Functions and mandate[edit]

License and permit issuance[edit]

Application procedure for a Non-Professional

Driver's License under the LTO Application procedure for a

Professional Driver's License under the LTO
The LTO is in charge of the issuance, renewal, and regulation of driver's licenses. It can issue
licenses to both citizens and foreigners provided that they meet the requirements for those licenses.
The LTO provides the non-professional driver's license, which allows holders to operate vehicles
under the restriction codes 1,2, and 4. It also provides the professional driver's license, which allows
the bearer to operate vehicles under all 8 restriction codes. The LTO also issues student permits
(SP), which are a primary requirement for both the non-professional and professional driver's
licenses. All applicants are also required to pass both a written and practical examination to be
granted their license. The application process for any license or permit may be done at any LTO
Licensing Center and District/Extension Office.
Motor vehicle registration[edit]
The LTO is responsible for the registration of motor vehicles and renewals. It can register brand new
vehicles, including locally manufactured vehicles, imported vehicles, light electric vehicles, low
speed vehicles, three wheeled vehicles, and tax exempt vehicles. Each category has an obligatory
set of requirements and procedures to follow to be fully registered. Renewals are also obligated to
submit the necessary requirements and to follow procedures to be fully renewed. The LTO also
oversees miscellaneous transactions, specifically transactions requiring change of certificate of
registration, and transactions that do not require the change of certificate of registration. [8]

Procedure for the registration of Motor Vehicles under the

LTO
Law enforcement and adjudication of cases[edit]
One of the main functions of the LTO is to strictly implement and enforce the laws regarding land
transportation. Necessary requirements and procedures are to be followed in settlements of
admitted cases and contested cases of motor vehicles, plates, and driver's licenses. The LTO also
follows a strict procedure in settlements of impounded violations. It also allows private and for hire
motor vehicles to apply for duplicate plates.
Furthermore, the LTO is in charge of ensuring that public land transportation services abide by the
fares set by the LTFRB. It has sanctions for the overcharging and undercharging of fares, and for
non-issuance of fare tickets.[9]
Manufacturers, assemblers, importers, and dealers reporting
(MAIDR)[edit]
The LTO grants accreditation to certain manufacturers, assemblers, importers, and dealers who
wish to transact business with the LTO. A firm, person, or corporation must file an application for
accreditation with Assistant Secretary of the Land Transportation Office containing certain
requirements and qualifications in order to transact business with the LTO relative to Motor Vehicles
or its components.[10] It also issues the Certificate of Stock Reported (CSR) which certifies that a
motor vehicle or its component has already been reported by its manufacturer, assembler, or
importer to MAIDRS.[11] The LTO also requires sales reports that inform the LTO that the reported
stock is already sold to the end-user. Sales reports include regular sales transactions and stock
transfers.[12] It also reports the issuance of a single CSR, of Motor Vehicles (MVs) formed out of
combining components (new, used, or previously registered) MV/MC that are undocumented in a
procedure called special reporting.[13] The LTO also maintains the processes that facilitate requests
for the approval of the MAID office with LTO related transactions. Such transactions include the
issuance of a conduction sticker, a public bidding of a motor vehicle, and the stamping of chassis
identification number.[14]