Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 484-2003)
The purpose of LTO Memorandum Circular No. 484-2003 is to provide guidelines for the registration of motor vehicles subjected to summary seizure proceedings under CAO No. 5-2003, allowing owners of tax-deficient imported motor vehicles to voluntarily pay the duties and taxes due without penalty until November 30, 2003.
Motor vehicles including motorcycles and scooters that are tax-deficient, imported on or before December 1, 2002, with model years 2002 and below, are covered under CAO No. 5-2003.
The deadline for voluntary payment of duties and taxes under CAO No. 5-2003 is November 30, 2003.
An authorized Bureau of Customs (BOC) liaison officer is responsible for officially transmitting the BOC Certificate of Payment to the LTO Registration Section.
Registration must be effected only at the LTO Diliman or Pasay District Offices.
The requirements include: Confirmation Certificate from Registration Section, BOC Certificate of Payment (Green Copy), Seizure Order, Informal Entry, Official Receipt from BOC, Affidavit of Warranty and Undertaking, PNP-TMG Clearance, Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) Clearance, Appropriate Insurance Certificate of Cover, and Actual Inspection of the Motor Vehicle.
The Seizure Order is part of the documentation necessary to prove that the vehicle was subjected to summary seizure proceedings and is required for registration compliance.
The PNP-TMG (Philippine National Police – Traffic Management Group) clearance is required to ensure that the vehicle complies with traffic and security regulations before registration.
The MVIS clearance ensures that the vehicle has passed a thorough physical inspection for roadworthiness and compliance with safety standards before registration.