LTO Koronadal City Office Location and Contact Information

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Koronadal City refers to the set of three (3) LTO offices based in Koronadal City, South Cotabato: the LTO Koronadal City District Office, LTO Koronadal City Licensing Center, and the LTO DLRO Gaisano Mall – Koronadal City. Like the other LTO branches in the Philippines, the LTO Koronadal City offices were created so the Secretariat can offer fast, convenient, accessible, and affordable LTO services to the local residents. These LTO offices were also opened to better monitor and regulate all the local and visiting drivers, car owners, and operators, and to better watch over the vehicle use and the entire land transport service in Koronadal City and its geographical area of responsibility (GAOR). The LTO, through these branch offices, also keeps its presence alive within the local land transport sector. Plus, the close proximity ensures that the core programs and services of the LTO reach the very people—both drivers and pedestrians—whom the agencies want to serve and keep safe.  

Located within a wide expanse of agricultural fields that are close to the markets of General Santos City and neighboring towns, Koronadal city is an ideal location for businesses ranging from small to large enterprises. That said it isn’t surprising that the city is home to many shopping malls in South Cotabato, as well as to provincial or regional branches of private and public offices like the LTO. Plus, it is also the center of tourism economic activity and the main shopping hub for nearby municipalities and provinces, making it a great spot.

lto Koronadal office location and contact number

What is LTO Koronadal City? 

LTO Koronadal City refers to the set of three (3) LTO offices stationed in the City of Koronadal, which is geographically grouped under South Cotabato: the  LTO Koronadal City District Office (DO), LTO Koronadal City Licensing Center (LC), and the LTO DLRO Gaisano Mall – Koronadal City. These LTO offices serve as the local frontliners of the LTO Central Office and are tasked with offering various LTO programs and services and bringing them within the reach of the local transacting public in the City of Koronadal. Through these offices as well, the LTO brings most of its core programs and services together as an agency and makes them available and accessible to the locals who need them, particularly to those who work behind the wheels.

These LTO offices in Koronadal City include:

LTO Koronadal City District Office (DO)

The Koronadal City District Office (DO) is the main operating arm and the go-to office for people with LTO-related needs in this shopping city in South Cotabato. It carries out all LTO services in such a way that it is more accessible to the people of Koronadal City, compared to when they have to go straight to the Central Office to do so. Plus, with this district office, it is now possible to transact with the LTO without leaving Koronadal City, allowing those who work behind the wheels to save more time and money in satisfying their LTO-related needs.

LTO Koronadal City Licensing Center (LC)

The LTO Koronadal City Licensing Center (LC) is an LTO agency in Koronadal City meant to serve as the agency’s off-site license printing office. Located in Jaycee Avenue, the LTO Koronadal City Licensing Center (LC) was created with the intention of making the processing of LTO licensing and licensing renewal services faster and more convenient for the people, especially to those who work behind the wheels.

LTO DLRO Gaisano Mall – Koronadal City

In an effort to improve the service delivery and processes of the LTO as a step towards continuous modernization, the agency has created and opened the LTO DLRO Gaisano Mall Koronadal City. This LTO DLRO is a sub-office of the LTO meant to carry out its license renewal programs and services in Koronadal City, from its location in Gaisano Mall, so the agency can cater to more client concerns and bring its services closer to the public. Through this LTO DLRO in Gaisano Mall Koronadal City, the LTO also offers more convenient services with the waiting period shortened through a systematic procedure.

List of Services Offered by LTO Koronadal City Offices

All LTO services are meant to ensure public road safety. As such, the agency is in place to guarantee that only roadworthy drivers and vehicles are allowed on public roads and ensure public safety.

