Professional driver’s license with additional restriction code in Philippines

The following are the basic requirements on applying a professional driver’s license with additional restriction code in Philippines, for both ARC 1 and ARC 2-8. Also, in this post I include how much to pay.

Additional Restriction codes (ARC) 1 - Philippines

REQUIREMENTS:

• Driver’s license
• Duly accomplished application form (ADL).
• Negative drug test result (from a DOH accredited drug testing center and Government Hospital).
• Must have passed the practical examination.
• Medical certificate (from LTO accredited or government physician and government hospitals), if due for renewal.

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 and 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 application fee.
• Wait for your name to be called for the practical exam.
• After passing the practical exam, go to the cashier when your name is called for payment of necessary fees and obtain an official receipt (OR).
• Go to the releasing counter, wait for your name to be called and present the OR and claim the card type license.

Additional Restriction codes (ARC) 2 to 8 - Philippines

REQUIREMENTS:

• Driver’s license
• Duly accomplished Application Form (ADL).
• Must have passed the written and practical examinations for the restriction code being applied for (for ARC 8 – duly notarized Certificate of Trade Test for Truck Trailer)
• Negative drug test result (from a DOH accredited drug testing center and government hospital).
• Medical certificate with Official Receipt (from LTO accredited or government physician and government hospitals), if due for renewal.

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 and 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 application fee.
• Go to the examination room for the lecture and written exam.
• After passing the written exam, wait for your name to be called for the practical exam.
• After passing the practical exam, go to the Cashier when your name is called for payment of necessary fees and obtain an official receipt (OR).
• Go to the releasing counter, wait for your name to be called and present the OR and claim the card type license.

VENUE:

Any licensing center / District office with driver’s license transactions

FEES AND CHARGES:

Fees and Charges:	Valid Non-Professional	Due for Renewal
Application Fee	P100.00	P100.00
Computer Fee	P67.63	P67.63
TOTAL	P167.63	P167.63
Replacement Fee	P225.00	(Renewal Prof.) P350.00
Additional Restriction Code	P100.00	P100.00
Computer Fee	P67.63	P67.63
TOTAL	P392.63	P517.63