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How to Convert Non-Pro to Pro LTO Driver’s License

Acquiring a Driver’s License from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is a privilege and not a right. As with any privilege, it comes with some requisites and provisions. One of these is the need to change the driver’s license classification from Non-Professional to Professional if you want to drive as a means of livelihood. That means, if you need a driver’s license for work, you can’t use a Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL). Instead, you need to request for a change in classification to a Professional Driver’s License (PDL).

To learn how to apply for a change in driver’s license classification from Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL) to Professional Driver’s License (PDL), here’s a quick and easy-to-follow guide on how you can do just that. 

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Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL) vs. Professional Driver’s License (PDL)

There are different kinds of driver’s licenses available to the public. There’s the student permit, a Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL), and a Professional Driver’s License (PDL). Some might say that the student permit is not considered as a driver’s license, in which case, leaves only the other two options. Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to immediately apply for a Professional Driver’s License (PDL). This means that in at least one point, you will need to process a change in classification request in LTO, especially if you need your driver’s license to earn a living. 

Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL)

For first-time driver’s license applicants who have had a student permit for at least one month, the LTO offers the less restrictive Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL). With an NPDL, an individual is allowed to legally drive any licensed private automobile they are authorized for all on their own. Do note that depending on the date the student permit was issued, an individual has at least a month to up to twelve (12) months to apply for a Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL).

Professional Driver’s License (PDL)

At the top of the hierarchy of LTO licenses is the Professional Driver’s License (PDL). With this type of license at hand, an individual can work and get paid to operate any public or private vehicle they are authorized for or work as a driver for a living. This requires securing and holding on to the other license types, including the Student Permit and the NPDL, for a specific period before they can apply for a Professional Driver’s License (PDL).

The procedures and fees for getting a Professional and Non-Professional Driver’s License in the Philippines are the same. The only difference is that there are certain LTO requirements and limitations that are more requirements that are harder to secure, if you are getting a professional license because of the higher number of vehicle types that they can drive. That said, it is safe to say that the most significant difference between Professional and Non-Professional Driver’s License is the kind of vehicles that the bearer can drive. A non-professional license holder cannot drive heavy and big vehicles while a professional driver’s license holder can, though it would still depend on the restriction indicated on their license.

General Qualifications

There are six (6) general qualifications to be able to change your Driver’s License (DL) classification. These qualifications include: 

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be physically and mentally fit to drive
  • Must be able to read and write in Filipino, English, or any other major dialect
  • Must not have an unsettled traffic violation
  • Must have passed the Automated Theoretical Examination
  • Must be a holder of a valid Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL)

On top of the general qualifications, there are other qualifying conditions involving the current valid NPDL and how long since it has been issued before a Change in Classification can be processed:

  • For applicants with demerit points, the following period of prohibition for change in classification shall apply from the date of settlement of fines and penalties:
    • 1-2 demerit points – 3 months
    • 3-4 demerit points – 6 months
    • 5 or more demerit points – 1 year
  • For valid NPDL, DL holder must have passed the Automated Theoretical Examination
  • For expired NPDL, DL applicant must have passed the Automated Theoretical Examination and Practical Driving Test
    • For RC 1 or DL Codes A and A1, applicants must be a holder of a valid NPDL for at least six (6) months from the date of issuance
    • For RC 2 or 4 or DL Codes B, B1 and B2, applicants must be a holder of a valid NPDL for at least one (1) year from the date of issuance
  • For applicant who wish to add a restriction code on top of the classification change, he/she must not have been cited for two (2) or more counts of reckless driving during the period of validity of his/her current driver’s license

Requirements for Driver’s License Classification Change

There are four (4) things that you need to secure first before you are able to apply for and process a Classification change for your license. These requirements are as follows:

  • Duly accomplished Application for Permits and Licenses (APL) form available at the LTO office or downloadable from the LTO website (lto.gov.ph).
  • Presentation of the original copy of Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL)
  • Presentation of a copy of a Medical Certificate electronically transmitted to the LTO by an LTO-accredited Medical Clinic 
  • Tax Identification Number (TIN) issued by BIR

In the case of foreigners who have a valid NPDL 

For foreigners with valid NPDL who want to have their driver’s license classification changed, they need to submit the following additional requirement:

  • Presentation of original and submission of one (1) photocopy of a valid working VISA valid for at least 120 days upon the date of arrival

