LTO Body Identification Number Guidelines

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LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. BGC-MC-00325: LTO Body Identification Number Guidelines

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Title Supreme Court: LTO Body Identification Number Guidelines

Law: Lto Memorandum Circular No. Bgc-mc-00325

Decision Date: Sep 26, 2000

The LTO Memorandum Circular mandates that all motor vehicle body manufacturers and importers must register their bodies with a unique identification number, ensuring uniformity and traceability, while requiring existing vehicles to be compliant by the end of 2001.

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Authority of Assemblers and Importers to Assign Numbers

Assemblers and importers of motor vehicles with chassis or bodies lacking serial numbers are authorized to assign and stamp numbers.
Assigned numbers' prefixes must correspond to the initials of the firm's registered trade name.
Firms must register their prefix with the LTO to avoid duplication.

Accreditation Requirement for Body Manufacturers and Importers

All motor vehicle body manufacturers and importers are required to file for accreditation with the LTO before operating.

Format for Body Identification Number (BIN)

The BIN stamping must follow the format used for local chassis numbering:
- A three-part code: initials of manufacturer/importer, year of manufacture, and a four-digit serial number.
- Format example: XXX-XX-0001
Trade name prefixes require prior approval by the LTO.

Numbering for Vehicles with Independent Bodies

Registered motor vehicles with independent bodies that lack BINs must have a BIN stamped matching the chassis number.
This number should end with a "B" suffix instead of "C."
Example formats provided to illustrate proper stamping.

Documentation and Reporting Requirements

Sales invoices and sales certification for motor vehicle bodies are required documents for new, rebuilt, or assembled motor vehicles.
Chassis number must be engraved or stamped on the vehicle body.
By January 1, 2001, all new vehicle bodies must have their own BIN.
Body manufacturers must submit stock and sales reports to relevant LTO offices.

Compliance Deadlines and Supersession

Registered vehicle owners have until December 31, 2001, to ensure their vehicle bodies are numbered.
All previous orders or memoranda that conflict with this directive are superseded.
The memorandum is effective immediately upon issuance.

Enforcement and Immediate Compliance

The memorandum mandates immediate compliance by concerned parties.
Issued by the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications, ensuring regulatory authority and oversight.

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