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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
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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
A. New Registration Units of the Regional Offices (ROs) and authorized LTO District Offices (DOs) /
Extension Offices (EOs)
B. For exempt Motor Vehicles (MVs) , Under bond and MVs under written commitment : Diliman District
Office
C. 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
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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 Official 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
A. LTO District Offices (DOs) / Extension offices (EOs) / E-Patrols
B. For Tax Exempt : Diliman District Office
C. For Other Exempt Vehicles (OEVs): LTO DO / EO nearest to the Special Economic Zone
D. 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
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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 - Encumbered (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 - Encumbered (CRE) (In the absence thereof, a certification that the
original copy was not turned over at the time of sale)
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Motor Vehicles acquired through an Extra-Judicial Foreclosure Sale conducted before a notary public
1. Original Certificate of Registration - Encumbered (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)
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
SCHEDULE OF FEES
MOTOR VEHICLE TYPE SMOKE EMISSION MOTOR VEHICLE TOTAL
TEST INSPECTION
Motor vehicle with GVW equal to or less
P 40.00 P 50.00 P 90.00
than 4,500 kgs.
Motor vehicle with GVW more than 4500
P 40.00 P 75.00 P 115.00
kg.
MC/TC P 40.00 P 50.00 P 90.00
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
LAST DIGIT OF PLATE NO. MIDDLE DIGIT OF PLATE NO. WEEKLY INSPECTION
1 - January
2 - February 1,2,3 1st Week
3 - March
4 - April
5- May 4,5,6 2nd Week
6 - June
7 - July
7,8 3rd Week
8 - August
9 - September
9,0 4th Week
0 - October
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.
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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.
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