Drivers License: How to apply for a non-

professional license
Summary

A drivers license is an official document authorizing an individual to drive a motorized vehicle

in the Philippines. The Land Transportation Office issues three types of drivers licenses: student
permit, non-professional drivers license, and professional drivers license.

Must be:

1. At least 17 years old.

2. Physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.
3. Able to read and write in Filipino or English.
4. Clean, neat and presentable*

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

Requirements:

1. Duly accomplished application form for drivers license (ADL) [Download this form
here].
2. Valid student permit (at least one month old)
3. Medical certificate with official receipt (from LTO accredited or Government physician)
4. Negative drug test result (from a DOH accredited drug testing center & Government
Hospital)
5. If employed: Taxpayers Identification Number (TIN)
6. Must have passed the written and practical examinations

Procedures:

1. Go to the customer service counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a
drivers license application form. [This form is available for download here. You can
accomplish this form prior to transacting your business at the LTO.] Get a queue number.
2. When your number is called, go to the evaluator counter and submit all the required
documents and have it checked for completeness and authenticity.
3. When your name is called, go to where your photo and signature will be taken.
4. Go to the cashier to pay the application fee.
5. Go to the Examination Room for the lecture and written exam.
6. After passing the written exam, wait for your name to be called for the practical exam.
7. After passing the practical exam, go to the cashier when your name is called for payment
of necessary fees and obtain an official receipt (OR).
8. Go to the releasing counter, wait for your name to be called and present the OR and claim
the card type license.
Venue:

Any licensing center/ district office with new drivers license transactions

Fees and charges

Application
P100.00
Fee
Computer
P67.63
Fee
TOTAL P167.63
License
P350.00
Fee
Computer
P67.63
Fee
TOTAL P417.63

New license: How to apply for a professional

license
Summary

A drivers license is an official document authorizing an individual to drive a motorized vehicle

in the Philippines. The Land Transportation Office issues three types of drivers licenses: student
permit, non-professional drivers license, and professional drivers license.

Must be:

1. At least 18 years old.

2. Physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.
3. Able to read and write in Filipino or English.
4. Clean, neat and presentable.*

*Must not be a drug user or alcoholic.

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

Requirements:

1. Duly accomplished application form for drivers license (ADL) [Download this form
here].
 2. Valid student permit (at least five month old / NP four month old)
3. Medical certificate with official receipt (from LTO accredited or Government physician)
4. Negative drug test result (from a DOH accredited drug testing center & Government
Hospital)
5. Taxpayers Identification Number (TIN)
6. NBI or police or court clearance
7. Must have passed the written and practical examinations

Procedures:

1. Go to the customer service counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a
drivers license application form. [This form is available for download here. You can
accomplish this form prior to transacting your business at the LTO.] Get a queue number.
2. When your number is called, go to the evaluator counter and submit all the required
documents and have it checked for completeness and authenticity.
3. When your name is called, go to where your photo and signature will be taken.
4. Go to the cashier to pay the application fee.
5. Go to the Examination Room for the lecture and written exam.
6. After passing the written exam, wait for your name to be called for the practical exam.
7. After passing the practical exam, go to the Cashier when your name is called for payment
of necessary fees and obtain an official receipt (OR).
8. Go to the releasing counter, wait for your name to be called and present the OR and claim
the card type license.

Venue:

Any licensing center/ district office with new drivers license transactions

Fees and charges

Application
P100.00
Fee
Computer
P67.63
Fee
TOTAL P167.63
License
P350.00
Fee
Computer
P67.63
Fee
TOTAL P417.63