How to apply for a student permit in Philippines

Student permit in Philippines For Citizens

APPLICANT MUST BE:

• At least 16 years old.
• Physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.
• Able to read and write in Filipino or English.
• REQUIREMENTS*:
• Original and photocopy of birth certificate**
• If employed, Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)
• A filled out application for driver’s license (ADL)
• *Applicants not yet 18 years old need a parent’s or guardian’s written consent with a photocopy of an ID card as proof of identity. If parent or guardian is not present, the written consent must be notarized.

**If birth certificate is unavailable, any two will suffice:

• Joint affidavit of two disinterested persons who know the applicant and who can attest to his/her age and identity accompanied by non-availability of record from NSO or local civil registry office.
• Any legal document to prove his age and identity (e.g. GSIS, SSS, Passport or any government issued ID.)

PROCEDURES:

• Go to the Customer Service Counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a Driver’s License Application Form. [This form is available for download here. You can accomplish this form prior to transacting your business at the LTO.] Get a queue number.
• When your number is called, go to the evaluator counter and submit all the required documents to have it checked for completeness and authenticity.
• When your name is called, go to where your photo and signature will be taken.
• Go to the cashier to pay the fees and to obtain an official receipt (OR).
• Proceed to the releasing counter with the OR and claim the student driver’s permit.

VENUE:

Any licensing center/ district office with new driver’s license transactions

Student permit in Philippines For Non-Citizens 

APPLICANT MUST:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Know how to read and write in English or Filipino.
• Have arrived in the Philippines at least one month prior to the date of application and can show evidence from BID/DFA that the applicant will stay in the country for at least five months from the date of application.
• REQUIREMENTS*:
• Original and photocopy of passport with visa duration of at least five months from date of applications.
• A filled out application for driver’s license (ADL).
• Any of the following:
• Valid alien certificate of registration (ACR).
• If born in the Philippines, original and photocopy of birth certificate.
• If student, original and photocopy of school ID.
• *Applicants not yet 18 years old need a parent’s or guardian’s written consent with a photocopy of an ID card as proof of identity. If parent or guardian is not present, the written consent must be notarized.

PROCEDURES:

• Go to the customer service counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a driver’s license application form. You can accomplish this form prior to transacting your business at the LTO.] Get a queue number.
• When your number is called, proceed to evaluator counter and submit all the required documents to have it checked for completeness and authenticity.
• When your name is called, go to where your photo and signature will be taken.
• Go to the cashier to pay the fees and to obtain an official receipt (OR).
• Proceed to the releasing counter with the OR and claim the student driver’s permit.

VENUE:

For Metro Manila Applicants:

• Licensing Section – Central Office

• East Avenue, Quezon City

For Provincial Applicants

• Any licensing center/designated district office

Fees and charges
Student Permit (SP) Fee	P150.00
Application Fee	P100.00
Computer Fee	P67.63
TOTAL	P317.63