QuestionsQuestions (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. VPT-2010-1412)
To consolidate guidelines on the requisition and issuance of duplicate/triplicate plates, change classification plates, replacement plates, and special plates (including duplicate windshield stickers/year tags) to prevent duplication of plate numbers—commonly referred to as “kambal plates.”
In the LTO District Office that originally issued the license plate, except when the owner/operator changed residence or the vehicle was sold/transferred to an owner residing far away from the initial registering agency; then it may be filed in the nearest LTO District Office.
A strict confirmation process of the issuance of the plate number, using the required request for confirmation and the official reply from the original issuing agency, before processing the application.
Among others: (1) an Affidavit of Loss duly notarized by the registered owner or buyer; (2) certified true copies of OR and CR (with mandatory presentation of originals for authentication); (3) MVIC report (Metro Manila) or Motor Vehicle Inspection report (Regions); (4) MMDA clearance if in Metro Manila; and (5) LES clearance (Metro Manila) or Operations Division clearance (Regions) if OR/CR is not automated.
The other undamaged plate must be surrendered to the LTO District Office where the application is filed, and it must be immediately destroyed upon surrender to prevent reuse.
The Affidavit of Loss must state that both were lost and must be supported by a certification from the LTO motor vehicle inspector that, at the time of inspection, both plates were not attached to the vehicle and the certification is duly approved by the district head.
Duplicate plate applications are limited to two (2) times only; the 3rd application requires investigation by the IID (Metro Manila) or Regional Legal Officer/Attorney II (Regions) and an investigation resolution approved by the appropriate approving authority.
It cites Batas Pambansa Blg. 43, stating that a motor vehicle is assigned permanent number plates during its lifetime.
No. The previously issued license plate number must be retained and maintained; recovered carnapped vehicles should not be issued new plates.
No. The Circular prohibits changes in plate number on those grounds for motor vehicles involved in commission of a crime and similarly on threats of life and property.
The same number plates must be retained; instead, only a for-hire sticker (especially designed for that purpose) is issued indicating the MV classification. The application must be filed in the LTO District Office indicated in the CPC issued by LTFRB.
A change classification sticker fee of One Hundred Fifty Pesos (P150.00), in addition to regular charges.
All requested license plates (new, duplicate, change classification, special) must be uploaded through the Information Management System by the issuing LTO office within 24 hours from release by the Property Section; also, offices are prohibited from encoding plate numbers not in their allocated series or overriding/replacing a plate number already existing in the system.
The motor vehicle first issued the plate number retains it; the other vehicle must surrender the plates to the District Officer which issued the existing license plates prior to issuance of a new set, as indicated in the IID resolution.
Only the LTO District Office which originally issued the same windshield sticker/year tag may process and issue duplicates; no other LTO agency may do so.
No. The duplicate windshield sticker/year tag application is granted only for the first time; a second application shall be outright denied to prevent illegal use.