Guide on Drivers License Fee LTO (Professional License)
DRIVERS LICENSE FEE LTO – Here is a guide on how much you must prepare for an LTO professional driver’s license.
A valid driver’s license issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is required in driving in the Philippines – otherwise, you will be fined. The government agency is the one tasked to issue a driver’s license to qualified individuals and as well as record vehicle registrations. There is also a corresponding penalty for drivers who will be caught driving an unregistered vehicle.
The LTO issues three (3) types of licenses – the Student Permit, the Non-Professional Driver’s License, and the Professional Driver’s License. The Student Permit is the first step before you can apply for a non-pro and a pro driver’s license.
The Student Permit is valid for one (1) year but, after a month, you may already apply for a non-pro license provided that you have no violation or it was not confiscated.
If you want to drive private vehicles only, you may apply for the non-professional driver’s license. If you will be driving public utility vehicles (PUVs) like bus, jeepney, tricycle, cabs, or taxi, you need to apply for a professional driver’s license.
How much is the drivers license fee LTO implements for professional licenses? Before getting to that, it is important to know the guidelines in applying for a pro driver’s license. Here is a list of the considerations:
- Filipino at least 17 years of age
- Foreigner at least 18 years of age
- holder of valid Student Permit
- holder of non-professional driver’s license for at least a year with no violation
- physically and mentally fit to drive
- can communicate in English and Filipino
- must pass the LTO exams
- have completed at least eight (8) hours of practical driving lessons from any LTO-accredited driving school
With regards to the drivers license fee LTO implements, based on an article on Moneymax, you must prepare at least P1,500.00. It is inclusive of the license fee, application fee, medical exam, and rent for a vehicle to be used for the actual driving exam. The amount does not include the fee for the driving lessons.
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