Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 010-2005)
The initial registration of all brand new motor vehicles shall be valid and effective for three (3) years from its first registration.
The initial registration requires a Certificate of Conformity (COC) issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and a Compulsory Third Party Liability insurance policy valid for three (3) years.
Brand new motor vehicles refer to new and unregistered motor vehicles manufactured, assembled, imported, distributed, and/or sold by corporations or companies accredited by or members of CAMPI, TMA, or MDPPA.
No, backyard-assembled and imported used motor vehicles are excluded from this Order.
No, motorcycles with engine displacement of 200 cc and below are excluded from this Order.
The Motor Vehicle User's Charge rates set forth and imposed under Republic Act No. 8794 shall be collected from the owners for the registration of the covered motor vehicles.
The motor vehicle shall be required to undergo the accessory penalty or penalties such as passing the Motor Vehicle Inspection and/or Emission Tests.
The order took effect ninety (90) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation in the Philippines or filing of three copies thereof with the University of the Philippines Law Center.
The order was approved by the Secretary of Transportation and Communications, the Secretary of Budget and Management, and the Secretary of Finance.