What Does the Number Plate Deposit Confirm?

For a number plate purchase with us, you pay a 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of RM2,000. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Once the deposit is paid, we issue an invoice that records:

• Your selected registration number
• The agreed selling price
• The deposit paid

The invoice gives you a clear record of the purchase before the next vehicle and registration steps begin.

If you need a broader overview of the purchase itself, you can review how our number plate buying process works.

What Happens Immediately After You Pay the Deposit?

After the deposit and invoice, the focus moves to your vehicle and how the registration will be handled.

We look at a few key details:

• Which vehicle the registration number will be registered to
• Whether the vehicle is new or already registered
• The expected delivery date if you are waiting for a new car
• Whether your dealer's runner or an S1-assisted runner will handle the process
• What documents are needed
• Whether PUSPAKOM or JPJ steps are needed

Vehicle status matters because a new and used vehicle may involve different registration arrangements. You can read our new car vs used car number plate process for a more detailed comparison.

What Happens If the Number Plate Is for a New Car?

If your registration number is going onto a new car, the vehicle's expected delivery date becomes an important part of the planning.

You should also keep the agreed 60-day purchase period in mind, particularly if your vehicle has not arrived yet.

What If Your New Car Is Delayed?

If your new car does not arrive within the agreed 60-day period, the remaining balance is still due within that period.

This is why it is useful to keep us updated on your expected vehicle delivery date after paying the deposit. If you are still waiting for your vehicle, our dedicated guide explains what to consider when you buy a number plate before your new car arrives.

Dealer Runner or S1-Assisted Runner?

Your vehicle dealer may already have a runner handling the registration. If not, an S1-assisted runner can be arranged to help coordinate the required steps.

We work with runners across multiple Malaysian states, so much of the coordination can be handled remotely. Depending on the registration requirements, you may still need to attend JPJ in person for certain steps.

When Do You Pay the Remaining Balance?

The timing of the remaining balance depends on your vehicle and how the registration is being handled. For a new vehicle under the agreed 60-day arrangement, the balance must be paid within that period even if the vehicle has not arrived.

If a B2 inspection is required and your vehicle arrives within the agreed period, the remaining balance is paid after the B2 process so the JPJ steps can continue.

Our team will explain when your remaining payment is due based on your vehicle and purchase situation.

What Happens After the Remaining Balance Is Paid?

Once the required payment and vehicle arrangements are in place, the registration can continue.

Depending on your vehicle, the next stage may involve the runner, PUSPAKOM and JPJ. We explain what needs to happen at each stage based on how your vehicle registration is being handled.

Payment is one part of the purchase. Any required runner, PUSPAKOM and JPJ steps still need to be completed before the registration is finalised.

What Do You Receive After Completion?

After the registration process is completed, the purchased registration number is reflected on the vehicle's registration record.

You also receive the vehicle registration document, commonly referred to as the Geran, showing the completed vehicle registration details.

Quick Timeline After Paying Your Deposit

The post-deposit journey is easier to understand when viewed as a simple sequence.