LTO rules on new private vehicle registration

Dealers and their liaison officers must register new private vehicles within seven calendar days following the acquisition.
This deadline is stipulated under Section 2 of 83AO-DIR-001 and Section 56(a) of R.A. 4136.
Late registration results in a 50% penalty surcharge.
Owners desiring to use the vehicle before completing registration are required to obtain a Conduction Permit from the nearest LTO District Office.
The Conduction Permit is valid for a maximum of seven calendar days and specifies the allowed period, purpose, and travel destination.

Initial registration of new private vehicles must be conducted at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) district that has geographic jurisdiction over the owner’s address.
For vehicles sold by Metro Manila dealers that have owners residing in provincial areas, registration shall take place at the LTO district covering the dealer’s address, not the owner's.

Starting 20 October 1994, in Metro Manila, any vehicle operating without proper license plates will be subject to apprehension.
Apprehended vehicles will be dealt with in strict accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations.
This serves as a deterrent measure against the unauthorized operation of unregistered vehicles.

Non-compliance with registration and operation requirements triggers monetary penalties and impoundment.
The legal basis for penalties includes Section 5 of R.A. 4136 and DOTC Order No. 93-693.
Compliance ensures vehicles are legally registered and properly documented before operation on public roads.

Conduction Stickers are limited in purpose and do not substitute for proper vehicle registration.
Timely registration within the seven-day period is mandatory to avoid additional penalties.
Conduction Permits allow provisional use under strict conditions.
Registration venue depends on the geographic jurisdiction related to the owner or dealer.
Enforcement actions against unregistered vehicles are active and penalties strictly implemented.