Renewing a lesen memandu used to mean a JPJ counter queue and half a day off work. In 2026, most Malaysians can skip that entirely — as long as the license hasn't lapsed for more than three years. Here's how the online process actually works, what it costs, and where people get tripped up.
Before You Start
Online renewal through MyJPJ or MySIKAP works if your license is a Competent Driving License (CDL) that has expired within the last three years, or hasn't expired yet. If it's been expired for longer than three years, online renewal isn't available — you'll need to go to a JPJ counter and retake the driving test before a new license can be issued.
Have these ready before you begin: your MyKad, your current or most recently expired license details, and a payment method (online banking via FPX, or an e-wallet like Touch 'n Go through the app).
Renewing via the MyJPJ App
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Download the MyJPJ app and log in or register using your MyKad number.
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Select the driving license renewal option from the main menu.
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Confirm your personal and license details are correct.
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Choose your renewal period — from 1 year up to 10 years.
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Pay via FPX online banking or a supported e-wallet.
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Once payment clears, your renewal is processed and you can access your digital license (e-LMM) directly in the app.
The whole process typically takes around five minutes once you're logged in, compared to a counter visit that could easily eat an entire morning.
Renewing via the MySIKAP Portal
MySIKAP is JPJ's web portal version of the same service, useful if you'd rather do this on a desktop than a phone. The steps mirror the app: log in with your MyKad, select license renewal, confirm your details, choose your renewal duration, and pay. MySIKAP mainly accepts FPX online banking rather than e-wallet payments, so have your internet banking login ready.
How Much It Costs in 2026
For Class D (car) licenses, renewal costs RM30 per year, with the option to renew for anywhere between 1 and 10 years in a single transaction. Renewing for the full 10-year period comes to RM270 — a modest discount versus paying year by year, and it means one less thing to remember for a decade.
Other license classes (motorcycle, vocational, etc.) have their own fee structures — check the official JPJ renewal page for the exact rate that applies to your class.
The 3-Year Rule You Don't Want to Miss
This is the detail that catches people out: online renewal is only available if your license expired less than three years ago. Let it lapse past that window, and you're required to retake the driving test at a JPJ counter before a new license is issued — no app or portal shortcut around it. If your license is getting close to that three-year mark, renew now rather than risk having to redo your test.
If Something Goes Wrong
A few common snags: if the app doesn't recognise your license details, double-check you're entering your MyKad number exactly as printed, without spaces or dashes. If payment fails after your bank has already deducted the amount, don't retry the transaction immediately — give it a few minutes and check your renewal status first, since a delayed confirmation is more common than an actual double charge. If your license type isn't showing as eligible for online renewal at all, that's usually the three-year expiry rule kicking in, and a counter visit is the only path forward from there.
For anything that doesn't resolve itself within the app, JPJ's counter services remain available as a fallback — online renewal is a convenience layer on top of the existing system, not a full replacement for it.
Getting Your Digital License (e-LMM)
Once your renewal is processed, the digital version of your license (e-LMM) becomes accessible through the MyJPJ app and can be used as valid proof of license in most situations where you'd normally show the physical card. Note that the RM5 rebate previously offered for choosing digital-only renewal ended on 31 December 2024 — there's no equivalent discount for e-LMM in 2026, so choose the physical card, digital, or both based on convenience rather than price.
If you're renewing your license, it's usually worth checking your road tax renewal date at the same time, and clearing any outstanding JPJ summons before they pile up. If your MyKad is also due, doing all three renewals in the same sitting saves you from repeating the login process across separate visits.
FAQ
Can I renew my driving license online if it has already expired?
Yes, as long as it expired less than three years ago. Beyond that, you must retake the driving test at a JPJ counter.
How much does it cost to renew a Class D driving license in 2026?
RM30 per year, or RM270 for a 10-year renewal, for Class D (car) licenses. Other classes have different rates.
What payment methods does MyJPJ accept?
FPX online banking and supported e-wallets such as Touch 'n Go eWallet.
Is the digital license (e-LMM) legally valid on its own?
Yes, once issued through the MyJPJ app, the digital license is valid to present in most situations that require proof of license.
Do I still get a discount for choosing the digital-only license?
No. The RM5 rebate for e-LMM ended on 31 December 2024 and has not been reinstated for 2026.
