The LTO Tracker is an online platform jointly developed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) that allows motorists in the Philippines to check the availability and delivery status of their driver’s license and vehicle plate number in real-time without the hassle of repeated LTO trips.

If you’ve been waiting for your driver’s license or vehicle plate number and don’t want to keep making trips to the LTO just to check, the LTO Tracker now offers a convenient, transparent, and secure way to monitor the status of your license or plate from your phone or computer — and even have it delivered right to your doorstep, allowing you to save time and avoid the stress of long queues.

What Does it Do?

The LTO Tracker is a convenient, transparent, and secure online platform that allows motorists in the Philippines to check the availability and delivery status of their driver’s license and vehicle plate number online in real-time. Through this online LTO tracker, users can:

• Search for license and plate availability
• Request home delivery via LTO-accredited couriers
• Track delivery progress online

Note that despite the availability of options to deliver the license via the LTO tracker, foreign driver’s license conversions are still not eligible for delivery and must be sent through the Philippine Postal Service as per the LTO memorandum dated December 23, 2019.

What Is it For?

The online LTO tracker was created for:

• Convenience: Check status anytime, anywhere.
• Faster service: Reduce unnecessary trips and waiting time at LTO offices.
• Transparency: View real-time updates on application and delivery status.
• Accessibility: Provide an online alternative to in-person follow-ups.

Benefits of Using LTO Tracker

With the No Plate, No Travel policy, having quick access to plate status is a big help. The tracker:

• Saves time by avoiding unnecessary LTO visits
• Helps avoid fines by knowing exactly when your plate is ready
• Lets you opt for home delivery, similar to passport or PSA document drop-offs
• Lets you monitor your license or plate’s progress online.
• Allows you to have it shipped securely to your home.
• Helps protect your personal information using advanced security systems.

Who Can Use

The LTO Tracker was created with the following users in mind: 

• Motorists in the Philippines waiting for their driver’s license or vehicle plate number
• Vehicle owners who recently bought a new car or motorcycle and are waiting for their plates
• Motorists who renewed their driver’s license and need to check its availability
• Owners requesting replacement plates or licenses due to loss, damage, or change of details
• People who prefer home delivery of their license or plate instead of in-person pick-up
• Those with internet access who want to track updates online

Note: This is not for foreign driver’s license conversions — these are delivered only via the Philippine Postal Service as per LTO policy

Requirements

Here’s what you need to prepare to use the LTO Tracker without any hassle:

• For Driver’s License tracking:
  • Driver’s license number
  • Birthdate
  • LTMS client number (if your record isn’t found)
• For License Plate tracking:
  • Plate number or 15-digit MV (Motor Vehicle) file number from your Certificate of Registration (CR)
  • Additional details if not found in the system: name, birthdate, OR/CR details, email, phone number, and LTO transaction location
• For Delivery Requests:
  • Clear photo of a valid government-issued ID
  • Copy of OR (Official Receipt) and CR (Certificate of Registration) for the vehicle
  • Complete delivery address
  • Payment for courier fee via GCash or QRPh

How to Use the LTO Tracker

To use the tracker, simply follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to the official website

Visit https://ltotracker.com. Only use the official site.

Step 2. Choose the service

Select either Driver’s License or License Plate.

Step 3. Enter your details

• For license: Input your license number and birthdate.
• For plates: Enter your plate number or the 15-digit MV file number from your Certificate of Registration (CR).

Step 4. Check the status

Results may show: In Process, Dispatched, Ready for Pick-Up, or Available for Delivery.

Step 5. Select pick-up or delivery

• For delivery: Upload a photo of your valid ID and OR/CR, provide your address.
• Pay the delivery fee via GCash or QRPh. Rates vary by location.

Step 6. Track delivery progress

Once booked, you can follow the status until it arrives.

