Initial Registration of Motor Vehicle (MV)

WHO MAY AVAIL

Accredited importers / dealers and Motor vehicle owners

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

Brand New Locally Assembled / Manufactured Completely Built Units (CBU) / Imported CBUs / Brand new local imported trailer

General Requirements

1.  Original Sales invoice
2. Original LTO copy or electronically transmitted appropriate insurance Certificate of Cover (Third Party Liability)
3. Original copy of Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNPHPG) Motor Vehicle (MV) Clearance Certificate and Special Bank Receipt (SBR)
4. Original Certificate of Stock Reported (CSR)
5. Payment Reference Number if payment is made through e-PAT

Additional Requirements

Brand new motorcycle with sidecar (TC)
Original Affidavit of Attachment for sidecar executed by the owner and mechanic stating among other the date of completion

Tax Exempt

1. Original duly accomplished Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) with Certificate of Compliance to Emission Standard (CCES), if used imported
2. Certified true copy of Release Certificate, if used imported
3. DFA Endorsement

Used-Imported
Exempted from EO 156/877-A

1. One (1) photocopy of Commercial invoice / Certificate of Title with English translation authenticated by the Embassy
2. Original duly accomplished Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) with Certificate of Compliance to Emission Standard (CCES)

Through the no dollar importation

1. One (1) photocopy of Commercial invoice of Motor Vehicle or Certificate of Title issued by the country of origin
2. Original / certified true copy of Authority under the No Dollar Importation. If no authority, Seizure Proceedings and Notice of Award
3. Original Affidavit of first and last importation
4. Original duly accomplished Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) with Certificate of Compliance to Emission Standard (CCES)
5. Certified true copy of Release Certificate

Rebuilt trucks and buses
With new or used imported engine and/or chassis

1. One (1) photocopy of Commercial / Sales Invoice from country of origin
2. Original Affidavit of Rebuilt executed by the accredited rebuilder, stating among others the date of completion
3. Original Certificate of Stock Reported (CSR) of rebuilt truck / bus
4. One (1) Certified true copy of DTI – FTEB Endorsement
5. One (1) photocopy of Certificate of Payment issued if parts/components are imported

Imported motor vehicles acquired through public bidding

1. One (1) Certified true copy of Official Receipt evidencing payment of acquisition cost
2. One (1) Certified true copy of the Notice of Award

CLIENT STEPS

1. Submits requirements
2. Proceeds to the Cashier for payment of fees.
   2.1. Receives OR
3. Presents OR
   3.1. Receives OR, CR, sticker, plates and RFID sticker

OFFICE OR DIVISION

1. New Registration Units of the Regional Offices (ROs) and authorized LTO District Offices (DOs) / Extension Offices (EOs)
2. For exempt Motor Vehicles (MVs) , Under bond and MVs under written commitment : Diliman District Office
3. For Used Imported from Subic Freeport - LTO SBMA Extension Office

 Renewal of Motor Vehicle (MV) Registration

WHO MAY AVAIL

Motor vehicle owners

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements

1. LTO Copy and electronically transmitted appropriate insurance Certificate of Cover (Third Party Liability)
2. Duly accomplished Original Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)
3. Original copy of Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC)

Additional Requirements

Tax Exempt

Original Endorsement with control number

Other Exempt Vehicle (OEV) under Special Economic Zones

Original Certification that the Motor Vehicle is still classified as Other Exempt Vehicle (OEV)

For Hire

1. Electronically transmitted franchise confirmation (For Motor Vehicles) / Provisional Authority (PA) or Petition for extension of validity duly received by LTFRB with OR
2. One (1) Certified Copy of the valid Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit with Official Receipt (MTOP)

Stolen and Recovered

1. Presentation of original and submission of one (1) photocopy of the Lifting of General Alarm
2. Presentation of original and submission of one (1) photocopy of the Report of Recovery
3. Presentation of original and submission of one (1) photocopy of the of Alarm Sheet
4. Original PNP Crime Laboratory (macro etching report) or National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) report, fully identifying the motor vehicle and stating therein the tampering done on the engine or chassis, if any
5. Original Certificate of re-stamping in case of tampered engine / chassis

Reactivation of Storage

1. LTO Copy and electronically transmitted appropriate insurance Certificate of Cover (COC)
2. Duly accomplished Original Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)
3. Original Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC)
4. Original Receipt of Return Plate and Licenses (RRPL)
5. If for hire, electronic confirmation of valid franchise or PA or extension of validity or Motorized Tricycle Operator's Permit (MTOP) with valid Offiicial Receipt (OR)

