STUDENT-DRIVER'S PERMIT (SP)

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Item Qualifications Requirements NEW MISC
1 Filipinos at least 16 years old

PSA/Local Civil Registry Authenticated Certificate of Birth or Passport and PSA Certificate of Marriage for married women

For applicants below 18 years of age, parental or guardian's consent (with any valid government issued ID with photo and signature)

✓

 n/a
Foreigners at least 18 years old and must have been in the Philippines for at least one (1) month and proof of stay at least six (6) months Passport and Valid Visa for at least six months or, PSA/Local Civil Registry Authenticated Certificate of Birth if born in the Philippines ✓ n/a
2 Physically and mentally fit to drive Medical Certificate from Accredited Medical Clinic ✓ n/a
3 Able to read and write in Filipino, English or any major dialect ✓ ✓
4 No unsettled traffic violation   ✓ ✓
5 Completed a 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course ✓ n/a
6   Other Requirements:    
TlN, if employed ✓ ✓
Duly Accomplished APL Form ✓ ✓

 

 

 

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 Miscellaneous Transactions - Additional    
Change of Civil Status PSA Authenticated Marriage Contract In case of women whose marriage is annulled, Court Order with decree of finality; if widow, death certificate of deceased spouse n/a ✓
Change of Address Barangay clearance stating the complete address and/or proof of billing statement n/a ✓
Change of Driving Conditions Medical Certificate from Accredited Medical Clinic n/a ✓
Change of Other Personal Details PSA Authenticated Certificate of Birth In case of change in citizenship, Passport or Reacquisition of Citizenship/Identification Certificate issued by Bureau of Immigration and Deportation n/a ✓
Lost/Replacement Affidavit of Loss/Mutilation n/a ✓

In this chapter, in case of conflict in text between this manual and the LTO Citizen’s Charter, the latter shall prevail.

SECTION 4. VALIDITY OF STUDENT-DRIVER'S PERMIT (SP)
4.1 The SP shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of its issuance. After one (1) year, it cannot be used for purposes of the practical driving course. However, it can be used to apply for NPDL if the practical driving course has been completed within the one (1) year validity period.
4.2 After two (2) years from the date of issuance of SP, the holder shall be required to acquire a new SP bearing the same SP number and undergo the required apprenticeship period reckoned from the date of issuance of the new SP. All records of training courses shall be retained.
4.3 SP may be renewed on or before the expiry date if the holder is not ready to apply for the DL. Except for settlement of penalties due to traffic violations, only the basic fee shall be collected for the renewal of SP after the expiry date.
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