To learn more about the different LTO services, here’s a list of the ones generally offered by LTO offices nationwide:

  • License and Permit
    • Student Permit
    • New Driver’s License (Non-Professional)
    • Conductor’s License
    • Plain or Advance Renewal of Driver’s/Conductor’s License and Renewal of Driver’s License of Filipino Living Abroad
    • Miscellaneous License Transactions
    • Renewal of Driver’s / Conductor’s License with Examination [Expired for more than two (2) years] and/or with ten (10) or more but less than forty (40) Demerit Points
    • Change Classification from Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL)  Code to Professional Driver’s License Code with Same Driver’s License (PDL) Code
    • Additional Driver’s License Code/s
    • Conversion of Foreign Driver’s License to Philippine Driver’s License Including Renewal of Expired Philippine Driver’s License with a Valid Foreign Driver’s License
    • Change Classification from Professional Driver’s License (PDL) Code to Non-Professional Driver’s License Code (NPDL), Dropping of DL Code and Change Clutch Type
    • Request for System Updates (RSU) for Double License
    • Request for System Update (RSU) for License and Customer Details/Misrepresentation of Age/Identity
    • Accreditation of Medical Clinics – New
    • Accreditation of Medical Clinics – Renewal
    • Registration of Physicians – New
    • Registration of Physicians – Renewal
    • Accreditation of Driving School / Driving Enhancement Program Training Center – New
    • Accreditation of Driving School / Driving Enhancement Program Training Center – Renewal
    • Accreditation of Driving Instructor – New
    • Accreditation of Driving Instructor – Renewal
    • Examination for Driving School Instructors
    • Driving Enhancement Program (DEP)
  • Vehicle Registration
    • Initial Registration of Motor Vehicle (MV)
    • Renewal of Motor Vehicle (MV) Registration
    • Storage of Motor Vehicle
    • Miscellaneous Transactions
    • Re-Stamping of Engine/Chassis Number
    • Request for Motor Vehicle Verification
    • Motor Vehicle Inspection
  • Miscellaneous Transactions
    • Duplicate OR/CR
    • Duplicate Plate
    • Transfer of Ownership
    • Annotation & Cancellation of Mortgage
    • Revision of Records
    • Duplicate License (for Lost Licenses)
  • Insurance
  • Proper Driver Education
  • Law Enforcement
    • Settlement of Admitted Apprehension
    • Adjudication of Contested Apprehension
    • Encoding of Alarm
    • Filing of Complaint and Lifting of Alarm
    • Lifting of Alarm (Traffic Adjudication Service)
    • Certification of No Pending Apprehension and Alarm
  • Collection of fees from law enforcement violations
  • Drug testing
  • Emission testing
  • Inventory of Plates
  • The use of self-service kiosks 
  • Process Application for New Driver’s License (DL) via the Automated Driver’s License Examination System (ADLES) Facility 

Since some LTO branch offices are not equipped enough to offer certain LTO services, it’s best to check with your preferred LTO branch office first to confirm that the service you need is available in your preferred LTO agency before visiting the branch.

How to Contact LTO Koronadal City

Reaching out to LTO Koronadal City can be done either through the phone, by email, or via their official social media account. It can also be by visiting any of the LTO offices in Koronadal City directly or by visiting its supervising office, the LTO Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN or Central Mindanao) regional office. 

To reach out to the LTO Region 12 (SOCCSKSARGEN) regional office, please check the following contact information:

Land Transportation Office Region 12 – Office of the Regional Director

Agency Code: 1200
Office Address: LTO Regional Office 12, Purok Yellowbell, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Telephone Number: (083) 878-0764
Head of Agency: Macario D. Gonzaga
Email Address: mb_gonzaga@yahoo.com
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

Contact Information

To reach out to either one of the LTO offices in Koronadal City, please check out the following contact details:

LTO Koronadal City District Office

Agency Code: 1226
Office Address: Jaycee Avenue, Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Telephone Number: (083) 520-1533
Head of Agency: OIC Hasmin B. Masukat
Email Address: ltodiskor@gmail.com
Official Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069015856327&locale=bg_BG
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

LTO Koronadal City Licensing Center

Agency Code: 1225
Office Address: Jaycee Avenue, Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Telephone Number: (083) 877-4872
Head of Agency: OIC Ferdinand B. Mangudadatu
Email Address: koronadallicensingcenter@gmail.com
Official Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/people/LTO-Koronadal-City-Licensing-Center/100064374742226/
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

LTO DLRO Gaisano Mall – Koronadal City

Agency Code: 1227
Office Address: Gaisano Grand Mall, Alunan, Avenue, Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Telephone Number: (083) 520-2612
Head of Agency: OIC Jinna I. Felix
Email Address: 1227dlrokoronadal@gmail.com
Official Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/p/LTO-DLRO-Koronadal-100063994483221/
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

