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Guide to Voluntary Transfer of Ownership
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The Registered Owner and the New Owner for private individual vehicles must be present in person for biometric fingerprint verification.
2. A representative may only be appointed for the Registered Owner or New Owner for non-private individual ownership.
3. Basic required documents:
a. Individual identity verification: The Registered Owner and New Owner must bring personal identification documents such as MyKad, MyTentera, MyPR, or Passport.
b. Non-individual identity verification, such as for Government Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Local Authorities/ Embassies/ Consulates/ High Commissions/ International Organizations/ Societies/ Cooperatives or Private Limited Companies/ Financial Institutions/ Insurance Companies:
o Corporate Information from Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) or any other relevant valid company identification document; or
o Official letter or document from the Organization/ Cooperative/ Statutory Body/ Government etc.
c. Company Resolution stating agreement on the Sale/ Disposal/ Transfer of Vehicle Ownership, signed and agreed upon by the Board of Directors.
d. Letter or document of consent for the Sale/ Disposal/ Transfer of Vehicle Ownership for Organizations/ Cooperatives/ Statutory Bodies/ Government, etc.
e. The official Letter of Appointment must be brought by the representative.
f. Completed JPJK3 Form.
4. There must be no restrictions on the THM transaction, such as pending financial institution ownership claims, unresolved CUSTOMS tax records, blacklisting, or other registration conditions.
5. All motor vehicles (except motorcycles) must undergo and pass inspection at an appointed Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre.
6. The commercial vehicle permit for the Registered Owner must be cancelled beforehand.
7. Payment of fees as prescribed.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS / SPECIAL DOCUMENTS
1. Registered Owner residing abroad:
a. A copy of passport certified by the Malaysian Embassy in the country where the Registered Owner resides; and
b. A Statutory Declaration of consent to the sale of the motor vehicle, signed before and certified by a Malaysian Embassy Officer in the country of residence.
2. Registered Owner who has changed citizenship:
a. Confirmation letter from the National Registration Department (JPN) stating the change of citizenship status; and
b. The Registered Owner must be present at JPJ for the THM transaction.
3. Company/partnership-owned vehicles that have been wound up / under liquidation managed by Receivers and Managers/ Liquidators:
a. Letter of consent for vehicle sale;
b. Certified copy of SSM Form 59; or
c. Certified copy of SSM Form 70; or
d. Certified copy of SSM Form 72.
4. Commercial Vehicles:
a. Off-road vehicles must undergo Special Inspection (B2) at an appointed Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre.
b. Machinery/ fire engine/ tow truck/ hearse vehicles must undergo initial inspection PG11A / PG13B;
c. Permit cancellation letter / approval letter for change of condition from APAD/ LPKP/ Ministry of Tourism.
d. Offer letter for licence approval or letter of approval for change of condition.
e. Completed JPJK1 Form if the vehicle is to operate as decontrolled; or
f. Completed JPJK1 Form if the vehicle is to operate as off-road;
g. Certified copy of exemption letter from Treasury (MOF)/ MITI/ CUSTOMS (if applicable).