LTO MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. EMA-MC-01337

This memorandum aims to enhance the service quality of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) by reducing the registration of carnapped vehicles.
Emphasizes the necessity of ensuring legitimate ownership and condition of vehicles prior to registration.

Legal Principle: Prior to the registration of certain types of motor vehicle applications, a Macro-etching Examination Certificate must be submitted alongside the Motor Vehicle Clearance.
Key Definitions:
- Macro-etching Examination Certificate: A document evidencing the examination of a vehicle's identification numbers, verifying its legitimacy and ownership.
Important Requirements:
- Submission of the Macro-etching Examination Certificate is mandatory for the following applications:
  - Change of engine
  - Change of chassis
  - Change of color
  - Rebuilt vehicles
  - Transfer of ownership
  - Registration of new motor vehicles

Consequences for Non-compliance:
- Individuals who fail to adhere to this directive shall face administrative charges.
Liabilities:
- Administrative penalties may be imposed, although specific repercussions are not defined within the memorandum.

Cross-references:
- All previous orders or memoranda that conflict with this memorandum are considered superseded, indicating a clear directive from the LTO that this regulation takes precedence.

Timeframe:
- The order will take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication. This establishes a clear deadline for compliance and implementation.

The memorandum establishes a mandatory requirement for a Macro-etching Examination Certificate to combat the registration of stolen vehicles.
Specific applications requiring this certificate for vehicle registration are clearly outlined.
Non-compliance may lead to administrative charges, reinforcing the importance of adherence to this directive.
The memorandum supersedes all conflicting previous directives and is effective 15 days post-publication.