A driver’s license certification along with the transaction history can be obtained from the Land Transportation Office (LTO). A set of requirements must be met and a set of procedures must be followed. Though, it isn’t always something that you request, especially if you live in the Philippines. You would, however, skip the learner’s license until you get your G5 license if you were immigrating to another country like Canada.

You can always request a driver’s license certification and transaction history at the LTO office of your choice if you ever need one. It does not exempt you from taking the full driver’s license test, which includes a road test, vision test, and written test, but it sure offers benefits worth pursuing.

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What is a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History?

A Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History is a document used by the LTO in support of driver’s license applications abroad or for local employment. Typically, it is requested for DFA authentication and for local employment, as well as for other purposes either locally or abroad.

Who is it for?

It usually takes the following steps to request Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from the LTO:

• Holders of driver’s licenses

• The law enforcement community

• The courts

• Entities with the consent of the driver’s license holder

• Various government entities (with a driver’s license holder’s consent)

The Requirements 

Individuals or private or public entities must prepare the following documents when requesting a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from the LTO:

For DFA Authentication

• The driver’s license must be photocopied one (1) time

• The Official Receipt (OR) should be photocopied

• When a driver’s license is lost: The original affidavit of loss.

• In the case that the Driver’s License holder is out of the country: A photocopy of his or her valid passport that shows the following information:

  • The first page

  • The visa page

  • The latest date of arrival and departure

• The following documents are required if requested by a representative:

  • Letter of Authorization

  • A photocopy of any of the following valid government/company issued IDs with the applicant’s and representative’s signatures

    • The Philippine Identification Card (PhilID)

    • Passport from the Philippines

    • SSS card (Social Security System)

    • Cards bearing UMIDs

    • ID card for PhilHealth

    • Card with TIN

    • Identification number for the postal service

    • ID of a voter

    • PRC ID (Professional Regulation Commission)

    • Identification card for seniors

    • Identification number for OFWs

    • ID number for the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)

    • NCDA ID (National Council of Disabled Affairs)

    • Parent ID for solo parents

    • E-Card for Government Services and Insurance System (GSIS)

    • The Seaman’s Book

    • ID of Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC)

    • HDMF ID (Home Development Mutual Fund)

    • Certification from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

    • IBP (Integrated Bar of the Philippines) ID

For Local Employment and other purposes

• Request for original letter

• The original and one (1) photocopy of a valid government-issued ID must be presented with the requesting officer’s signature and photo.

  • The Philippine Identification Card (PhilID)

  • Passport of the Philippines

  • Card for the Social Security System (SSS)

  • Card with UMID

  • ID for PhilHealth

  • Card with TIN

  • ID card for the post office

  • ID of a voter

  • ID of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

  • Identification card for senior citizens

  • ID card for OFWs

  • OWWA identification number

  • NCDA ID (National Council of Disabled Affairs)

  • ID for solo parents

  • GSIS e-Card

  • Book of Seaman’s

  • ID of Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC)

  • Mutual Fund ID for Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF)

  • Certification from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

  • ID of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)

• The following information may be requested via a representative:

  • The original authorization letter

  • Applicants and representatives must provide a photocopy of any of the following government or company-issued identification documents with their photo and signatures

    • The Philippine Identification Card (PhilID)

    • Passport from the Philippines

    • Card for Social Security System (SSS)

    • Card UMID

    • Identification card for PhilHealth

    • Identification card (TIN)

    • Identification card for the postal service

    • Identification of the voter

    • ID number assigned by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

    • The Senior Citizen Identification Card

    • ID number for OFWs

    • The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) identification number

    • The National Council on Disabled Affairs (NCDA) ID number

    • Parental ID for solo parents

    • E-Card for the Government Services and Insurance System (GSIS)

    • The Seaman’s Book

    • Identification of Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs)

    • ID of Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF)

    • Certification from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

    • ID number for the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)

Request for License Transaction History

• The original driver’s license should be presented along with one (1) photocopy

• Request for original letter

• If requested by a representative:

