How Do You Get a PSV License?

E-Hailing Driver-Partners are required to get a PSV License—which allows the holder to legally transport paying passengers within Malaysia.

PSV License
Medical Checkup

PSV Training
and License Registration

Submission for
Reimbursement

Prepare your JPJ Form

Download the JPJ L8A Form (BORANG PEMERIKSAAN KESIHATAN PERMOHONAN LESEN VOKASIONAL JPJ L8A).

Print and bring the form with you during your PSV License Medical Checkup.

Pass the PSV License Medical Checkup

Ask for a PSV License Medical Checkup at any clinic near you.
Present your JPJ L8A Form to the clinic. 

PSV License Medical Checkup is also available at our Grab Driver Centre (GDC) in Petaling Jaya. To book an appointment, click here.

*Your PSV License Medical Checkup result is valid for 1 year only.

Reimbursement by Grab

Successful applicants will get their PSV License Medical Checkup reimbursed by Grab.

*Terms and conditions apply.

For selected cities, we have partnered with clinics to bring cheaper rates for you!

Attend PSV Training
(Reimbursed by Grab)

*Please note that you are required to clear your summons before you are allowed to take the PSV Training.

Grab Driver Center
(Klang Valley, Penang & Johor Bahru)

  1. Visit the Grab Training Portal and register for the PSV Training by selecting your preferred date.

*Only our Grab Driver Centre (GDC) in Petaling Jaya, Penang & Johor Bahru offers PSV Training.
*Alternatively, you can register for your PSV Training at a Driving Institute (Institut Memandu) near you.

  1. You will have to pay RM150 upon registration. Payment shall be made via the Grab Training Portal.

*Fees will be fully reimbursed by Grab upon completion of 30 transport trips in your home city within 30 days from date of account activation. 
*Fees reimbursed for PSV Training completed at Driving Institutes (Institut Memandu) within:-

Klang Valley are capped at RM100
Penang are capped at RM120
Johor Bahru are capped at RM150 

Note: subject to completing 30 transport trips in your home city within 30 days from date of account activation.

Driving Institutes (Institut Memandu):
(Nationwide excluding Klang Valley)

  1. Visit any of our recommended Driving Institutes (Institut Memandu).

Please bring the following documents:

  • MyKad (NRIC)
  • Driver’s License (CDL)
  • JPJ L8A Form
  1. Register for the PSV Training.
  2. You will have to pay upon registering. The amount will vary according to Driving Institutes.

*The total fees will be fully reimbursed by Grab when you visit our recommended Driving Institutes (for a limited time only and depending on cities) and upon completion of 30 transport trips in your home city within 30 days from date of account activation.

Completed PSV Training
(Reimbursed by Grab)

Upon successful completion of PSV Training and you will be given:

  • JPJ L2C Certificate (Training Certificate)
    *Valid for 1 year only
  • Maklumat Pendaftaran

Collecting PSV License at JPJ Counter
(After Completed PSV Training)

Please inquire with your Driving Institute (Institut Memandu) as some may handle the PSV License registration process for you.

*Please note that JPJ Offices attached to UTC branches do not provide PSV License registration.

Register at any JPJ Office in the same state where you attended your PSV Training.

*For example, if you attended training at Grab Driver Centre (Petaling Jaya), you can go to any JPJ branch in Selangor state.

Please bring the following documents to register for a PSV License:

  • The original and a photocopy of your MyKad (NRIC)
  • The original and a photocopy of your Driver’s License (CDL)
    *Valid for 1 year only
  • Medical Form JPJL8A (completed by the clinic) – Attach together with the Health Examination Receipt with the stamp and signature of the clinic)
  • JPJ L2C Certificate (Training Certificate) 1-year
  • Maklumat Pendaftaran
  •  1 × 25mm × 32mm colour photo
    *With a white background

Collect your official PSV License at the JPJ Office you registered at. 

*Collection dates will vary from branch to branch.
Please check with your JPJ Office.

For New Driver-Partners

For new Driver-Partner, Grab will verify the documents during your onboarding process.

