No Renewal Policy of Student Driver's Permit
- SDP validity: one (1) year from issuance date
- No renewal allowed after expiration
- Holders must apply for a new SDP after expiry if they wish to continue apprenticeship
- New apprenticeship period starts upon issuance of new SDP
- Conversion of SDP into a regular driver's license must occur within the one-year validity period
Issuance of Duplicate Student Driver's Permit
- Duplicates issued only in case of loss
- Duplicate validity limited to remaining validity period of original SDP
- If original permit expired, a new SDP application is required
- New apprenticeship period applies to new SDP
Geographic Area of Responsibility (GAOR) Rule in SDP Conversion
- Driving license conversion applications accepted only within the Licensing Center's jurisdiction where the SDP was issued
- Conversion outside the SDP's GAOR requires prior issuance confirmation from the issuing district office or Licensing Center
- Applicant must provide two stamped envelopes for confirmation communication
- Licensing Centers must not accept conversion applications without confirmation from issuer if outside GAOR
Confirmation Process and Timelines
- Licensing Center must send confirmation request within 24 hours after applicant’s compliance
- If next day is non-working, the 24-hour count resumes from next working day
- Issuing office must respond to confirmation request within 24 hours upon receipt
Supersession and Effectivity
- Previous inconsistent memoranda, circulars, or orders are superseded by this Administrative Order
- Immediate effectivity of this Order upon issuance
Administrative Authority
- Order adopted and signed by Assistant Secretary Juan V. Borra, Jr. and Secretary Pete Nicomedes Prado
- Imposes mandatory compliance for all concerned parties