Title
Rules for Registration of Undocumented Vehicles
Law
Lto Administrative Order No. 97-001
Decision Date
Sep 21, 1996
LTO Administrative Order No. 001-97 regulates the registration of undocumented motor vehicles in the Philippines, including World War II vintage trucks and utility vehicles, previously registered motor vehicle component parts, and component parts with source documents issued prior to July 8, 1988, outlining a specific procedure for registration and imposing a one-year restriction on resale or transfer.
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Questions (LTO ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 97-001)

The purpose is to provide rules and regulations governing the registration of undocumented motor vehicles and component parts.

The Order covers trucks and utility vehicles of World War II vintage and component parts such as engine, chassis, and body acquired prior to the effectivity of this Order.

Documents include the approved application and official receipt, affidavit of ownership and undertaking, Motor Vehicle Inspection Report, affidavit of publication, PNP/TMC clearance, surety bond, and insurance certificate of cover.

The registration fee is ONE HUNDRED PESOS (₱100.00).

The applicant must publish the approved application in any newspaper of general circulation once a week for three consecutive weeks to notify persons with claims or interests.

If no adverse claim is filed after 30 days, all adverse claims are barred and the vehicle is accepted for registration.

The Certificate of Registration and Motor Vehicle Registration Receipt pages must be stamped "NO RESALE OR TRANSFER WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF INITIAL REGISTRATION."

The Regional Director of the Region having jurisdiction over the motor vehicle designates the District Office.

A fee equivalent to one year plus fifty percent penalty is collected during initial registration.

All orders, memoranda, rules, and regulations conflicting with this Order are deemed amended, superseded, or modified accordingly.


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