How to Renew Motorcycle Tax in Thailand: The Complete 2026 Guide

You can renew motorcycle tax in Thailand online on the Department of Land Transport e-Service website or in person at a DLT office, a post office or 7-Eleven. The tax is 100 baht a year per bike, whatever the engine size (50 baht for a private electric motorcycle). In every case you need valid compulsory insurance, known as Por Ror Bor. If the bike was first registered more than 5 years ago, or the tax has lapsed for more than a year, it must pass an inspection at a private inspection centre (Tor Ror Or) first. You can renew up to 90 days before your tax sticker expires.

Talata is a marketplace for buying, selling and renting that brings together used motorcycles from many sellers in one place. This guide is for riders keeping their current bike on the road and for anyone buying or selling a used motorcycle, because up-to-date tax and Por Ror Bor are among the first things buyers ask about before a viewing.

What is motorcycle tax, and how is it different from Por Ror Bor?

Motorcycle tax is the annual tax the owner pays to the Department of Land Transport (DLT). Once it's paid, you get a tax sticker, a small disc displayed on the bike. Some people still call it the "circle sign" (ป้ายวงกลม) after its old round design. The sticker shows that the bike's tax for that year has been paid and that it can be ridden legally on the road.

Tax vs Por Ror Bor: what's the difference?

They're two separate things, but you deal with both every year. Por Ror Bor is compulsory motor insurance that covers people: after an accident it pays towards medical costs and compensation. Tax is what you pay the state each year under vehicle law. The order matters: you need Por Ror Bor that's still in force before you can renew the tax. The online renewal system checks your Por Ror Bor against the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) database, and if it can't find a policy you won't get past that step. If you don't have one yet, you can buy it in the same system. For coverage details and prices by engine size, see compulsory insurance for motorcycles.

What happens if you don't renew?

First, riding a bike without a valid tax sticker can bring a fine of up to 2,000 baht. Second, a surcharge of 1% a month builds up for every month the tax stays unpaid. Worst of all, if the tax lapses for 3 years in a row, the registration is suspended: you have to return the plates and register the bike again. Renewing on time once a year is far cheaper and easier than fixing it later.

What documents do you need to renew motorcycle tax?

You don't need much. Have everything ready before you go, or before you fill in the online form, so you don't waste a trip.

• Por Ror Bor compulsory insurance that hasn't expired (needed in every case)
• An inspection certificate from a Tor Ror Or centre, for bikes first registered more than 5 years ago or with tax more than 1 year overdue
• The registration book (the green book) or a copy, if you apply at a DLT office. Online renewal only needs the vehicle details; you don't upload the book.

For a bike under 5 years old that has never lapsed, Por Ror Bor is all you need. If you're going to a DLT office, take a copy of the registration book to speed things up.

How old does a bike have to be before it needs an inspection?

Motorcycles more than 5 years old, counted from the first registration date in the book rather than the year of manufacture, must pass a private vehicle inspection centre (Tor Ror Or) before every tax renewal. The inspection costs 60 baht. The case people often miss is a bike with tax more than 1 year overdue: even if it's under 5 years old, it has to be inspected first. The "7 years" figure you often see is the rule for cars. See the rules for each vehicle type in how old a vehicle must be to need an inspection.

Once the bike passes, the result goes into the DLT system and you can renew online as normal. If it fails, you have to fix whatever failed and have it re-inspected before the system will let you pay.

How much does motorcycle tax cost in Thailand?

Motorcycle tax is charged per bike, not by engine size as it is for cars. A 110 cc scooter and a 1,000 cc big bike pay exactly the same. If you see a site listing the tax by cc, the figures that really change with cc are the Por Ror Bor premiums, not the tax.

• Motorcycle: 100 baht per bike per year
• Motorcycle with a sidecar: an extra 50 baht, 150 baht in total
• Private electric motorcycle: 50 baht per year

What's the real total you should budget for?

The 100 baht is only the tax. The real total adds Por Ror Bor, the inspection and any service fees for the channel you choose.

