QuestionsQuestions (LTO MEMORANDUM)
It directs LTO personnel to attach specific additional documents for applications for driver’s licenses and student permits applied by foreigners, to serve the best interest of the service and to avoid delay in evaluation—whether the application is conversion from a foreign license or conversion of a student permit.
Foreigners applying for (1) conversion of a foreign driver’s license to a Philippine driver’s license and (2) conversion of a Philippine student permit to a driver’s license.
A photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing arrival in the Philippines, duly certified by the Head/CTRO that the original was shown and/or presented.
A photocopy of the applicant’s Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) and/or passport showing arrival in the Philippines, duly certified by the Head/CTRO that the original was shown and/or presented.
Certification that the original document was shown and/or presented, made by the Head/CTRO (as indicated in the Memorandum).
It requires a photocopy of the ACR and/or passport showing arrival—meaning either or both may be submitted, as allowed by the “and/or” wording.
For both categories, the photocopy must show the applicant’s arrival to the Philippines, and it must be certified by the Head/CTRO after presentation of the original.
It indicates the directive is mandatory for LTO offices and personnel handling foreign conversion applications, and they are expected to strictly follow the stated additional documentary requirements.
The first refers to applicants who already hold a foreign driver’s license and want it converted into a Philippine driver’s license. The second refers to foreigners who already have a Philippine student permit and are applying to convert it into a driver’s license.
It aimed to avoid delay in the evaluation of applications by requiring additional documents to be attached.
Because the photocopies must be “duly certified” by the Head/CTRO after the original was shown/presented, ensuring authenticity and proper verification.
It was signed by (SGD.) MANUEL F. BRUAN, Brig. Gen. AFP (ret.), Assistant Secretary.
The Memorandum was adopted on November 28, 1996. The header indicates (NAR) VOL. 7 NO. 4 / October–December 1996.
Given “For strict compliance,” failure to attach the required certified photocopy could result in non-compliance with the processing directive and potentially delays or grounds for rejection/return of the application for being incomplete.