Certificate of

Registration
Janber Engell Gabriel G. Tanudra
BTLED IA II
How does it WORK?

So you got a new vehicle, a sedan, or

maybe a top of the line SUV… IKAW NA!

Before testing out your ride, you need to

make your ownership formal with the LTO
(Land Transportation Office)
Land Transportation Office is the KEY!

 What if you already did? Then your registration

has probably expired and you’re due for renewal.
Car registration and renewal are essential in the
Philippines and the LTO is the agency
responsible for it.
Certificate of Registration: OVERVIEW
  is an official document
providing proof of registration
of a vehicle. It is used primarily
by governments as a means of
Vehicle ensuring that all road vehicles
Registration are on the national vehicle
Certificate register. But is also used as a
form of law enforcement and to
facilitate change of ownership
when buying and selling a
vehicle.
Vehicle Registration Certificate

All vehicles (brand new or second hand) should be registered in a

Land Transportation Office (LTO) to make the ownership valid.

This is what you call vehicle registration.

Since this is a legal process, documentations are needed to prove the ownership
of the vehicle.

Aside from the papers that need to be submitted, there will be fees to be paid
as well before getting your vehicle registration.
EXPIRED Registration…
PANDEMIC!!!
 Do you have an expired
LTO registration?
 To avoid direct contact
and possible COVID-19
transmissions, the Land
Transportation Office
launched the 
LTO online portal amid
the community
quarantine.
 This LTO online service has been made available
for vehicles and licenses registered in Metro
Manila, Laoag, Bayombong, Roxas, Tagbuilaran,
Dumaguete, Ormoc, Butuan, Pagadian,
Malaybalay, Lipa, Calapan, Naga, Tagum, Davao,
General Santos, and Baguio.
How to Use the LTO Online Portal
Online LTO


1. Register as a client in the Land Transportation

Management System (LTMS) public portal. Portal
2. Set an LTO online appointment at your
preferred LTO branch.
3. Pay your fees online for either car registration, 
driver’s license, car registration renewal, or
motor vehicle inspection services. LTO fines
can be paid here as well
 Registration
 Many new car owners let their dealers handle
the processing of their LTO car registration. Process for New
But this, of course, comes with a price. If you Vehicles
want to save money, do the legwork and
register your brand new car on your own.
 Step 1: Prepare the required documents
 The following requirements are for brand new cars
with the following conditions: Local, Imported,
Registration of Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) (AO- Registration
2006-01), Registration of Low-Speed Vehicle
(LSV), Three Wheeled Vehicle, Tax Exempt. Process for New
• Original Sales Invoice Vehicles
• Appropriate Insurance Certificate of Cover
• Original Certificate of Stock Reported (CSR)
• Original PNP-HPG MV Clearance Certificate
• Tax Identification ID
  Requirements for vehicles purchased
outside of the Philippines:
• Commercial Invoice of MV issued by
the country of origin
Registration • Bill of Lading
• BOC Certificate of Payment
Process for New • Certificate of Stock Reported (CSR)
Vehicles • Sales Invoice of the MV
• PNP-TMG MV Clearance Certificate
• Duly accomplished and approved Motor
Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)
• Appropriate insurance certificate cover
• Valid Certificate of Public Convenience
duly confirmed by the LTFRB, in case
of for hire MVs
• Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)
Registration Process
for New Vehicles

 Step 2: Visit an LTO office near you

 Not all LTO branches process new

vehicle registration. Below are the
branches that do.
 Registration Process for New
Vehicles

 Step 3: Submit all required

documents
 Proceed to the transaction counter and
submit all required documents to the
evaluator for assessment and
computation of fees.
Registration Process for New
Vehicles

 Step 4: Submit your MVIR

 Wait for your vehicle to be
inspected by an LTO officer.
Submit your MVIR (Motor Vehicle
Inspection Report) right after.
MVIR Form
LTO Inspection  One of the most important requirements in the
LTO car registration and renewal process is the
Process for MVIR MVIR or Motor Vehicle Inspection Report.
Below is the inspection process in securing an
MVIR.
 Provide the original copy or
photocopy of your Official Receipt
(OR) or Certificate of Registration
Step 1: Submit your (CR). You would also have to
requirements to the LTO submit your Certificate of Public
receiving clerk Convenience (CPC) or Order for
Dropping and Substitution (Change
Classification) if your vehicle is for
hire.