For example, a 110–125 cc bike under 5 years old, renewed on the website and paid by QR code, comes to about 455 baht (100 tax + 323.14 Por Ror Bor + 32 postage). If the bike is over 5 years old, add 60 baht for the inspection, making about 515 baht. Paying by direct debit or at a bank counter adds a 20 baht fee, and credit cards add 2% plus VAT on the total.

How to renew motorcycle tax online, step by step

If you'd rather not travel, you can renew yourself on the DLT website. The steps, as they appear on the site, are:

1. Go to eservice.dlt.go.th
2. Sign in with a government Digital ID (such as ThaID). The first time, verify your identity as the system instructs.
3. Choose the menu "ยื่นชำระภาษีรถยนต์ประจำปี" (annual vehicle tax payment). The name says "car", but it also covers motorcycles (รย.12).
4. Enter your vehicle details to register the bike. The system checks your Por Ror Bor and the Tor Ror Or inspection result automatically. If you don't have Por Ror Bor yet, you can buy it there.
5. Choose one way to pay: direct debit, credit or debit card, a printed payment slip to pay at a counter or ATM, or scanning the QR code with a banking app within 15 minutes.
6. Enter your delivery address. The receipt is emailed to you and the tax sticker is sent by post.

The sticker should arrive within about 5–10 working days of payment. While you wait, you can track the delivery and EMS number under "ตรวจสอบผลการชำระภาษี/เปลี่ยนช่องทางชำระเงิน" (check tax payment / change payment method) on the same site. The site is built around Thai Digital ID sign-in, so if you can't sign in that way, the in-person options further down are the practical route.

Other online channels besides the website

If you prefer your phone, there are two official apps. The first is the DLT's own DLT Vehicle Tax Plus app, which supports private motorcycles. The second is Paotang, which lets you renew motorcycle tax and gives you a digital tax sticker you can show for 15 days while the real one is in the post. Paotang doesn't accept bikes that run on gas, tax-exempt vehicles, vehicles with suspended registration or modified vehicles.

Can a bike over 5 years old be renewed online?

Yes. It just has to pass a Tor Ror Or inspection first. Once the result is in the system, go to the website and pay as normal. If you skip the inspection, the system stops at the vehicle check step and won't let you continue.

Where can you renew motorcycle tax in Thailand?

If you'd rather pay in person, you have several options.

• DLT offices in every province, which handle every case, including bikes with several years of tax overdue
• Thailand Post offices
• Counter Service at 7-Eleven
• Drive-thru tax points (Drive Thru for Tax) at DLT offices
• Shopping malls in the "Shop Thru for Tax" scheme in Bangkok and nearby provinces, at weekends
• Self-service tax kiosks at DLT offices

Days, times and locations for the special service points change with each announcement. Call the DLT hotline on 1584 before you set off so you don't waste a trip.

How much does it cost to renew at 7-Eleven and Counter Service?

You can renew at 7-Eleven through the Counter Service desk in the shop. There's a service fee of about 20 baht per transaction, plus about 40 baht to post the tax sticker. The catch is that it only accepts bikes that don't need an inspection. If yours does, get it inspected at a Tor Ror Or centre first, then renew online or at a DLT office. This option suits people who live a long way from a DLT office but have a convenience store nearby.

How to check your tax and any penalties before you renew

You can check how much you owe, and whether there's a surcharge, without signing in. Go to eservice.dlt.go.th, choose "สอบถามข้อมูลค่าภาษีรถประจำปี" (annual vehicle tax enquiry), then enter the vehicle type, the province of registration, the plate number and the owner's ID number. The system shows the tax due and any surcharge. When you're ready to pay, sign in with Digital ID and follow the steps above.

Can you renew your tax with unpaid traffic tickets?

Yes, but if a ticket issued on or after 1 August 2026 is still unpaid, you won't get the real tax sticker until the fine is paid in full. If you renew at a DLT office and an unpaid ticket shows up, you can pay it to the registrar there and then. For the full conditions and how to check tickets in advance, see checking Thai traffic fines online.

