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LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 97-244: Compulsory Motor Vehicle Registration

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Compulsory Motor Vehicle Registration

Law: Lto Memorandum Circular No. 97-244

Decision Date: Dec 9, 1996

To combat the registration of stolen vehicles, the LTO mandates that buyers must notify the relevant district office of any sale or transfer of motor vehicles within seven days and complete the ownership transfer within thirty days, with penalties for non-compliance.

Law Summary

Notification Requirement by the Vendee

The Vendee (buyer) must notify the LTO District Office that issued the latest Certificate of Registration or the District Office currently having jurisdiction.
Notification must be done within seven (7) days from the date of acquisition.
Required documents to be submitted include:
- Certified copy of the Deed of Conveyance.
- Original Certificate of Registration.
- Official receipt of payment for registration fees.

Transfer of Ownership Procedure

The Vendee must effect the transfer of ownership within thirty (30) days from the date of filing the notice.
This involves the proper administrative process to update the records and certificate under the new owner’s name.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failure to register the transfer within the thirty (30) day period incurs an administrative fine.
The fine is set at One Hundred Fifty Pesos (P150.00) per deed of conveyance.

Supersession and Effectivity

Any prior orders, circulars, and memoranda conflicting with this regulation are superseded.
Strict compliance with these provisions is mandated.
The Memorandum Circular took effect immediately upon adoption on December 9, 1996.

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