What is the importance of a vehicle registration book?

A vehicle registration book is one of the most important documents for a car or motorcycle. But have you ever noticed what the registration book can actually tell us?

What is a Vehicle Registration Book?
A vehicle registration book is an official document issued by the Department of Land Transport to confirm that the vehicle has been legally registered. It also specifies important information about the vehicle and the sequence of its owners.

What Information Does a Vehicle Registration Book Provide?
1. Vehicle Information: This includes the vehicle's make, model, color, chassis number, and engine number. These basic details help to identify the specific characteristics of the vehicle and must match the actual car. It also contains the history of any changes made to the vehicle.

2. Owner's Information: It specifies the full name and address of the current owner, as well as the history of previous ownership transfers, which helps to verify legal ownership.

3. Registration and Annual Tax Renewal Dates: The registration date shows when the vehicle was first registered, and the tax renewal date indicates when the owner must pay the annual tax. It also includes the past tax renewal history, which helps officials verify the accuracy of the tax and registration.
 

What Are the Benefits of a Vehicle Registration Book?
1. Confirms Ownership: It serves as legal proof of who the vehicle's owner is.
2. Verifies Vehicle Information: It allows you to check details like the chassis number, engine number, model, color, type, and weight.
3 .For Tax Renewal or Ownership Transfer: It is essential for paying the annual vehicle tax or when buying and selling the vehicle.
4. Evidence in Case of an Accident or Damage: It is used as a key piece of documentation to reference information about the vehicle.