Lapsed motorcycle tax: penalties and what to do

If you forget and the sticker expires, you can still sort it out if you act quickly, but the longer you leave it, the more it costs and the more hassle it becomes. What you need to do depends on how long it has lapsed.

Lapsed for less than 3 years

You can still renew as normal, with a surcharge of 1% a month on the overdue tax. Part of a month counts as a full month, and the surcharge is worked out separately for each tax year, so the oldest year attracts the most months.

For example, take a bike whose tax expired on 1 January 2024 and is renewed on 1 January 2026. The 2024 period is 24 months overdue, a 24 baht surcharge, and the 2025 period is 12 months overdue, a 12 baht surcharge. That's 36 baht in surcharges, plus 200 baht for the two overdue years and 100 baht for the new year, about 336 baht in total. Because the tax is more than 1 year overdue, this bike also needs an inspection first. For the exact figure for your bike, use the tax enquiry menu on the e-Service website.

Lapsed for 3 years: registration suspended

If the tax lapses for 3 years in a row, the registration is suspended under Section 35/3 of the Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522 (1979). The owner must return the plates and take the registration book to the registrar to be recorded within 60 days of the notice being issued and posted. Failing to do so can bring a fine of up to 1,000 baht, and officers have the power to seize the plates.

A bike with suspended registration can't be renewed online. You have to go to a DLT office, pay the overdue tax and surcharges, have the bike inspected and apply to register it again, which also means a new plate number. It takes far more time and money than a normal renewal.

The cheapest approach is simply not to let it lapse. Note the expiry date on your tax sticker and renew up to 90 days early. The new tax year runs on from the old expiry date, not from the day you pay, so renewing early doesn't lose you any days.

Why buy and sell used motorcycles on Talata

Once your tax and inspection are sorted, you might start thinking about a new bike. If you're looking for a used motorcycle, Talata brings together listings from many sellers in one place. You can filter by model, price and province, compare several bikes easily and message the seller directly. Before you decide, ask the seller to show you the expiry dates on the tax sticker and the Por Ror Bor, and check that the name in the registration book matches the seller. For a full checklist, see what to check when buying a used motorcycle.

If you want to sell your old bike, one with valid tax and Por Ror Bor usually sells more easily and transfers more smoothly, because the buyer doesn't have to sort them out. Say clearly in your listing when the tax expires, add a full set of photos and details, set a fair price, then list your motorcycle for sale on Talata for free. When an interested buyer gets in touch, you can pick up the conversation straight away.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need ThaID to renew motorcycle tax online?

The eservice.dlt.go.th website asks you to sign in with a government Digital ID, and ThaID is one of the options. If you can't verify your identity online, renew at 7-Eleven, a post office or a DLT office instead.

I renewed online but the sticker hasn't arrived. What should I do?

The sticker normally arrives within 5–10 working days. If it's taking longer, check the status and EMS number under "ตรวจสอบผลการชำระภาษี/เปลี่ยนช่องทางชำระเงิน" on the e-Service website. If that doesn't help, call the Bangkok Area 5 Land Transport Office (online tax section) on 02-271-8712 or 02-271-8725 during official working hours.

How much is the tax on an electric motorcycle?

A private electric motorcycle pays 50 baht a year, half the rate for a petrol bike. Por Ror Bor, inspection and the renewal steps work the same way as for any other motorcycle.

What should I do if I lose my tax sticker?

You can get a replacement at any DLT office in the country. Bring the original registration book, your ID card and a police report of the loss. It costs 5 baht for the application and 20 baht for the replacement, and you don't pay the tax again.

When I buy a used motorcycle, do the tax and Por Ror Bor transfer with it?

Yes. Tax that's already been paid is valid until the expiry date on the sticker, and the Por Ror Bor carries on covering the new owner until the policy ends. Check both expiry dates so you can plan the next renewal. For the paperwork you need for the transfer, see vehicle transfer documents.