CLIENT STEPS

1. Submits requirements
2. Proceeds to the Cashier for payment of fees
   2.1. Receives OR
3. Presents OR
   3.1. Receives sticker

OFFICE OR DIVISION

1. LTO District Offices (DOs) / Extension offices (EOs) / E-Patrols
2. For Tax Exempt : Diliman District Office
3. For Other Exempt Vehicles (OEVs): LTO DO / EO nearest to the Special Economic Zone
4. For “For-Hire” MVs in NCR : Public Utility Vehicle Registration Center (PUVRC) and Public Utility Vehicle Registration Extension Center (PUVREC)

 Storage of Motor Vehicle

WHO MAY AVAIL

Motor vehicle owners

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

1. Original Certificate of Registration (CR). In the absence of CR, submit affidavit of loss
2. Motor Vehicle / Motorcycle plates

CLIENT STEPS

1. Submits requirements
   1.1. Receives queue number
2. Proceeds to the cashier for payment of fees
   2.1. Receives OR
3. Presents OR

OFFICE OR DIVISION

LTO District / Extension Offices that processed the storage transaction

 Miscellaneous Transactions

WHO MAY AVAIL

Motor vehicle owners

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

General Requirements

1. Original Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) Motor Vehicle Clearance certificate, macro-etching report and Special Bank Receipt Special Bank Receipt (SBR)
2. Duly accomplished original Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)
3. LTO copy or electronically transmitted appropriate insurance Certificate of Cover (COC) / Endorsement of insurance
4. Original Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC) if with renewal
5. One (1) photocopy of any valid government issued ID with photo and signature of vendor and vendee

Additional Requirements

Under bond Motor Vehicle

1. Original copy of the electronically transmitted Certificate of Payment (CP)
2. Original Deed of Sale. If registered under the name of partnership/sole proprietorship or Corporation /Organization, original Board Resolution and Secretary's Certificate indicating authority of signatory to sell or dispose the motor vehicle.

Motor Vehicles acquired through a Sheriff’s Certificate of Sale issued under an Extra-Judicial Foreclosure Sale

1. Original Sheriff’s Certificate of Sale
2. Original Certificate of Registration - Encrumbered (CRE) (In the absence thereof, a certification from the sheriff that the original copy was not turned over at the time of sale)

Motor Vehicles acquired through a Sheriff’s Certificate of Sale through a Judicial Foreclosure Sale

1. Original Sheriff’s Certificate of Sale
2. Original Certificate of Registration - Encrumbered (CRE) (In the absence thereof, a certification that the original copy was not turned over at the time of sale)

Motor Vehicles acquired through an Extra-Judicial Foreclosure Sale conducted before a notary public

1. Original Certificate of Registration - Encrumbered (CRE) (In the absence thereof, a certification from the sheriff that the original copy was not turned over at the time of sale)
2. Original Certificate of Sale

Motor Vehicles acquired through Sheriff’s Certificate of Sale Pursuant to a Money Judgment which has become final and executory

1. Original copy of the Sheriff’s Certificate of Sale
2. Original Certificate of Registration (CR) (In the absence thereof, a certification from the sheriff that the original copy was not turned over at the time of sale)

Private Motor Vehicles /Motor Cycles

1. Original Certificate of Registration (CR)
2. Original Deed of Sale/ Transfer/ Conveyance

For Hire Motor Cycles with Side Car

1. Original Certificate of Registration (CR) or Certificate of Registration - Encumbered (CRE)
2. Original Deed of Sale/ Transfer/ Conveyance with assumption of mortgage with bank's conformity, in case of Certificate of Registration - Encumbered (CRE)
3. Original MTOP for Tricycle

Motor Vehicles acquired through public bidding conducted by government office/entity

1. Original Certificate of Sale
2. Original affidavit of the Mechanic who conducted the bidding

Motor Vehicles acquired at public auction before a notary public by virtue of a mechanic’s lien

1. Original Certificate of Sale
2. Original Affidavit who conducted the public bidding as proof of compliance to the above requirements
3. Original Certificate of Registration (CR) (in the absence thereof, a certification that conducted the public bidding that the original copy was not turned over at the time of sale)

Motor Vehicles acquired through Extra-Judicial Settlement of Estate of Deceased Person

1. Original Certificate of Registration (CR)
2. Original Deed of Extra Judicial Settlement of Estate in case the deceased is survived by two (2) or more heirs or Affidavit of Sole Adjudication in case the deceased is survived by only one (1) heir
3. Affidavit of publication of the Deed in any newspaper of general circulation for three (3) consecutive weeks

