Foreign nationals can register a new motorbike in their own name in Bali. If you hold a KITAS, you’ll also need a Surat Keterangan Tempat Tinggal (SKTT), a certificate of residence. If you hold a KITAP, the vehicle registration rules list that permanent stay permit card as proof of identity.
If the motorbike is in stock and you’re ready to pay, ask the dealer one question first: Can you arrange for the STNK and BPKB to be issued in my name using my current documents and address?
What documents do you need?
Article 10(6) of Indonesian National Police Regulation No. 7 of 2021 lists different forms of proof of identity for individual vehicle owners, depending on their stay permit.
| Stay permit type | Proof of identity listed in the registration rules |
|---|---|
| Limited stay permit | KITAS and SKTT |
| Permanent stay permit | KITAP |
| Visit permit | The regulation does not list a passport and visit permit as substitutes for a KITAS and SKTT or a KITAP. |
This table shows the proof of identity required from the owner. For a new motorbike registration, ask the dealer’s registration team for a full checklist. Find out whether they need to see original documents, whether they need a copy of your passport, and whether you’ll need a letter of authorisation if someone applies on your behalf.
Have a KITAS but no SKTT yet?
SKTT stands for Surat Keterangan Tempat Tinggal, a certificate of residence. If you have a KITAS but don’t yet have an SKTT, ask the Dukcapil office that serves your address about getting one. If you already have an SKTT but have recently moved, let the dealer’s registration team know and ask which address they’ll use for registration.
In your first message, just mention your type of stay permit and where you live. Once the dealer has provided a checklist and told you who will handle the application, confirm how to submit your documents.
Can you register a motorbike in Bali without a KITAS?
If you have a KITAP, the regulation lists it as proof of identity for permanent stay permit holders. If you only have a passport and visit permit, the regulation does not list those two documents as alternative proof of identity. Before placing an order, ask the dealer’s registration team to check your case with the vehicle registration office, especially if you need the motorbike registered in your name.
Check whose name will appear on the STNK and BPKB
STNK is the vehicle registration certificate. The BPKB is the vehicle ownership document. If the dealer says the price includes the paperwork, ask whose name will appear on both documents.
Before the application is submitted, check that your name is spelled exactly as it appears on your ID. Ask when the STNK, licence plate, and BPKB are expected so you know when to follow up.
Sample message to the dealer’s registration team
Hi, I live in [area in Bali] and I’d like to buy a new [motorbike model]. I have [KITAS and SKTT / KITAP / a visit permit] and would like the STNK and BPKB to be issued in my name. Can your dealership help with the application?
Could you send me a list of the documents I’ll need, confirm which address will be used for registration, and let me know whether the on-the-road price includes the paperwork?
If the dealer asks for a deposit while your documents are still being checked, ask what happens to the deposit if the dealer can’t register the motorbike in your name. Ask the dealer to put those terms in the order paperwork before you pay.
Still choosing a motorbike or looking for a quote? Read our guide on How to Buy a New Motorbike in Bali as a Foreigner. You can also message Motor Pertama in English for help getting in touch with a dealer that serves your area.
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