Driver’s License Application Requirements

Did you know that there are more than 10 types of driver’s license applications that can be done at the Land Transportation Office (LTO)?  The most common are Student Permits and Non-professional license applications, but it appears that these are just the tip of the iceberg. Farther are other types of applications for Conductor’s License, License Change Classification (from Non-Professional to Professional), Additional Restriction Codes, and so much more.

We are sharing the LTO’s list of license applications and the corresponding documentary requirements in today’s blog.  Keep this as a bookmark or print a hard copy to serve as your reference when transacting with the LTO.

I. STUDENT PERMIT TRANSACTIONS

1. New Student Permit

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Original Birth Certificate with Photocopy
  • PSA Authenticated Birth Certificate with Official Receipt
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines.

2. Student Permit – Minor Applicants

• Properly accomplished application for Driver’s License
• Original Birth Certificate with Photocopy
  • PSA Authenticated Birth Certificate with Official Receipt
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Letter of Parental or Guardian Consent with one valid government-issued ID containing the signature of consenting Parent or Guardian.

3. Student Permit – Foreigners

• Properly accomplished application for Driver’s License
• Medical certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines.
• Original and photocopy of Passport
• Alien Certificate of Registration I-card

4. Student Permit – Minor Foreigners

• Properly accomplished application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Original and photocopy of Passport
• Alien Certificate of Registration I-card
• Letter of Parental or Guardian Consent with one (1) valid government issued ID card containing the signature of consenting parent/guardian.

B. NEW LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

1. New Driver’s License – Non-professional

• Properly accomplished application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Valid Student Permit

2. New Driver’s License – Non-professional, Filipino, with valid foreign license

• Properly accomplished application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Photocopy of License (in English)
• Photocopy of License (not in English)
• Translation from Embassy or Consular Officer

3. New Driver’s License – Non-professional, Filipino with expired foreign license

• Properly accomplished application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Photocopy of License (in English)
• Photocopy of License (not in English)
• Translation from Embassy to Consular Officer

4. New Driver’s License – Non-professional, Foreigner with valid foreign license

• Properly accomplished application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines.
• Original and Photocopy of Passport
  • Photocopy of Passport with entry at least one month and visa duration of at least one year from date of application.
• Photocopy of License (in English)
• Translation from Embassy or Consular Officer

5. New Driver’s License – Non-professional, Foreigner with expired foreign license

• Properly accomplished application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Original and Photocopy of Passport
  • Photocopy of Passport with entry at least one month and visa duration of at least one year from date of application.
• Photocopy of License (not in English)
• Translation from Embassy or Consular Officer

6. New Driver’s License – Professional

• Properly accomplished application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician
• Valid SPR (Student Permit)
• NBI
• Police Clearance

7. New Driver’s License – Professional, Filipino with valid foreign license

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines.
• Photocopy of License (in English)
  • Photocopy of License (not in English)
  • Translation from Embassy or Consular Officer
• NBI
• Police Clearance

8. New Driver’s License – Professional, Filipino w/ expired foreign license

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Photocopy of License (in English)
  • Photocopy of License (not in English)
  • Translation from Embassy or Consular Officer
• NBI
• Police Clearance

9. New Driver’s License – Professional, Foreigner w/ valid foreign license

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Original and Photocopy of Passport
  • Photocopy of Passport with entry of at least one (1) month and working visa duration of at least one (1) year from date of application
  • Photocopy of License (in English)
  • Photocopy of License (not in English)
  • Translation from Embassy or Consular Officer
• NBI
• Police Clearance

10. New Driver’s License – Professional, Foreigner w/ expired foreign license

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Original and Photocopy of Passport
  • Photocopy of Passport with entry of at least one (1) month and working visa duration of at least one (1) year from date of application.
• Photocopy of License (in English)
  • Photocopy of License (not in English)
  • Translation from Embassy or Consular Officer
• NBI
• Police Clearance

11. New Conductor’s License

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Original Birth Certificate with Photocopy
  • PSA Authenticated Birth Certificate with Official Receipt
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• NBI
• Police Clearance

C. LICENSE RENEWAL TRANSACTIONS

1. Non-Professional Driver’s License Renewal

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Current or Expired License

2. Non-Professional Driver’s License Renewal – Dormant

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Expired License

3. Professional Driver’s License Renewal

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Current or Expired License

4. Professional Driver’s License Renewal – Dormant

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Expired License
• NBI
• Police Clearance

5. Conductor’s License Renewal

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Current or Expired License

6. Conductor’s License Renewal – Dormant

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Expired License
• NBI
• Police Clearance

7. Advance Renewal Non-Professional

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Current or Expired License
• Plane Ticket, Visa or Contract

8. Advance Renewal Professional

• Properly Accomplished Application for Driver’s License
• Medical Certificate issued by any licensed physician practicing in the Philippines
• Current or Expired License
• Plane Ticket, Visa or Contract

Tomorrow we are going to include the list of requirements for Duplicate License transactions as well as Changes in License Classification, so make sure to visit us again tomorrow.

Source: www.lto.gov.ph