How to apply for Driver’s License in the Philippines

Driver’s License Application
Criteria And Qualifications
1. Must be at least:

* Sixteen (16) years old for Student Permit
* Seventeen (17) years old for Non-Professional License
* Eighteen (18) years old for Professional License and Conductor’s License

2. Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle
3. Must not be a drug user or alcoholic
4. Must be able to read and write in Pilipino or English
5. Must be clean, neat and presentable

Non-Professional License
Qualifications :
1. Must be at least seventeen (17) years old.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle
3. Must not be a drug user or alcoholic
4. Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English
5. Must be clean, neat and presentable
Requirements :
1. Duly accomplished Application for Driver’s License.
2. Valid Student Permit (at least one (1) month old)
3. Medical Certificate (from an LTO accredited or Government Physician) or valid AFP/PNP organic personnel ID
4. Negative Drug Test result (from DOH accredited drug testing center)
5. Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN).
6. Must have passed the written and practical examination.
Fees and Charges :
Application Fee- Php. 25.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 77.80
License Fee – Php.180.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 232.80
Additional Requirements For Filipino/Foreigner with Valid or Expired Foreign License
1. Foreign License

* Original and photocopy of license
* Translation from Embassy/Consular Office (if license is not written in English)

2. Original valid Visa/Passport with photocopy (Foreigners)
Note: A foreign driver’s license is not acceptable for conversion into Philippine driver’s license if:

* The foreign license is not written in the English language; or
* The country of origin of the driver’s license has no embassy in the Philippines

Professional License
Qualifications:
1. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit.
3. Must not be a drug user or alcoholic.
4. Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English.
5. Must be clean, neat and presentable.
Requirements :
1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Driver’s License.
2. Valid Student Permit (at least five (5) months old / NP – 4 mos. old).
3. Medical Certificate (from an LTO accredited or Government Physician) or valid AFP/PNP organic personnel ID.
4. Negative Drug Test result (from DOH accredited drug testing center)
5. Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN).
6. Clearances
– NBI, Police or Court Clearance or Certificate from Commanding Officer, if a military personnel.
7. Must have passed the written and practical examination.
Fees and Charges :
License Fee -Php. 240.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 92.80
Application Fee – Php. 25.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 77.80
Additional Requirements For Filipino/Foreigner with Valid or Expired Foreign License
1. Foreign License

* Original and photocopy of license
* Translation from Embassy/Consular Office (if license is not written in English)

2. Original valid Visa/Passport with photocopy (Foreigners)
Note: A foreign driver’s license is not acceptable for conversion into Philippine driver’s license if:

* The foreign license is not written in the English language; or
* The country of origin of the driver’s license has no embassy in the Philippines

Conductor’s License
Qualifications :
1. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit.
3. Must not be a drug user or alcoholic.
4. Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English.
5. Must be clean, neat and presentable.
Requirements :
1. Duly accomplished Application for Driver’s License.
2. Proof of identity (Any of the following)

* Original and photocopy of Birth Certificate
* Any legal or government issued document to prove his/her age and identity (SSS ID, PhilHealth ID, GSIS ID, TIN ID, Pag-ibig ID, Company ID)

3. Clearances (Any of the following)

* NBI Clearance
* Police Clearance
* Court Clearance

4. Medical Certificate (from an LTO accredited or Government Physician)
5. Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)
6. Must have passed the written examination.
Fees and Charges :
Application Fee – Php. 25.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 77.80
License Fee – Php. 210.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 262.80