Law Summary
Uniform Implementation and Procedure
- The policy mandates uniform implementation across all Motor Vehicle Registration Offices.
- Renewal transactions without simultaneous replacement of old plates shall be denied.
Fee Collection and Crediting Mechanism
- For renewals already processed using the automated system where the Plate Production Fee of Php150.00 and Clearance Fee of Php30.00 have been collected, these fees will be credited towards the vehicle's next renewal.
- For renewals where replacement plates were manually processed and a Legal Research Fund fee of Php10.00 was collected, this amount will also be credited towards the next renewal.
- The credits arise because the fees are not revenues due to the government but payments for services.
Enforcement and Compliance
- The directive demands strict and immediate compliance by all concerned personnel and offices handling vehicle registration renewals.
Legal Authority
- This clarification is issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) through a Memorandum Circular, signed by Assistant Secretary Alfonso V. Tan, Jr.
- It serves to clarify the earlier Memorandum Circular No. AVT-2014-1895 dated December 11, 2014, and ensures consistent application of the policy.