Where is Koronadal City

Koronadal, officially known as the City of Koronadal or Marbel, is a third class component city and capital of the landlocked province of South Cotabato. It serves as the capital of the province of South Cotabato and as the regional administrative center of SOCCSKSARGEN (Region 12). In 2003 and 2005, it was named as the “Most Competitive City” in the small-city category, and in 2005 and 2006 as the most business-friendly city in Mindanao. Geographically, Koronadal is in the northeastern part of South Cotabato Province, bounded in the northwest by the Municipality of Tantangan, South Cotabato and the Municipality of Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat in the northeast; on the southwest, by the Municipality of Banga, South Cotabato and on the southeast, by the Municipalities of Tupi and Tampakan, South Cotabato.

Google Map Location

To learn more about the travel routes and the driving directions to Koronadal City or to any of the LTO offices in the city, you may check the maps below:

LTO Koronadal City District Office

LTO Koronadal City Licensing Center

LTO DLRO Gaisano Mall – Koronadal City

LTO Region 14 – Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 14, also known as the LTO Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), is one of the regional divisions of the LTO in the Philippines. Like the Central Office, this regional office also manages and oversees the LTO agencies in the cities and municipalities within the territorial jurisdiction of CAR. The LTO branch agencies within the region, on the other hand, implement the projects and enforce the rules and regulations in the cities and municipalities within its geographical area of responsibility (GAOR). The LTO Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) regional office, along with its LTO agencies, ensures that the Secretariat and its services are accessible, making it easier for both the public and the agency to work together towards a safer, more efficient, more convenient, and more affordable land transport service in the Cordilleras.

Known for its rich ancient culture, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is home to the indigenous tribe called the Igorot. They are well-known for the traditional way of life that existed way back to ancient Filipinos. The region is also home to the supposed “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the world famous Banaue Rice Terraces, and other natural attractions like the Sumaguing Cave in Sagada and the mummy caves of Benguet and Mt. Province. It attract numerous visitors on a regular basis, which made it imperative for the local government branches of public offices like the LTO.  

lto region 14 CAR Cordillera Administrative Region office

What is LTO Region 14? 

Known as the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), the LTO Region 14 is the only landlocked region in the north-central part of Luzon. It has a mountainous terrain, and is positioned in the Cordillera Central mountain range, right where Mount Pulag, the highest mountain in Luzon, is located, and is dubbed as the “Watershed Cradle of North Luzon” as it hosts nine (9) major rivers that provide water for irrigation and energy-generation in Northern Luzon. The region which consists of the provinces of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Apayao is rich in natural resources and has abundant mineral reserves including gold, copper, silver, and zinc. The designated regional center is the Chartered City of Baguio, officially known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines. These provinces and cities house numerous LTO agencies within its jurisdiction and it is these LTO agencies that make up what is collectively known as LTO Region 14 (LTO Cordillera Administrative Region). With the LTO CAR agencies, the Secretariat makes it easier for the people in these mountainous parts to access and avail of its core programs and services without leaving the area. 

Mission and Vision of LTO CAR

Like the other LTO agencies and regional offices, the LTO Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) also operates under the same mission and vision as that of the LTO Central Office.

Mission

To rationalize the land transportation services and facilities and effectively implement the various transportation laws, rules and regulations. It is the responsibility of those involved in the public service to be more vigilant in their part in the overall development scheme of the national leadership. Hence, promotion of safety and comfort in land travel is a continuing commitment of the LTO.

Vision

To be a frontline government agency showcasing fast and efficient public service for a progressive land transport sector. 