Fees

Here are the fees associated with using LTO Tracker:

• Delivery fee varies by location — If you opt for home delivery of your driver’s license or plate number, you’ll pay a courier fee that changes depending on where you are in the Philippines.
• Payment via e-wallet — You can settle this delivery fee using GCash or QRPh.
• Examples from user experience:
  • One user reported a delivery fee of ₱158.49 for plate delivery within Quezon City. 
  • Another user located outside Metro Manila shared having paid ₱240 for shipping their license to Cebu City.
  • A separate user mentioned paying ₱159 for delivery via GogoExpress. 

Reminders

When using LTO Tracker, make sure that you are ready to:

• Provide accurate and complete personal details
  • Name
  • Address
  • Contact details
• Use the platform only for lawful purposes
• Avoid fraudulent or harmful activities
• Follow applicable Philippine laws and regulations

You may also want to take note of the following:

• The LTO Tracker acts as an intermediary between users and delivery service providers.
• Delivery time and condition are handled by the courier.
• Any delivery disputes must be taken up directly with the courier company.

• LTO does not guarantee complete accuracy of online data at all times.
• LTO is not liable for content errors, delays, or damages arising from site use.
• Service access can be terminated without notice for any reason.
• Terms of Use may change periodically; users should check for updates.

Video: How to Use the LTO Tracker

For a visual walkthrough on how to use the LTO Tracker, you may watch this video below:

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Contact Information

For inquiries and other concerns, you may reach out to LTO via the following:

• Email: c3.ltocentral@gmail.com / digital.hub.lto@gmail.com
• Official Contact: ltomailbox@lto.gov.ph

Renewing your driver’s license (DL) can now be done online via the eGovPH app. This means that motorists can now complete the entire license renewal process digitally—submitting requirements, paying fees, and receiving their updated license—without ever visiting an LTO office, thanks to the Philippine government’s push to shift public transactions to digital platforms for easier, faster, and more transparent government services. By integrating license renewal into the eGovPH app, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) aims to reduce queues, prevent fixer-related scams, and make services more accessible nationwide, while at the same time, helping the people save time, minimize transportation costs, and provide a valid electronic driver’s license (eDL) directly through a smartphone.

If you’re a Filipino motorist looking for a faster and more convenient way to renew your driver’s license, then you can now do so using your smartphone. In this guide, you’ll learn step-by-step how to renew your driver’s license online using the eGovPH app, including pre-requisite requirements, payment methods, and what to expect after submission.

Driver’s License Renewal via the eGovPH App

The eGovPH driver’s license renewal is designed to offer a mobile-first experience via the government superapp, eGovPH. It was meant to be an all-in-one mobile service via the app, allowing users to upload license details, complete pre-requirements, pay fees, and access their electronic license within a single smartphone application interface. Unlike the LTMS portal, it doesn’t require accessing a website through a browser with separate steps for profile creation, medical and ODEP certificate uploads, and payment processing spread across different sections. Instead, the eGovPH app centralizes the process into a more streamlined, app-based platform specifically optimized for mobile use. The app also integrates optional delivery booking for the physical license card directly through the app, while the LTMS portal typically requires manual follow-up or separate courier arrangements, making it a more convenient and accessible option for mobile users as well as ordinary citizens who prefer handling transactions via smartphone rather than through web browsers or physical offices. 

Through this system, license holders can apply for renewal, upload requirements, pay fees, and even get an electronic version of their eDL without physically going to an LTO office.

Why Renew Online?

According to LTO Chief Asec. Vigor D. Mendoza II, the integration of driver’s license renewal into the eGovPH app is meant to provide a faster and more convenient process, eliminating the need for transportation expenses and long lines at LTO offices.

“This is a better alternative for going to LTO offices since you don’t need to shell out money for transportation or wait in queues,” Mendoza said.

Transport Secretary Vince Dizon added that this helps prevent applicants from falling victim to fixers and streamlines the government’s push for safer, transparent public service.

