Registration Validity and Requirements
- Initial registration for all covered brand new motor vehicles is valid for three (3) years from the date of first registration.
- Registration requires submission of a Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
- Registration also requires a Compulsory Third Party Liability insurance policy valid for three (3) years.
Registration Fees
- Motor Vehicle User's Charge (MVUC) rates as prescribed under Republic Act No. 8794 shall be collected from the owner during registration.
Apprehension and Penalties Within Initial Registration Period
- If a covered motor vehicle is apprehended during the initial three-year registration period for violations such as smoke emission or non-roadworthiness, it must undergo prescribed accessory penalties.
- These penalties include passing the Motor Vehicle Inspection and/or Emission Tests as required.
Administrative Provisions
- Any previous memoranda or orders inconsistent with this Administrative Order are repealed or amended accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Order takes effect ninety (90) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation or upon filing three copies with the University of the Philippines Law Center.
Legal Authority
- Issued pursuant to R.A. No. 4136 Section 4(d) and Batas Pambansa Bilang 74 Section 5, empowering the Secretary of Transportation and Communications to prescribe registration procedures.
This Administrative Order streamlines the initial registration scheme for brand new motor vehicles, ensuring environmental compliance and insurance protection over a fixed three-year period, while specifying clear scope, fees, and compliance procedures.