Functions of LTO CAR

All the LTO agencies share the same purpose and functions as that of the LTO Central Office, including all the agencies under the LTO Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

The LTO functions offered in the Cordilleras, include:

LTO-Serviced Cities and Municipalities in the Cordilleras

With LTO working to be a more efficient and convenient frontline agency, they have set up branch offices in various strategic locations within the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

These offices are as follows:

  • LTO Bangued

  • LTO Luna

  • LTO Baguio City

  • LTO La Trinidad, Benguet

  • LTO Lamut (Ifugao)

  • LTO Alfonso Lista (Ifugao)

  • LTO Tabuk

  • LTO Bontoc

List of LTO Agencies in the Cordilleras

LTO also placed 11 different types of agencies under the jurisdiction of LTO CAR. These agencies are strategically placed so the LTO can offer their service to as many different areas in the region as possible. These agencies are categorized as follows:

  • District Offices (DO)
    • Abra District Office

    • Apayao District Office

    • Baguio City District Office 

    • Benguet District Office

    • Ifugao District Office

    • Kalinga District Office

    • Mt. Province District Office

  • Extension Offices (EO)
    • Alfonso Lista – Ifugao Extension Office

  • Licensing Centers (LC)
    • Baguio Licensing Center

  • Driver’s License Renewal Office/Center (DLRO/DLRC)
    • Driver’s License Renewal Office – Porta Vaga

  • New Registration Unit (NRU)
    • New Registration Unit

List of Services Offered by LTO Agencies in CAR

All the LTO programs and services are designed to monitor and ensure road safety and promote progress for the local land transport sector. It is the same for the LTO agencies in the Cordilleras.

Some of the most common LTO services include:

  • License and Permit
    • Student Permit

    • New Driver’s License (Non-Professional)

    • Conductor’s License

    • Plain or Advance Renewal of Driver’s/Conductor’s License and Renewal of Driver’s License of Filipino Living Abroad

    • Miscellaneous License Transactions

    • Renewal of Driver’s / Conductor’ with Examination [Expired for more than two (2) years] and/or with ten (10) or more but less than forty (40) Demerit Points

    • Change Classification from Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL)  Code to Professional Driver’s License Code with Same Driver’s License (PDL) Code

    • Additional Driver’s License Code/s

    • Conversion of Foreign Driver’s License to Philippine Driver’s License Including Renewal of Expired Philippine Driver’s License with a Valid Foreign Driver’s License

    • Change Classification from Professional Driver’s License (PDL) Code to Non-Professional Driver’s License Code (NPDL), Dropping of DL Code and Change Clutch Type

    • Request for System Updates (RSU) for Double License

    • Request for System Update (RSU) for License and Customer Details/Misrepresentation of Age/Identity

    • Accreditation of Medical Clinics – New

    • Accreditation of Medical Clinics – Renewal

    • Registration of Physicians – New

    • Registration of Physicians – Renewal

    • Accreditation of Driving School / Driving Enhancement Program Training Center – New

    • Accreditation of Driving School / Driving Enhancement Program Training Center – Renewal

    • Accreditation of Driving Instructor – New

    • Accreditation of Driving Instructor – Renewal

    • Examination for Driving School Instructors

    • Driving Enhancement Program (DEP)

  • Vehicle Registration
    • Initial Registration of Motor Vehicle (MV)

    • Renewal of Motor Vehicle (MV) Registration

    • Storage of Motor Vehicle

    • Miscellaneous Transactions

    • Re-Stamping of Engine/Chasis Number

    • Request for Motor Vehicle Verification

    • Motor Vehicle Inspection

  • Miscellaneous Transactions
    • Duplicate OR/CR

    • Duplicate Plate

    • Transfer of Ownership

    • Annotation & Cancellation of Mortgage

    • Revision of Records

    • Duplicate License (for Lost Licenses)

  • Insurance

  • Proper Driver Education

  • Law Enforcement
    • Settlement of Admitted Apprehension

    • Adjudication of Contested Apprehension

    • Encoding of Alarm

    • Filing of Complaint and Lifting of Alarm

    • Lifting of Alarm (Traffic Adjudication Service)

    • Certification of No Pending Apprehension and Alarm

  • Collection of fees from law enforcement violations

  • Drug testing

  • Emission testing

  • Inventory of Plates

  • The use of self-service kiosks 

  • Process Application for New Driver’s License (DL) via the Automated Driver’s License Examination System (ADLES) Facility 

  • Accreditation 

Note that while all of these services are offered by LTO, some of them may not be readily available in certain offices in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) due to limited facilities. That is why, it is best to check with your preferred LTO branch first to see if they are offering the service you require before you make the trip.