Motor Vehicles acquired through Judicial Settlement of Estate of Deceased Person

1. Original Certificate of Registration (CR) or affidavit of loss
2. One (1) Certified true copy of Court Decision

ANNOTATION AND CANCELLATION OF MORTGAGE

Annotation of Mortgage and other Liens or Encumbrances

1. Original Certificate of Registration (CR)
2. One (1) copy of duly annotated chattel mortgage contract with Official Receipt (OR)

Cancellation of Mortgage or other Liens and Encumbrances

1. Original Certificate of Registration - Encumbered (CRE)
   *In the absence of original CRE, original copy of Affidavit of Loss stating among others the following:
   a. that the account has been fully paid;
   b. that the Certificate of Registration - Encumbered (CRE) was lost and could no longer be found despite diligent efforts;
   c. that the affiant is willing to be held liable in case the lien still exists
   d. that the Certificate of Registration - Encumbered (CRE) is not confiscated by any law enforcement agency
2. Certified copy of cancellation or release of Chattel Mortgage
3. Original Official Receipt (OR) of recording fee

Cancellation of Mortgage when the financing company (mortgagee) no longer exists and the release Mortgage Contract is missing

1. Original Certificate of Registration - Encumbered (CRE)
   * In the absence of original CRE, original copy of Affidavit of Loss
2. One (1) Original Affidavit of Undertaking stating among others the following:
   a. that the account has been fully paid;
   b. that the release of mortgage contract was lost and could no longer be found despite diligent efforts;
   c. that the affiant is willing to be held liable in case the lien still exists
   d. that the Certificate of Registration - Encumbered (CRE) is not confiscated by any law enforcement agency
3. Original Certification stating that the financing company is no longer in existence
4. Original Surety Bond based on the fair market value of the motor vehicle valid for one (1) year
5. Original Affidavit of Publication

CHANGE CLASSIFICATION

General Requirements

1. Original Certificate of Registration (CR) / certification that the original Certificate of Registration - Encumbered (CRE) is with the financing company and that it interposes no objection on the application for change classification (Private to For Hire)
2. LTO Copy or electronically transmitted appropriate insurance Certificate of Cover (COC)

Additional Requirements

Private to For Hire

1. One (1) copy of Decision or valid Motorized Tricycle Operator's Permit (MTOP)
2. Electronic confirmation of LTFRB franchise

For Hire to Private

1. Original Dropping Order with Official Receipt (OR)
2. Original Receipt of Return Plate and Licenses (RRPL)

Private to Government

1. Original Deed of Donation and Acceptance
2. Original Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate, Macro-etching report and Special Bank Receipt (SBR) (with transfer of ownership)
3. Original and one (1) photocopy of any issued ID with photo and signature of the vendor and vendee

Private to Exempt

1. Endorsement certifying that the individual or diplomatic corps are tax exempt
2. Original Deed of Sale / Deed of Donation and Acceptance.
3. Original Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate, Macro-etching report and Special Bank Receipt (SBR)
4. Original Receipt of Return Plate and Licenses (RRPL)

Exempt to Private

1. Original Endorsement for cancellation of exemption with control number (verify exact terms of the endorsement)
2. Original Certificate of Payment
3. Original Receipt of Return Plate and Licenses (RRPL)
4. Original Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate, Macro-etching report and Special Bank Receipt (SBR)

Exempt to Exempt

1. Original Endorsement for cancellation of exemption with control number (verify exact terms of the endorsement)
2. Original Receipt of Return Plate and Licenses (RRPL)
3. Original Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate, Macro-etching report and Special Bank Receipt (SBR)

APPLICATION FOR CHANGE BODY/BODY DESIGN/ENGINE/ COLOR

General Requirements

1. Original Certificate of Registration (CR) / Certificate of Registration - Encumbered (CRE) with conformity of the financing company interposing no objection as to the change of body/body design / engine/ color
2. Original Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate, Macro-etching report and Special Bank Receipt (except for Motorcycle with sidecar)
3. LTO Copy or electronically transmitted appropriate insurance Certificate of Cover (COC) / Endorsement of insurance
4. Duly accomplished original Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)

Additional Requirements

Change Body / Body Design

1. LTFRB electronic confirmation (For Hire)
2. Original Joint Affidavit of Change Body/Body Design indicating source of body

