One of the things we can't avoid being adults is doing the government errands such as registering and renewing stuff which includes our driver's license. Well, let me make things a bit easier for you as I created a simple guide as per my experience on renewing mine. Hopefully, it helps you and more people in the future.
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| Driver's license Philippines |
STEP 1
Online appointment
https://www.lto.net.ph/
Go to this website then scroll down..
Select an appointment then make your way through the process..
When you are done. Print it and wait until the date of your appointment comes.
Go to this website then scroll down..
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| Land transportation Office (LTO) website |
Select an appointment then make your way through the process..
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| Select an appointment |
When you are done. Print it and wait until the date of your appointment comes.
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| Printed appointment letter |
STEP 2
Appearance at the satellite office
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| LOL building |
Since I live in Marikina City, I selected the nearest satellite branch available. And it is here in the Marikina-Bayan area before the Marikina bridge going to and from Tanong (along J.P. Rizal St.). I arrived as per my schedule and immediately went to the customer service. I handed him my appointment documents then directed me to have my medical first located downstairs.
The medical cost P400.
It was fast as I only answered a single sheet of a medical run through, blood pressure, weight, and eye check-ups. I went back to the customer service area again where I then merged to the queue of all the applicants there. Since some people do not prefer the online appointment, I think I jumped 2 queue lines since I think I was the only one who did it at that time. Not sure but I was with some PWDs and Seniors at one moment. I was asked if I was a PWD but when I told them online appointment.. they honored it.
The renewal cost P653.
So all in all, I paid P1,053 and it only took me about 30-45 minutes to renew my driver's license. It is actually a great progress if you have experienced the past systems so well done Land and transportation office (LTO). I cannot wait for more developments in the years to come. By the way, it is true that now it is valid for 5 years.. so why not celebrate right? lol. I am just joking.
The medical cost P400.
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| Inside the LTO satellite office (Marikina)Â |
It was fast as I only answered a single sheet of a medical run through, blood pressure, weight, and eye check-ups. I went back to the customer service area again where I then merged to the queue of all the applicants there. Since some people do not prefer the online appointment, I think I jumped 2 queue lines since I think I was the only one who did it at that time. Not sure but I was with some PWDs and Seniors at one moment. I was asked if I was a PWD but when I told them online appointment.. they honored it.
The renewal cost P653.
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| Renewal fee |
So all in all, I paid P1,053 and it only took me about 30-45 minutes to renew my driver's license. It is actually a great progress if you have experienced the past systems so well done Land and transportation office (LTO). I cannot wait for more developments in the years to come. By the way, it is true that now it is valid for 5 years.. so why not celebrate right? lol. I am just joking.
STEP 3
Enjoy your license
As the poster at their entrance says, "Having a driver's license is not a right, it is a privilege". So make it count. If you want to see the video version of this post feel free to watch it here - down below.
If you cannot see the video above, click HERE for it
Driver's license renewal Philippines | Online appointment | Step by step
Reviewed by Michael
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September 22, 2019
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Reviewed by Michael
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September 22, 2019
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How long is the validity of driver's license? I must learn how to drive and hope to get mine soon!
ReplyDeleteits now 5 from 2.
DeleteHere in the Uk can update ours online, making it so much quicker and easier. At least yours is done now for a while
ReplyDeleteAll the process done online? Wow.
DeleteGreat guide and info, thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure.
DeleteI'm not sue when my driving licence expires. It's great you've written a guide to help others. I'd have no idea what to do.
ReplyDeleteLOL
DeleteI can't believe it took you 30-45mins to get this done. In my country, it would take days and a great amount of frustration!
ReplyDeleteWhere is this?
DeleteThank you for all of these helpful tips. It seems like things like this always takes up so much of your time.
ReplyDeleteThe past years, yes it was and very frustrating.. Now its doing better.
DeleteA lot of people probably don't realize that you can go online and do this. Your tips will save a lot of people some time and headaches!
ReplyDeleteThe mission hehe
DeleteNice post. I bet this would be beneficial to some people. I'll save on pinterest.