  • Letter of Authorization

  • Please provide a photocopy of any valid government/company issued identification with the photo and signature of the applicant and representative

    • Card of Philippine Identification (PhilID)

    • Passport from the Philippines

    • Card issued by the Social Security System (SSS)

    • Card with UMID

    • Identification card for PhilHealth

    • Card with TIN

    • ID card for the postal service

    • Identification of the voter

    • Identification number of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

    • Identification card for seniors

    • ID number for OFWs

    • The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) identification number

    • The National Council on Disabled Affairs (NCDA) ID number

    • Identification of a single parent

    • E-Card for the Government Services and Insurance System (GSIS)

    • The Seaman’s Book

    • Identification number for Government Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCC)

    • ID number for the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF)

    • Certification from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

    • ID number for the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)

Procedures

To make a request for a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History from the LTO, you may simply follow these steps:

Step 1. You can visit any LTO office near you, such as a Licensing Center, District Office, Extension Office, or License Section in the Central Office or Regional Office.

Step 2. If they process DL Certifications, find out whether an appointment is required or if walk-ins are accepted.

• It is recommended that you make an appointment with LTO ahead of time if they require it.

Step 3. Obtain a Request Form for the application of license certification from the LTO office

Note:

You may also download the Request Form for the application of license certification from the LTO website’s LTO Forms section.

Step 4. You will be called once you have completed the form and obtained a queue ticket from the service counter.

Step 5. Please submit your completed request form along with all requirements, including your queue number.

Step 6. Your documents will be verified for authenticity and completeness in the LTO database, and a Pay Order Slip will be prepared (POS).

Step 7. Upon receiving a Pay Order Slip (POS), you will need to proceed to the Cashier to pay the certification fee.

Step 8. Following payment, you will be issued a claim stub as well as an Official Receipt (OR).

Step 9. Present your claim stub and OR to the Releasing Center.

Step 10. Once the DL Certification and OR are handed to you, sign the duplicate copy.

Fees Payment

In addition to the documentary requirements, the only fee to pay when requesting a Driver’s License Certification from the LTO is a certification fee of P 100.00.

How to get it

The following offices can issue a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History, depending on where it will be used:

For Local Purposes

• Licensing centers for LTO

• District Offices of the LTO

• Offices of LTO Extension

• The Central Office of the LTO’s License Section

Authentication using DFA

• Section of Licenses, LTO Central Office

• The LTO’s regional offices

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Important Reminders

The LTO offers Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History for a fee. Here are some things you need to remember.

• Due to the issuance of Official Receipts (OR) and authentication using Security papers, certifications are issued either by mail or through an authorized representative overseas.

• This document demonstrates the driving experience the applicant has had in the Philippines, which is required when applying for a Foreign Driver’s License.

• Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History requests from the LTO can be made for a variety of reasons. In most cases, it can only be procured at the LTO Head Office in Quezon City.

• You can only obtain the Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History if you can prove that you are who you claim to be.

FAQs

How do I get my LTO driving history?

A LTO certification shows your driving experience in the Philippines. You need this when applying for a foreign driver’s license. The certification can only be obtained at the LTO Head Office in Quezon City. A valid or active driver’s license is the only requirement for getting one.

How can I check my LTO license?

Via SMS

1. First, draft a text message to the LTO as follows:

2. The second step is to send it to 2600.

3. The third step is to wait for a system-generated message from the LTO once the text message has been sent.

4. Transport Office of the Land. Our office is located at the LTO Compound, East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, 1100 Philippines. Contact number:

How do I contact LTO?

Contact

1. The telephone number is (632) 922-9061 to 66.

2. The e-mail address is [email protected]. To view it, you need JavaScript enabled.

Conclusion

Foreign drivers who wish to obtain a foreign license are usually required to submit a Driver’s License Certification and Transaction History. There are, however, instances when it is required for employment or other reasons.

LTO made sure that certification was available to those who requested it, provided they met the documentary requirements and paid the certification fee. Although it may seem complicated, following this guide will ensure that this transaction goes smoothly for you.