Other cases

  • Clearances/Certificate (Any of the following)
    • NBI Clearance
    • Police Clearance
    • Court Clearance
    • Certificate from Commanding Officer, if a military officer
  • Negative Drug Test result (from an LTO-accredited drug testing facility)

For those with accumulated TVDPs

For other cases like those who have accumulated TVDPs, applying for a Driver’s License Classification change is prohibited for a certain period, depending upon the number of demerit points:

  • 1-2 TVDP has a 3-month prohibition,
  • 3-4 TVDP for 6 months, and 
  • 5 or more TVDP gets a 1-year prohibition

For those with Medical Condition Codes

Those who have Condition Codes 2, 3, 4, or 5 are not allowed to operate For Hire/Public Utility Vehicles or commercial vehicles unless they can present proof that they are allowed to do so, issued by a qualified LTO-accredited medical specialist from an LTO-accredited clinic.

For those who wish to Add Restriction Codes

You will need to take both the written and practical driving exam, and pay the fee for additional restriction code.

Procedures for DL Classification Change from Non-Pro to Professional

Once all of these qualifications and requirements are met, then you can proceed with the actual application procedures for DL change in classification:

Classification Change from NPDL to PDL with Same Restriction Codes

Step 1. Visit any LTO office, be it a Licensing Center, Licensing Extension Office, Authorized LTO District Office, or LTO Extension Office near you.

Step 2. Check if they process DL classification changes and if they require an appointment or accept walk-in applicants.

  • If they require an appointment, book an appointment online with LTO ahead of your visit. 

Note: The LTO recently rolled out an online website portal called the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) which you can use to set up an appointment and transact with LTO. But not all LTO offices in the country are connected to the system just yet. Some offices still accept walk-in applicants so it is very important that you check first before you go.

Step 3. At the LTO office, ask where you can get an Application for Driver’s License (ADL) form. 

Note: To help save you some time, you may also check the LTO website’s LTO Forms section to download the Application for Driver’s License (ADL) form. 

Step 4. Once you have completely accomplished the form, get a queue ticket from the service counter and wait for your number to be called.

Step 5. Submit your completed ADL form and all the requirements, including your queue number.

Step 6. The LTO evaluator will check on the completeness and authenticity of your submissions. 

Step 7. Once everything is confirmed, you will be asked to proceed to the Cashier to pay the application fee.

Step 8. Once paid, proceed to the encoding / biometric window and complete the form for encoding of your new details into the LTO-IT system.

Step 9. You will be issued a claim stub and informed by the LTO officer when you can come back to collect your OR (Official Receipt) and your driver’s license.

Step 10. When you return to collect your drivers’ license (DL), you will be asked to sign in the log sheet before your license is released to you.

Classification Change from NPDL to PDL with Additional Restriction Codes

Step 1. Visit any LTO office, be it a Licensing Center, Licensing Extension Office, Authorized LTO District Office, or LTO Extension Office near you.

Step 2. Check if they process DL classification changes and if they require an appointment or accept walk-in applicants.

  • If they require an appointment, book an appointment online with LTO ahead of your visit. 

Note: The LTO recently rolled out an online website portal called the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) which you can use to set up an appointment and transact with LTO. But not all LTO offices in the country are connected to the system just yet. Some offices still accept walk-in applicants so it is very important that you check first before you go.

Step 3. At the LTO office, ask where you can get an Application for Driver’s License (ADL) form. 

Note: To help save you some time, you may also check the LTO website’s LTO Forms section to download the Application for Driver’s License (ADL) form. 

Step 4. Once you have completely accomplished the form, get a queue ticket from the service counter and wait for your number to be called.

Step 5. Submit your completed ADL form and all the requirements, including your queue number.

Step 6. The LTO evaluator will check on the completeness and authenticity of your submissions. 

Step 7. Once everything is confirmed, you will be asked to proceed to the Cashier to pay the application fee.

Step 8. Once paid, you will need to take and pass the LTO exams.

Step 9. Take the written examination:

  • FAILED: If you fail the written examination, you will receive a computer generated letter with this message, “May come back the following day at their convenience.” That’s the end of your transaction.
  • PASSED: If you pass, you will proceed with the practical driving test.

Step 10. Take the actual driving examination.

  • FAILED: If you fail the practical driving test, that’s the end of your transaction.
  • PASSED: Proceed to the Cashier to pay for your license.

Step 11. Once you pass the LTO exams, proceed to the encoding / biometric window and complete the form for encoding your new details into the LTO-IT system.

Step 12. You will be issued a claim stub and informed by the LTO officer when you can come back to collect your OR (Official Receipt) and your driver’s license.

