One of the most exciting moments when buying a car is choosing your registration number. In Malaysia, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) offers an online system known as JPJeBid, which allows you to bid for vehicle registration numbers entirely online, without having to visit a JPJ office.
Launched in 2019, JPJeBid was introduced to provide a faster, more transparent, and more convenient way for Malaysians to secure their desired number plates. While you can always opt for a random number to keep costs low, JPJeBid also lets you bid for special numbers that carry personal meaning—such as birth dates, lucky numbers, or memorable combinations.
In this article, you’ll learn which number plate series are currently available, how the bidding process works, and how to register a winning number to your new vehicle.
How to Check the Latest JPJeBid Number Plates
To use any service on JPJeBid, you’ll first need to create an account. Individual users are required to register using their Malaysian identity card (MyKad). Once registered, your account must be verified via an email sent to your registered email address.
After logging in, one of the key things you should do is check which number plate series are currently open for bidding. JPJeBid clearly displays the available series so you can plan your bid accordingly.
JPJeBid Vehicle Number Bidding Process
Once you know which number series is available, you can begin bidding for your desired vehicle registration number.
Log in to JPJeBid and Search for Your Desired Number
After logging in, you’ll have access to all information related to vehicle number bidding. Use the search function to look for your preferred registration number within the active series.
Start Bidding on a JPJeBid Number
When you find a number you want, click on it and accept the displayed terms and conditions.
Before placing a bid, you’ll need to pay a RM10 service fee for each number you intend to bid on. This payment can be made using a credit or debit card.
Submit Your Bid and Monitor the Bidding Price
Once the service fee has been paid, you can submit your bid. JPJeBid uses a pre-authorisation payment method, meaning the bank will temporarily hold the bid amount until the bidding period ends.
Other users may place higher bids, so you can monitor the bidding in real time and increase your offer if needed.
Bidding Results, Payment, and Printing the Winning Receipt
Each bidding session remains open for five days. After it ends, the highest bidder will be announced directly through their JPJeBid account.
A successful bid notification letter will be issued, and the winner can then visit a nearby JPJ office to register the vehicle under the winning number plate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About JPJeBid
- Who is eligible to register and use the JPJeBid portal?
- Individuals: Malaysian citizens and Permanent Residents aged 18 and above
- Businesses/Companies: Registered businesses or companies
- Organisations/Cooperatives/Professional Bodies: Must have existing records in the MySIKAP system
- Government Agencies / Local Authorities / Statutory Bodies / UN / Embassies / International Organisations: Must have records in MySIKAP
- Non-Malaysians: Must have records in MySIKAP and a valid, updated passport
2. What are the requirements to register and use JPJeBid?
Applicants must have an existing record or transaction in the MySIKAP system.
3. How do I obtain a user ID to register and use JPJeBid?
Individuals, businesses, or companies without a MySIKAP record must visit a JPJ office (excluding UTC) to obtain their first-time login details.
Non-Malaysians and agencies are not allowed to register without a MySIKAP record.
Email verification must be completed within 30 minutes.
4. What type of email address can be used for JPJeBid?
Users are advised to use Gmail or Yahoo Mail for registration.
5. What should I do if my account is registered without my knowledge?
You must file a police report and notify JPJ immediately for further action.
6. What should I do if my personal details change?
Personal information other than phone number and email address must be updated at a JPJ office.
7. Which browsers and devices are recommended for accessing JPJeBid?
JPJ recommends:
- Google Chrome version 73 and above
- Internet Explorer 11
- Android version 6 and above
- iOS version 10 and above
8. What should I do if the bidding process is interrupted?
Use a computer or laptop with a stable internet connection to avoid disruptions.
9. What are the fees for JPJeBid transactions?
A RM10 service fee is charged for each vehicle registration number bid.
10. How long is the bidding period for a registration number?
Bidding is open for five (5) days and closes at 10:00 PM on the fifth day. Only successful transactions within this period are accepted.
11. Is a deposit required to place a bid?
No deposit is required. However, the minimum bid amount must be paid during the first bid.
12. How is the JPJeBid bidding price determined?
Each number category has a minimum starting price.
- Bid increments are 5% from the start until 30 minutes before closing
- In the final 30 minutes, increments increase to 10%
All transactions use the pre-authorisation payment method.
13. Is there a limit to the number of bids?
There is no limit on the number of bids, but the maximum number of winning bids is:
- 3 numbers per series for individual users
- 5 numbers per series for businesses, companies, organisations, or agencies
14. Can I cancel or withdraw a bid?
No. All bids are final and cannot be cancelled.
15. Will users be notified about the bids they participate in?
Yes. Notifications will be sent through the user’s JPJeBid account inbox.
16. When are official bidding results announced?
Results are announced within 24 hours, subject to bank verification.
17. How will I know the outcome of my bid?
Bidding results will be sent directly to your JPJeBid account.
18. What payment methods are accepted?
Payments can be made using credit or debit cards issued in Malaysia only.
More than one card may be used for payment.
19. When will the bid amount be charged?
If your bid is successful, the amount will be charged immediately to your card.
20. What happens if my bid is unsuccessful?
The pre-authorised amount will be refunded in full to your credit or debit card, with no additional charges.
Refunds may take up to 30 working days, depending on bank processing. Any refund issues should be raised with the card issuer.
21. How do I register a vehicle with a winning JPJeBid number?
Registration can be done at any JPJ office except UTC.
- KV series can only be registered at JPJ Langkawi
- L series can only be registered at JPJ Labuan
22. What are the conditions for EV (Electric Vehicle) number plates?
EV number plates are strictly for fully electric vehicles.
- Winning bids cannot be cancelled
- Cannot be registered to non-EV vehicles
- All payments are non-refundable
23. What documents are required at the JPJ office?
Successful bidders must bring:
- A printed copy of the successful bidding notification email
- A copy of the identity card or company identification documents
24. What is the deadline to register a winning number?
Winners have 12 months from the issuance of the Offer Letter to register their vehicle.
25. What happens if I fail to register within 12 months?
The winning number will be forfeited, and no refund will be given.
26. Can ownership of a winning registration number be transferred?
Yes, but with conditions:
- Individual bidders may transfer to immediate family members (parents, spouse, siblings, or children). Supporting documents: birth certificate or marriage certificate
- Companies, organisations, and cooperatives are not allowed to transfer ownership
27. Can a registration number be transferred if the original owner passes away?
For individual or passport holders, the number may be transferred to the second nominee listed in the winning letter, only after the original owner’s death.
Second nominees are not allowed for non-individual categories.
28. Can I request an extension for the registration period?
No. Extensions for registering winning numbers are not permitted.
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