How to Renew your Car/Motorcycle LTO Registration in the Philippines 2023 Guide

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Renewing your Vehicle Registration

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Owning a vehicle is a convenient way to get around. However, it’s important to remember that motor vehicles are subject to regulations enforced by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

When you purchase a vehicle, you are required to promptly register it with the LTO within 30 days. The registration process involves providing the LTO with specific documents, including proof of ownership, proof of insurance, and proof of payment for registration fees. Once your vehicle is successfully registered, you will receive a registration certificate along with a set of license plates. You will need to renew this registration annually as the initial registration expires.

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There are several compelling reasons why renewing your vehicle registration is crucial. First and foremost, it’s a legal requirement. Driving an unregistered vehicle can result in fines if caught. Second, the renewal process helps ensure your vehicle’s roadworthiness. The LTO conducts inspections to verify that your vehicle adheres to all necessary safety standards. Third, renewing your registration aids in tracking and tracing vehicles in cases of accidents or crimes. In the unfortunate event of an accident or theft, the LTO can promptly identify the owner and assist in recovering the vehicle.

Renewing your vehicle registration is a straightforward procedure that can be completed at any LTO office. By adhering to this renewal process, you contribute to road safety and confirm that your vehicle remains roadworthy.

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By following these guidelines, you can ensure a smooth renewal process.

When to Renew Your LTO Car/ Motorcycle Registration?

Here is a guide on how to determine the renewal month and week for your motorcycle registration:
You simply need to check your plate number. The digits in your number plate determines the month and the week of the month when you need to get your registration renewed.

Renewal month:

  • Check the last digit of your vehicle plate number.
  • The month corresponding to the last digit of your plate number is the month when your registration expires.
  • For example, if the last digit of your plate number is 1, your registration expires in January.
    1 - January
    2 - February
    3 - March
    4 - April
    5 - May
    6 - June
    7 - July
    8 - August
    9 - September
    0 - October

Renewal week:

  • Check the second to the last digit of your vehicle plate number.
  • The week of the month when your registration expires is the week corresponding to the second to the last digit of your plate number.
  • For example, if the second to the last digit of your plate number is 3, your registration expires on the first week of the month.
    1,2,3 - 1st
    4,5,6 - 2nd week
    7,8   - 3rd week
    9,0   - 4th week

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Here are some examples:

  • Vehicle with plate number 1234 is registered to expire on April, 1st week.
  • Vehicle with plate number 5678 is registered to expire on August, 3rd week.
  • Vehicle with plate number 9002 is registered to expire on February, 4th week.

Here are some additional reminders for renewing your vehicle registration:

  • You can renew your registration one (1) month before the due date, but not later than the last working day of the week indicated by the second to the last digit of your plate number.
  • You need to bring your vehicle for inspection when renewing your registration.
  • You need to pay the registration fees and other applicable fees.
  • You will be issued a new registration sticker and certificate of registration after renewing your registration.

What Happens When You Fail To Renew Your Car/ Motorcycle’s Registration?

It is important to renew your registration on time to avoid these consequences.

Fine for unregistered vehicle

The amount of the fine for driving an unregistered vehicle varies depending on the following factors:

  1. The type of vehicle: The fine is higher for vehicle than for other types of vehicles.
  2. How long the vehicle has been unregistered: The fine increases the longer the vehicle has been unregistered.
  3. Whether the driver has committed any traffic violations: Drivers who have committed traffic violations are subject to a higher fine.
  • Late renewal penalty(weekly) - ₱100.00 Motorcycle, ₱200.00 Other vehicle
  • Late renewal penalty up to 12 months - Additional 50% of Motor Vehicle User Charge (MVUC)
  • Late renewal penalty for over 12 months - Additional 50% of Motor Vehicle User Charge (MVUC) plus renewal fee for every year of delinquency
  • Late renewal penalty for over 12 months with traffic violations - Additional 50% of Motor Vehicle User Charge (MVUC) plus registration fee for every year of delinquency.

Impounding of vehicle

If you are caught driving an unregistered vehicle , your vehicle may be impounded by the authorities. You will not be able to get your vehicle back until you have paid the fine and have your vehicle registered.

Suspension of driver’s license

If you are caught driving an unregistered vehicle repeatedly, your driver’s license may be suspended. This means that you will not be allowed to drive any type of vehicle for a certain period of time.

Here are some tips for renewing your vehicle registration:

  • Check your vehicle’s plate number to see when your registration expires.
  • Renew your registration one month before it expires.
  • Bring your car/motorcycle for inspection when you renew your registration.
  • Pay the registration fees and other applicable fees.

What are the Requirements for Renewing your Car/Motorcycle Registration?

Here are the documentary requirements for renewing your vehicle registration in the Philippines:

  • Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL) insurance: This is a type of insurance that covers damage to property and injuries sustained by third parties in the event of an accident. You can purchase CTPL insurance from any insurance company.
  • Official Receipt (OR) from the initial registration: This is the receipt that you received when you first registered your vehicle. If you do not have the original OR, you can submit a notarized affidavit of loss.
  • Photocopy of Certificate of Registration (CR): This is the document that shows that you are the registered owner of your vehicle . You can get a photocopy of your CR from the LTO office where you registered your vehicle.
  • Duly accomplished and approved Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR): This is a document that certifies that your vehicle has passed the LTO’s inspection. You can have your vehicle inspected at any LTO office.
  • Original copy of Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC): This is a document issued by an accredited emission testing center that certifies that your vehicle meets the emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). You can have your vehicle tested at any accredited emission testing center.
  • Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN): This is a unique identification number issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). You can apply for a TIN at any BIR office.

