How to Apply for the MyJPJ Digital Road Tax (Step-by-Step Guide)

Since the launch of MyJPJ digital road tax mobile app in early 2023, the government has been working on digitizing road transportation services for road users in Malaysia.

According to Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) in April 2023, the MyJPJ mobile application was downloaded by almost 3 million people. It helps vehicle owners to access the digital copy of their road tax and driving licenses.

How to apply for the MyJPJ digital road tax?

1. Download the MyJPJ mobile app from the Apple App Store, Google Playstore or Huawei AppGallery.
2. Create an account and sign in.
3. Renew your road tax online or at the JPJ counter.
4. Check your MyJPJ app under the Profile tab and select Road Tax.

What should I prepare when applying for the digital road tax?

• Make sure your vehicle registration card (VRC) and identity card (IC) are up to date.
• If you are renewing online on MyEG, you can use online banking (FPX) or pay using a valid debit card or debit card. Cashless payment is available too if you opt to renew your road tax at the JPJ counter.
• Once the renewal is done, you can check the MyJPJ app to make sure that your digital road tax status is updated and available.
• For easy access, screenshot and save the QR code as a favorite in case your mobile data plan is intermittent.

What is the benefit of switching from physical to digital road tax?

• Convenience: You can renew your road tax online or at a JPJ counter, but you don't need to receive a physical sticker anymore. Your digital road tax will be readily available in the MyJPJ app.
• Time-saving: You don't need to queue at a JPJ counter to renew your road tax if you do it online.
• Environment-friendly: The digital road tax system is more environmentally friendly than the physical road tax system, as it reduces paper consumption.
• Easy to check: You can check the status of your road tax anytime, anywhere using the MyJPJ app.
• Difficult to lose or damage: Unlike physical road tax stickers, which may get lost or damaged, your digital road tax is always stored in the MyJPJ app.
• No more sticking road tax on the windscreen: If you missed the announcement, it is no longer compulsory for vehicle owners to display the road tax on their windscreen with the launch of the MyJPJ application.
• Weekends and public holidays also can! You can renew your road tax anywhere, anytime. Even on weekends and public holidays!

What else can you do with the MyJPJ app?

Besides storing your digital road tax and driving license, JPJ has enabled other features in the app to provide quick access at your fingertips:

• JPJ online directory so you can find the nearest JPJ outlets nationwide.
• e-Aduan@JPJ where road users can report traffic offenses such as running through the red light, cutting queues, overtaking at double lines, using mobile phones while driving, and more without the hassle of reporting at the outlets.
• Latest plate number according to states.
• Updates on your driving tests (computer exams and practical exams).
• Your latest list of summonses and many more.

So, go ahead and install the MyJPJ app and start switching to the digital road tax to enjoy the convenience of renewing your road tax online. No more queuing when you need to access any JPJ services when everything is at your fingertips!

Here’s a bonus fun fact for you: Did you know that you can also renew your car insurance online with Generali? If your car insurance is due for renewal in two months’ time or less, head on to Generali Car Insurance Online to get a free quote. You can also renew directly online and pay using FPX, debit or credit card, or pick from our eWallet option of GrabPay, Touch ‘n Go or Boost.

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