?
JPJK3 can be used. Use old road tax til it expires.
Cikgu yap, need advice.. I’m bout to meetup a sales person who is going to evaluate my car and potentially already has a buyer as he informed.
I have check my car full loan settlement rm93k and roughly my car market price with all the additional modification about rm125k.
My concern is,I’m still owning the bank but if say I manage to market/sell the car, I would have extra of +-30k in hands prior to the loan settlement.
Need ur kind advice,when did I should get the cash or the safe way on proceeding this.I do not want to be corn by the sales people later, car is sold but the differences is gone.
Pls help
From my experience, a car when you sell it at a second hand market usually does not go up in value. If you are selling to a used car company, he will buy the car at below market value because he would have to cover administration cost, credit line cost and not to mention the risk if he can’t sell off the car.
If you a lucky enough to be able to sell your car at RM30k profit, ask the use car company to settle your outstanding loan with the bank and then issue the difference in a cheque to you.
This is my opinion only, the saleman may have a better approach. All the best!
Hiya,
I used to own an old beatle (1970′s make) which I’ve recently just sold. I have had the car for 5 years, which was initially bought and handled by my mates. I had no troubles transferring the ownership under my name back then.
Flash back to a few weeks ago. The car was sold verbally and there was a middle person in charge of handling the transfers/checkup of the car.
There were complications in the Puspakom check, whereby it was checked that there were discrepancies to the chassis. All this year, the car has been sent to a private mechanic, and the past two years, we have had send the car into Puspakom for insurance/yearly checks.
It leaves us at a lurch at the moment as we cannot get in contact with the previous owner to retrieve the change of engine details. (even if we could, chances is the he has his own mechanic to change the engines and no paperworks were filed).
What’s your take on this?
Since your Beetle has developed problems with regards to transfer, you have no alternative but to get the original documents which your vehicle was said to have undergone. Failing which, you just cannot do any transfer at all.