How to Get a PNP-HPG MV Clearance Certificate

One of the many requirements needed by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) for different LTO-related transactions like transfer of ownership, change color, change body design, and cancellation of Chattel Mortgage is the Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC) from the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG). It’s not that hard to acquire, but it can be quite scary if you do not know anything about it. 

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about securing a PNP-HPG MV Clearance Certificate. From the qualifications to the requirements, step-by-step procedures, and where the certificate is needed, this guide will make this step as painless as possible. 

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What is a PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC)

A Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC) is an official document issued by the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) to certify that the vehicle you have is not on the list of wanted or stolen vehicles as of the clearance certificate date of issue. It is an important requirement for many LTO transactions and it proves to the authorities that the vehicle you’re using, regardless if it’s secondhand, assembled, or imported, has neither been carnapped nor used in the commission of crime.

The clearance certificate is issued after the PNP-HPG inspects your car or motorcycle. During the inspection, a PNP-HPG sends a representative to verify your engine and chassis numbers through a process called stenciling or macro-etching—a verification procedure that uses a paint remover to check that the numbers are valid and not tampered with.

How Long is the Validity of an MV Clearance Certificate

The PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC) is valid for at most, seven (7) working days only. Since it’s one of the LTO requirements for transactions like transfer of ownership, color or body design change, or cancellation of mortgage, you need to make sure to use it to file your application or complete your LTO transaction within this period.

Where Can I Get a PNP-HPG MV Clearance Certificate

Securing a PNP-HPG MV clearance certificate can be done at any PNP-HPG motor vehicle clearance satellite station. These stations are usually located within the LTO offices and are usually open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (no noon break), Mondays to Fridays, to make the procedure more convenient.

Aside from the satellite stations, the PNP-HPG MV clearance certificate is also available at the PNP-HPG main headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. For convenience, it’s best to apply for the MV clearance there as all LTO branches nationwide accept the certificate issued at Camp Crame. If you are securing the PNP-HPG MV clearance certificate from a satellite station, you can only submit the certificate to the LTO branch in the same area of jurisdiction.

Who can Request for a PNP-HPG MV Clearance Certificate

Any licensed driver who intends to obtain a Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC) is eligible to make this application. However, the following are almost always the requesting party for a PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC):

  • Local dealers of Motor Vehicles
  • Owners of Brand New Imported Motor Vehicles
  • Owners of Secondhand Imported Motor Vehicles
  • Owners of Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) Imported Motor Vehicles
  • Owners of Imported Motor Vehicles – Voluntary Payment
  • Owners of Rebuilt Motor Vehicles
  • Owners of Motor Vehicles Acquired Through Bidding
  • Owners of Motor Vehicles for Transfer of Ownership
  • Owners of Motor Vehicles for Change Engine/Chassis
  • Owners of Motor Vehicles for Change Color
  • Owners of Motor Vehicles for Change Body Design
  • Owners of Motor Vehicles for Shipment
  • Owners of Motor Vehicles for Record Check
  • Owners of Motor Vehicles for Permit to Assemble

Where to Get a PNP-HPG MV Clearance Certificate

To get a PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC), you will need to visit the PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Division (MVCD) or any of its clearance offices/stations will conduct physical inspection and status verification of motor vehicle thru an updated Vehicle Information Management System (VIMS) prior printing of Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC).

What are the PNP-HPG Requirements for Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate

Though the documentary requirements for the PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC) may vary depending on the reason for such a request, we have rounded up the list of documents that motorists are required to submit.

For Original Registration (Brand New – Local)

  • Original Sales Invoice
  • Original LTO Sales of Stock Reported
  • TIN of Dealer and New Owner
  • Stencil of Engine and Chassis Number

For Original Registration (Brand New – Imported)

  • Original BOC Certificate of Payment
  • Original LTO Certificate of Stock Reported
  • Informal Entry
  • Bill of Lading
  • Stencil of Engine and Chassis Number
  • TIN of Dealer and New Owner

For Original Registration (Secondhand – Imported)

  • Original BOC Certificate of Payment
  • Original LTO Certificate of Stock Reported
  • Informal Entry
  • Bill of Lading
  • Physical Inspection Report or Macro-Etching Certificate
  • TIN of Dealer and New Owner

