In addition to official documents such as BPKB and STNK, every motorized vehicle owner is required to wear number plates on the front and rear of the vehicle. The existence of this tool serves as the identity of a vehicle.
Each region has a different number plate. To make it easier for you to recognize license plates from each region and other information such as how to check the name of the vehicle owner, the following article will help you understand it more easily.
1. What is a Number Plate?
Vehicle number plates or TNKB (Motorized Vehicle Numbers) are the identity or identification marks that exist on every motorized vehicle in Indonesia, be it a car or a motorcycle. This plate is composed of a unique combination of letters and numbers that has been adapted to the local area plate code.
The main function of having this number plate is intended as an identification as well as a differentiator between one vehicle and another. Existing plates must be registered with the local Transportation Agency (DISHUB).
Not only that, license plates also play an important role in managing traffic flow to make it tidier and more orderly. For example, when a vehicle violates traffic or an accident occurs on the highway, with this number plate it will be easier for officers to identify the perpetrators of the violation or which vehicles are involved.
2. Number Plate Color Meaning
In addition to the combination of letters and numbers, license plates have different colors. This color difference certainly has a different meaning. Reporting from the official Instagram account of Polantas Indonesia (@polantasindonesia), here are the meanings of each color.
1. White Color Plate
Is a vehicle owned by individuals, legal entities, as well as representatives of foreign countries (PNA) or embassies and international agencies.
2. Yellow Color Plate
This plate is used by transportation or public transportation.
3. Red Color Plate
It is a motorized vehicle owned by a government agency.
4. Green Color Plate
This plate is used in areas with the free trade area category, where the area imposes import duty-free in accordance with applicable laws.
3. Province Number Plate Code
The number plate code that applies in Indonesia consists of 4 letters and 3 numbers. The first letter indicates the province of the registered vehicle, the first and second digits are the area code, and the third number is the serial number of the motor vehicle registration. For example, plate E is 0987 C, meaning that the motorized vehicle is registered in the area with plate E with the area code 09, and is registered as the 87th vehicle.
You can see the plate codes that apply in each province and region in the table below.
4. Province Number Plate Code
The number plate code that applies in Indonesia consists of 4 letters and 3 numbers. The first letter indicates the province of the registered vehicle, the first and second digits are the area code, and the third number is the serial number of the motor vehicle registration. For example, plate E is 0987 C, meaning that the motorized vehicle is registered in the area with plate E with the area code 09, and is registered as the 87th vehicle.
You can see the plate codes that apply in each province and region in the table below.
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4.1 West Java Province Number Plate
West Java is a province with vehicle license plates D, E, F, T, Z. The codes are divided into the following areas.
| Plate Code | Region |
| D | Bandung, Bandung Barat, Cimahi |
| E | Cirebon (YA), Indramayu (YB), Majalengka (YC), Kuningan (YD) |
| F | Bogor, Cianjur, Sukabumi |
| T | Subang, Purwakarta, Karawang |
| Z | Tasikmalaya (H), Garut, Sumedang, Ciamis (T/W), Banjar |
4.2 Central Java and Yogyakarta Province Number Plates
The provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta have license plates with codes G, H, K, R, AA, AD, AB with the regional distribution as below.
| Plate Code | Region |
| G | Brebes (G), Pekalongan (B/A), Tegal (F/E), Batang (C), Pemalang (D) |
| H | Semarang (C/L/V/A/G/H/R/S/X/W/Y/Z), Salatiga (B/K), Kendal (D/M), Demak (E) |
| K | Pati (A/S/H), Jepara, Kudus (B/K/T), Grobogan (F/P), Cepu (N/Y), Rembang (D/M), Blora (E/N) |
| R | Banyumas (A/H/S/E), Purbalingga (C/L), Banjarnegara (D/M), Cilacap (B/K/T/F) |
| AA | Magelang (A/H/K/S), Purworejo (C/L/V), Kebumen (D/J/M/W), Temanggung (E/N), Kedu (B), Wonosobo (F/P/Z) |
| AD | Surakarta dan Sukoharjo (B/K/T), Sragen (E/N/Y), Boyolali (D/M), Klaten (J/C/L/V), Wonogiri (G/R), Karanganyar (F/P) |
| AB | Yogyakarta (A/H/F), Bantul (B/G), Gunung Kidul (D/W), Sleman (E/N/Y/Q/Z/U), Kulon Progo (C) |
4.3 East Java Province Number Plate
East Java is a province with license plates L, M, N, P, S, W, AE, AG. You can see the regional division in the following table.
