QuestionsQuestions (LTO Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1937)
To clarify the basis for counting the seven (7) day period for initial vehicle registration under the “No Registration-No Travel” policy, and to implement Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1927 more effectively.
It commences on the date of the Vehicle Sales Invoice.
The 50% penalty is collected only if the application for motor vehicle registration, together with the mandatory supporting documents, is submitted beyond the seven (7) day period from the Sales Invoice date.
The application for motor vehicle registration together with the mandatory supporting documents.
No 50% penalty is collected if the application and mandatory supporting documents are submitted within the seven (7) day period.
All transmittal forms from the accredited dealer shall be stamped with the date of receipt when the application for registration was received, for recording and validation purposes.
For recording and validation purposes—i.e., to accurately reflect when the LTO received the application.
It states that all other issuances in conflict herewith are deemed superseded.
It takes effect immediately.
Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2015-1927 dated 20 March 2015.
It indicates that the clarified counting of the seven (7) day period is part of implementing the “No Registration-No Travel” policy.
The circular specifies that the 50% penalty is collected only if the application together with the mandatory supporting documents are submitted beyond the seven (7) day period. Therefore, without the mandatory documents, the stated condition for penalty is not clearly met.
Regional Directors and LTO stakeholders, including accredited Manufacturers, Assemblers, Importers, Dealers, and Rebuilders.
A template of the transmittal form is attached, intended for use by accredited dealers in transmitting applications for registration.
It was signed by Atty. Alfonso V. Tan, Jr., Assistant Secretary of LTO.
The Vehicle Sales Invoice date.