HOW TO APPLY FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE IN THE PHILIPPINES | GUIDEPH

Driver's license is a report given to vehicle or motorcycle owners through an application to know whether they have the privilege and ability to work vehicles on public highways. This is to guarantee that motorcycle owner will keep up street security and observe certain traffic rules to stay away from disputes along the road. 

Before you can get your driver's license, you need to submit different documents and pass a progression of composed and practical driving assessments that will decide whether you are outfitted enough with driving abilities. 

As a driver, you are liable for your own life as well as with different drivers and travelers that you may experience along the road. What's more, if at any point you experience issues along the street, the main thing that police or road officers will ask you is your driver's license. The nonappearance of this ID will bring about an violation being recorded to you. 

WHAT IS A DRIVER'S LICENSE? 

A driver's license is a document given by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) that allows a particular individual to work at least one sort of mechanized vehicles, for example, cruiser, vehicle, truck, or transport on an open road. The driver's License has three sorts; the student driver permit, non-professional, and the professional driver’s license.

STUDENT DRIVER PERMIT 

This kind of driver's license is relevant to the individuals who are seventeen (17) years of age or more. On the off chance that you intend to get the non-professional and professional driver's license, you need to get the student driver license first. The student driver grant is legitimate for one (1) year in particular and it's not took into account alteration, modification, and renewal.

STUDENT DRIVER PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE PHILIPPINES 

In the event that you are intending to have your non-professional and professional driver's license, you need to acquire first the student driver permit. This grant will permit you to drive explicit kinds of vehicles yet with the backup of a non-professional or professional driver's license holder. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR STUDENT PERMIT APPLICATION

1. Must be in any event seventeen (17) years of age. 

2. Must know how to read and write in English and Filipino.
3. Must be physically and intellectually fit to drive an drive a vehicle. 

4. More likely than not went to at any rate 15 hours of hypothetical driving exercises led by any LTO-Accredited driving schools. 

STUDENT DRIVER PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

• A completely practiced driver's permit application structure (you can download it at https://www.lto.gov.ph/lto-structures/document/2-application-for-driver-s-license.html 
• Legitimate and photocopy of PSA-authenticaed birth certificate 
• Clinical authentication (Make sure that you take the clinical assessment at LTO-accredited centers This will cost you not more than Php 500 which is substantial for two (2) months.) /
• Driving Course Completion Certificate (this is to demonstrate that you have finished the necessary practical lessons given by the LTO or any LTO-certify driving schools.) 

Additional Requirements: 

• Unique and copy of PSA-Authenticated marriage declaration (for MARRIED WOMEN)
• Unique and copy of Passport (FOR FOREIGNERS) 

For candidates under eighteen (18) years of age: 

• Parental/guardian's consent
• Legitimate ID of consenting parent/guardian with signature (unique and copy) 

STEPS IN APPLYING for STUDENT DRIVER PERMIT 

The following are steps on the most proficient method to apply for a driver's license in the Philippines (STUDENT): 

• Go to the LTO office. 
• Continue to the Customer Service Counter and request for an application structure and agenda of prerequisites. 
• You will likewise be given a queue number. 
• Filling the application form. (Make a point to fill all vital data and details.) 
• Present your application form alongside the necessary reports and queue number. (Ensure your prerequisites are finished to maintain a strategic distance from any problems in applying) 
• The work force in-control will request that you present the Driver's Road Safety Pledge, and afterward they will encode your data to the framework to create an transaction number. 
• Continue to the Biometrics area and sit tight for your turn. Your photograph and signature will be taken. 
• Hang tight for the endorsement of your application. 
• Continue to the clerk and pay for the necessary installment expenses. Hold up your number to be called. The necessary expenses to pay are the accompanying: Application charge of
  Php 100, Computer charge adding up to Php 68, and Student Permit expense adding up to
  Php 150 .
• Releasing your Student Driver Permit and your Official Receipt. 
• Compose your name on the document and affix your signature on their getting log sheet. 

NON-PROFESSIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE 

A Non-Professional Driver's License gives you the position to drive/work private cars with up to 4,500 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight), in any case if it's a manual or programmed transmission. This is valid for five (5) years. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR NON-PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE APPLICATION

1. Must be in any event eighteen (18) years of age. 

2. Must be genuinely and intellectually fit to drive a car. 

3. Must know how to read and write English, Filipino, or any pertinent language. 

4. Must be a holder of Student driver permit gave at any rate thirty (30) days before the Non-proficient driver's permit application. 