For Original Registration (Completely Knocked-Down – Imported)

  • Original BOC Certificate of Payment
  • Original LTO Certificate of Stock Reported on the Engine, Chassis, and Body
  • Original Affidavit of Rebuilt (duly notarized and to be executed by the owner and rebuilder)
  • Informal Entry
  • Bill of Lading
  • Physical Inspection Report or Macro-Etching Certificate for vehicles with Gross Weight of 4500 kgs and below or Stencil of Engine and Chassis Number for Vehicles over 4500 kgs.
  • TIN of New Owner

For Original Registration (Imported – Voluntary Payment)

  • Original BOC Certificate of Payment
  • Original LTO Certificate of Stock Reported
  • Physical Inspection Report or Macro-Etching Certificate 
  • TIN of Dealer and New Owner

For Original Registration (Assembled – Rebuilt)

  • Original Sales Invoices of the Engine and Chassis
  • Original LTO Certificate of Stock Reported on the Engine and Chassis
  • Original Affidavit of Rebuilt (duly notarized and to be executed by the owner and rebuilder)
  • Original Deed of Sale of the Engine and Chassis (if engine/chassis was acquired from a private person or company)
  • Original Certificate of Registration and LTO Official Receipt Covering the Acquired Engine/Chassis
  • Physical Inspection Report or Macro-Etching Certificate for vehicles with Gross Weight of 4500 kgs and below or Stencil of Engine and Chassis Number for Vehicles over 4500 kgs.
  • TIN of Applicant and Rebuilder

For Original Registration (Acquired thru Bidding)

  • Original Sales Invoice (Official Receipt)
  • Certificate of Award
  • Physical Inspection Report or Macro-Etching Examination
  • Certificate of Assignment of LTO Number (if tampered)
  • TIN of Dealer and New Owner

For Transfer of Ownership

  • Original Deed of Sale or Writ of Execution from Court Authorizing the Transfer
  • Original LTO Certificate of Registration and Official Receipt (OR/CR)
  • Original Copy of Cancellation/Release/Assumption of Mortgage (if vehicle is mortgaged)
  • Original Copy of Secretary’s Certificate (if Vehicle was acquired from a company/corporation)
  • Original Copy of Special Power of Attorney (if sale was made through a representative)
  • Certificate from Insurance Company that subject MV was not declared a total loss/wrecked prior to sale (if vehicle was acquired from an insurance company)
  • TIN of the Vendor and Vendee

For Change Engine/Chassis

  • Original Sales Invoices of the Engine and Chassis
  • Original LTO Certificate of Stock Reported on the Engine and Chassis
  • Original Affidavit of Change Engine/Chassis (duly notarized and to be executed by the owner and mechanic)
  • Original Deed of Sale of the Engine and Chassis (if engine/chassis was acquired from a private person or company/corporation)
  • Original LTO Certificate of Registration and Official Receipt covering the acquired engine/chassis
  • Physical Inspection Report or Macro-Etching Certificate

For Change Color

  • Original LTO Certificate of Registration and Official Receipt
  • Original Affidavit of Change Color (duly notarized and to be executed by the owner and painter)
  • Physical Inspection Report or Macro-Etching Certificate

For Change Body Design

  • Original LTO Certificate of Registration and Official Receipt
  • Original Affidavit of Change Body Design (duly notarized and to be executed by the owner and builder)
  • Physical Inspection Report or Macro-Etching Certificate

For Shipment

  • Original LTO Certificate of Registration and Official Receipt
  • Proof of Ownership (for industrial machines, farm equipment, and others not requiring LTO registration)
  • Bank/Mortgagor Approval/Consent (for encumbered vehicles)
  • Physical Inspection Report or Macro-Etching Certificate

For Record Check

  • Original Certificate of Registration and Official Receipt
  • Macro-Etching Certificate

For Permit to Assemble

  • Statement Under Oath by the Owner (containing the type, make, and serial numbers of the engine, chassis, and body, if any)
  • Complete List of the Spare Parts of the motor vehicle to be assembled or rebuilt together with the names and addresses of sources thereof

How Long is the Processing Time for PNP-HPG MV Clearance Certificate

To acquire a PNP-HPG MV Clearance certificate, you need to process it and allot at least three (3) working days for the certificate to be released.

