Quick Answer: Yes, you can get a road tax refund from JPJ. You'll get back the value of complete remaining months (current month not included). The refund process takes 4-8 weeks.
When Can You Claim a Road Tax Refund?
Selling your vehicle
Most common reason. Refund for remaining months.
Vehicle scrapped / written off
Need scrapping certificate from authorized facility.
Vehicle stolen (total loss)
Need police report and insurer's total loss confirmation.
Vehicle exported overseas
Need Customs export documentation.
Vehicle permanently off-road
Must surrender registration number.
Changed vehicle license plate
Road tax follows the vehicle, not the plate number.
Just want to stop using the car
Road tax is mandatory while you own a registered vehicle.
How Much Refund Will You Get?
JPJ calculates road tax refunds based on complete remaining months only. The current month is NOT refundable. Here's the formula:
Refund Formula
Refund = (Annual Road Tax ÷ 12) × Remaining Full Months
Refund Examples
| Car Example | Annual Road Tax | Sold In | Remaining Months | Refund Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myvi 1.3L | RM 70 | March | 9 (Apr-Dec) | RM 52.50 |
| Myvi 1.5L | RM 90 | June | 6 (Jul-Dec) | RM 45.00 |
| Hilux 2.4L | RM 380 | February | 10 (Mar-Dec) | RM 316.67 |
| BMW 3 Series 2.0L | RM 380 | August | 4 (Sep-Dec) | RM 126.67 |
| Honda City 1.5L | RM 90 | November | 1 (Dec) | RM 7.50 |
Note: Selling in November with only 1 month remaining yields just RM 7.50. Sometimes not worth the trip to JPJ!
Step-by-Step Refund Process
- 1
Calculate your expected refund
Use the formula above to estimate how much you'll get back. If the amount is very small (under RM 30), the trip to JPJ may not be worth your time.
- 2
Prepare documents
Original road tax (digital copy is fine since digitalization), vehicle grant (VOC), IC copy, completed JPJ K8 form, bank statement for refund details.
- 3
Get supporting documents
If selling: sale agreement or ownership transfer form. If scrapped: scrapping certificate. If stolen: police report + insurance total loss letter.
- 4
Visit JPJ counter
Go to any JPJ branch. No need for an appointment. Bring original documents plus photocopies.
- 5
Submit K8 form
The JPJ officer will verify your documents and process the K8 form. You'll receive an acknowledgement slip.
- 6
Wait for refund
Refunds are typically processed within 4-8 weeks via bank transfer or cheque. Keep the acknowledgement slip.
Special Cases
Digital Road Tax
Since Malaysia moved to digital road tax, you no longer need a physical disc. Just provide your vehicle registration number and IC at JPJ.
Company Vehicles
For company-registered vehicles, you need the company's SSM registration, authorized signatory's IC, and a company letter authorizing the refund.
Road Tax + Insurance Same Time
If selling your car, cancel both insurance and road tax. You can claim refunds from both — insurer for insurance, JPJ for road tax.
Overpaid Road Tax
If you accidentally overpaid (e.g., renewed road tax twice), JPJ can refund the duplicate payment. Keep both receipts as proof.
Check your road tax rate first
Use our road tax calculator to see your annual rate before calculating your refund.
Road Tax Calculator