| Plate Code | Region |
| L | Surabaya (D-J/A-C/L-N/E) |
| M | Madura, Sumenep, Bangkalan, Sampang, Pamekasan |
| N | Malang (D-J/A-C/L-N/E), Probolinggo (P-R/S/U), Lumajang (W-Z), Pasuruan (V/X), Batu (K) |
| P | Bondowoso (A-D), Besuki , Situbondo (E-H), Jember (K-T), Banyuwangi (U-Z) |
| S | Mojokerto, Tuban, Lamongan, Jombang, Bojonegoro |
| W | Sidoarjo, Gresik |
| AE | Ngawi, Magetan, Madiun, Ponorogo, Pacitan (W/X/Y/Z) |
| AG | Kediri (D-J/A-C/K-N), Blitar (P-R), Tulungagung (S-T), Nganjuk (U-W), Trenggalek (Y-Z) |
4.4 Bali and Nusa Tenggara Province Number Plates
There are 6 vehicle license plates in the provinces of Bali and Nusa Tenggara. For the area as below.
| Plate Code | Region |
| DK | Bali |
| DR | Lombok, Lombok Barat, Lombok Timur, Lombok Tengah, Mataram |
| EA | Sumbawa, Sumbawa Barat, Bima, Dompu |
| DH | Timor, Kupang, TTU, TTS, Rote Ndao |
| EB | Flores, Flores Timur, Manggarai, Manggarai Barat, Ngada, Ende, Sikka, Lembata, Alor |
| ED | Sumba Barat, Sumba Timur |
4.5 DKI Jakarta and Surrounding Provincial Number Plates
For DKI Jakarta and its surroundings, the number plate used has code B.
| Plate Code | Region |
| B | DKI Jakarta, Bekasi, Depok |
4.6 Kalimantan Province Number Plate
Kalimantan area number plates are dominated by the âKâ prefix code, except for the province of South Kalimantan. Here's the full description.
| Plate Code | Region |
| KB | Kalimantan Barat |
| DA | Kalimantan Selatan |
| KH | Kalimantan Tengah |
| KT | Kalimantan Timur |
| KU | Kalimantan Utara |
4.7 Sulawesi Province Number Plate
Meanwhile, Sulawesi area number plates are dominated by the âDâ prefix code. Here's the full description:
| Plate Code | Region |
| DB | Manado, Tomohon, Bitung, Minahasa, Bolaang Mongondow, Bolaang Mongondow Selatan, Bolaang Mongondow Timur |
| DL | Talaud, Sangihe, Sitaro |
| DM | Gorontalo |
| DN | Sulawesi Tengah |
| DT | Sulawesi Tenggara |
| DD | Sulawesi Selatan |
| DC | Sulawesi Barat |
4.8 Papua Province Number Plate
For the Papua area, the vehicle number plate begins with the code "P".
| Plate Code | Region |
| PA | Papua (Kab. & Kota Jayapura, Biak Numfor, Kab. Jayawijaya, Kab. Kepulauan Yapen, Kab. Merauke, Kab. Mimika, Kab. Nabire, Kab. Paniai, Kab. Puncak Jaya). |
| PB | Papua Barat (Kab. Manokwari, Kab. Teluk Bintuni, Kab. Wondama, Kab. Sorong, Kota Sorong, Kab. Raja Ampat, Kab. Sorong Selatan, Kab. Fak Fak, Kab. Kaimana, Kab. Manokwari Selatan, Kab. Pegunungan Arfak, Kab. Sambraw). |
4.9 Maluku Province Number Plate
The Maluku area is divided into 2 license plate codes namely "DE" and "DG", respectively for the provinces of Maluku and North Maluku.
