LTO Student Permit Requirements Philippines (Updated 2018)
It’s exciting to get your driver’s license for the first time. Not only does it indicate that you’ve reached a certain level of skill that allows you to drive a used or brand new vehicle, it also reminds you to always be responsible and safe when driving down the road.
Of course, we also like to point out the most important thing that happens when you now have your driver’s license: it gives you the freedom to choose which vehicle you want to use.
It is is the reason why getting your driver’s license is so important. And while it may take some time to undergo each process, doing it becomes all the more less painstaking when you keep in mind the following guidelines: Driver’s License for First Time Applicant
There are two kinds of driver’s license that are available today: ‘Non-Professional’ for private motorists and ‘Professional’ for those who drive for-hire or public utility vehicles. for those who drive public utility vehicles. To get a license though, one has to obtain a student permit first. The student permit is the first “license” that’s issued to first-time applicants and it can be upgraded to a non-professional license after one month, provided you pass the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) written and practical exam. Note that it will take you six months to upgrade a student’s permit if you plan to get a professional license.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to apply for a student permit:
LTO Student’s Permit Requirements 2018
The LTO recently changed one of the most important requirements that relate to the student permit, which is changing the minimum driving age for minors from 16 to 17 years old. Aside from the 17-year old age qualification, there are two other requirements that an applicant should meet before he or she can qualify for a student’s permit in the Philippine. They should have these two things:
- Be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle
- Be able to read and write in Filipino or English
If you meet the above criteria, then you can accomplish the following documents and submit them to the LTO location most convenient to you:
- Original and photocopy of birth certificate
- If employed, Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)
- A filled-out application for driver’s license. (You can download it here)
- You will need to include a parent or guardian’s written consent along with any valid proof of identity if you are under 18 years old. If a parent or guardian is unavailable, you may obtain a written consent from a notary public or lawyer.
Student Driver’s License Application Procedure
Step #1: With your complete student driver’s license requirements, go to your nearest LTO branch or office and proceed to the customer service window. Get your number and wait for it to be called.
Step #2: When they call your number, head to the evaluator counter and hand over all your requirements. The evaluator will check these for completeness and authenticity. Once verified, you will be asked to sit down and wait for your name to be called again.
Step #3: When your name is called, you will be directed to a booth where your photo and signature will be taken.
Step #4: Pay all the fees at the cashier and obtain an official receipt.
Step #5: Present the receipt at the releasing counter and obtain your student driver’s permit.
Make sure you appear neat and presentable when you are inside the LTO’s premises. Avoid wearing sando, shorts, and slippers, since you will take the test in front of an LTO examiner. What’s more, you might pose for a picture near the end of the application process if you pass the written and practical tests.
Student Driver’s License Fees and Charges
There are three types of fees that the LTO charges to those applying for a student permit. These are:
- Application Fee – PHP150.00
- Computer Fee – PHP67.63
- Student Permit Fee – PHP100.00
Add them all up and the total cost of your fees will be P317.63. Be sure to bring exact change to avoid delays at the cashier.
Reminders
Make sure to check for directions so you know which LTO branch is nearest to your residence.
Do a thorough inspection of all your documents prior to going to the LTO branch. This is more efficient, and saves you a lot of time–should you forget them and are asked to come back again tomorrow.
Check if you have all your student driver’s license requirements with you before stepping outside.
Some LTO branches don’t provide ballpens, so make sure to bring one with you (to be sure).
Take some extra money with you to buy water and food. Although the process of obtaining a student permit has been sped up considerably with the LTO’s latest updates and improvements–some are saying it can now be done in under 30 minutes!–you never know when an issue arises and further delays the application process.
Don’t use fixers–only transact with LTO officers inside the building. If you have a question, then simply head to the information desk to ask your queries.
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78 Comments
Hi! Is this still updated? Do you really need to provide notarized birth certificate or the passport will do?
How long will it take to get the Student Permit? Thanks!
Thank you so much for this post.
I have poor eye sight. Am I eligible to get a driver’s license?
I think so, but you will have restrictions. Restrictions like you need to wear your eye glasses everytime you’re going to drive
very helpful! many thanks!
how to get an student permit the requiremenys i have it my tin id,i am 48 yr old thanks
student permit is required to DFA to get a passport??