5. More likely than not finished at least 18 hours of practical driving exercises gave by a LTO-accredited and TESDA-guaranteed driving school.

REQUIREMENTS IN APPLYING for NON-PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE

• Fully-accomplished driver’s license application form
• Valid Student Permit issued at least 30 days prior to the application date.
• Medical examination certificate (Make sure that you take the medical examination at LTO-accredited clinics or physicians only. This will cost you not more than Php 500 which is valid for two (2) months.)
• Driving Course Completion Certificate (Certificate (this is to prove that you have completed the required practical lessons given by the LTO or any LTO- accredited driving schools.)

Additional Requirements:

1. Unique and copy of PSA-Authenticated marriage testament (for MARRIED WOMEN) 

2. Unique and copy of Passport ( FOR FOREIGNERS) 

STEPS IN APPLYING for NON-PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE

The following are steps on the most proficient method to apply for a driver's permit in the Philippines (NON-PROFESSIONAL): 

• Go to the LTO office. 
• Present your completely practiced application form alongside the other expected records to the accepting work force. 
• The receiving staff will check your records in the event that it's finished and, at that point it will be sent to the evaluator. 
• Your application will be encoded in the framework in the event that you are qualified 
• Continue to the assigned territory for photograph and signature capture.
• Continue to the clerk and pay all the important charges. This incorporates the accompanying installment charges: Php 100 for the application expense, Php 67.73 for PC charge, and Php 585 for the permit charge 
• 63 for extra PC expense 
• You will take the Basic Driving Theory Exam for Non-Professional Driver's License. Results will be given just after the written assessment. 
• You will be coordinated to step through the reasonable driving examination on the off chance that you passed the written assessments. 
• Your application will be endorsed once you passed both the written and practical assessments. 
• Your Non-Professional Driver's License will be release alongside the Official Receipt. Compose your name and append your signature on the release form 

PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE

A Professional Driver's License permits a driver (in any case if it's employed or paid) the power to drive or work cars. Proficient Driver's License holders are permitted to drive practically a wide range of vehicles, including engine vehicles surpassing 4,500 GVW like overwhelming development hardware. The Professional Driver's License is legitimate for five (5) years. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE APPLICATION

1. Must be at any rate eighteen (18) years of age. 

2. Must be physically and intellectually fit to drive an engine vehicle. 

3. Must have the option to peruse and compose English, Filipino, or any appropriate n local dialect.

4. More likely than not finished at least eight (8) hours of hands-on driving exercises gave by a LTO-accredited and TESDA-certified driving school. 

5. In case you're a FOREIGN APPLICANT, you should dwell in the Philippines for at any rate 

6. Must be a holder of a substantial Non-Professional Driver's permit gave in any event one (1) year preceding the date of application

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE APPLICATION

1. Completely practiced driver's permit application form.

2. Clinical assessment declaration (Make sure that you take the clinical assessment at LTO-licensed facilities. This will cost you not more than Php 500 which is legitimate for two (2) months.) 

3. Legitimate Non-professional Driver's permit gave one year before the date of use. 

4. NBI and Police Clearance 

5. Driving Course Completion (Certificate (this is to demonstrate that you have finished the necessary viable exercises given by the LTO or any LTO-accredited driving schools.) 

Additional Requirements:

• Original and photocopy of PSA-Authenticated marriage certificate (for MARRIED WOMEN)
• Original and photocopy of Passport ( FOR FOREIGNERS)

STEPS IN APPLYING for PROFESSIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE

The following are steps on the best way to apply for a driver's permit in the Philippines (PROFESSIONAL): 

•  Go to the LTO office. 
• Present your fully-accomplished application form alongside the other expected records to the receiving staff. 
• The accepting work force will check your records in the event that it's finished and, at that point it will be sent to the evaluator. 
• Your application will be encoded in the framework in the event that you are qualified 
• Continue to the assigned region for photograph and signature capture. 
• Proceed to the clerk and pay all the fundamental charges. This incorporates the accompanying installment expenses: Php 100 for the application charge, Php 67.73 for PC expense, Php 585 for the permit expense, and Php 67.63 for extra PC charge 
• Your Non-Professional Driver’s License will be released along with the Official Receipt. Write your name and affix your signature on the release form.