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It is issued pursuant to Presidential Memorandum Order (PMO) No. 65, series of 2002, authorizing DOTC (through LTO) to issue optional motor vehicle plates bearing preferred inscriptions; the IRR provides the implementing rules.
An optional motor vehicle plate with preferred inscriptions intended to establish personalized identity of the motor vehicle to its registered owner.
Eligible classes include (a) Existing vehicles: cars, SUV, vintage & collectors, AUV, sports pick-up; and (b) New vehicles: cars, SUV, AUV, sports pick-up—subject to prerequisites and requirements.
Excluded are: public utility vehicles, cargo trucks (private/for hire), service vehicles (hotel limousines/tourist vehicles/car rentals/ambulance/funeral hearse), government vehicles, diplomatic/OEV, and any vehicles beyond the four-wheel category.
No. The IRR prohibits transfer of the VLP to another motor vehicle not authorized by LTO; illegal transfer is subject to confiscation and payment of fines.
Yes, a vehicle owner may apply for transfer of his VLP to another registered vehicle, subject to transfer rules and prescribed fees; it is applicable in case of sale or change in ownership of the owner’s original vehicle.
The VLP belongs to the owner with an effectivity period for life unless revoked by LTO due to violations and non-compliance with mandatory motor vehicle registration laws and regulations.
A single VLP is issued and used in conjunction with the regular plate; the VLP characters and LTO regular plate characters serve as references in official transactions requiring the vehicle’s identity.
The categories are LIMITED EDITION, PREMIUM, and SELECT; they dictate the level of personalization based on the type/constraints of alphanumeric combination and selection/pricing mechanisms (auction vs fixed price).
Pre-determined combinations listed in catalogs; only all-identical numeric or all-identical alpha characters are allowed (no alphanumeric mixes); minimum 4 and maximum 6 characters.
By public auction (manual or electronic). The floor price is Php 50,000.00.
Six characters: 3 numeric and 3 alpha (A–Z). Numeric starts from 001 to 999; combinations follow the IVS/catalog and fixed-price scheme.
Php 15,000.00 for a numeric-alpha combination, inclusive of handling cost by a designated LTO courier.
Alpha-numeric or alpha character combinations such as a name, slogan, initial, and other combinations, subject to restrictions and non-conflict with limited/premium categories; length minimum 3 and maximum 6 characters.
Combinations similar to regular MV plates (e.g., three alpha succeeded by three numeric: AAA-999) cannot be applied; other restricted reserved protocol numbers for House/Senate and similarly high-stature government offices cannot be used; offensive or prohibited meanings are disallowed.
Character combinations offensive to religion or referring to sexual orientation, disability status, political affiliation, or similar categories are prohibited.
The VLP is installed at the space allotted for the rear license plate. A pair of validation stickers with the same characters must be placed on the inside windshield and upper parts of the windshield as specified (upper center adjacent to rear view mirror, and upper right corner of inside rear windshield). Once set, they become permanent/non-transferable and are intended to destruct if tampered.
Violations include unauthorized transfer, tampering, improper installation, and illegal application; using bogus/fake VLPs and validation stickers may trigger falsification-of-public-documents laws and related LTO laws and guidelines. Fines/penalties refer to Department Order No. 93-693 (1992).
Proceeds for VLP sale/reservation are collected by LTO; VLP collections are treated as a revolving fund deposited intact with an authorized government depository bank. The revolving fund is used exclusively for costs of issuing/processing and related obligations. Excess proceeds (including interest) are deposited with the National Treasury to accrue to the general fund under NGAS.