How to Get a Vehicle Clearance Certificate

To process the MV Clearance Certificate, you simply need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Drive to the nearest PNP-HPG MV Clearance Division (MVCD) and secure an MVCC application form or download it from the PNP-HPG website (http://hpg.pnp.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Motor-Vehicle-Clearance-Application.pdf).

Step 2: Submit the original and photocopies of the documentary requirements at the MVCD Receiving Station.

Step 3: Once you have submitted the requirements, the action officer will then review your submissions. Once approved, a Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) order of payment form will be issued to you. (30 minutes)

Step 4: Go to the nearest Landbank branch to pay the clearance fee amounting to ₱200.00 for the physical inspection, along with the other relevant LTO fees which would depend on the LTO transaction. Make sure you prepare a photocopy of the payment slip.

Step 5: Return to the PNP-HPG office and present the validated payment slip from the bank.

Step 6: Fill out the Motor Vehicle Clearance (MVC) application form and action slip that will be handed to you by the police officer. (5 minutes)

Step 7: Proceed to the PNP Crime Laboratory or Motor Vehicle Inspection Area for the vehicle inspector’s physical inspection (30 minutes) and macro-etching examination of your vehicle conducted by the Crime Laboratory Service Technician. (2 hours)

Step 8: A processing officer will take your application for initial processing. (1 hour)

Step 9: A Verifier will check your records and evaluate your application. (8 hours)

Step 10: The process is followed by the encoding of your clearance certificate and picture-taking together with your car or motorcycle and license plate. (2 hours)

Step 11: After the processing officer completes the final processing (1 hour), sorting, and stamping  of the printed Clearance Certificate (1 hour), you can receive your claim stub, which indicates the date when you can get your MV Clearance Certificate. Clearance processing usually takes one to three working days.

Step 12: Claim your vehicle clearance. Visit the PNP-HPG MV Clearance Division where you applied for the clearance and present your claim stub to the Releasing Officer at the Releasing Section. (10 minutes)

How Much Does it Cost to Secure an MV Clearance Certificate

Aside from the MV Clearance fee amounting to ₱200.00 for the physical inspection, you also need to pay the following LTO fees depending on the LTO transactions:

  • Permit to Assemble – ₱150.00
  • Original Registration – Local and Imported – ₱200.00
  • Original Registration – Motorcycle – ₱100.00
  • Transfer of Ownership – ₱300.00
  • Change Engine/Chassis – ₱300.00
  • Change Color – ₱300.00
  • Change Body Design – ₱300.00
  • For Shipment – ₱300.00
  • Record Check – ₱300.00
  • Original Registration – Imported Secondhand – ₱400.00
  • Original Registration – Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) – ₱400.00
  • Original Registration – Imported Voluntary Payment – ₱400.00
  • Original Registration – Acquired Thru Bidding – ₱400.00
  • Original Registration – Assembled-Rebuilt – ₱550.00

Tips and Reminders on Getting an MV Clearance from PNP-HPG

For your reference, here are some important tips and reminders to remember when processing your PNP-HPG MV Clearance Certificate:

  • Aside from paying manually at the bank, you can also pay for the MV clearance fee online via the Landbank Electronic Payment Portal (EPP). Simply select the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) as the merchant name as well as the LTO transaction type.
  • If the vehicle is registered at the LTO main office at the LTO East Avenue branch, you can secure a certified true copy (CTC) of the requirements at the LTO main office before applying for the PNP vehicle clearance. 
  • As with most government offices, the official business hours of the MVCD are from 8am-5pm, Mondays to Fridays, though Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are usually the best days.
  • Pay attention to your car especially when the stencil is being taken. 
  • You may either visit the nearest PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Division (MVCD) or any of its clearance offices/stations to acquire an MVCC but it has to be in the same territorial jurisdiction as the LTO office where you will process your LTO transaction.