How to Contact LTO CAR

All of the LTO offices are created to be accessible so their services can reach the people faster. They are also strategically located so they can better regulate the drivers and vehicles and maintain road safety in the region. The LTO also ensures that all of their services reach the people who need them through an LTO agency. That said, they also made it easy to reach out to the LTO CAR regional offices, including the LTO regional office in Region 14 or to any of the LTO agencies in the region. They can be reached either by making a call, sending an email, or sending a message to their official social media accounts. They may also visit any of the LTO agencies in the Cordilleras.

Contact Information 

For information, questions, concerns, or complaints, you may contact LTO Region 14 via the following:

Land Transportation Office Region 14 – Office of the Regional Director

Agency Code: 1400
Office Address: 2nd Floor Post Office Building, Post Office Loop, Upper Session Road, Baguio City
Telephone Number: 074 423 1662
Head of Agency: Francis Ray A. Almora, CESO VI
Email Address: dotrcarofficial@gmail.com
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

Where is Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) — Region 14

The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) also known as the Cordillera Region, Cordillera, or Region 14, is the only landlocked administrative region in the Philippines, situated in the Cordillera Central mountain range, within the island of Luzon. It has a primarily mountainous terrain, with several streams and rivers including the Chico River, which is a tributary of the Cagayan River. It is the least populous region and it covers most of the Cordillera Mountain Range of Luzon. It is bounded on the northeast and east by the Cagayan Valley, and on the southwest and west by the Ilocos Region.

Google Map Location

To learn more about the different driving directions or travel routes to the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) or to the LTO Region 14 regional office, you may check the maps below:

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Land Transportation Office  (LTO) Region 14

How to Change Body of Motor Vehicle in LTO

Changing the body of a motor vehicle is just one of the many types of car modifications allowed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO). Not many people want to do it, but it isn’t unusual at all. Some who do it do so to improve the vehicle’s performance while others do so to showcase their individuality through a unique car or for just plain old fun. Whatever your reason is, know that there are certain standards and parameters regarding changing vehicle design in the interest of   road safety, environmental protection, and more. 

The LTO standards for changing the body of the motor vehicle are lifted off of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN-ECE) standard for motor vehicles—a standard adopted by many countries in the ASEAN region, including the Philippines who used it as the concrete basis for the guidelines to car modification in the country. To learn more about the standards, requirements and procedures in changing the body of your motor vehicle safely at the LTO, we created this simple, easy-to-follow guide for you. 

lto change body of motor vehicle

LTO Vehicle Modifications: Change Body

There are different types of car or vehicle modifications. However, for our purposes, we are only discussing the body change for motor vehicles in the country. Just like other types though, change in the body of a motor vehicle changes the factory original look and exchanges it for a unique-looking customized car through the use of body kits. 

Changing the body of your vehicle naturally involves the car or the vehicle body. If you are an enthusiast, you know what the car body refers to. If you aren’t, then it refers to those parts meant to ensure the highest level of safety for the driver, passengers, and other road users. These parts are mostly attached to the metal shell (unibody) and usually include shock-absorbing components and radiator grilles as well as the vehicle’s roof, hood, fenders, trunk lid, doors, and windows.

Benefits of Changing the Body of a Motor Vehicle

Being able to change your vehicle’s body at will means enjoying the following benefits: 

  • You may convert your vehicle into one that suits your taste or showcase your personality.

  • Depending on the type of changes you wish to make on the car body, you may be able to enjoy better car performance or even a safer car.

  • It gives you freedom to decide what you want your motor vehicle to look like.

Eligibility to Change the Body of a Motor Vehicle

Anyone who owns a registered motor vehicle and who intends to change his vehicle body is welcome to do so, provided that he can present all the requirements and pay all the relevant LTO fees.

Requirements for Changing the Body of a Motor Vehicle

Car modifications resulting in changes in the car body requires re-registration at the LTO to inform the relevant authorities of the changes. This procedure requires the following list of documents from the applicants.

