LTO MEMORANDUM

: A Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC) issued by Private Emission Testing Centers (PETCs) accredited by the DTI and authorized by the DOTC is required for the renewal of annual motor vehicle registration.
: The CEC is valid for sixty (60) days from the date of testing and issuance.
: No, the CEC is only required for renewal of registration and does not cover miscellaneous registration transactions like change of ownership or change of chassis/engine.
: The requirement for a CEC covers motorcycles, tricycles, and other motor vehicles requiring renewal.
: A Certificate of Compliance to Emission Standard (CCES) issued by the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is required for initial/first registration of second-hand CBU imported motor vehicles and rebuilt motor vehicles.
: A Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by the DENR/Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) is required for brand-new motor vehicles' initial/first registration.
: Section 1, Rule XXXIV of Republic Act 8749 (Clean Air Act) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations mandate proof of compliance to emission standards for motor vehicle registration.
: The memorandum clarifies the coverage and application of various emission test certificates required for different kinds of motor vehicle registration transactions.
: All prior orders or memoranda inconsistent with the said memorandum are deemed superseded.