Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. MC-91-137)
All transactions involving transfer of ownership and change of venue of a motor vehicle shall be effected at the LT District Office that issued the current Registration Certificate.
The documents required include the original Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) approved by the Public Utilities Regulation Officer (PURO), a photocopy of the Deed of Transfer authenticated by the TDO/OIC, and a certified copy of the Certificate of Registration with the latest official receipt.
The required documents are the original MVIR approved by the PURO, a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration authenticated by the TDO/OIC, and a certified copy of the latest Official Receipt.
Requests and replies for confirmation must be made in quadruplicate using prescribed forms, sent through registered mail with return card, and signatures must only be affixed by authorized officials. Hand carrying of requests is prohibited.
The confirming LT District Office must act on the request within twenty-four (24) hours from receipt.
They must compare engine and chassis stencils and signatures on the deed of transfer with filed documents, ensure authenticity and confidentiality of confirmation documents, and mark official dry seals on confirmation documents.
The envelope and return card must be attached to the confirmed document in office files and their absence may be prima facie evidence of violation of the Anti-Carnapping Law by responsible officers.
Such failure is prima facie evidence against the LT District Office and means that the Supervising/Senior TRO/OIC and Records Officer or Designate violated provisions of Republic Act 6370.
Yes. In the NCR, all transactions involving transfer or ownership of motor vehicles registered in any LT District Office must be effected only at the LT District Office that issued the Certificate of Registration, except for classification changes which can be done at Pilot or Diliman District Offices.