General Requirements

The basic requirements include the following:

  • Original Certificate of Registration (CR) / Certificate of Registration – Encumbered (CRE) with conformity of the financing company interposing no objection as to the change of body/body design / engine/ color

  • Original Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate

  • Macro-etching report

  • Special Bank Receipt (except for Motorcycle with sidecar)

  • LTO Copy or electronically transmitted appropriate insurance Certificate of Cover (COC) / Endorsement of insurance

  • Duly accomplished original Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)

Additional Requirements

The need for additional documents may vary depending on the type of change the car owner wishes to apply for. For changes in the car body, here’s a list of the additional requirements 

  • LTFRB electronic confirmation (For Hire)

  • Original Joint Affidavit of Change Body indicating source of body

  • Original Certificate of Registration (CR) and latest original Official Receipt (OR) of payment

  • Original copy of Sales Invoice of Body

  • Affidavit of Change of Body 

  • Clearance from Philippine National Police-Traffic Management Group (PNP-TMG)

  • Endorsement from the Insurance Company

  • Actual inspection of MV with duly accomplished Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR)

  • Confirmation of Dealer’s Report from Registration Section / Regional Office

  • Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)

How to File Application for Change Body of Motor Vehicles

Changing your vehicle classification from one class to another is a simple process. It does require submission of a certain set of documentary requirements, depending on the type of change you wish to make, but the procedures for doing so remain the same.

To apply for a change in classification for your vehicle, you may follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the LTO Office closest to you. 

Step 2: Secure a queue number at the LTO officer-in-charge and wait for your turn.

Step 3: Once your number is called, proceed to the transaction counters. 

Step 4: Submit all the required documents to the Evaluator for evaluation and computation of fees.

Step 5: Once the evaluation is completed, get the actual inspection of motor vehicles with duly accomplished Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) done.

Step 6: Once the MVIR is ready, proceed to the queue for the cashier window and wait for your turn.

Step 7: Once your name is called, pay for the necessary fees and secure an Official Receipt (OR).

Step 8: Once done, proceed to the Releasing Counter.

Step 9: Present the OR to get the new Certificate of Registration (CR), plates, stickers, and other requested documents.

Step 10: Once you have received the CR and other relevant documents, signs in the CR log book.

Where to File Application for Change in Vehicle Body

Filing for a change in the body of your motor vehicle shall be done in any LTO Office, district or extension offices, whichever is more convenient.

Fees for LTO Change Body Transactions

The change in body of motor vehicles will require applicants to pay a total of one hundred pesos (P100.00) in addition to the other regular charges.

Important Reminders

For your reference, here are some things you need to remember when applying for a change in vehicle body:

  • Note that all types of changes are subject to inspection as it needs to be checked for safety.

  • That said, the change body procedure always comes with other fees. 

  • Changing the body of a motor vehicle is an optional procedure. 

  • It can be done at any of the LTO offices anywhere in the Philippines.

  • Changes in the body of the motor vehicle may affect its roadworthiness so it isn’t impossible for a modified car to fail inspection when not professionally modified.

Video: Guide on the Requirements for Changing Vehicle Body in LTO

Learn more about the requirements and procedures on how to change vehicle body in LTO by watching this video from MamiZang Vlog.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To help make your application for change in vehicle body as painless as possible, we rounded up the most common questions and answers related to it.

1. What is motor vehicle or car modification?

Car modification refers to changes in the motor vehicle, including change in body, body design, color, and engine or chassis.

2. Can I make more than one type of change to my car? 

Yes. It is possible to make several changes at once but you will have to declare the change with LTO by filing for application to change whatever you wish to change, be it the body, body design, color, or engine/chassis. 

3. Can I apply for the change in car body from any LTO branch office?

Yes. You may file the change body application at any LTO branch, provided that they offer the service. 

4. Is there a difference when filing for applications for change body between private and for hire vehicles?

Yes. Though the procedures may be similar, there are differences in documentary requirements so make sure you pay attention to it depending on your vehicle classification.

5. For questions or concerns, who should I reach out to?

For questions regarding LTO change in the body of your motor vehicle, you may reach out to:

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 the LTO branch offices closest to you.

Summary

Changing the vehicle body may not seem like an important service to many people, but for those who wish to express their individuality through their cars, it is an important procedure. It ensures that the car stays safe and roadworthy despite the changes and that the LTO is informed that the car has been changed. It’s a simple and straightforward transaction, too, so there’s really no reason to shy away from making changes to your car body or to not declare making such changes in your motor vehicle. After all, it might even save your life when they find any problems with the modifications.

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