Step 13. When you return to collect your drivers’ license (DL), you will be asked to sign in the log sheet before your license is released to you.

Fees Associated with DL Classification Change

There is no definitive fee for processing a driver’s license with a change in classification. Instead, the final amount will depend on the circumstances surrounding the license, so it could be anywhere from Php 425.00 to Php 1,375.00 depending on applicable penalties.

You may check the following breakdown for more information:

Valid PDL to NPDL Fees

  • Application Fee: P 100.00
  • Replacement Fee: P 225.00
  • Renewal Fee: –
  • Change Classification: P 100.00

Total: P 425.00

For expired PDL to NPDL Fees

  • Application Fee: P 100.00
  • Replacement Fee: –
  • Renewal Fee: P 585.00
  • Change Classification: P 100.00

Total: P 785.00 + penalty

Additional Fees 

  • If due for renewal, license fee = P 585.00
  • Computation of penalty:
    • If expired 1 day to 1 year = P 75.00
    • 1 year and 1 day to 2 years = P 150.00
    • 2 years and 1 day to 10 years = P 225.00
  • For additional Restriction Code (ARC) = P 100.00

Where to Change to DL Classification from NPDL to PDL

Processing a Change of DL Classification from NPDL to PDL can be done at any official LTO Licensing Centers, LTO Licensing Extension Centers, LTO Authorized District Offices, LTO Extension Offices, or at the LTO Central Office – License Station.

Video: How to Convert DL Classification from NPDL to PDL

To help you convert your Non-Professional Driver’s License to a Professional Driver’s License, you may check this video posted by Wander J.

Important Reminders

If you are interested in changing your DL classification from NPDL to PDL, then here are a few reminders:

  • For those whose driver’s license has expired for more than two (2) years, they must first take and pass the Practical Driving Test. 
  • If the Non-Professional License is valid and if there’s no additional restriction code, only a written examination will be conducted.
  • If the Non-Professional License is valid and if there’s an additional restriction code,  written and practical examinations for the restriction code applied will be given.
  • If the Non-Professional License is expired, you will take a written and practical examination.
  • If the Non-Professional License is dormant, you are also required to pass the written and practical examinations.
  • As long as the general requirements are met, anyone can be eligible for an LTO DL Classification change. 
  • It is also possible to change from PDL to NPDL.
  • There is a different process if you wish to change classification from NPDL to PDL and add a restriction code at the same time.
  • The requirements and procedures are basically the same if you are changing from PDL to NPDL.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For your reference, here are some common questions and answers about DL change in classification from NPDL to PDL. 

1. Do I need to take the LTO exams when requesting for a DL Classification Change?

It depends. Here’s the guide regarding classification change and LTO exams:

  • For those whose driver’s license has expired for more than two (2) years, they must first take and pass the Practical Driving Test. 
  • If the Non-Professional License is valid and if there’s no additional restriction code, only a written examination will be conducted.
  • If the Non-Professional License is valid and if there’s an additional restriction code,  written and practical examinations for the restriction code applied will be given.
  • If the Non-Professional License is expired, you will take a written and practical examination.
  • If the Non-Professional License is dormant, you are also required to pass the written and practical examinations.

2. Is it possible to add more restriction codes while processing a classification change?

Yes. You may add more restriction codes but it will require you to take both written and practical exams. Plus, there’s an additional fee of Php 100.00 for additional restriction codes.

3. Can I request for a PDL to NPDL classification change?

Yes. It is possible to change the classification from PDL to NPDL. The fees, requirements, and procedures are basically the same as the NPDL to PDL classification change, too. 

Summary

Changing your Driver’s License Classification is easy, isn’t it. Youjust need to make sure you meet all the general requirements, pass the LTO written and practical driving exams as needed, then request for the change at any LTO licensing center. Of course, you will need to pay for the relevant LTO fees and amount and get your biometrics logged before you can receive the new PDL card which reflects the new Driver’s License Classification. It’s a pretty simple process and it doesn’t even take that much time as long as you go prepared, so it’s best to get it done and avoid hefty penalties when you get caught driving vehicle types you aren’t authorized to be driving at all.

LTO Revision of Records: How to Update Driver’s License

Going to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) or using the new Land Transport Management System (LTMS) portal are two options to address your LTO-related needs, like when applying for a driver’s license or renewing your vehicle registration. 