Benefits

Some of the benefits of going for DL renewal via the eGovPH app includes:

• Convenient, app-based driver’s license renewal using a smartphone
• Elimination of in-person visits and queuing at LTO offices
• Reduced risk of dealing with fixers or unauthorized agents
• Faster processing and real-time status updates via SMS and in-app notifications
• Access to a valid electronic driver’s license (eDL) through the app
• Integrated payment system with multiple payment gateway options
• Optional home delivery service for the physical driver’s license card
• Centralized access to other government services beyond LTO within the same app
• Simplified renewal process suitable for Filipinos living abroad or in remote areas
• Support for the national digitization program promoting transparent and efficient public service

Who Can Renew Online Using eGovPH?

The eGovPH app is open to all Filipino drivers with an existing valid or expired license. However, those with licenses expired for over two years or with outstanding penalties may be required to process renewal manually through an LTO branch.

Requirements 

Before starting your online application, make sure you have the following:

• Online Driving Enhancement Program (ODEP) Certificate
  • Complete the 5-hour Driver’s Enhancement Program (DEP) via the LTO ODLRS portal (https://www.odep.ph/).
  • Upload proof of completion inside the app.
• Telemedicine Medical Examination Certificate
  • Book and attend an online medical exam via the telemedicine portal (https://dcitelemed.ph/)
  • Undergo basic sight and hearing tests virtually.
• Physical Driver’s License (Front and Back)
  • A clear image or scan is required to upload during the renewal process.
• Updated Digital Photo and Signature
  • Captured during the application inside the app, following the required format.

Step-by-Step Guide

Here’s a simplified guide to help you through the process of applying for DL renewal online via the eGovPH app:

Step 1: Install and Set Up the eGovPH App

• Download from the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/egovph/id6470430216) or Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ph.gov.egov).
• Set up your account and complete security verification for your protection.

Step 2: Access LTO Services via eGovPH

• Open the app and tap the NGA icon.
• Search or scroll down to find LTO and tap it.
• Select Online Driver’s Application.
• Tap Renew Your Driver’s License.

Step 3: Complete Pre-Requirements

• Upload or capture clear photos of your license (front and back).
• Wait for 1–3 minutes as the system analyzes your card.
• Review extracted details and verify everything.
• Take a selfie photo following the required format inside the app.
• Upload your digital signature.

Step 4: Secure Your ODEP and Medical Certificates

• ODEP Certificate:
  • Follow the link provided in the app to the LTO ODLRS portal.
  • Register, pay the fee, take a selfie, complete modules (approximately 5 hours), and pass the quizzes.
• Telemedicine Medical Certificate:
  • Book an online consultation via the link provided in the app.
  • Attend the appointment and undergo sight and hearing assessments.
  • Obtain your digital medical certificate.

Step 5: Verify and Submit Your Application

• Confirm that all uploaded documents and personal details are accurate.
• Tap Submit.

Step 6: Pay the Renewal Fee

• Choose from available payment gateways inside the app.
• Settle the applicable renewal fee online.

Step 7: Confirmation and Delivery Options

• Wait for an SMS confirmation from the LTO once your renewal is successful.
• You will also receive another message once your renewal is approved.
• Choose to either:
  • Pick up your new license at the nearest LTO branch, or
  • Book delivery directly to your home.

What Happens After You Submit?

• Your driver’s license renewal is processed digitally.
• An electronic driver’s license (eDL) becomes available inside the eGovPH app. This is valid and recognized like the physical license card.
• The physical license can be delivered or picked up according to your preference.

Where to Apply

Using your smartphone, you may apply for your driver’s license renewal by downloading the eGovPH app either via the App Store or the Google Play Store. Then simply tap the NGA icon, select LTO, choose Online Driver’s Application, then click Renew Your Driver’s License. This should allow you to complete the entire process—from uploading your requirements to securing the pre-requirements, completing payments, and accessing both electronic and optional physical license delivery—all within the app.