Additional requirements:

  • Tax exempt: If your vehicle is tax exempt, you will need to submit an original endorsement with control number.
  • Other Exempt Vehicle (OEV) under Special Economic Zones: If your vehicle is classified as an OEV under Special Economic Zones, you will need to submit an original certification that your vehicle is still classified as an OEV.
  • For hire: If your vehicle is for hire, you will need to submit a certified copy of the valid Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP) with official receipt.
  • Stolen and recovered: If your vehicle was stolen and recovered, you will need to submit the following:
    • Original and photocopy of the Lifting of General Alarm
    • Original and photocopy of the Report of Recovery
    • Original and photocopy of the Alarm Sheet
    • Original PNP Crime Laboratory (macro etching report) or National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) report, identifying the vehicle and stating therein the tampering done on the engine or chassis, if any
    • Original Certificate of re-stamping (in case of tampered engine or chassis)
  • Reactivation of storage: If your vehicle has been stored for more than 12 months, you will need to submit the following:
    • LTO Copy and electronically transmitted appropriate insurance Certificate of Cover (COC)
    • Duly accomplished Original Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)
    • Original Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC)
    • Original Receipt of Return Plate and Licenses (RRPL)
    • 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)

Here are the Steps on How to Renew your Car/Motorcycle Registration in the Philippines:

  1. Get a Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL) insurance for your vehicle.

  2. Get an emission test from an LTO-accredited Private Emission Testing Center (PETC).

  3. Bring your vehicle and documents to your preferred LTO Office:

  4. Go to the designated LTO Transaction Counter and inform the staff that you wish to renew your vehicle registration.

  5. Get a Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) form and a queue number.

  6. Fill out the Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) form.

  7. Bring the duly accomplished MVIR form to an authorized LTO Inspector.

  8. Have the inspector your vehicle:

  9. After inspection, your engine will be stenciled and the chassis number will be recorded.

  10. Have the inspector fill out and submit the MVIR form.

  11. Once the inspection has been submitted and approved by the inspector, proceed to the “Evaluation” counter with your documents.

  12. Have the LTO evaluator review all of your documents before submitting them to the office for processing.

  13. Wait for the cashier to call your number.

  14. When it is your turn, proceed to the Cashier to pay the Registration Renewal Fee and/or any other applicable fees.

  15. Proceed to the “Releasing” counter and wait for the releasing counter to call your name (or the name indicated on the CR).

  16. Once called, get your Official Receipt (OR), Certificate of Registration (CR), registration sticker, plates, and RFID sticker.

  17. Attach the registration sticker to your vehicle.

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Things to Remember

When registering your vehicle for the first time, here are a few key points to keep in mind:

  • Always carry a copy of the LTO Certificate of Registration (CR) and the Official Receipt (OR) when driving your vehicle on public roads in the Philippines.

  • The CR proves that the vehicle is registered and valid, while the OR proves that the registration payments have been received by the LTO Office.

  • If you are stopped by authorities without your OR/CR, you will be subject to fines and penalties.

  • If the authorities catch you driving a vehicle that has been unregistered for more than one month, they will impound your vehicle until you register the vehicle and pay off the fines that you’ve racked up.

  • Vehicle registration, whether for motorcycles (MC) or other types, can be renewed up to one (1) month before the renewal due date, but it must be completed no later than the final working day of the week indicated by the second-to-last digit of the license plate number.

  • In case you misplace the official receipt (OR) from the initial registration, obtaining and submitting an Affidavit of Loss, rather than the OR itself, will be necessary.

  • While motorists still have the option to use emission testing reports from a Private Emission Testing Center (PETC) when renewing their vehicle’s registration at an LTO branch, online renewal will exclusively acknowledge inspections carried out through a Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PMVIC).

  • If your vehicle’s details have not been uploaded onto LTMS, online renewal of registration is not possible. In such cases, the conventional method of renewing your vehicle by visiting any of the regional, district, or extension offices of the LTO will be required.

  • While you need to present your Certificate of Registration (CR) at the LTO branch, it’s important to note that submitting a photocopy of the CR is sufficient to fulfill the requirements for registration renewal.

  • For renewals, do not forget to bring your vehicle as LTO will need to inspect it and will stencil the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

  • After the inspection is completed, do not forget to pay the inspection aide for his service.

  • To use a temporary plate and a printed assigned temporary plate, you will need to get an authorization.

  • The authorization and the printed assigned temporary plate cost around ₱50.00.

  • You will need the authorization and the printed assigned temporary plate when you get a CTPL insurance.

  • The authorization and the printed assigned temporary plate are valid until the permanent plate number is issued.

  • The printed temporary plate will be attached by the PETC personnel during the emission testing and the taking of pictures.

  • Only official inspections from a Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PMVIC) will be accepted during the renewal process.

  • You should bring your Early warning devices (EWD) with you when you go for a vehicle inspection. Early warning devices (EWDs) are mandatory for all vehicles except motorcycles and tricycles.

  • You should also keep your car in good running condition to prepare for the inspection.

  • Your registration can be renewed at any LTO District Office.