Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 97-244)
The primary purpose is to minimize or eradicate the registration of carnapped motor vehicles by regulating the compulsory registration of sale, transfer, or other conveyance of motor vehicles.
The regulations are based on Sections 4 (d-1) and 56 (a) of Republic Act 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code) in relation to Sections 5 and 6 of Republic Act 6539 (Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972).
The Vendee, or the buyer/acquirer of the motor vehicle, is required to notify the LTO District Office within seven days from the date of acquisition.
The Vendee must send certified copies of the Deed of Conveyance, Certificate of Registration, and the official receipt of payment of registration fees.
The transfer of ownership must be effected within thirty (30) days from the date of filing the notice.
An administrative fine of P150.00 per deed of conveyance is charged for failure to register within the reglementary period.
The Vendee should notify the LTO District Office that issued the latest Certificate of Registration or the District Office currently having jurisdiction over the motor vehicle.
Yes, all orders, circulars, or memoranda in conflict with this Circular are deemed superseded.
The Circular took effect immediately upon adoption on December 9, 1996.
Sections 5 and 6 of RA 6539, the Anti-Carnapping Act, relate to preventing carnapping and the seizure of carnapped vehicles, providing the legal foundation for the compulsory registration to prevent registration of stolen vehicles.