Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ACL-2009-1161)
The main purpose is to address complaints regarding the denial of driver’s license renewal applications due to an 'alarm' status, and to ensure that the true identity of the license holder is established before denying renewal.
It refers to driver’s licenses that have been flagged or marked with an alarm status, often due to having the same first and last names as other individuals, which can cause confusion but do not necessarily relate to the applicant.
Applications were denied because the licenses of the applicants were incorrectly assumed to be on alarm due to matching first and last names with other license holders, without proper verification.
They are directed to establish the true identity of each driver’s license on alarm relative to the applicant, ensuring that if the identities differ, the application for renewal should not be denied based on the alarm status.
No, the renewal application should not be denied solely based on the alarm status if the true identity of the applicant differs from the license on alarm.
It applies to all LTO officials and personnel involved in processing driver’s license renewals in relation to licenses flagged with an alarm status.
The principle is that individual identity must be thoroughly verified to prevent wrongful denial of legal documents, emphasizing due diligence and accuracy in administrative procedures.
The memorandum specifically addresses driver’s license renewal applications.
Strict compliance means that all LTO officials and personnel are required to adhere exactly and fully to the directives of the memorandum without exceptions.