Step-by-step guide how to get an LTO student permit in the Philippines in 2024. If you are applying for an LTO student permit or license, the complete requirements you need to submit are listed on this page.
This article applies to Filipino citizens and foreigners who want to register a student’s driver’s license in the Philippines.
As usual, my tip is whenever you go to any government office or agency, avoid Mondays and the tenth day of each month as they are usually crowded. Arrive as early as 7 a.m.
When we applied for our driver’s license, we came to the LTO center before 7 a.m. Guess what. There was already a long queue of applicants. Make sure you bring any food to grab a bite and bottled water because you never know when hunger strikes.
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LTO student permit is an authority granted by the Land Transportation Office to a person who desires to learn to operate a motor vehicle. The student-driver must be accompanied by a duly licensed driver, as his driving instructor, possessing the appropriate license code for the desired type of motor vehicle.
To apply for an LTO student permit and license, you must meet the following qualifications.
If you meet the qualifications above, the next step is to gather the following documents for your LTO student permit license requirements. You can get a medical certificate at any licensed clinic or medical center near the Land Transportation Office, as they are usually located nearby.
As mentioned, the list of required documents are applicable for both Filipinos and foreigners. The Theoretical Driving course of Completion shall be auto-uploaded in the Driver’s License System (DLS).
New applicants for an LTO driver’s license must attend and complete a 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course at any LTO Driver’s Education Center or any LTO accredited driving school. The seminar is free at LTO but costs around 1,500 to 2,000 when done in an accredited driving school.
After the completion of the Theoretical Driving Course, the applicant must pass the written Theoretical Driving Exam. The exam for a driver’s license will be according to the driver’s license classification, code, and vehicle description that the applicant wants to operate.
You will receive a queue number at reception for your application. Check your documents while waiting for your turn.
Fill out and sign your application form and attach your certificate of passing the theoretical exam, original and photocopy of your PSA birth certificate, medical certificate, valid ID, or any other supporting documents requested by the LTO (see the list of documents above).
When your name is called, submit your accomplished application form and your documents to the LTO staff in an assigned window. The LTO staff will then check your records and evaluate them. The staff will also encode your details in the LTO system upon approval of the officer.
All drivers must read and understand the driver’s manual relating to road safety and driving responsibly.
Wait for your queue number to be called on the next window for your photo, fingerprints, and signature capture.
Go to the cashier window and pay the necessary fees. Keep your official receipt and go to the releasing section for your driver’s license.
A Student Permit Card with the Official Receipt shall be released to the applicant. You must write your name and affix your signature to the appropriate Release Form. In most cases, the issuance date of the LTO student license will also be stamped on the release form.
According to LTO, the student permit is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. After 1 year, it cannot be used for practical driving course purposes. But it can be used to apply for a non-professional driver’s license if the practical driving course has been completed within 1 year validity period.
Application for a student permit must be processed personally at the Land Transportation Office after the applicant has completed a theoretical driving course or passed a theoretical driving exam. The applicant must also undergo a photo, signature, and fingerprints scan.
That’s it. The procedure is simple, yet I suggest allotting a day to apply for your student permit and license because most LTO offices have long lines of applicants every day. Do not forget for your LTO student license renewal. Good luck!