Video: How to Secure a PNP-HPG MV Clearance Certificate

To learn more about how to secure a PNP-HPG MV Clearance, you may check out this explainer video from Don don explorer vlog:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For your reference, here’s a list of the most frequently asked questions and answers regarding the PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC):

1. When do I need a PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate?

You need a PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate for the following instances:

  • Original Registration – Local and Imported
  • Original Registration – Motorcycle
  • Transfer of Ownership 
  • Change Engine/Chassis 
  • Change Color 
  • Change Body Design
  • For Shipment 
  • Record Check 
  • Original Registration – Imported Secondhand 
  • Original Registration – Completely Knocked-Down (CKD) 
  • Original Registration – Imported Voluntary Payment 
  • Original Registration – Acquired Thru Bidding 
  • Original Registration – Assembled-Rebuilt 

2. For how long can I use the PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate?

The PNP-HPG Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate can be used for, at most, seven (7) working days. If unused after seven (7) days, you will then need to secure a new one for your LTO-related transactions.

3. Is there any other payment channel aside from the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP)?

No. You may only pay for the PNP-HPG MV Clearance Certificate via Landbank, whether over-the-counter by physically visiting the bank or online via the Landbank Electronic Payment Portal (EPP).

4. Can I go to any PNP-HPG office to secure the PNP-HPG Clearance I need for my LTO transaction?

No. You need to go to the PNP-HPG satellite office within the same territorial jurisdiction of the LTO office where you need to transact. However, if you intend to go to the LTO Central Office in East Ave., Quezon City, then you may secure your PNP-HPG MV Clearance from any PNP-HPG office.

Summary

As one of the many requirements for various LTO-related transactions the Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate (MVCC) issued by the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) is an important document that car owners would need at least once, especially if they are buying or selling secondhand or imported vehicles. Despite it’s name,  it’s not scary or hard to acquire, though it takes more than one documentary requirement and the eocumentary requirements may vary depending on the LTO transaction it will be used for. Plus, it’s not free, so you need to prepare at least  ₱300.00 to ₱750.00 to secure one. The price may vary depending on the vehicle type and the LTO transaction it will be used for as well. 

Contact Information

For more information, inquiries, or other concerns, you may reach out to PNP at:

Philippine National Police (PNP)

PNP National Headquarters, Camp BGen Rafael T Crame
Office Address: Camp Crame, EDSA, Quezon City
Hotline Number: 09063745375

LTO Cagayan de Oro (CDO) Office Location and Contact Information

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Cagayan de Oro (CDO) refers to the set of seven (7) LTO offices in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. Like the LTO offices in other parts of the country, the LTO offices in CDO were created to offer fast, convenient, accessible, and affordable LTO services to the people of the city. It also serves as the agency’s local base for monitoring and regulating the local and visiting drivers, car owners, and operators, as well as the vehicle use and the entire land transport service in CDO and its geographical area of responsibility (GAOR). Plus, it maintains the LTO’s presence and enforces its rules and regulations over the local land transport sector. With this office in place, the LTO also ensures that its programs reach the people—both drivers and pedestrians—whom they want to keep safe.  

Cagayan de Oro, often abbreviated as CDO or simply Cagayan, is well-known as the “City of Golden Friendship.” It is the capital of the Province of Misamis Oriental and it also serves as the regional center, business hub, and the “Gateway of Northern Mindanao.” CDO is also famous not only for its white rapids but also for its especially friendly and warm residents, making it a great location for many local government offices, like the LTO.

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What is LTO Cagayan de Oro? 

LTO Cagayan de Oro refers to the LTO offices stationed in the different parts of the City of Cagayan de Oro, a highly urbanized city geographically grouped but independently managed from the province of Misamis Oriental. The LTO offices in CDO include the LTO Regional Office – Operations Division, LTO Regional Office – New Registration Unit (NRU), LTO Cagayan De Oro District Office (DO), LTO Cagayan De Oro Licensing Center (LC), LTO Driver’s License Renewal Center (DLRC), LTO SM City Driver’s   License  Renewal Office (DLRO), and the LTO 2nd District Cagayan De Oro  District Office (DO). These offices were created to become the local frontline agency of the LTO Central Office, offering different programs and services closer to the local transacting public in the City of Cagayan de Oro. Through the LTO Cagayan de Oro Offices, most of the core LTO programs and services of the agency are made available and accessible to the locals who need them, particularly to those who work behind the wheels.

