{"id":368,"date":"2025-10-07T01:27:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T01:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keyplus.my\/general\/?p=368"},"modified":"2025-10-29T07:08:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T07:08:54","slug":"how-to-cancel-road-tax-and-get-refund-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keyplus.my\/general\/how-to-cancel-road-tax-and-get-refund-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Cancel Road Tax And Get A Refund?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that a car road tax (also known as Motor Vehicle License &#8211; LKM) registered with JPJ Malaysia can be cancelled and claim a refund for any remaining road tax?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are still many car owners who are unaware that they can claim a refund for their road tax, particularly if they cancel their tax before it expires. This process is valid and permitted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Do You Need to Cancel Road Tax?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the common reasons why vehicle owners choose to cancel their road tax:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Selling or transferring vehicle ownership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing insurance type or company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle No Longer in Use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, in most cases, road tax cancellation is done when someone wants to sell a vehicle. This is because cancelling the road tax is mandatory to enable the vehicle name change process at JPJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc Key note: No refund can be given once the road tax has expired, and the refund amount must exceed RM5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Cancel Car Road Tax at JPJ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In accordance with the latest guidelines provided by JPJ Malaysia, the process for cancelling road tax is as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide a copy of your identity card (original\/old car owner) and the original grant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the bank to collect the bank statement with the bank officer\u2019s confirmation stamp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove your vehicle&#8217;s road tax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring the car road tax, grant, copy of your identity card and bank statement to JPJ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out the road tax cancellation form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please inform the officer at the JPJ counter if you wish to request a refund of excess road tax. You need to fill out the JPJ K6 form to request a refund.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Get a Refund for a Cancelled Road Tax?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you can claim a refund if there is a remaining valid period for your road tax? According to the information from JPJ officers, refunds will be processed within 1 to 3 months after the complete application is received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required Documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill out two copies of Form JPJK6 (Application for LKM Revenue Refund) \u2013 available on the JPJ website or at the counter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original car road tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of the vehicle grant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of your identity card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank statement with confirmation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Road tax refund payment slip (can be printed from the JPJ MySikap system)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if the road tax price is RM800 per year, and you only use it for one month, the remaining 11 months can be claimed back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2728Additional Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Malaysia, a road tax refund can only be made if the road tax is still valid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will automatically receive a road tax refund slip when you update the vehicle&#8217;s ownership at JPJ.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A representative can make refund claims if the original owner is unable to attend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I Get A Refund For Unused Road Tax?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is: <strong>YES!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re selling your car or no longer using it, don\u2019t let your valid road tax go to waste. Cancel it at JPJ and claim your refund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The road tax refund process in Malaysia may take time, but it ensures that you do not lose money on unused road tax.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By following this guide, you\u2019ll be able to claim your road tax refund with less hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Key Plus is a go-to one-stop online car insurance provider in Malaysia. Get your car covered with the best online car insurance with Key Plus today!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to cancel your car road tax in Malaysia and claim a refund from JPJ for any unused period. 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