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks mau.
DeleteIt's a good thing they have the online appointment system already. It makes the processing much easier.
ReplyDeleteYep. The queue can be a killer.
DeleteThis is such a useful post for someone applying for drivers license. Most of the time people really get stressed out due to the process and its complexities.
ReplyDeletetrue
DeleteGreat guide for license renewal. I went for my renewal here in California and waited for 75 mins for me turns lol.
ReplyDeleteWow! So 30-45 mins is already a great time then.
DeleteThese are sine great tips for people who are looking to renew their license
ReplyDeleteHopefully lol
DeleteGetting a new or updated license can be quite the process. Thanks for making it easier for us.
ReplyDeleteNo worries. ;)
Deletecomprehensive and useful post. this will really help a lot of peops. good job, Michael! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot.
DeleteSuch a great guide an info I enjoy it.
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ReplyDeletethat truly how to do blogging.
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DeleteI actually received a renewal notice for my license last week and wish that we could make an online appointment with our DMV. I thought it was just in the U.S. that it was such a hassle to go into the office.
ReplyDeleteGlad we have it now in here too
DeleteThis is extremely helpful for people in the Philippines who need their driver's license renewed. Thanks for this!
ReplyDeleteYes!
DeleteVery informative post including all of the steps to renew your drivers license! Very helpful!
ReplyDeleteVery helpful post with all of the information to renew your drivers license! Thank u!
ReplyDeleteThanks as well Steph for dropping by with 2 comments lol
DeleteOh wow! The process is so simple there! Back in India, the license renewal for driving is not this easy. You have to physically go to the registration centre twice I think. My license is valid for 10 more years, so I don't think I really have to worry! :D
ReplyDelete10 years?! Wow.
DeleteThis is awesome. I mean, going digital for faster processing of documents. Other than the convenience this provides, it also eliminates the "weasels" trying to make a buck by offering a quicker process in exchange for "under the table" fees.
ReplyDeleteThere were still some who was present outside the actual building but I guess seeing less of them is still progress..
DeleteThere is nothing I dread more than the DMV and doing registration in another country sounds challenge to say the least! But this really walks you through the process. Impressed you were out of there in 30-40 minutes!
ReplyDeleteMe too haha!
DeleteI DREAD renewing my license in the Philippines. But this gave me a glimmer of hope. But i am looking forward to the day that this is no longer going to be stressful experience
ReplyDeleteI kind of prepared myself for the worst before going but all went smoothly.
DeleteI like your blog because of the knowledge you are sharing with people. Many people are ignorant of the ways and methods for renewals or apply new. I hope similar blogs exist for India.
ReplyDeleteThanks for appreciating
DeleteHopefully in all went smoothly to those who are trying to renew their licence. Here we get to do it all online which makes it convenient for me.
ReplyDeleteSoon hopefully for us too hehe
DeleteLove the system that is friendly to its customers. Awesome steps!
ReplyDeleteI agree
DeleteGreat steps! This is very helpful for everyone especially Filipinos. You have a great patience to wait and process all these. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you as well.
DeleteLooks like really easy for you guys to renew licence.
ReplyDeleteYes, heard about the process in your country..
DeleteLooks like it's really easy to renew your driving license! Great information! :)
ReplyDeleteBetter then before at least.
DeleteThanks for the great and through information, this is going to help a lot of people that need to renew their license, I jus wish it was this simple in Texas.
ReplyDeleteIs it not better there?
DeleteThis seems like quite a difficult process!
ReplyDeleteAlready improved from the last time.
DeleteThank you so much for detailing every step. Sometimes I find it tough to go through govt approval procedure etc, and if it is first time I am doing, because there aren't much guidance. Your post really helped me.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your tips will help many people in the Philippines. Though, we have a little different process in the US!
ReplyDeleteThis step by step process in renewing license is very clear and useful to avoid errors.
ReplyDeleteThese are really nice tips. It is quite a process to renew driver's license.
ReplyDeleteHaving a guide makes it easier.. right? hehe
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