You can learn more about the LTO CDO branches here:

LTO Regional Office – Operations Division

With the LTO regional office housed in Cagayan de Oro City, it isn’t really a surprise that the LTO Regional Operations Division of Region 10 is also housed within. After all, this division serves as the project implementing entity of the LTO main office in the region. It oversees and manages the agency’s operations, as well as the implementation and delivery of the different LTO services and regulatory policies through the different branch offices in the area, in an effort to keep the roads safe for both drivers and pedestrians. It is located in the MVIS Compound on Zone 7, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City.

LTO Regional Office – New Registration Unit (NRU)

Just like the LTO Regional Operations Division, the LTO New Registration Unit (NRU) in Cagayan de Oro city is housed at the same address as the LTO regional office for Region 10. This office is housed in the MVIS Compound in Zone 7, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City and is in charge of all the new motor vehicle (MV) registrations and confirmation and related miscellaneous transactions in the province.

LTO Cagayan de Oro District Office

The LTO Cagayan de Oro District Office, also located in the MVIS Compound in Zone 7, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City, is a dedicated LTO office where drivers, car owners, and even operators can get their LTO-related needs addressed. As one of the offices intended to extend the operations of the agency in Cagayan de Oro City, the LTO Cagayan de Oro DO serves as the agency’s primary operating arm in the local area. Through this office, the LTO offers the agency’s core programs and services and engage with the locals to help carry out their mandate in the surrounding communities and beyond.

LTO Cagayan de Oro Licensing Center

Also sharing the same office building is the LTO Cagayan de Oro Licensing Center. This LTO offices serves as the agency’s off-site printing office in the city. Its main goal: To offer faster, more convenient licensing services to the people of Cagayan de Oro City, especially those who work behind the wheels.

LTO Driver’s License Renewal Center (DLRC)

Just like all the other LTO DLRC, the LTO DLRO in Shaw Center Mall was created and opened under the continuous modernization programs of the Land Transportation Office (LTO). With this office located in Limketkai Mall in Brgy. Lapasan, Cagayan De Oro City, the agency makes it easier and more convenient for the locals to process their license registration renewals in one place and at a mall at that.

LTO SM City  Driver’s   License  Renewal Office

Located in SM City which sits at a prime spot in Cagayan de Oro City, LTO makes its services more accessible to the public. This LTO Office is also in close proximity to a wide array of shopping and lifestyle centers, as well as to a supermarket and to numerous food options. The credible and reliable business reputation of SM Malls also make it a great home for government offices like LTO, directly putting them within the reach of mall-going customers.

LTO 2nd District Cagayan De Oro  District Office

Because of the sheer number of people and vehicles in the Cagayan de Oro City, a second district office, the LTO 2nd District Cagayan de Oro District Office is opened to help the agency with its project implementation in the local area. It also helps manage the operations and implementation of LTO services and regulatory policies in the second district of Cagayan de Oro. These efforts by the agency helps offer better public service, bringing more convenient alternatives to people who are interested in availing of LTO services in Zone 2, Agusan, Cagayan De Oro City.

List of Services Offered by LTO Cagayan de Oro Offices

All LTO services are meant to promote road safety. The LTO, through its rules, ensures that only the most roadworthy drivers and vehicles are allowed on public roads and that they have access to the LTO service they need.

To learn more about these LTO services, here’s a list of the ones generally offered by any of the different agencies 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
    • Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) and exam

    • Comprehensive Driver’s Exam (CDE)

    • Practical Driving Course (PDC) and exam

  • 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 

However, some LTO branch offices are less equipped and may be unable to offer certain services. That said, it’s best to check with your preferred LTO branch to ensure that the service you need is available there before you visit.

How to Contact LTO Cagayan de Oro

Reaching out to LTO Cagayan de Oro can be done either through the phone, by email, or via their official social media account. It can also be done by visiting any of the LTO Cagayan de Oro Offices or its supervising office, the LTO Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) regional office. 