Unfortunately, there are cases when driver’s licenses or vehicle records do not bear accurate information. For example, if you moved into a new address after getting your driver’s license or you got married after doing so, then you will need to request for revision of our records before the LTO to accommodate the changes. In this guide, you can learn how to make requests for revision from LTO along with the requirements and everything else that you need to know to get it done.

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What is LTO Revision of Records

Revision of records at the LTO refers to the updating or revision of personal records of registered or licensed drivers. This could refer to changes involving anything from incorrect name to incorrect birth date, change in marital status, change in address, or change in citizenship. This process is particularly important as these records reflect on your driver’s license, so it is a must to keep them as updated as possible at all times. 

Plus, you also need to create an account with an updated profile when you access the new Land Transport Management System (LTMS) portal for online LTO services, as it is through this personal information that the agency can address your needs better and keep you updated via LTO alerts and notifications. It will also help make your LTO transactions easier and faster if you keep your driver records up-to-date. 

Types of Driver Records Available for Revision at the LTO

There are six (6) different types of revision of records transactions available at the LTO Office. These include:

Record Change – Incorrect Name

Incorrect names in LTO records refer to either misspelled first name or incorrectly entered name format. It only involves a clerical correction, so a court order authorizing such revision is no longer necessary.

Drivers or motor vehicle (MV) owners who are requesting for such change only need to submit his duly accomplished Application for Permits and Licenses (APL) form, photocopy and original copy of the applicant’s birth certificate as issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), and the current driver’s license and/or motor vehicle (MV) official receipt and certificate of registration (OR/CR).

Record Change – Incorrect Birth Date

Incorrect birth dates in LTO records could refer to incorrect month or date of birth. Just like incorrect names, incorrect birth dates in LTO records require a simple clerical correction. However, this type of error is something that needs to be corrected as soon as possible as it might cause problems or penalties if not corrected.

After all, especially in the case when the year is incorrectly entered, it can be easily construed as something that was deliberately done in order to qualify for a license. In such cases, it is considered a judicial correction, which may cause drivers or car owners to be required to submit a notarized affidavit or a court order authorizing the change, which could be inconvenient and expensive. 

Record Change – Change in Name

Change in name, or more appropriately called change in last name, is usually requested from the LTO in cases when a woman gets married or gets divorced or annulled and needs to change her name on the driver’s license to reflect or remove her husband’s last name.

Such change is a simple one, and typically only requires the applicant to submit her marriage contract or court order (in case of divorce  or annulment) on top of the basic documentary requirements.

Record Change – Change in Marital Status

Just like the request for change in last name, the change in marital status usually happens when a driver either gets married, divorced, or annulled. In some cases, however, a driver wants to keep the records straight after getting widowed so they also make such requests.

In any case, getting married or getting widowed are simple matters of submitting documents pertinent to the case to prove the change in marital status. In cases of divorce, separation, or annulment, however, a court order may be required to prove the change of marital status.

Record Change – Change in Address

Change in LTO-registered address is a type of change usually requested when a person has moved into a new home or to an old one after getting his driver’s license. Though the request for revision only entails submitting a proof of address or valid government IDs on top of the basic requirements, it is still a necessary change that can’t be done online.

This type of change needs to be requested in person, at any LTO branch office in the Philippines that you prefer. 

Record Change – Change in Citizenship

Revision of records requests also covers request for change in citizenship. This type of record change usually requires additional documents containing information pertinent to your case. The documentary requirements you’ll submit depends on the correction you’re requesting and will be subject to evaluation once you file it, especially for these types which you have to do in person.

For example, if your request is to correct your citizenship on your driver’s records, then you must submit proof to support it, like a passport or other related documents. For this type of change, you will need to present your Application for Driver’s License (ADL) form, current driver’s license, and the immigration card or passport as issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) department.

Eligibility

Anybody who is a Driver’s License (DL) holder who intends to update his Driver’s License Record is eligible to make this request. 

General Requirements

The requirements for making a record change with LTO may vary depending on the vase and the tye of information to change.  

This section lists the basic general requirements for LTO revision of records:

  • Your valid or expired driver’s license

  • Duly accomplished Application for Driver’s License (ADL) form

  • PSA Birth certificate

  • Valid government issued IDs bearing your photo and signature

General Procedures for LTO Record Change

Changing your LTO driver’s records is a straightforward process that can either be done online via the Land Transport Management System (LTMS) or in person, by making an actual visit to your preferred LTO branch.

