Title
Duplicate and Replacement Plate Requirements
Law
Lto Memorandum Circular No. Vpt-2011-1474
Decision Date
Feb 18, 2011
To enhance security and standardize procedures amid rising carnapping incidents, the LTO mandates specific documentation requirements for the application of duplicate and replacement vehicle plates, official receipts, certificates of registration, and replacement stickers.

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.

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