To reach out to the LTO Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) regional office, please check the following contact information:

Land Transportation Office Region 10 – Office of the Regional Director

Agency Code: 1000
Office Address: MVIS Compound, Zone 7, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City
Telephone Number: (088) 858 6391
Head of Agency: Nelson S. Manaloto
Email Address: ltor10@yahoo.com.ph
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

Contact Information

To reach out to any of the various LTO Cagayan de Oro offices, please check out the following contact details:

LTO Regional Office – Operations Division

Agency Code: 1000
Office Address: MVIS Compound, Zone 7, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City
Telephone Number: (088) 880 1423
Head of Agency: Engr. Virgie Concejo S. Bacas
Email Address: operationsdivisionr10@gmail.com
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

LTO Regional Office – New Registration Unit (NRU)

Agency Code: 1000
Office Address: MVIS Compound, Zone 7, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City
Telephone Number: (088) 880 6686
Head of Agency: Engr. Jesus P. Chan
Email Address: newreg_region10@yahoo.com
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

LTO Cagayan De Oro District Office

Agency Code: 1000
Office Address: MVIS Compound, Zone 7, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City
Telephone Number: (088) 880 6813
Head of Agency: Ferdinand C. Flores
Email Address: 1008.cdodo@gmail.com
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

LTO Cagayan De Oro Licensing Center

Agency Code: 1009
Office Address: MVIS Compound, Zone 7, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City
Telephone Number: (088) 881 6862
Head of Agency: Janice L. Manapsal
Email Address: cdolc.ltor10@gmail.com
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

LTO Driver’s License Renewal Center

Agency Code: 1007
Office Address: Limketkai Mall, Lapasan, Cagayan De Oro City
Telephone Number: (088) 856 3006, 0926-819 0622
Head of Agency: Teddy John C. Mañale
Email Address: limketkai1007@gmail.com
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

LTO SM City  Driver’s   License  Renewal Office

Agency Code: 1038
Office Address: 3rd Floor, SM Uptown, Upper Carmen, Cagayan De Oro City
Telephone Number: (088) 859 3527
Head of Agency: Farramilah M. Mangadang
Email Address: 1038dlrosm@gmail.com
Operating Hours: 10AM – 6PM (Mondays-Fridays)

LTO 2nd District Cagayan De Oro  District Office

Agency Code: 1036
Office Address: Zone 2, Agusan, Cagayan De Oro City
Telephone Number: (088) 859 2746
Head of Agency: Khamzani S. Darimbang
Email Address: ltoagusan@gmail.com
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

Where is Cagayan de Oro City

Cagayan de Oro (CDO), officially known as the City of Cagayan de Oro, is a first class, coastal, highly urbanized city (HUC) geographically located in the province of Misamis Oriental in the Northern Mindanao region. It serves as the capital city, as well as the regional center and business hub of the province. Along with the other cities, CDO forms the Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro area, a developing metropolis in the region. Geographically, Cagayan de Oro is located along the north central coast of Mindanao island facing Macajalar Bay and Bohol Sea. It is bordered by the municipalities of Opol to the west, Tagoloan to the east, and the provinces of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte to the south of the city. 

Google Map Location

To learn more about the travel routes and the driving directions to Cagayan de Oro City and any of the LTO Cagayan de Oro offices, you may check out the maps below:

LTO Regional Office – Operations Division

LTO Regional Office – New Registration Unit (NRU)

LTO Cagayan De Oro District Office

LTO Cagayan De Oro Licensing Center

LTO Driver’s License Renewal Center

LTO SM City  Driver’s   License  Renewal Office

LTO 2nd District Cagayan De Oro  District Office

LTO Region 10 – Northern Mindanao Region 

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 10, also known as the LTO Northern Mindanao Region, 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 Region 10. The LTO branch agencies within the region, on the other hand, carry out the projects and enforce the LTO rules and regulations in the cities and municipalities within each geographical area of responsibility (GAOR). The LTO Northern Mindanao 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 Northern Mindanao.