To make the change, simply follow these steps:

Step 1: Before you actually go for an LTO visit, you need to first prepare the documentary requirements which may vary depending upon the information you intend to revise under your current LTO driver’s license.

Step 2: Once the documents are prepared, you will then need to submit them for evaluation. The Evaluator will check the authenticity and completeness of the documents, then proceed with processing the ID.

Step 3: You will need to get your photo and signature taken for the records.

Step 4: Then, you will be sent to make the payment amounting to P30.00 regardless of the number of fields revised at the cashier.

Step 5: Once payment has been processed, you will just need to wait for the new driver’s license reflecting the correct information to be released.

Important Reminders

For your reference, here are some few useful things you need to remember when requesting for record changes at the LTO:

  • It is important for all holders of an LTO driver’s license to renew his license before it expires to avoid paying for a higher LTO fees. Failure to renew the expired driver’s license for more than two years renders it dormant. 

  • Drivers who are interested in making requests for record changes should ensure that he has no pending cases before the department. If there are, he needs to settle those or his application for record change may not be approved.

  • This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

  • Depending on the type of record information to be revised, the request for updating or revision of LTO records may be done online, via the LTMS portal, or in person, at any LTO branch office.

  • Depending on the type of LTO change, the drivers who are making the request may need to submit different documentary requirements or make a personal appearance at an LTO branch nearby. 

Summary

Making a request for revision of records at the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is becoming more and more convenient, thanks to the agency’s continuous efforts to modernize. However, despite these, human errors are inevitable so some mistakes may still occur which could lead to the need to revise or update LTO records.

The agency also still can’t handle a fully online process for revision of records requests, so some record change requests may be done online. Also, not all LTO office entertains LTMS transactions so you need to check which branches can do so. Despite this, it is still imperative to get your LTO records in order, not only because it can help you enjoy driving on public roads without worries, but also because a driver’s license is a pretty useful valid ID in the Philippines.

Contact Information

For more information, concerns, or inquiries, you may reach out to LTO via the following contact information:

Land Transportation Office (LTO)

LTMS portal: Visit the LTO’s official website and fill out their Contact Us form at https://portal.lto.gov.ph/ords/f?p=PUBLIC_PORTAL:CONTACT_US:115716301949471.
Phone call: You may contact them at their telephone number (632) 922-9061 to 66.
Email: You may also send them an email at clientcare@lto.gov.ph.
LTO Text Hotline Service: You may use LTO’s nationwide SMS service for drivers and vehicle owners by typing LTOHELP and sending it to 2600
LTO office: For information, you may check the LTO branch closest to you.

LTO Davao City Office Location and Contact Information

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Davao City refers to the set of four (4) LTO offices based in Davao City, Davao del Sur: the LTO Davao City South District Office (DO), LTO Davao City North District Office (DO), LTO DLRO Toril, and the LTO DLRO Buhangin. Like the other LTO branches in the Philippines, the LTO Davao City offices were created so the agency can offer fast, convenient, accessible, and affordable LTO services to the Davaoeños. With these LTO offices, the agency can now better monitor and regulate the local and visiting drivers, car owners, and operators, and watch over the vehicle use and the entire land transport service in Davao City and its geographical area of responsibility (GAOR). The LTO, through these branch offices, also keeps its presence alive and felt 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 they want to serve and keep safe.  

As a gateway to Mindanao, and one of the Philippines’ largest islands, Davao City is already a pretty popular city in the southeastern corner of the Philippines. As if it’s not yet enough, Davao City also holds the title as the Orchid Capital of the Philippines and the Durian Capital of the Philippines. It is also home to durian (a fruit known for its pungent smell), Mt. Apo (one of the highest mountains in the country), and the famed monkey-eating Philippine eagle. It also has a rich, fertile land with mild pleasant climate which made it the ideal agricultural and industrial center in the South.

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What is LTO Davao City? 

LTO Davao City refers to the set of four (4) LTO offices stationed in the City of Davao, geographically grouped under Davao del Sur: the LTO Davao City South District Office (DO), LTO Davao City North District Office (DO), LTO DLRO Toril, and the LTO DLRO Buhangin. These LTO offices serve as the local frontliner agencies of the LTO Central Office. They are tasked with offering various LTO programs and services and bringing them closer and within the reach of the local transacting public in the City of Davao. Through these offices as well, the LTO brings most of its core programs and services 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 Davao City include:

LTO Davao City South District Office

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

LTO Davao City North District Office

Just like the LTO Davao City South District Office in the southern part of Davao City, the City of Davao made it a point not to neglect the LTO needs of those in the northern part of the city by creating the LTO Davao City North District Office. The LTO Davao City North District Office offers the same type and brand of LTO programs and services, only on the opposite side of the city. It is, however, housed in the same building along with the Davao City South DO, and is located with the LTO Region 11 at the LTO MVIS Compound on Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City.

