Getting a driver’s license certification along with the transaction history from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is just like obtaining other documents from the LTO. There are requirements to be fulfilled and fixed procedures to be followed. It isn’t always something that you request for though, especially if you are in the Philippines. However, if you are immigrating to another country like the Canada, you’d want to secure a driver’s license certification and skip the learner’s license up until the G5 driver’s license.
In any case, if you ever find yourself in need of a driver’s license certification and transaction history, you can always request for one at the LTO office of your choice. It doesn’t exempt you from taking the full driver’s license examination which includes a road test, vision test, and written examination, but it sure comes with benefits worth taking the certification for.
What is a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History?
A Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History is an LTO record usually used as supporting document for driver’s license application abroad or for local employment purposes. It is usually requested for DFA Authentication and local employment and other purposes locally or abroad, and can be requested by individuals or private and government entities for other purposes.
Who is it for?
The request for Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from the LTO is usually made or processed by the following:
- Driver’s License holders
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Courts
- Private entities (with consent of the driver’s license holder)
- Other government entities (with consent of the driver’s license holder)
Requirements
When requesting for a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from the LTO, individuals or private and public entities must prepare the following documentary requirements:
For DFA Authentication
- One (1) photocopy of the Driver’s License
- One (1) photocopy of the Official Receipt (OR)
- In case of lost Driver’s License: Original affidavit of loss.
- If the Driver’s License holder is out of the country: one (1) photocopy of valid passport showing the following:
- First page
- Visa page
- Latest date of arrival and departure
- If requested by a representative: the following documents are required:
- Authorization Letter
- One (1) photocopy of any of the following valid government/company issued ID with photo and signature of the applicant and representative
- Philippine Identification (PhilID) Card
- Philippine passport
- Social Security System (SSS) Card
- UMID Card
- PhilHealth ID
- TIN Card
- Postal ID
- Voter’s ID
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
- Senior Citizen ID
- OFW ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
- National Council of Disabled Affairs (NCDA) ID
- Solo Parent ID
- Government Services and Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
- Seaman’s Book
- Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCC) ID
- Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) ID
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
For Local Employment and other purposes
- Original letter request
- Presentation of original and submission of one (1) photocopy of any of the following valid government issued ID with photo and signature of the requesting officer
- Philippine Identification (PhilID) Card
- Philippine passport
- Social Security System (SSS) Card
- UMID Card
- PhilHealth ID
- TIN Card
- Postal ID
- Voter’s ID
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
- Senior Citizen ID
- OFW ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
- National Council of Disabled Affairs (NCDA) ID
- Solo Parent ID
- Government Services and Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
- Seaman’s Book
- Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCC) ID
- Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) ID
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
- If requested via a representative:
- Original Authorization Letter
- One (1) photocopy of any of the following valid government or company-issued ID with photo and signature of the applicant and representative
- Philippine Identification (PhilID) Card
- Philippine passport
- Social Security System (SSS) Card
- UMID Card
- PhilHealth ID
- TIN Card
- Postal ID
- Voter’s ID
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
- Senior Citizen ID
- OFW ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
- National Council of Disabled Affairs (NCDA) ID
- Solo Parent ID
- Government Services and Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
- Seaman’s Book
- Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCC) ID
- Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) ID
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
Request for License Transaction History
- Presentation of original and submission of one (1) photocopy of valid Driver’s License
- Original letter request
- If requested by a representative:
- Authorization Letter with
- One (1) photocopy of any valid government/company issued ID with photo and signature of the applicant and representative
- Philippine Identification (PhilID) Card
- Philippine passport
- Social Security System (SSS) Card
- UMID Card
- PhilHealth ID
- TIN Card
- Postal ID
- Voter’s ID
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
- Senior Citizen ID
- OFW ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
- National Council of Disabled Affairs (NCDA) ID
- Solo Parent ID
- Government Services and Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
- Seaman’s Book
- Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCC) ID
- Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) ID
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
Procedures
To make a request for a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from the LTO, you may simply follow these steps:
Step 1. Visit any LTO office, be it a LTO Licensing Center, District Office, Extension Office, or the License Section in the Central Office or in the Regional Offices, near you.
Step 2. Check if they process DL Certifications and if they require an appointment or accept walk-in applicants.
- If they require an appointment, book an appointment online with LTO ahead of your visit.
Note: The LTO recently rolled out an online website portal called the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS). You may register for an LTMS account and use it to set up an appointment and transact with the LTO. As of writing, not all LTO offices in the country are connected to the system just yet. Some offices also still accept walk-in applicants so it is very important that you check first before you go.