Northern Mindanao is the peaceful, politically stable administrative division in the northern part of the Philippines’ most exotic and resource rich island of Mindanao. It is a progressive region by itself, characterized by large tracts of land that are mainly used for the agriculture industry. The region itself is one of the key players in agriculture, and is a major producer of rice, corn, sugar, coffee, rubber, pineapple, tomato, flowers, cassava, and other fruits and vegetables in the country. It houses many beautiful sceneries, too, which keeps it attractive to local and foreign tourists as well as local government offices in the area.

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What is LTO Region 10? 

The Northern Mindanao Region, officially designated as Region 10, is an administrative region in the northern part of the island of Mindanao. It lies in the north-central part of the Mindanao island and and the island-province of Camiguin. It is home to five provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, and Lanao del Norte, and  two cities, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, classified as highly urbanized. These provinces and cities house various LTO agencies within its jurisdiction and it is these LTO agencies that makes up what is collectively known as LTO Region 10 (LTO Northern Mindanao Region). 

The regional center of Northern Mindanao is Cagayan de Oro City—the city known as the “City of Golden Friendship” and the “Gateway of Northern Mindanao.” It also serves as the regional center and business hub in these parts, making it easier for the LTO to bring its core programs and services closer to the over 5 million people in the region. 

Mission and Vision of LTO Region 10

Like the other LTO agencies and regional offices, the LTO Region 10 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 Region 10

All the LTO agencies share the same purpose and functions as that of the LTO Central Office. The same rings true for the agencies under the LTO Region 10.

The LTO functions offered in the Region 10, include:

LTO-Serviced Cities and Municipalities in Region 10

With LTO working to be a more efficient and convenient frontline agency, they have set up branch offices in various places in Region 10. 

These offices are as follows:

List of LTO Agencies in Region 10

LTO also placed 19 different types of field offices under the jurisdiction of LTO Region 10. These offices are strategically placed so the agency can serve as many different areas in the Northern Mindanao region and are categorized as follows:

  • District Offices (DO)
    • Cagayan De Oro District Office

    • 2nd District Cagayan De Oro District Office

    • Maramag District Office

    • Kibawi District Office

    • Malaybalay District Office

    • Valencia District Office

    • Tubod District Office

    • Iligan District Office

    • Initao District Office

    • Camiguin District Office

    • Oroquieta District Office

    • Gingoog District Office

    • Ozamis District Office

    • Tangub District Office

  • Licensing Center (LC)
    • Cagayan De Oro Licensing Center

  • Driver’s License Renewal Office/Center (DLRO/DLRC)
    • Limketkai Mall Driver’s License Renewal Center

    • SM City  Driver’s   License  Renewal Office

  • New Registration Unit
    • New Registration Unit

  • Mobile Unit
    • E-Patrol Balingasag

List of Services Offered by LTO Agencies in Region 9

All the LTO programs and services are designed to monitor and ensure road safety and promote progress for the local land transport sector. The same is true for the LTO offices in Region 10.

Some of these 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’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/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

  • Issuance of Vanity License Plates

  • Issuance of Special 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 Northern Mindanao 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 Region 10

All of the LTO offices are created to be accessible so the 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 Secretariat also ensures that all of their services reach the people who need them through an LTO office. As such, you need to be able to reach out to the LTO Region 10 regional office or to any of the LTO agencies within, 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 Region 10.

Contact Information 

For information, questions, concerns, or complaints, you may contact LTO Region 10 via the following:

Land Transportation Office Region 10 – Office of the Regional Director

Agency Code: 1000
Office Address: MVIS Compound, Zone 7, Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City
Telephone Number: (088) 858 6391
Head of Agency: Nelson S. Manaloto
Email Address: ltor10@yahoo.com.ph
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

Where is Northern Mindanao (Region 10)

Northern Mindanao, officially known as the administrative region designated as Region 10, is a region in the north-central part of Mindanao island. It is made up of five provinces and two highly urbanized cities. Geographically, Northern Mindanao is bounded on the north by the Bohol Sea, in the south by Lanao del Sur and North Cotabato; on the west by Zamboanga provinces; and on the east by Agusan Provinces and Davao.

Google Map Location

To learn more about the different driving directions or travel routes to the Northern Mindanao region or to the LTO Region 10 regional office, you may check on the maps below:

Northern Mindanao Region

Land Transportation Office  (LTO) Region 10

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