*GrabCar E-Hailing Driver-Partners
You will receive the one-off PSV reimbursement within 14 working days after completing 30 transport trips in your home city within 30 days from the date of your account activation.
You may register as our driver-partner at https://register.grab.com/my for new registration.

To recap, this is the summary of the PSV reimbursement:

GrabFood Deliveries (Car) Driver-Partners
If you want to be added to the E-Hailing service

For existing Driver-Partners converting from Deliveries to Transport, please upload your PSV License on the Grab Driver app.

*GrabFood Deliveries Driver-Partners
If you want to be added to the E-hailing service, you may upload your PSV License on the Grab Driver app. You will receive the one-off PSV reimbursement within 14 working days after completing 30 transport trips in your home city within 30 days from the date of your account activation.

Step 1 – Complete “MY 4W GrabCar Transport” Training

There are 5 modules to complete as below:

  • Grab Dos & Don’ts
  • Manage Your Wallet
  • Pick Up, Drop Off & Completing Jobs
  • Back-to-Back & Multi-Stop Rides Jobs
  • PSV – EVP Process

Step 2 – Submit Your PSV License and Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC)

Upload these documents in the Grab Driver app:

  • PSV License
  • Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) or Car Grant

How to use the Document Uploader: 

*If your update fails, you will be notified in the document section under the status ‘Needs Update’.
*Click the ‘Needs Update’ section to check on the reason for rejection and upload the correct documents for review.

Upon submission, we will verify and update your account within 1 working day.

You will receive the one-off PSV reimbursement within 14 working days after completing 30 transport trips in your home city within 30 days from the date of your account activation.

How do you get an
E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP)?

An E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP) is a permit that allows your private vehicle to operate as an E-Hailing Vehicle.

*Sarawak Driver-Partners, if your vehicle is 3 years and older—you are required to pass  a PUSPAKOM inspection before you can get your E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP).

Meet Requirements for
EVP Application

Submit Vehicle Details

Collect and Display
E-Hailing Sticker

Requirements for an EVP Application

Peninsular

  • Original Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) or Car Grant
    *must be less than 15 years since car’s manufacture year
  • PSV License
  • Vehicle owner must be a Malaysian Citizen or Permanent Resident • Only private vehicles • Vehicles owned by a Company/Army ID/Police ID will be rejected

Sabah

  • Original Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) or Car Grant
    *must be less than 15 years since car’s manufacture year
  • PSV License
  • Vehicle owner must be a Malaysian Citizen
  • Vehicles owned by a Company/Army ID/Police ID will be rejected

Sarawak

  • Original Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) or Car Grant
    *must be less than 15 years since car’s manufacture year
  • PSV License
  • Puspakom Berkala
    *if the car is 3 years or older
  • Vehicle owner must be a Malaysian Citizen
  • Vehicles owned by a Company/Army ID/Police ID will be rejected

New Driver-Partners

Upon registration with Grab, upload your Original Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) or Car Grant on the Grab Driver app. 

Have you submitted your PSV License for reimbursement?

*Grab will verify the document during your onboarding process.

Existing Partners
Converting from Deliveries to Transport

Complete the “MY 4W GrabCar Transport Training” in GrabAcademy on the Grab Driver app.


There are 5 modules to complete as below:

  • Grab Dos & Don’ts
  • Manage Your Wallet
  • Pick Up, Drop Off & Completing Jobs
  • Back-to-Back & Multi-Stop Rides Jobs
  • PSV – EVP Process

Upload these documents in the Grab Driver app:

  • PSV License
  • Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) or Car Grant

How to use the Document Uploader:

*If your update fails, you will be notified in the document section under the status ‘Needs Update’.
*Click the ‘Needs Update’ section to check on the reason for rejection and upload the correct documents for review.
*Upon submission, we will verify and update your account within 1 working day.

Approval Process

  • Approval of Documents Submission
  • Peninsular – APAD: 5-7 working days
  • Sabah – LPKP: 2 months
  • Sarawak – LPKP: 1 month
  • EVP Application

Grab will apply for an E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP) on your behalf (worth RM160) after submission.