LTO Inspection Process for MVIR

 Step 2: Pay the
corresponding fees
• The fee for the
LTO inspection process
varies per LTO branch.
Inspection
Process for
MVIR Step 3: Vehicle inspection
• An inspector will take a look at
your vehicle and will conduct
an emission test for the
inspection report. An
approving officer will confirm
the accuracy of the report.
LTO Inspection Process for MVIR

Step 4: Receive your inspection report The same process goes for LTO district
and requirements offices, expect for the ocular inspection.

Head over to the releasing clerk to

accept your MVIR and returned
requirements. If you failed the
inspection report, you will be asked
to correct your vehicle’s defect and
return for reinspection.
 Pay the following car registration fees

Pay How much will it cost to register your car

Registration with the LTO? Here’s a quick breakdown
of the fees you should expect.

Process for
New Vehicles
Vary Your actual cost will vary on your car
while your final cost will depend on your
on evaluator.
Registration Process for New Vehicles

Step 6: Receive your Certificate of Registration, plates, and stickers.

Get your certificate of registration, plates, stickers, and other documents at

the releasing counter.

Remember that it is necessary to register your vehicle before taking it out

for a drive. LTO has a “No Registration, No Travel policy” that prohibits
vehicles from traveling without a license plate. Penalties can go as high as
PHP 5,000 so don’t skip the LTO car registration process.
 CAR REGISTRATION RENEWAL PROCESS

Car Renewal YOUR LTO CAR REGISTRATION IS ONLY VALID FOR

THREE (3) YEARS. ONCE IT EXPIRES, YOU NEED TO
RENEW ON SCHEDULE TO AVOID A WEEKLY FINE OF
PHP 200. HOWEVER, YOU CAN’T JUST DRIVE TO AN
LTO OFFICE AND FILE FOR RENEWAL. THERE’S A
WAY TO DETERMINE YOUR REGISTRATION
SCHEDULE AND IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOUR LICENSE
PLATE.
 Car Renewal
 Schedule
 The last digit on your plate number
corresponds to the month you need to
renew your vehicle.
 The second to the last digit of your plate
number, on the other hand, corresponds
to the weekly deadline of your car
registration renewal.
 If your vehicle, for example, has a plate
number of 895, your renewal deadline is
from the 22nd to 31st of May. Note that
you can renew your car registration a
month before its deadline.
 • Photocopy of Certificate of
Registration (COR) and its official
receipt of payment
• Appropriate Insurance Certificate of
Cover (COC)
LTO Renewal • Duly accomplished and approved
Requirements Motor Vehicle Inspection Report
(MVIR)
• Certificate of Emission Compliance
(CEC)
• Taxpayer’s Identification Number
(TIN)
LTO Renewal Requirements

The LTO renewal process

is basically the same as
As for the serving LTO
when you register your car
branch, you can renew
for the first time. Your
your car registration at
vehicle just need to go
any LTO online
through an inspection and
district/extension office
emission test to acquire a
CEC.
LTO Renewal
Fees
 The fees for LTO renewal is the same as the initial
registration except that you have to pay a renewal
fee of PHP 400.
 Certificate
of
Registration
LTO Car Registration and Renewal Tips

Be Be early. It’s best to come before 8:00 AM to avoid long lines.

Don’t forget Don’t forget to bring your early warning device.

Prepare Prepare loose change for the photocopier.

Bring Bring a book or an entertainment device to pass time.

Keep Keep your car in good running condition to prepare it for inspection.

Hold on Hold on to your documents and receipts to avoid delaying the process.

Avoid Avoid fixers or LTO officers.

Sample LTO Registration Process
Certificate of Registration

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