Cost and Processing Timeline

Renewal via the eGovPH app follows the same fee structure as the LTMS portal: a standard on-time license renewal costs around ₱685 (₱100 application + ₱585 license fee), with added penalties (₱75–₱225) and a small computer processing charge if your license expired. The online application itself typically takes about 30 minutes once all requirements are in place, and you’ll receive your physical license either via pick‑up or courier—usually delivered within 72 hours, while your electronic version appears instantly in the app.

Video: Online DL Renewal via the eGovPH App

If you want a quick and hassle-free way to renew your license in the Philippines, using the eGovPH app is now one of the most accessible options. Watch this video and learn how you can take advantage of this convenient process for your next DL renewal!

Applying for a driver’s license in the Philippines requires more than just passing the written and practical driving exams. Before you can officially get behind the wheel, you must undergo a medical assessment—which also includes an LTO eye test, a mandatory vision screening required for all driver’s license applicants to ensure they meet the minimum eyesight standards for safe driving. It is rooted in the Land Transportation and Traffic Code (RA 4136), reinforced by Department of Transportation (DOTr) regulations, and supported by the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology (PAO). The test is conducted only by licensed physicians and accredited clinics and includes visual acuity and field-of-vision tests as part of the official medical certificate.

Since driving depends largely on vision, the LTO eye test is supposed to safeguard both drivers and the public by preventing vision-impaired individuals from operating vehicles, thereby improving road safety, strengthening the integrity of the licensing process, and aligning with the government’s goal of reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities. If you are getting your license soon, then this guide explains everything you need to know about the LTO eye test requirements for driver’s license, how it works, where to take it, and what restrictions may apply according to your eye condition.

Why Vision Matters for Driving

Driving is a task that relies on your eyes about 90% of the time. From spotting road signs and traffic lights to noticing pedestrians and oncoming vehicles, your vision determines how safely you react while on the road.

The PAO has recognized the importance of visual standards for drivers. Even if there isn’t a perfect formula linking vision problems directly to accidents, international research shows that visual acuity, peripheral vision, contrast sensitivity, and depth perception all affect safe driving. Because of this, the LTO requires every driver’s license applicant to undergo an eyesight test before approval.

LTO Recommended Screening Standards

To qualify for a driver’s license, the following minimum vision standards must be met:

• Visual Acuity: Binocular vision (both eyes open) of at least 20/40 Snellen with or without corrective lenses.
• Visual Field: At least 120° horizontally and 20° vertically with no major blind spots.

If results are worse than these standards, applicants may face restrictions or denial of a license.

Actual Vision Functions Checked for Driving

The PAO outlines several aspects of vision that are linked to safe driving. During the LTO screening, some of these functions are tested directly, while others may be evaluated if problems are suspected.

• Visual Acuity: How well you see details at a distance (letters/numbers on a chart).
• Peripheral Vision: Ability to notice movement or objects outside your central vision (helps avoid curbs, pedestrians, and cars from the side).
• Glare & Contrast Sensitivity: Ability to drive at night, in fog, or when headlights cause glare.
• Color Vision: Helps recognize traffic lights and signal indicators.
• Accommodation: Ability to adjust focus from near to far objects.
• Depth Perception: Ability to judge distance accurately, important for lane changes and overtaking.

Vision Standards and Restrictions

Here’s how different vision results affect licensing:

• 20/40 or better: Full driving privileges
• 20/50: May qualify with corrective glasses/lenses
• 20/60–20/70: Daylight driving only
• Worse than 20/70: Not eligible for licensing
• With eye diseases (e.g., cataracts): Night driving not allowed
• Peripheral vision less than 110°: Subject to additional conditions
• Peripheral vision less than 90°: Not eligible for licensing

Driver’s License Restrictions Based on Vision

If your eyesight test shows certain limitations, you may still qualify for a license, but with restrictions. Here are the common outcomes:

• 20/50 vision: Qualified to drive with corrective glasses or contact lenses
• 20/60 vision: Qualified for daytime driving only
• Cataracts: Not allowed to drive at night
• One weak eye, one strong eye: May fail LTO test but can be referred to an optometrist for further evaluation

Driver’s License Condition Codes

Restrictions are also assigned by LTO as condition codes based on a driver’s medical and vision status to ensure safety on the road. For vision-related conditions, you can see these condition codes that indicate whether a driver is required to use corrective lenses or has specific limitations when driving.  

