Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 96-001)
The main purpose of LTO Administrative Order No. 96-001 is to prescribe guidelines for the issuance of different plate numbers to motor vehicles whose classification has been changed, to avoid waste of government resources and ensure effective use of number plates.
Motor vehicle number plates are permanently assigned to vehicles during their lifetime based on their classification: Private, For Hire, Government, or Diplomatic.
When a motor vehicle's classification is changed, a new set of number plates with numbers and letters different from its previous plate number must be assigned permanently according to the new classification.
If a motor vehicle is reverted to its old classification, the motor vehicle license plate previously assigned to it under that classification shall be re-issued.
No, the rule applies to all changes in classification from Private to For Hire, Government, Diplomatic, and vice-versa.
The surrendered plates must be returned to the LTO District Office where the classification was changed, and the office shall maintain a logbook recording Date, File No., Plate No., CR No., Motor No., and Chassis No. for verification and monitoring purposes.
Previously assigned motor vehicle number plates and the code number of the District Office where they were surrendered must be indicated on the Certificate of Registration and Official Receipt of payment.
The Administrative Order took effect immediately upon adoption on January 29, 1996.