RESPONSIBILITIES OF LAND TRANSPORTATION OFFICE (LTO)
1. LICENSE AND PERMIT ISSUANCE
 The LTO is in charge of the issuance, renewal and regulation of driver’s license. It
    issue licenses to both citizens and foreigners provided that they meet the
    requirements for those licenses.
2. MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
 The LTO is responsible for the registration of motor vehicles and renewals. It can
    register brand new vehicles, including locally manufactured vehicles, imported
    vehicles, light electric vehicles, low speed vehicles, three wheeled vehicles and tax
    exempt vehicles. Each category has an obligatory set of requirements and procedures
    to follow to be fully registered.
3. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ADJUDICATION OF CASES
 One of the main functions of the LTO is to strictly implement and enforce the laws
    regarding land transportation. Necessary requirements and procedures are to be
    followed in settlement of admitted cases and contested cases of motor vehicles,
    plates and driver’s licenses. The LTO also follows a strict procedure in settlements of
    impounded violations. It also allows private and for hire motor vehicles to apply for
    duplicate plates.
 The LTO is in charge of ensuring that public land transportation services abide by
    the fares set by the LTFRB. It has sanctions for the overcharging and undercharging
    of fares and for non-issuance of fare tickets.
4. MANUFACTURERS,             ASSEMBLERS,            IMPORTERS       AND       DEALERS
REPORTING (MAIDR)
   The LTO grants accreditation to certain manufacturers, assemblers, importers and
    dealers who wish to transact business with the LTO. A firm, person or corporation
    must file an application for accreditation with Assistant Secretary of the Land
    Transportation office containing certain requirements and qualifications in order to
    transact business with the LTO relative to Motor Vehicles or its components. It also
issues the Certificate of Stock Reported (CSR) which certifies that a motor vehicle or
its component has already been reported by its manufacturer, assembler, or importer
to MAIDRS.