Losing your driver’s license or having it destroyed might be stressful.
Many people are completely unaware of the procedure for replacing lost or damaged student permits and driver’s licenses. The procedure is simple and takes only a few hours.
This concise yet comprehensive guide outlines all of the criteria, costs, procedures, and useful hints you should be aware of while applying for a replacement driver’s license.
Replace a Lost Student Permit
Any LTO Licensing Center or District Office that conducts Driver’s License transactions can help you replace your lost student permit.
Documentary Requirements
You need to bring with you the following documentary requirements.
a. Proof of Identification
You can present any valid government-issued ID or PSA Birth Certificate. By valid, it means the ID is not expired.
b. Affidavit of Loss
The cost of a notarized Affidavit of Loss is approximately Php 100. Remember to bring a valid photo ID to the notary public so that they may verify your identification before notarizing your document. Just go to the nearest law office in your area and have your affidavit of loss notarized.
c. Application form for Driver’s License (ADL)
You can download this form from the official LTO website or you can click this link.
Fees and Charges
- Certification Fee – Php 100
- Duplicate Fee – Php 50
- Computer Fee – Php 67.63
Replacement Procedures
- The Checklist of Requirements and the Driver’s License Application Form may be obtained at the Customer Service Counter or the Public Assistance and Complaints Desk at the LTO Office. It’s worth noting that you may fill out the form online before visiting the LTO office.
- Take a look at your queue number and wait your turn.
- When your number is called, proceed to the Evaluator Counter (typically Window 2) to present all documentary criteria for replacing a lost student permit, which will be verified for validity and completeness.
- Proceed to the window where signatures and photos of candidates are normally taken. They will just offer you a list of costs to pay because they already have your photo and digital signature on file.
- Pay all applicable fees and obtain the Official Receipt at the cashier.
- Present the Official Receipt at the Releasing Counter to obtain your student permit (or a temporary license if the new student permit is not yet available). After you’ve received your replacement student permit, you’ll be requested to fill out the Release Form with your name and signature.
Replace a Lost Professional or Non-Professional Driver’s License
Any LTO Licensing Center or District Office that performs Driver’s License transactions accepts applications for a Lost Driver’s License Replacement.
Documentary Requirements
The same requirements for the replacement of student permits apply here. Additionally if required, you need to present Law Enforcement Clearance.
If you need to renew your driver’s license, you need to present a medical certificate issued by an LTO-accredited medical clinic.
If you have a delinquent driver’s license, further examinations will be required by the LTO. If a driver’s license holder’s driving record shows one or more traffic offenses, the license becomes delinquent.
Fees and Charges
The entire cost of replacing a lost driver’s license in the Philippines is Php 472.63 as of this writing. The following is a breakdown of the costs:
- Replacement Fee – Php 225
- Certification Fee – Php 100
- Clearance Fee – Php 30
- Duplicate Fee – Php 50
- Computer Fee – Php 67.63
- Revision of Records (if applicable)- Php 100
Replacement Procedures
- At your favorite LTO Office, get your Checklist of Requirements and Driver’s License Application Form at the Customer Service Counter or Public Assistance and Complaints Desk. Before coming to the LTO office, you can download the form, print it, and thoroughly fill it out.
- Take note of your queue number and wait for your number to be called.
- When your queue number is called, proceed to the Evaluator Counter (typically Window 2) to present all of the required documents for a lost driver’s license replacement. The validity and completeness of the papers will be examined.
- Wait in line for your turn at the photo/signature area. They won’t take your photo or digital signature since they already have copies on file, and instead will give you a list of costs to pay.
- Proceed to the cashier and pay any applicable costs. Remember to obtain your Official Receipt.
- Present your Official Receipt at the Releasing Counter to obtain your new Professional or Non-Professional Drivers Card Card (or a temporary license if the new license is not yet available).
- Finally, sign the Release Form with your complete name and signature.
Replace a Damaged Driver’s License
This guidance is for applicants whose licenses have been severely damaged or torn apart as a result of different events such as flooding, fire, or other calamities. Any LTO Licensing Center or District Office that accepts Driver’s License transactions will accept your application for a Replacement of a Mutilated Driver’s License.
Documentary Requirements
- Proof of identity
- Affidavit of Mutilation (must be notarized)
- Fully accomplished Application form for Driver’s License (ADL)
- Mutilated driver’s license (this is your damaged driver’s license)
- If the mutilated license is due for renewal, you need to present medical certificate
Fees and Charges
The entire cost of replacing a lost driver’s license in the Philippines is Php 472.63 as of this writing. The following is a breakdown of the costs:
- Replacement Fee – Php 225
- Certification Fee – Php 100
- Clearance Fee – Php 30
- Duplicate Fee – Php 50
- Computer Fee – Php 67.63
- Revision of Records (if applicable)- Php 100
Replacement Procedures
- At your selected LTO Office, obtain a Driver’s License Application Form and Checklist of Requirements for Mutilated Driver’s License Replacement from the Customer Service Counter or Public Assistance and Complaints Desk. Before going to the LTO office, you can download the Application Form and fill it out completely online.
- Get your phone number and wait for it to ring.
- When your number is called, go to the Evaluator Counter (typically Window 2) and provide all of the required paperwork to replace your mutilated license. Following that, the papers will be examined for legitimacy and completeness.
- Wait in line for your turn at the photo/signature area. Your photo and digital signature are still in their database, so there’s no need for you to provide them again. Rather, they will just give you a list of assessment costs that you must pay.
- Go to the cashier and pay all of the appropriate costs and receive the Official Receipt after your number is called.
- Take your Official Receipt to the Releasing Counter and present it. You’ll be asked to write your name and sign the Release Form once you’ve received your new Professional or Non-Professional Driver’s Card Card (or a temporary license if the new license hasn’t been distributed yet).
