DRIVER LICENSE:Qualifications and Requirements

Listed are the requirements on obtaining a driver license provided by Department of Transportation and Communication-Land Transportation Office of the Philippines

For Non-Professional

Qualifications
1. Must be at least seventeen (17) years old.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle
3. Must not be a drug user or alcoholic
4. Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English
5. Must be clean, neat and presentable

Requirements :
1. Duly accomplished Application for Driver's License.
2. Valid Student Permit (at least one (1) month old)
3. Medical Certificate (from an LTO accredited or Government Physician) or valid AFP/PNP organic personnel ID
4. Negative Drug Test result (from DOH accredited drug testing center)
5. Taxpayer's Identification Number (TIN).
6. Must have passed the written and practical examination.

Fees and Charges :

Application Fee Php. 25.00
Computer Fee 52.80
TOTAL 77.80

License Fee Php. 180.00
Computer Fee 52.80
TOTAL 232.80

Additional Requirements For Filipino/Foreigner with Valid or Expired Foreign License
1. Foreign License - Original and photocopy of license- Translation from Embassy/Consular Office (if license is not written in English)
2. Original valid Visa/Passport with photocopy (Foreigners)

Note: A foreign driver's license is not acceptable for conversion into Philippine driver's license if: The foreign license is not written in the English language; or The country of origin of the driver's license has no embassy in the Philippines