• Condition Code A: Must wear corrective lenses (eyeglasses or contact lenses) when driving.
• Condition Code B: Must drive only during daylight (for drivers with difficulty seeing at night, such as night blindness or reduced night vision).
• Condition Code C: Must drive only within a specified radius or area (applies to drivers with certain medical or vision limitations).

These restrictions are printed on the driver’s license and must always be complied with. They serve as safeguards to ensure that drivers with visual impairments or limitations operate vehicles under conditions that minimize risks to themselves and others. Ignoring these restrictions is a traffic violation and may result in fines or penalties for the erring drivers.

How the LTO Eye Test is Conducted

The eye test usually comes right after the mandatory drug test. It’s a straightforward process, often completed within minutes. Here’s what to expect:

• You’ll be asked to read a Snellen chart (the classic eye chart with letters of different sizes).
• Testing checks how far and clearly you can see with each eye.
• You may be asked to repeat the test with and without corrective lenses (glasses or contact lenses).
• If you normally wear glasses for driving, you should use them during the test so the result reflects your actual driving condition.

Important: If the findings show abnormalities or poor vision, the LTO may assign driving restrictions that will be printed on your driver’s license.

Evaluation Protocol

Here’s how the general flow of vision evaluation happens according to PAO and LTO guidelines:

Step 1. Initial vision screening is conducted at the LTO medical clinic.

Step 2. If results show worse than 20/40 vision, you’ll be referred to an ophthalmologist.

Step 3. The specialist may recommend corrective lenses, further testing, or restrictions.

Step 4. Applicants whose corrected vision remains worse than 20/70 Snellen may undergo advanced testing (contrast, glare, depth perception, diplopia).

Step 5. Based on results, LTO may add license restrictions or deny the application.

Where to Get the LTO Eye Test

Applicants don’t need to go far to take the required vision exam. The process is integrated into the medical exam conducted at LTO offices through accredited clinics.

• Each LTO office has partner medical clinics that provide vision screening.
• Only results from these accredited clinics are recognized by LTO.
• If you fail the initial screening, you may be referred to an ophthalmologist for further evaluation.

Tip: Always confirm that the clinic is LTO-accredited before proceeding with your test, as results from non-accredited facilities will not be accepted.

Why Accredited Clinics Are Important

The LTO only accepts medical certificates and eye test results from accredited clinics. These facilities follow PAO-recommended procedures, ensuring fairness and consistency in testing.

Accredited clinics also provide proper referrals to ophthalmologists if deeper evaluation is required. By going through official channels, applicants avoid delays or invalid test results.

Tips to Prepare for Your LTO Eye Test

To help you prepare for the eye test, here are some tips that you can follow:

• Rest your eyes before your scheduled test.
• Wear your prescription glasses or contact lenses if you use them for driving.
• Avoid wearing tinted glasses that may affect results.
• If you suspect eye issues (blurred vision, frequent headaches), consult an optometrist before applying.
• Follow any restrictions issued on your license for your safety and that of others.

Video: Home Eye Test and Actual LTO Eye Test Requirements  

The LTO eye test requirements for driver’s license are in place to promote road safety. While it might feel like just another step in the application process, it determines whether you can see well enough to handle real-life driving conditions responsibly. For better understanding of the eyesight requirements for your DL application, you may check out this video: 

If you are feeling nervous about your eye test, watch this video and learn from the experts how you can ace it:

You may also try this home eye test to help you feel more confident:

For more information, visit the official Land Transportation Office (LTO) website or inquire directly at the accredited medical clinic of your chosen LTO branch.