The Essential Documents for Your VEP Application

A VEP application is, at its core, a document verification process. The Malaysian authorities need to confirm your identity, your vehicle's details, and its legal status. Submitting the wrong, expired, or unclear documents is the number one reason for application rejection.

This document verifies your identity as the car owner.

• Requirement: A clear, colour photo of the main biodata page.
• Key Checks: Ensure the passport has at least 6 months of validity from your application date. The photo must be sharp, with no glare obscuring your details or photo.

This is the official registration document for your vehicle in Singapore.

• Requirement: A clear image of the full document. If you have a physical card, you need photos of the front and back. If using the digital version, upload the complete PDF file from LTA's OneMotoring portal.
• Key Checks: All text, including your name, address, and vehicle details (chassis, engine number), must be perfectly legible.

This is the most critical document and the one that causes the most rejections.

• Requirement: A copy of your insurance certificate or cover note.
• The Crucial Detail: The policy must explicitly state that it provides coverage for driving in West Malaysia. If this clause is missing, your application will be rejected.
• Key Checks: Ensure the policy period is valid and the vehicle registration number on the policy matches your log card exactly.

Many drivers get confused about this. While your car must have a valid road tax to be driven, you do not need to upload a separate road tax document. Since Singapore's road tax is now digital, the authorities use your valid LTA log card as sufficient proof of your car's legal status.

It's easy to miss a small detail that could lead to weeks of delay. When you use MyMechanic's VEP service, you get a professional document review.

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