Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License Guide

STUDENT PERMIT

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.1. Filipino citizens [sixteen (16) years of age and above] 1.2. Foreign citizens at least eighteen (18) years old and must have been in the Philippines for at least one (1) month and proof of stay for at least six (6) months
2. Must be physically and mentally fit
3. Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English
4. Must not have unsettled traffic violation

NON – PROFESSIONAL DRIVER LICENSE

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle
2. Must be able to read and write in Filipino and/or English
3. Must have passed the written and practical examination
4. Must be at least seventeen (17) years old
5. Must be a holder of Student-Driver’s Permit valid for at least thirty one (31) days from issuance / expired foreign driver’s license / expired non-professional driver’s license for more than two (2) years

CHANGE CLASSIFICATION FROM NON PROFESSIONAL – PROFESSIONAL WITH SAME RESTRICTION CODE

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle
2. Must be able to read and write in Filipino and/or English
3. Must have passed the written and practical examination
4. Must be a holder of a valid NPDL issued at least six (6) months from issuance