🔴HOW TO GET A STUDENT, NON-PRO & PRO PHILIPPINE DRIVER'S LICENSES.

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🔴HOW TO APPLY FOR STUDENT PERMIT?

✔️A student permit is the prerequisite document when one applies for a driver’s license.

✔️QUALIFICATIONS:

1️⃣At least 17 years old.

2️⃣Physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.

3️⃣Able to read and write in Filipino or English.

✔️REQUIREMENTS:

1️⃣Original and photocopy of birth certificate

If employed, Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)

2️⃣A filled out application for driver’s license (ADL).

***Applicants not yet 18 years old need a parent’s or guardian’s written consent with a photocopy of an
ID card as proof of identity. If parent or guardian is not present, the written consent must be notarized.

✔️PROCESS:

1️⃣Go to the Customer Service Counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a Driver’s
License Application Form. [You can accomplish this form prior to transacting your business at the LTO.]

2️⃣Get a queue number.

When your number is called, go to the evaluator counter and submit all the required documents to have
it checked for completeness and authenticity.

3️⃣When your name is called, go to where your photo and signature will be taken.

4️⃣Go to the cashier to pay the fees and to obtain an official receipt (OR).

5️⃣Proceed to the releasing counter with the OR and claim the student driver’s permit.

🔴HOW TO APPLY FOR NON-PROFESSIONAL LICENSE?

✔️QUALIFICATIONS:
1️⃣At least 18 years old

2️⃣Physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle

3️⃣Able to read and write in Filipino or English

Clean, neat and presentable*

*Wearing of sando, sports shorts, and slippers during photo-taking and examinations will not be
allowed.

✔️REQUIREMENTS:

1️⃣Duly accomplished application form for driver’s license (ADL).

2️⃣Valid student permit (at least one month old)

3️⃣Medical certificate with official receipt from any duly-licensed and practicing physician (Note: The
LTO will not accept medical certificates which are over 15 days old.)

4️⃣Negative drug test result (from a DOH accredited drug testing center & Government Hospital)

5️⃣If employed: Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)

6️⃣Must have passed the written and practical examinations*

*Applicants who fail the Basic Driving Theory Test and/or the Practical Driving Test twice shall not be
allowed to apply for the same within a period of 1 year. An applicant who fails either of the tests for the
third time will not be allowed to apply for a period of 2 years.

✔️PROCESS:

1️⃣Go to the customer service counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a driver’s
license application form. [You can accomplish this form prior to transacting your business at the LTO.]

2️⃣Get a queue number.

3️⃣When your number is called, go to the evaluator counter and submit all the required documents and
have it checked for completeness and authenticity.

4️⃣When your name is called, go to where your photo and signature will be taken.

5️⃣Go to the cashier to pay the application fee.

6️⃣Go to the Examination Room for the lecture and written exam.

7️⃣After passing the written exam, wait for your name to be called for the practical exam.

8️⃣After passing the practical exam, go to the cashier when your name is called for payment of
necessary fees and obtain an official receipt (OR).

9️⃣Go to the releasing counter, wait for your name to be called and present the OR and claim the card
type license.

🔴HOW TO APPLY FOR A PROFESSIONAL LICENSE?

✔️QUALIFICATION:

1️⃣At least 18 years old.

2️⃣Physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.*

3️⃣Able to read and write in Filipino or English.

*Must not be afflicted with any contagious disease or epilepsy.

✔️REQUIREMENTS:

1️⃣Duly accomplished application form for driver’s license (ADL).

2️⃣Valid student permit (Student Permit with a validity of at least six months)

In cases of heavy vehicles: A valid non-professional drivers license for at least 1 year prior to the
application, or a valid professional drivers license to operate light vehicles for at least 6 months prior to
the same.

3️⃣Medical certificate with official receipt from any duly-licensed and practicing physician (Note: The
LTO will not accept medical certificates which are over 15 days old.)

4️⃣Negative drug test result (from a DOH accredited drug testing center & Government Hospital)

5️⃣Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)

6️⃣NBI or police or court clearance

Must have passed the written and practical examinations*
***Applicants who fail the Basic Driving Theory Test and/or the Practical Driving Test twice shall not be
allowed to apply for the same within a period of 1 year. An applicant who fails either of the tests for the
third time will not be allowed to apply for a period of 2 years.

✔️PROCESS:

1️⃣Go to the customer service counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a driver’s
license application form. [You can accomplish this form prior to transacting your business at the LTO.]

2️⃣Get a queue number.

3️⃣When your number is called, go to the evaluator counter and submit all the required documents and
have it checked for completeness and authenticity.

4️⃣When your name is called, go to where your photo and signature will be taken.

5️⃣Go to the cashier to pay the application fee.

6️⃣Go to the Examination Room for the lecture and written exam.

7️⃣After passing the written exam, wait for your name to be called for the practical exam.
After passing the practical exam,

8️⃣go to the Cashier when your name is called for payment of necessary fees and obtain an official
receipt (OR).

9️⃣Go to the releasing counter, wait for your name to be called and present the OR and claim the card
type license.

✔️APPROXIMATELY / NOT EXACT

FEES AND CHARGES

Application Fee P100.00

Computer Fee P67.63
TOTAL P167.63
License Fee P350.00
Computer Fee P67.63
***Medical certificate / fee not included.***
***Accidental Insurance fee not included***
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TOTAL P417.63

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