Moved House? How to Update Your VEP Profile

The Often-Overlooked VEP Update

When you're in the middle of moving house, with all the boxes and chaos, updating your VEP profile is probably the last thing on your to-do list. We get it. But it's one of those small admin tasks that's actually more important than you'd think if you want to keep your VEP valid for trips to Malaysia.

At MyMechanic, we're always reminding our clients that keeping your profile up-to-date is the key to staying out of trouble. We can help you get these quick updates done so you never miss a critical email from the Malaysian authorities.

Why Your Address Matters to JPJ

You might be thinking, 'It's all digital, why do they even need my address?' Well, your contact info is actually pretty important for a few reasons.

• They might send you actual mail. Believe it or not, JPJ can send out official letters about your VEP status or big policy changes.
• It's part of your official record. Your address helps verify who you are, and it should always match the address LTA has on file for your car.
• You don't want to miss renewal reminders. They send out email reminders before your VEP expires, and you don't want those going to an old address. If your info is outdated, you could easily miss a crucial update and find yourself with an invalid VEP, which is a surefire way to ruin a trip.

How to Update Your VEP Profile

The good news is, updating your address is super easy and you can do it all online.

First, log in to the JPJ VEP portal.

Just head to the official website (vep.jpj.gov.my) and sign in with your email and password.

Next, find your profile.

Click around until you find the spot with your personal and contact details. You'll see the fields for your address, phone number, and email.

Finally, edit and save.

Type in your new address, make sure it's spot-on, and hit save. Pro tip: it's a great time to double-check that your phone number and email address are still correct, too.

MyMechanic: Your VEP Profile Manager

Don't have the time, or can't for the life of you remember your password? No worries, let MyMechanic be your personal VEP assistant. We can handle all of this for you.

• Our service includes a full check-up of your VEP profile, updating your address, email, or phone number, and just making sure all your info is 100% correct.
• We'll take care of the admin so you can focus on the more important things, like settling into your new place.

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