Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. ACL-2009-1216)
The main subject is the uniform implementation of the Tax Identification Number (TIN) as a requirement in the processing of student permit and driver's license applications.
TIN is required in the applications for new non-professional driver's license, new professional driver's license, new conductor's license, duplicate licenses (professional, non-professional, and conductor's), conversion of foreign license to Philippine driver's license, and student permits for both Filipinos and foreigners.
No, the TIN is not required when renewing professional, non-professional, or conductor's licenses as the TIN would have already been submitted during the new license application.
Transactions where TIN is not required include renewal of licenses, advanced renewal, change of classification between professional and non-professional licenses, replacement of mutilated licenses, revision of records, licenses with additional restriction codes, delinquent licenses, duplicate student permits, and renewal of unclaimed/expired licenses.
Yes, TIN or a xeroxed copy of the TIN card is required in the renewal of driver's licenses for Filipinos living abroad.
The rationale is that the TIN of the applicant was already submitted when the student permit or driver’s license was initially applied for.
Yes, all orders and issuances inconsistent with this memorandum circular are deemed repealed or superseded.
The memorandum was signed by Arturo C. Lomibao, Assistant Secretary.
The driver's license types affected include professional, non-professional, and conductor's licenses.
Yes, submission of TIN is required for the conversion of foreign driver’s licenses to Philippine driver’s licenses.