
Motorists can now again request special or vanity plates through LTO Memorandum Circular No. 2022-2335. Here’s what you need to know about vanity plates in the Philippines, including the price and requirements.
According to the memo, which is known as Optional Motor Vehicles Special Plates, it applies to cars, SUVs, AUVs, pick-ups, commuter vans, and imported vehicles.
There are several types of cars that are not permitte in this program, including:
Additionally, the memo requires owners to appear before LTO rather than relying on their dealers personally.
1. There is a charge of ₱15,000 for three (3) alphabetic characters and three (3) numeric characters.
Example: AAA 888
2. A total of ₱25,000 is charged for a combination of three (3) alphanumeric and two (2) numeric characters other than 00.
Example: AAA 88
3. For a set of Three (3) alphanumeric characters and Four (4) numeric characters, the price is ₱35,000.
Example: AAA 8888
A vanity plate must meet the following requirements:
According to the LTO guidelines, all requests for apprehension or alarm in the LTO-IT System/LTMS will not be approve as long as there is an existing alarm or uncertainty in the PNP – Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG).
Residents within the Metro Manila area should expect to receive their plates after a period of about 7 working days, while regions outside of the Metro should expect a longer lead time for their plates.
Please note, however, that buying a vehicle that is register to the OMVSP does NOT grant that vehicle immunity from the Unifie Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP), which is also referre to as number coding in the industry. In spite of these changes, the standar rulings will still be applie based on the ending number of your vehicle’s license plate.
It is also state in the LTO that OMVSPs must not carry connotations that are offensive to good taste and decency or carry sexual, racial, lewd, or inappropriate purposes. It is vital to keep that plate classy when you apply for a license, so ensure that your record is clean.
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