| Plate Code | Region |
| DE | Maluku (Kota Ambon, Kota Tual, Kab. Buru, Kab. Buru Selatan, Kab. Kepulauan Aru, Kab. Maluku Barat Daya, Kab. Maluku Tengah, Kab. Maluku Tenggara, Kab. Maluku Tenggara Barat, Kab. Seram Bagian Barat, Kab. Seram Bagian Timur). |
| DG | Maluku Utara (Kota Ternate, Kota Tidore Kepulauan, Kab. Halmahera Barat, Kab. Halmahera Selatan, Kab. Kepulauan Sula, Kab. Halmahera Tengah, Kab. Halmahera Timur, Kab. Halmahera Utara, Kab. Pulau Morotai). |
4.10 Sumatra Province Number Plate
Sumatra area number plate codes all begin with the code "B". Details are in the table below.
| Plate Code | Region |
| BL | Aceh |
| BB | Sumatera Utara Bagian Barat (Gunungsitoli, Padang Sidempuan, Sibolga, Dairi, Humbang Hasundutan, Mandaling Natal, Padang Lawas, Pakpak Barat, Samosir, Tapanuli, dan Toba Samosir) |
| BK | Sumatera Utara Bagian Timur (Binjai, Medan, Pematang Siantar, Tanjung Balai, Tebing Tinggi, Asahan, Batubara, Deli Serdang, Karo, Labuhanbatu, Langkat, Serdang Bedagai, Simalungun) |
| BA | Sumatera Barat |
| BM | Riau |
| BH | Jambi |
| BD | Bengkulu |
| BP | Kepulauan Riau |
| BG | Sumatera Selatan |
| BN | Bangka Belitung |
| BE | Lampung |
5. How to Check the Name of the Owner of the Vehicle Number Plate
As is the case with KTPs which contain information related to a person's personal identity, license plates have a similar function where you can find out information about the vehicle along with the owner's name. So, for how to check it, you can use the following steps, which consist of checking via the official website, application, and SMS.
5.1 Check the name of the vehicle plate owner on the website
You can check the name of the owner of the vehicle number plate through the official Samsat website for each region. Some websites that provide this feature include:
| Region Name | Website |
| West Java | https://bapenda.jabarprov.go.id/infopkb/ |
| Central Java | https://e-samsat.id/jawa-tengah/ |
| East Java | https://info.dipendajatim.go.id/esamsat/ |
| Yogyakarta | http://samsat.jogjaprov.go.id/ |
| Aceh | https://esamsat.acehprov.go.id/ |
| Banten | https://e-samsat.id/banten/ |
5.2 Check the name of the vehicle plate owner in the application
Apart from going through the e-samsat, now checking the number plate or vehicle number can be done in the application. The method is:
1. Download the Samsat application according to the area on the Playstore
2. Enter the license plate number of the vehicle you want to search for
3. Wait a moment until the data you requested is displayed on the screen
| List of Samsat Applications Per Region | |
| Region | Name of Application |
| DKI Jakarta | Pajak Online DKI Jakarta |
| Banten | SAMBAT |
| West Java | SAMBARA |
| Central Java | SAKPOLE |
| East Java | E-SMART SAMSAT JATIM |
| West Sumatera | e-Samsat Sumbar |
| South Sumatera | e-DEMPO |
| North Sumatera | Mobile e-SAMSAT Sumut Bermartabat |
| Riau | E-SAMSAT RIAU |
| Lampung | E-Samdes |
| North Sulawesi | Info Pajak Kendaraan Sulut |
| South Sulawesi | RC Polda Sultra |
| Gorontalo | e-SAMSAT Gorontalo |
| West Kalimantan | Samsat Kalbar |
| Central Kalimatan | RC Polda Kalimantan Tengah |
| North Kalimantan | e Samsat Kalimantan Utara |
5.3 Check the name of the vehicle plate owner via SMS
Not only checking it online, you can check the vehicle's license plate number via SMS. However, this feature is still very limited and can only be used in certain areas.
- DKI Jakarta
Type Metro (space) Nopol send to 1717
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West java
Type Poldajbr (space) Nopol send to 3977
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Central Java
Type Jateng (space) Nopol send to 9600
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East Java
Type Jatim (space) Nopol send to 7070
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