Good day Sir/Ma’am, I want to get an Student License, I am 34yrs old. What requirements should I present?
Tnx.
Hi, I filed for a student license and i was so confused about , medical exam amounting of 200 pesos, surprisingly they just test my 20/20 vision and if my hands and feet are complete, and thats it.. it 200 pesos.. is it legal?
i applied for a student license last year, and they didnt require a medical exam or to pay for the “medical exam” i dont think thats legal. im sorry u had to go thru that
same here. I also paid 200 for medical. The physician just fill the paper without testing any (vision, hearing etc,)
oo nga maam, kanina 250 pesos bayad sa medical vision lang po sa akin, wala nang iba, students lisence permit lang po kinuha ko,
They asked us for 400 pesos. Wow.
is there no teoretical test before recieving the student permit ?
voters id will do po ba ?
Paano po kung id nia lang po e 1styear highschool pwd na po b un thankyou
Can I use my uk provisional driving licence as a student licence ? As I’m only in Philippines for 2 weeks then returning to the uk I want to get my non professional license before I return so when I come back to Philippines I can already drive
Can I get a student permit but my student id was lost only my voters id I can present
I am 16 years old can I get student license? Or should i wait for me to turn 17 so that I could get one.
Pwede po ba magkaroon ng student licence 14 years old?
good morning sir/maam
mag aapply po sana ako ng students license pwede po bang local birth certificate lang ang ibibigay ko?
I have a tita want to apply for a student license , but she doesnt have a NSO birth certificate, however we request it already and recieve a certification of negative birth certificate, so we need to know what is our second option, my tita need to get a license immediately we dont have time to return her birth place to fix that, hope you will give us answer thank you!
Is there any medical examination or drug test required for student permit license?.
Good pm .my non prof card was lost abaut 5 years already is my recored valid to aply now for a prof license what are my requirements?
the entries in my birth cert is incorrect, what should i submit as supplementary?
How long does it takes to get a Student permit license ? Can i get it that very day i applied ?
It only takes 2 to 3 hour here in tagaytay..or lesser…
i had a student license before however i failed to get/apply a non-pro and i believe it has this expiration after 1 year, if you fail to apply for a non-pro within the year. You have to get another student license. Is that true?
thank you ! helpful
is it possible if I don’t have a copy of BC but I have a TIN and passport?
Yes, just photcopy the passport and bring the original passport
How about for married woman, they need a marriage certificate?
Paano po kapag incoming 17 y/o this year pwede na ba kumuha ng student?
is LTO office open on saturday for student permit ??
Pwd ba ako makakakuha ng code 123 sa una ko palang pagkuha ng lisencya
LTO on Kalentong said that when i apply for Student Permit Only-they require a medical?!? They told me that there was a memo of this. But when i talk to same people who applying a student permit too. They said its not necessary.
Is this is prerequisite for Student Permit Only?!?
kukunin ba nila ang NSO copy ng birth certificate?? hindi na ibabalik sa owner??
ibabalik po nila basta make sure na super legible ang xerox copy daw na ibibigay nyo
When presenting the nso birth certificate for student drivers permit kelangan b talaga ang receipt ng birth certificate? Kasi ive had my nso birth cert a long time ago and i already lost the receipt..
Hi im 22 yrs old ., i want to,apply a student permit what needed requirements thankyou at dapat po ba marunong na agad mag drive kapag kukuha po ng student license,
Pwede po bng kumuha online for student license na dati n pong meron kso nawala lng po
bkit po yung iba nsa 400 to 500 ang singil ng Student License
ung ganun po, mga fixer po un kya mas mahal, ikaw nlng po kumuha pra mas cgurado..
Can I download the Application form somewhere? So I can fill it up already at home?
I am 16 years old And my birthday is 1month from now ,can I get student license right now? Thank you
I’ve claimed my student permit today! One thing to add, be ready to undergo eye examination, there they will also get your height/weight. That costs me 350pesos. Overall experience is smooth here in LTO Novaliches 35 mins excluding the medical exam. 350+318=668 total (they have no cards available… I only got the official receipt.)
