Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. VPT-2011-1474)
The requirements include: certified xerox copy of Registration Certificate, certified xerox copy of Official Receipt, affidavit of loss executed by the registered owner, clearance from HPG/PNP authority, authority of the registered owner, two valid IDs of the registered owner and authorized representative, Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR), and certification from the issuing DO/EO that no duplicate application was previously effected.
To obtain replacement plates, one must present: certified xerox copy of Registration Certificate, certified xerox copy of Official Receipt, LTFRB decisions granting provisional authority if the vehicle has a for-hire franchise, confirmation/verification from the LTFRB regional office if the vehicle is for hire, the pair of plates to be surrendered, Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR), and certification from the issuing DO/EO that no replacement application was previously effected.
The affidavit of loss is required to formally declare that the original document or plate is lost, which serves as a legal basis for the issuance of a duplicate or replacement document or plate.
The clearance from HPG (Highway Patrol Group) or PNP (Philippine National Police) authority helps ensure that the vehicle or its documents are not involved in any illegal activities such as carnapping, thereby providing a security measure for the processing of duplicates or replacements.
The registered owner needs to provide two valid IDs, and if an authorized representative is applying on behalf of the owner, the representative must also present two valid IDs along with proper authority from the owner.
The MVIR certifies the roadworthiness of the vehicle, which is a prerequisite for processing duplicate/replacement documents or plates and ensures that the vehicle is compliant with safety standards.
The issuing Division Office/Enforcement Office (DO/EO) must certify that no previous duplicate or replacement application has been made to prevent fraudulent multiple issuances.
Yes, LTFRB decisions granting provisional authority of CPC and confirmation/verification from the LTFRB regional office must be presented when the vehicle is under a for-hire franchise.
Yes, previous instructions, orders, or memoranda that conflict with this memorandum circular are considered amended and superseded accordingly.