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The Land Transportation Office is implementing a three-month extension on the validity of driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, and related documents expiring from April 2026 onward
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Extension is part of measures under the declaration of a state of national energy emergency
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No surcharges, penalties, or fines will be imposed for late renewals during the extended period
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Measure aims to ease public burden amid rising fuel and commodity costs
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is implementing a three-month extension on the validity of driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, and related documents expiring from April 2026 onward, as part of measures to ease the burden on motorists amid rising costs.
The extension applies to driver and conductor licenses, student-driver’s permits, and motor vehicle registrations.
LTO chief assistant secretary Markus Lacanilao said in a press release that no surcharges, penalties, or fines will be assessed against holders who renew during the extended window.
“This measure aims to ease the burden of the public amid the rising costs of fuel and basic commodities, giving motorists sufficient time to comply without additional financial strain,” Lacanilao said.
The policy was formalized through LTO memorandum circular no. 2026-5048, issued April 15 following a directive from the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
The DOTr instructed all concerned offices to enforce the circular uniformly across the country and to put in place measures to handle the anticipated increase in transaction volume while maintaining service standards.
The extension also factors in reduced government work schedules tied to the energy emergency declaration and the expected surge in LTO foot traffic once normal operations resume.
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