Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 97-248)
The subject is the registration of confiscated and forfeited motor vehicles used in the transport of illegally sourced forest products in violation of PD 705 as amended.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).
The LTO accepts registration upon compliance by DENR with specified documents including court decisions, CHPFG clearance, insurance, LTFRB orders if for-hire, financing company approval if encumbered, plates surrender, and actual motor vehicle inspection report.
Documents required include: a court decision in seizure proceedings; CHPFG clearance; insurance certificate of cover; LTFRB order for dropping of unit (if for-hire); financing company notice/approval if registration is encumbered; surrender of plates; and a duly accomplished Motor Vehicle Inspection Report.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is responsible for paying the registration fees and other authorized charges to the LTO.
The LTO is tasked to facilitate the issuance of the Certificate of Registration for confiscated motor vehicles in the government's name as per existing laws and regulations.
The surrender of license plates is required.
If the confiscated motor vehicle is for-hire, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) order for dropping the unit from their registry must be submitted.
Presidential Decree No. 705 (PD 705) as amended, which regulates the transport of forest products.