Announcements

Updated as of December 05, 2025

I. PUBLIC ADVISORY: SCHEDULE OF MOTOR VEHICLE RENEWAL REGISTRATION

Did you know that you have to follow a schedule to renew your vehicle’s registration based on its license plate?
The last number identifies the month; meanwhile, the second to last number is for the week.

The schedule is made to avoid the influx of renewals.

Just be alert! You can also renew your registration 60 days before its expiry.

II. PUBLIC ADVISORY: MOTORCYCLE BACKLOG PLATES, NOW AVAILABLE!

You can now claim your license plates at the Regional Office or District/Extension Offices — hassle-free and absolutely FREE!

Who is eligible or required to get a new license plate?

All motorcycles with an MV (Motor Vehicle) File Number starting with “13” and “1801”:

1. That have already been assigned or issued a 7-character plate,

2. That have a 6-character green plate, and

3. Motorcycles that have not yet been issued an actual plate and are still using their MV File Number as a temporary plate, registered in 2017 or earlier.

Not sure if your dealer has received your plate?

You may inquire directly at your nearest LTO Regional Office, District/Extension Office, or visit our website and use the Plate Inquiry Tool:

I. For New Motor Vehicle / Motorcycle Plate Inquiry:
🔗 https://www.ltoncr.com/newplateinquiry
For new vehicle or motorcycle owners who want to check if their plates have been released to their dealer.

II. For Backlog Motorcycle Plates Inquiry:
🔗 https://www.ltoncr.com/plateinquiryusingmvfile
For motorcycles without a recorded plate number on their Certificate of Registration (CR), and included in the backlogs. Search using your MV File Number.

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Only motorcycles with NCR MV File Numbers and updated registrations are eligible to be issued plate numbers from our office.

III. PUBLIC ADVISORY: TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP

The LTO-NCR reminds the public, especially those purchasing second-hand cars or motorcycles, to transfer ownership immediately after purchase. This step is not only crucial for your protection but also ensures compliance with the law, promoting responsible vehicle ownership and road safety.

For more information about Transfer of Ownership, click the link below:

1. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
Link: https://www.ltoncr.com/ltocc/motor-vehicle.php?search=mvmisctow

IV. PUBLIC ADVISORY: LTO OFFICIAL WEBSITES

It has come to our attention that fake websites are circulating on the internet, mimicking the official website of the Land Transportation Office (LTO). Please be advised that the following links:

https://ltoportal.net
https://ltoportal.ph

are not affiliated with the LTO. Beware of these links as they may be designed to steal personal information.

Here are the official websites of the Land Transportation Office:

LTO-Central Office: www.lto.gov.ph
LTO-NCR: www.ltoncr.com
LTO Portal: https://portal.lto.gov.ph/
LTO Tracker: www.ltotracker.com

Thank you

V. PUBLIC ADVISORY: AVOID PHISHING SCAMS

This is to inform the public to be vigilant when encoding our details to the internet.

Messages via SMS or E-mail are circulated and accompanied by a link, leading to a fake website requesting personal information (bank account details, passwords, ETC..).

Do not engage with suspicious messages. Delete and ignore the received message or coordinate with our legitimate digital media public assistance below:

FB Page: LTO NCR
Email: 1300rdmpao@gmail.com
Website: LTO NCR

VI. PUBLIC ADVISORY: LTO-NCR OFFICIAL MESSENGER CHANNEL

This is the dedicated channel where we will share important updates, announcements, and news from the Land Transportation Office – National Capital Region (LTO-NCR).

Stay connected for the latest information, and feel free to share this community with others to keep everyone informed.

Click the link below to join our official channel!

Link: https://www.messenger.com/channel/LTONCROFFICIAL

Thank you for being part of our community! 🙂

VII. PUBLIC ADVISORY: LTO-NCR OFFICIAL VIBER COMMUNITY

Good day! 

LTO-NCR wants to serve you better!

Aside from Facebook Page, we are likewise now on ?????!

Link: LTO NCR OFFICIAL COMMUNITY VIBER

Scan the QR Code to join in our ???-??? Community.

See LTO FAQs, latest news/ updates and other related topics.

Thank you so much. ?

VIII. PUBLIC ADVISORY: 2600 LTO SMS VERIFICATION

We would like to inform the Public that the 2600 LTO SMS Verification is no longer connected to the new LTO system (LTMS). The said SMS Verification is connected to the processes under “LTO IT System” only.

Our vehicle registration can be verified through our LTMS Portal.

IX. ONLINE PLATE INQUIRY

You can now check the availability of your license plate through the LTO-NCR official website. ?

I. Replacement Plate: https://www.ltoncr.com/rplateinquiry
II. New MV/MC Plate: https://www.ltoncr.com/newplateinquiry
III. Backlog Motorcycle Plates: https://www.ltoncr.com/plateinquiryusingmvfile

Note: This is only limited to the license plates of vehicles registered or applied at offices covered by the LTO-NCR.

X. ONLINE DRIVER’S LICENSE CARD INQUIRY AND REQUEST

You can now request and check the availability of your DRIVER’S LICENSE CARD through the LTO-NCR official website?

Driver’s License Card (Print Request – For Backlog DL Cards):
https://www.ltoncr.com/dlcardrequest

Driver’s License Online Inquiry:
https://www.ltoncr.com/dlcardinquiry

Note: This is only limited to clients who have renewed or applied for their License in offices covered by the LTO-NCR.  You can only request and claim a DL Card at the LTO office where you transacted your Driver’s License.

(LTO NCR DL CARD INQUIRY AND REQUEST VIDEO)

XI. PUBLIC ADVISORY: ONLINE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (CR) INQUIRY

You can now check online if your Certificate of Registration (CR) has been released to your dealer through the LTO NCR Official Website! 🙂

Click the link below!

Link: https://www.ltoncr.com/crinquiry

Note: This inquiry pertains to brand-new motor vehicles (MVs) or motorcycles (MCs) whose Certificate of Registration (CR) and initial registration were processed only at the LTO-NCR New Registration Unit.

XII. PUBLIC ADVISORY: ONLINE CITIZEN’S CHARTER

Introducing the Online Citizen’s Charter (External and list of Requirements Only)?
-based on the official LTO Citizen’s Charter released by Central Office last May 2024.

Contents;
1. Driver’s License Transactions
2. Motor Vehicle Transactions
3. Joint Administrative Order (JAO) 2014

Link: Online Citizen’s Charter

XIII. PUBLIC ADVISORY: EXPRESS WAY LANES

Here is the correct use of expressway lanes set for each vehicle. It is important to follow its usage to keep the flow of traffic smooth and safe and avoid accidents.

(Image from LTO Central Office Official FB Page)

Source: LTO Central Office

XIV. PUBLIC ADVISORY: NO TO FIXERS

Avoid dealing with Online Assistance or Fixers. These people are not employed, related, or affiliated with the LTO. Dealing with fixers is a violation under RA 10930 and may result in a P20,000 penalty and prohibition from obtaining a license for 2 years.

Online fixers or scammers can be reported to: c3@lto.gov.ph