LTO DLRO Toril

In an effort to improve the service delivery and processes of the LTO, the agency has created and opened the LTO DLRO Fecris Toril under the continuous modernization programs of the Land Transportation Office (LTO). The LTO DLRO Toril is a sub-office of the LTO meant to carry out its license renewal programs and services in Davao City from its location in Fecris Supermarket, McArthur Highway, Toril, Davao City.

LTO DLRO Buhangin

Yet another step towards continuous modernization, the LTO Davao City opened another Drivers’ License Renewal Office (DLRO) at a bigger space in Gaisano Grand Mall in Buhangin, Davao City. This LTO DLRO was created so the agency can cater to more client concerns and bring its licensing services closer to the public. Through the DLRO, the LTO also offers more convenient services with the waiting period shortened through a systematic procedure.

List of Services Offered by LTO Davao City Offices

All LTO services are meant to ensure public road safety and to guarantee that only roadworthy drivers and vehicles are allowed on them, some LTO branch offices are not well equipped and may not be able to offer certain services. That said, it’s best to check with the LTO branch you prefer to ensure that the service you need is available.

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

  • 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 

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

How to Contact LTO Davao City

Reaching out to LTO Davao 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 Davao City directly or its supervising office, the LTO Region 11 (Davao Region) regional office. 

To reach out to the LTO Region 11 (Davao Region) regional office, please check the following contact information:

Land Transportation Office Region 11 – Office of the Regional Director

Agency Code: 1100
Office Address: LTO MVIS Compound Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City
Telephone Number: (082) 226-4141
Head of Agency: Dir. Neil M. Cañedo, MBA
Email Address: ltorxi@yahoo.com.ph, ltodavao@gmail.com
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays-Fridays)

Contact Information

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

LTO Davao City South District Office

Agency Code: 1112
Office Address: LTO MVIS Compound Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City
Telephone Number: (082) 227-2513, +639 493094138 (Smart)
Head of Agency: Melencio I. Diaz, Jr.
Email Address: r11_dcdo@yahoo.com
Official Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/LTO.RXI.DCSDO/
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays to Fridays)

LTO Davao City North District Office

Agency Code: 1108
Office Address: LTO MVIS Compound Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City
Telephone Number: (082) 227-1471, +639 201144675 (Smart), +639 336173551 (Sun)
Head of Agency: Oscar Don A. Zamora
Email Address: ltomdlc@gmail.com
Official Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/ltorxidcndo/
Operating Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Mondays to Fridays)

LTO DLRO Toril

Agency Code: 1139
Office Address: Ground Floor, Fecris Supermarket Toril, Crossing Bayabas, Davao City
Telephone Number: (082) 225-8933, +639 19925 0647 (Smart)
Head of Agency: Dianalyn S. Elecsion
Email Address: LTOTORILRXI@gmail.com
Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LTOXIToril/
Operating Hours: 9AM – 5PM (Mondays to Fridays)

LTO DLRO Buhangin

Agency Code: 1118
Office Address: Gaisano Grand City Gate Mall, Buhangin, Davao City
Telephone Number: +639 273183519 (Globe)
Head of Agency: Cynthia H. Pafin
Email Address: ltobuhangin18@gmail.com
Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ltoxidlrobuhangin/
Operating Hours: 10AM – 5PM (Mondays to Fridays)

Where is Davao City

Davao City, officially known as the City of Davao, is a first class highly urbanized city (HUC) grouped with Davao del Sur in the southeastern corner of the Philippines, in the Davao Region. It is the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area and is the third-most populous city in the Philippines after Quezon City and Manila. It serves as the leading regional center for southeastern Mindanao and is the main trade, commerce, and industry hub of Mindanao islands. It also serves as the regional center of Davao Region. It lies at the mouth of the Davao River near the head of Davao Gulf with about 50 small ports within its commercial sphere. It is bounded on the north by the provinces of Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur and Bukidnon. In the east, it is bounded by the Philippine Sea; and in the west by the Central Mindanao provinces.

Google Map Location

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

LTO Davao City South District Office

LTO Davao City North District Office

LTO DLRO Toril

LTO DLRO Buhangin

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