Transmission and Confirmation of Payment
- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Certificate of Payment (CP) must be transmitted officially to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Registration Section.
- Transmission is to be conducted by an authorized BOC liaison officer.
- Upon receipt, the LTO Registration Section will issue a Confirmation Certificate verifying the BOC Certificate of Payment.
Registration Procedure and Location
- Registration of these motor vehicles must only be conducted at the LTO offices in Diliman or Pasay District.
- Registration is conditional upon the submission of all requisite documents listed in the guidelines.
Required Documents for Registration
- Confirmation Certificate from the LTO Registration Section.
- BOC Certificate of Payment (the original "Green Copy").
- Seizure Order related to the summary seizure proceeding.
- Informal Entry documentation.
- Official Receipt issued by the BOC evidencing payment.
- Affidavit of Warranty and Undertaking by the vehicle owner.
- Police clearance from the Philippine National Police - Traffic Management Group (PNP-TMG).
- Clearance from the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS).
- Valid and appropriate Insurance Certificate of Cover.
- Actual physical inspection of the motor vehicle by LTO personnel.
Compliance and Implementation
- The guidelines provide strict compliance instructions to ensure all procedural and documentary requirements are fulfilled.
- The memorandum circular was adopted on November 25, 2003, undersigned by Assistant Secretary Anneli R. Lontoc.
Legal and Administrative Importance
- Provides a clear and streamlined process for resolving tax deficiency issues related to imported vehicles.
- Facilitates revenue collection for government agencies while regularizing previously non-compliant motor vehicles.
- Serves to regularize ownership and registration status thereby promoting law adherence and vehicle legal use on public roads.