Title
Advance DL and Vehicle Reg Renewal Rules
Law
Memorandum
Decision Date
May 25, 2018
The May 25, 2018 memorandum allows advance renewal of driver’s licenses and motor vehicle registrations two months prior to expiration and extends the validity of motor vehicle inspection reports to six months for vehicles five years old and below, addressing public concerns over long queues and congestion at licensing offices.
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Extended Validity of Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)

  • MVIR validity extended from two (2) months to six (6) months.
  • Applies to private, government, and diplomatic motor vehicles.
  • Vehicle must have a year model of five (5) years or below.
  • Extension intended to provide reasonable time for vehicle owners to transact and ease congestion at Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers.

Purpose and Implementation

  • Measure adopted due to complaints about long queues and congestion related to driver's license issuance and roadworthiness inspections.
  • Aims to facilitate smoother transactions for the public.

Repeal of Inconsistent Issuances

  • All previous issuances or orders inconsistent with this memorandum are deemed repealed or superseded.

Authority and Effectivity

  • Issued by Assistant Secretary Edgar C. Galvante.
  • Adopted on March 11, 2018, and filed on May 25, 2018.

These guidelines address administrative efficiency and public convenience in the context of driver's license renewal and vehicle registration processes, specifically targeting relatively new motor vehicles.


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