Step 3. At the LTO office, ask where you can get a Request Form for the application of license certification
Note: To help save you some time, you may also check the LTO website’s LTO Forms section to download the Request Form for the application of license certification.
Step 4. Once you have completely accomplished the form, get a queue ticket from the service counter and wait for your number to be called.
Step 5. Submit your completed request form and all the requirements, including your queue number.
Step 6. The LTO evaluator will verify your documents for completeness and authenticity from the LTO database and prepare a Pay Order Slip (POS).
Step 7. Once a Pay Order Slip (POS) is issued, you will be asked to proceed to the Cashier to pay the certification fee.
Step 8. Once paid, you will be issued a claim stub and an Official Receipt (OR).
Step 9. Head on to the Releasing Center and present the claim stub and OR.
Step 10. Wait for the DL Certification and OR to be handed to you, then sign the duplicate copy of the DL Certification.
Fees
Aside from the fees for the documentary requirements, the only fee to pay when requesting for a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from the LTO is the Certification Fee which costs P 100.00.
Where to get it
Depending on where it will be used, one can request for a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from the following offices:
For Local Purposes
- LTO Licensing Centers
- LTO District Offices
- LTO Extension Offices
- License Section, LTO Central Office
For DFA Authentication
- License Section, LTO Central Office
- LTO Regional Offices
Important Reminders
When requesting for a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from the LTO, here are some things you’d need to remember.
- For requesters abroad, the certification will be issued either by mail or through an authorized representative due to the issuance of Official Receipts (OR) and the use of Security papers for authentication purposes.
- The LTO Certification is a document that can show the history of the driving experience in the Philippines which is a requirement for when the applicant tries to apply for a Foreign Driver’s License.
- Depending on the purpose of making the request for a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from the LTO, there is a limit to where the certification can be requested. Usually it is only available for procurement at the LTO Head Office in Quezon City.
- The Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History is only available to those who can prove that they are who they claim to be.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For your reference, here are some common questions and answers regarding the Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History issued by the LTO.
1. I’m currently out of the country and would like to request for copies of my driver’s license records in the Philippines. How can I obtain this?
You may file a request for the Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History through an authorized representative. The authorized representative in the Philippines may then file your written request at LTO, License Section, W -10, East Avenue, QC. You simply need to pay the Certification Fee amounting to P100.00, state your purpose, and provide your personal information including the complete name, birthday, and driver’s license no., if available. The certification is issued either by mail or through the representative due to the issuance of Official Receipts (OR) and the use of Security papers for authentication purposes.
2. Can I request for a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from any of the LTO offices in the Philippines?
No. Depending on where the certification will be used, you may only get them from the following places:
For Local Purposes
- LTO Licensing Centers
- LTO District Offices
- LTO Extension Offices
- License Section, LTO Central Office
For DFA Authentication
- License Section, LTO Central Office
- LTO Regional Offices
3. Is the Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History expensive to obtain?
Not really, but it would depend on what you consider expensive. The only LTO fee you will need to pay for at the LTO office is the Certification Fee which costs P 100.00.
4. Can I check just anyone’s driving records by requesting for this document?
No. Like every document issued by the Philippine government as an ID, the Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History is only available to those who can prove that they are who they claim to be. In cases when a representative is sent to request for one, then the representative will need to provide an authorization letter, along with the applicant’s and the representatives’ ID.
5. How long does it take to receive my Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History?
The waiting period for a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History is usually two hours, though it might take longer depending on the amount of visitors received and services by the LTO office where you are making the request from.
6. Where can I ask for more information about the Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History?
For questions and other concerns, you may reach out to the LTO via the following contact information:
Land Transportation Office (LTO)
LTMS portal: Visit the LTO’s official website and fill out their Contact Us form at https://portal.lto.gov.ph/ords/f?p=PUBLIC_PORTAL:CONTACT_US:115716301949471.
Phone call: You may contact them at their telephone number (632) 922-9061 to 66.
Email: You may also send them an email at clientcare@lto.gov.ph.
LTO Text Hotline Service: You may use LTO’s nationwide SMS service for drivers and vehicle owners by typing LTOHELP and sending it to 2600
LTO office: For information, you may check with any of the LTO branch offices near you.
Summary
Usually, a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History is requested for those who wish to secure a foreign driver’s license when they go overseas. However, there are instances when it is required locally for employment or other purposes. That said, the LTO made it a point to ensure that the certification is available to those who will request it, provided that they can provide the documentary requirements and pay the price for certification. Nonetheless, it is a pretty straightforward procedure, so following this guide will ensure that this transaction will be as painless as possible for you.