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Before you learn how to drive, obtain a Student Permit (SP) first then get accompanied by someone with a Driver’s license (non-pro or pro).
Most people wanted to have a vehicle of their own to be able to go wherever and whenever they want. I will write down the things you need before applying for a Student Permit
Qualifications:
- At least seventeen (17) years old.
- Physically and mentally fit.
- Able to read and write in Filipino or English and
- In addition, for foreigners, the applicant must be eighteen (18) yrs old and must have been in the Philippines for at least one (1) year from date of application.
REQUIREMENTS
- STUDENT PERMIT FOR FILIPINOS/FOREIGNERS
- Duly accomplished Application form for Driver's License (ADL);
- Original and photocopy of birth certificate duly authenticated by National Statistics Office (NSO);
- If below eighteen (18) years of age, original copy of parental/guardian's consent with original and photocopy of one (1) valid government issued Identification Card containing the signature of the consenting parent/guardian; and
- Medical Certificate issued by any licensed practicing physician stating that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle or otherwise stating his/her impairment.
- In addition, for foreigners, original and photocopy of passport with an entry date of at least one (1) month and visa duration of at least one (1) year from date of application, or if born in the Philippines, present original and photocopy of birth certificate duly authenticated by the NSO.
PROCEDURE
Step 1
The applicant shall submit all the documentary requirements to the receiving personnel
- Receiving personnel shall check only the completeness of the documents required and transmit the same to an evaluator.
- The Evaluator shall evaluate the qualifications of the applicant and, if qualified, encode the application in the system.
- After encoding, the application shall be approved by the Approving Officer.
Step 2
Upon approval, the applicant shall be called for photo and signature taking.
Step 3
The applicant shall be called to pay the required fees to the Cashier.
Step 4
The SP Card with the Official Receipt shall be released to the applicant, who shall be required to write his/her name and affix his/her signature in the appropriate Release Form.
- A reviewer containing all possible questions in the examinations for the issuance of an NPDL, PDL and Conductor's License shall be given to the applicant together with SP Card.
Venue:
Any LTO Licensing Center and District/Extension Office.
The process looks long but it will just take you about 30mins to 1hour if you go to a non-licensing office. Because a licensing office is where all applications are getting facilitated so instead of only Student permit and renewal of license you will get along with the new applicants for Driver’s license which is so many.
After a month, you can now apply for a Non-Professional Driver’s License but if you need a Professional Driver’s License you need to wait for at least 6 months to 1 year depending on the Restriction Code you will get.
Once, you got your Student Permit acquire as much knowledge as you can about road safety.
NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE
(source: http://www.lto.gov.ph/license-permit-issuance/283-student-permit.html)