Change Color

1. Original Joint Affidavit of Change Color of owner

Change Engine

1. If For-Hire, LTFRB electronic confirmation
2. Original and one (1) photocopy of Certificate of Stock Reported (CSR) and Sales Invoice
3. Original Deed of Sale/Deed of Donation of engine if sourced from previously registered motor vehicles acquired from different persons or entities
4. Original Joint Affidavit of Change Engine by owner

DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION - ENCUMBERED

1. Original Affidavit of Lost Certificate of Registration (CR), if encumbered should be with conformity of the financing company
2. Duly accomplished Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)

LOST OR REPLACEMENT PLATES/TAGS/STICKER/RFID STICKER

1. Original Affidavit of loss or mutilated plate/ sticker/ RFID sticker
2. Original and one (1) photocopy of any valid government issued ID with photo and signature

CLIENT STEPS

1. Submits requirements
2. Proceeds to the Cashier for payment of fees
   2.1. Receives OR
3. Presents OR
   3.1. Receives CR /CRE and signs in the CR log book

OFFICE OR DIVISION

LTO District Offices (DO) / Extension Offices (EO)
Change classification of Private to Exempt, Exempt to Private and Exempt to Exempt can be transacted only at Diliman District Office
Cancellation of mortgage can be transacted at any LTO District Office

 Re-Stamping of Engine/Chasis Number

WHO MAY AVAIL

Motor Vehicle Owner

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

1. Original Certificate of Registration (CR)
2. Affidavit of Owner stating the reason/s or need for re-stamping

CLIENT STEPS

1. Submits application for restamping
2. Receives endorsement and proceeds to PNP for Laboratory Examination of the MV
3. Submits PNP Laboratory Report and other documents to Transacting DO
4. Proceeds to the LTO accredited manufacturer/ rebuilder to effect restamping
5. Submits the stencils of the restamped engine/chassis and pay for the re-stamping fee

OFFICE OR DIVISION

Regional Offices, Operations Division and District Offices

 Request for Motor Vehicle Verification

WHO MAY AVAIL

Law enforcement and other government agencies, private entities, bank, foreign embassies, and financial institutions

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

Request from Government Agency

1. Original letter request
2. Authorization letter and one (1) photocopy of company issued ID with photo and signature if requesting party is not available

Request from private entities, bank, foreign embassies, and financial institutions

1. Original letter request
2. Original supporting legal documents (Police Report, Court Order, Subpoena, Proceeding Filed or consent from the Motor Vehicle owner)
3. Company Identification Card / Original and one (1) copy of any issued ID with photo and signature of the requesting party and the Motor Vehicle owner

CLIENT STEPS

1. Submits requirements
2. Pays the verification fee
3. Receives verification result

OFFICE OR DIVISION

Management Information Division - Records Section

 Motor Vehicle Inspection

WHO MAY AVAIL

Motor Vehicle Owner

CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS

For Renewal of Motor Vehicles Registration

1. Original and/or one (1) photocopy of Official Receipt (OR) / Certificate of Registration (CR)
2. Original and/or one (1) photocopy of Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) or Order for dropping and substitution (Change Classification) (If For Hire)

All applicable miscellaneous registration transactions

1. Original and/or one (1) photocopy of OR / CR
2. Original Deed of Sale (Transfer of Ownership)
3. Original Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) clearance (for transfer of ownership and change engine, chassis, color and body configuration) and corresponding affidavit

Apprehended motor vehicles requiring inspection

1. Original and/or one (1) photocopy of Official Receipt (OR) / Certificate of Registration (CR)
2. Original Driver's copy of Temporary Operators Permit (TOP)

CLIENT STEPS

Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (MVIC)

1. Submits requirements
2. Proceeds to the Cashier for payment of fees
   2.1 Receives O.R
3. Present the Motor Vehicle for Inspection
4. Receives inspection report and requirement

District Offices

1. Submits required documents
   1.1 Presents Motor Vehicle

OFFICE OR DIVISION

Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers, authorized LTO District Offices (DO) / Extension Offices (EO)

 Motor Vehicle Inspection Schedule of Fees and Charges

1. A penalty of fifty pesos (P 50.00) shall be collected for every vehicle that fails to meet the hereunder schedule for testing.

SCHEDULE OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION

2. Re-inspection fee is collected when a motor vehicle fails the first inspection. Re-inspection of the vehicle shall cover only the item where it previously failed.

3. Should a motor vehicle fail any or both smoke emission tests and motor vehicle inspection, applicable fee or fees shall be collected accordingly during re-inspection.