Authorized Affiant for Affidavit of Loss
- Only the registered owner of the vehicle or the President/General Manager (if the owner is a partnership or corporation) may execute the affidavit of loss.
- Affidavits executed by unauthorized persons are not valid grounds for issuing duplicate plates.
Prescribed Format and Required Declarations in the Affidavit
- The affidavit must follow a prescribed format which includes provisions on perjury.
- Declaration that the lost plates were never lent to others nor confiscated by any law enforcement agency.
- Commitment to surrender the plates if recovered.
Accountability and Penalties
- The affiant agrees that if found responsible for unauthorized use after an inquiry by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), through the LTO or LTFRB, administrative penalties may be imposed.
- Penalties include fines, grounding of vehicles covered under the relevant Certificate of Public Convenience.
- Waiver of claims or actions against these punitive measures by the affiant.
Purpose of the Affidavit of Loss
- The affidavit may be executed for the following purposes:
- Petition for dropping and substitution with the LTFRB.
- Petition for sale and transfer with the LTFRB.
- Securing replacement plates.
Legal Effect and Compliance
- The affidavit is executed under oath, subject to perjury rules.
- Strict compliance with the prescribed affidavit format is required to ensure the integrity of the plate issuance process.
- Guidance and strict adherence are mandated by the Office issuing the memorandum.