  • Notification of Activation

You will receive a notification from Grab if your account has been activated.

  • EVP Status

You can view your E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP) status in your Driver profile.

Collect and Display E-Hailing Stickers

Once your account has been activated, collect your E-Hailing Stickers (2 per person) at the nearest kiosk or Grab Driver Centre (GDC) in your city. 

The stickers need to be displayed on the front and rear windscreens.

How to Get
E-Hailing Insurance?

E-Hailing Insurance covers loss or damage to your vehicle, liability to passengers and third-party, as well as personal accident coverage while you are operating as an E-Hailing Driver-Partner.

*E-Hailing Insurance is another requirement from the Ministry of Transport. This is separate from your private motor insurance and provides coverage for E-Hailing jobs.

Pick the Insurance
Suitable for You

Submit Your Application
to Activate Account

Receive an Activation
Confirmation Message

Option 1:

Grab Daily Insurance (GDI)

Opt-in to Grab Daily Insurance (GDI)
Pay only when you’re online.

Option 2:

Annual E-Hailing Add-On

Purchase the Annual E-Hailing Add-on with your current insurer*.

*If your current insurer does not provide E-Hailing Insurance, you will need to:-

Step 1. Cancel your existing Motor Insurance policy.
Step 2. Purchase Insurance from Insurance Company that offers E-Hailing coverage.

Submit Your Application to Activate Your Account

After securing your PSV License, E-Hailing Insurance and other requirements, please submit your application on the Sign Up page.

Activation Confirmation Message

Look out for a message via Email or SMS confirming that your account has been activated.

How Do I Complete the PUSPAKOM
Vehicle Inspection?

The PUSPAKOM Vehicle Inspection is conducted to certify if your vehicle is fit to operate as an E-Hailing Vehicle. 

*Only vehicles 3 years and older  are required to undergo a PUSPAKOM Vehicle Inspection.
*If your vehicle is below 3 years old, you do not have to undergo a PUSPAKOM Vehicle Inspection to start driving in your E-Hailing Vehicle.

Fulfill the Requirements

Schedule an Appointment
with PUSPAKOM

Pass the Inspection
and Ensure Compliance

Fulfill the Following Requirements

  1. E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP)
  2. Original Vehicle Ownership Certificate (VOC) or Car Grant
  3. 1kg Fire Extinguisher
*Either Carbon Dioxide (CO2) or a dry chemical powder.  You should be able to find this at your local hardware stores.
  1. Warning Triangle 16’ x 2’ (405 mm x 51 mm)
  2. Emergency Kit (for 7-seater vehicles)

Schedule an Appointment with PUSPAKOM

  1. When registering, pick ‘Individual’ for the Account type.
  2. When creating your appointment,
    1. Pick ‘Persendirian E-Hailing’ for the Usage Class and
    2. Pick ‘Berkala Pertama E-Hailing’ for Inspection Type.
  3. Find out more on how to make an appointment here.

Pass the PUSPAKOM Inspection

If your vehicle passes the inspection, you will receive a document and inspection certification sticker certifying that your vehicle is fit for E-Hailing.

Note: New GrabCar driver-partners will be eligible for a reimbursement of RM70 from Grab for their first Puspakom E-Hailing vehicle inspection.

*Grab Driver-partners must submit their PUSPAKOM approved Certificate through In-Apps Document Uploader feature in the Grab Driver App within 30 days of their account activation and complete 30 trips.

Ensure Compliance

Always stay compliant with the Ministry of Transport’s regulations as an E-Hailing Driver-Partner:

  1. Display the E-Hailing Sticker on the front and rear windscreen of your vehicle.
  2. Always carry your PSV License with you.
  3. Display the PUSPAKOM Certification on the front windscreen of your vehicle (for vehicles 3 years or older).
  4. Remember where to locate your E-hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP) status in the Grab Driver app.

*Sarawak requires a printed copy of your E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP). You can visit the Grab Driver Centre to have it printed. If your city does not have a Grab Driver Centre, you will receive an email or in-app message with further instructions.

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