Same here.no student’s license id ( in laminated nor paper form)was issued to me yesterday in Pasig LTO.. I thought there’s more step after i got the OR..Hahaha.
Good eve po..ask ko lang po if dati ng may student permit kaso naexpired na pero now 5montjs preggy pwede po kaya ako kimiha uli ng student permit? Para po sana pgkpngnak ko eh pwed ng non pro na diy iapply agad..hoping for replies.tnks
Goodevening po. Magtatanong lang poz Pwede po ba akong magkaroon na ng student license at the age of 16? At maalam naman po ako. Mag 17 na din po ako ngayong october. Pwede po kaya? ☺️
Sir mam 32 years olld po ako at wala po akong birthcertificate ano pong pwedeng gamitin na ibang documents pwede po bang baptismal or valid id at pag student license po meron pa po bang medical?julius macaspac po salamatn
hindi lang 317 pesos ang pagkuha nito dahil may 200 pesos na charge para sa medical. kakakuha lang po namin kahapon nang student license permit.
Gsto ko po sanang mag apply ng student license kaso wala po akong birthcertificate since birth po hindi naayos ano ano po kyang pwedeng gamitin ko maliban sa birth certificate?32years old po ako
required ba yung medical, when i submitted the application form, sabi nung girl mag pa medical daw ako. Thanks
Im 48years old i want to apply for a prof drivers license. Do i still need to apply for a student license before applying for a prof drivers license. Thank you.
Sir, nag eexpired ba ung student license? mag 11 months na kc niyan
For some personal reasons I can’t get an original copy of my NSO, can I use my passport and TIN only?
I’m 16 can I get a student license ?
pwede po b dto nlng s email mg fill up ng form..
hindi po ninyo include yung procedure na medical at fee nito. Pang ilang step po ito?
Good day…
Pwede po ba gamitin ang Marriage contract instead of birth certificate?
How can I get a license here in Philippines I am a U.S citizen I stay here already for 5 months but when I tried to go to the LTO they told me that I need to stayed here for a year. I showed to them my driver’s license in U.S to convert for a license here but they told me that they need to know about the code of my i.d but my driver’s license is still valid. I don’t know what to do,will u plz help me what I need to do!
pwed bang nbi ..
Pag kumuha po ba. Ng student license agad agad po makukuha. Tska pwede na po ba sa mga highway ang student kahit hindi professional license ?
Pwede rin po ba mag pa non pro ? Kahit hindi pa 18 ? Kase nakakuha na ko nung 17 ako ng S.T permit ang lampas na ng 1 month halos 8 months na S.T ko. Pwede na po ba mag pa non pro w/ Parent consent ?
pag asa olongapo city, 200 for drug test student license, is it legal?
Thanks for this info, it helps…
Do they conduct driving test for student license?
Can 16 years old can have SP?
wala po ko birth certificate.. im 32, male.. pwede na po ba ung marriage certificate sa pagkuha ng student? tia
How much standard medical fee for student license?
Sa mismong office ng lto ka pa ba magbabayad ng medical fee? O ikaw na magbabayad sa clinic kung saan ka nagpa medical?
Guys, a med cert is needed to get a student permit. I paid an extra of 350 pesos just to get one which is located beside LTO office in MRT Ayala. I got disappointed because they issued a piece of paper, yet they advertised that it comes in orange pvc cards.
You forgot to add P350 for medical fee
good day. my daughter will apply for an SP today. after passing everything (assuming she passes everything), she will apply for a non-professional drivers license. i heard for those who are first timers of the non-pro will only be given resitriction 1 or use the motorcycle only? how true is this? so, we have to buy a motorcycle first before she can be issued restrictions 1 and 2? i would apprciate it very much if i can get your reply soonest.
thanks and best regards
How can I apply for philippine driver’s license here in saudi before I had applied for students? permit several times and always forget to follow up due work.
Gud noon po kailangan po ba ng police clearance pag kumuha ng pro liscence ty po
Pag po ba expired ang student license pwede kumuha ulit,?? Pero yyng student license now is nawala na. Pwede po ba?
Is it still allowed to use a person’s passport instead of a birth certificate when applying for a student permit?