Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. RIB-2006-780)
The memorandum circular amends the implementing guidelines for the IRR governing the issuance of optional motor vehicle plates bearing preferred inscriptions, known as Vanity License Plates (VLP), focusing particularly on the alphanumeric combination of VLP Select Edition, dropping of the VLP Premium Edition, and loss of vanity plates.
The categories mentioned are the Premium Edition, which is discontinued immediately, and the Select Edition. Premium Edition had 3 numeric and 3 alpha characters, while Select Edition consists of alphanumeric combinations with 3 to 6 characters excluding certain combinations now disallowed.
The Premium Edition category, which consists of 3 numeric and 3 alpha characters (A-Z and 001 to 999), will no longer be offered effective immediately to accommodate more alphanumeric combinations for vanity plates.
Select Edition consists of alphanumeric or alpha character combinations such as names, slogans, initials, or other combinations not in conflict with Limited Edition and Premium categories. The combination must be a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 characters.
Yes, preferred inscriptions consisting of three or two alpha characters and one numeric character (e.g., JEA8, 007) are no longer allowed due to their similarity with regular and special plates.
A VLP validation sticker containing the same characters as the vanity license plate must be installed at the upper right corner of the inside rear windshield of the vehicle.
The owner must pay an annual renewal fee for the vanity license plate as well as the yearly renewal registration fee of the motor vehicle. Also, a transfer fee is collected if the vanity plate is transferred to a new owner or beneficiary.
The owner must submit the following: 1) Sworn Affidavit of Loss, 2) LETAS Alarm Report, 3) Police Report, 4) Original Official Receipt (OR) or pay for the lost VLP, 5) Original VLP Certificate of Title, 6) Photocopy of Certificate of Registration (CR) of the motor vehicle, and 7) Photocopy of the latest Official Receipt (OR) of registration.