Purpose and trigger for stricter processing
- The circular requires additional documentation for the application of duplicate and replacement plates, duplicate Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration (CR), and replacement stickers.
- The circular is issued in view of recent carnapping cases.
- The circular aims to strengthen security and reduce fraud in issuance processes.
- The circular is designed to protect both vehicle owners and issuing officials during document and plate replacement transactions.
Coverage: transactions and document categories
- The circular applies to applications involving A. Duplicate Plates, B. Replacement of Plates, C. Duplicate OR/CR, and D. Replacement Stickers.
- The circular provides separate documentary requirements for each category of transaction.
- The circular applies to applications processed by the LTO for duplicate and replacement of plates and related registration/receipt materials.
- The circular includes requirements involving HPG/PNP clearance, registered owner authority, and Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) for the listed transaction types.
Duplicate plates: required submissions
- For Duplicate Plates, applicants must submit a certified xerox copy of Registration Certificate.
- Applicants must submit a certified xerox copy of Official Receipt.
- Applicants must submit an Affidavit of Loss executed by registered owner.
- Applicants must submit clearance from HPG/PNP.
- Applicants must submit authority of the registered owner.
- Applicants must submit two (2) valid ID of registered owner and two (2) valid ID of authorized representative.
- Applicants must submit a Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR).
- Applicants must submit a certification from the issuing DO/EO that no application for duplicate was effected.
Plate replacement: required submissions
- For Replacement of Plates, applicants must submit a certified xerox copy of Registration Certificate.
- Applicants must submit a certified xerox copy of Official Receipt.
- Applicants must submit LTFRB Decisions granting the provisional authority of CPC if the case is for-hire.
- Applicants must submit Franchise Confirmation/Verification issued by LTFRB in the Region if the case is for-hire.
- Applicants must surrender a pair of plates.
- Applicants must submit a Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR).
- Applicants must submit a certification from the issuing DO/EO that no application for replacement was effected.
Duplicate OR/CR: required submissions
- For Duplicate OR/CR, applicants must submit a certified Xerox copy of Official Receipt (OR)/Certificate of Registration (CR).
- Applicants must submit an Affidavit of Loss executed by registered owner.
- Applicants must submit clearance from HPG/PNP.
- Applicants must submit authority of the registered owner.
- Applicants must submit two (2) valid ID of registered owner and two (2) valid ID of authorized representative.
- Applicants must submit a Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR).
- Applicants must submit a Request for Confirmation from the issuing DO/EO.
Replacement stickers: required submissions
- For Replacement Stickers, applicants must submit a certified Xerox copy of Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration (CR).
- Applicants must submit an Affidavit of Loss executed by registered owner.
- Applicants must submit clearance for HPG/PNP.
- Applicants must submit authority of the registered owner.
- Applicants must submit two (2) valid ID of registered owner and two (2) valid ID of authorized representative.
- Applicants must submit a Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR).
- Applicants must submit an Affidavit of undertaking that LTO personnel shall not be held liable for any third party claim.
Effect of conflicts and implementation rule
- The circular provides that previous instructions/orders/memoranda in conflict herewith are deemed amended/superseded accordingly.
- The circular directs compliance with the listed documentary requirements for the covered application types.
- The circular takes effect immediately upon issuance.