The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Samal refers to the LTO Samal District Office (DO) based in Samal City, Davao del Norte.Like other LTO branches in the Philippines, the LTO Samal office was established to provide fast, convenient, affordable, accessible, and convenient LTO services to the people of Samal City.
Through this office, the agency can monitor and regulate local and visiting drivers, car owners, and operators, as well as the use of vehicles and the entire land transport system in Samal City and its geographical area of responsibility.
As well as making sure its core programs and services reach the people it wants to keep safe – both pedestrians and drivers – in its geographical area of responsibility (GAOR), it also ensures its presence in the local land transport sector.
In Southern Philippines, Samal City is the perfect tropical getaway destination for locals and tourists alike. Samal is the largest resort city in the country and is home to a variety of spectacular beaches, ranging from simple and raw to high-end luxurious ones along its shores and picturesque hills, incredible snorkeling and diving sites, and other breathtaking landscapes. Davao City’s crystal clear waters, rich marine reefs, and pristine beaches make Samal City a true paradise for beach and adventure lovers.
Samal District Office (DO) is the only LTO office located in the City of Samal, Davao del Norte province. The LTO Samal District Office serves as the local frontline agency of the Central Office, providing a variety of LTO programs and services to the transacting public in Samal.
The LTO Samal District Office (DO) is located in Brgy. Located in Samal City’s Miranda on Babak District, most of the agency’s core programs and services are made available and accessible to locals who need them, especially those who work behind the wheel.
Since the LTO Samal District Office (DO) is the sole LTO office in Samal City, it is the primary location for locals and visiting drivers and car owners to file for road-related documents. The purpose of this LTO branch is to provide better services by bringing closer the LTO activities and campaigns to keep people safe on the road.
List of Services Offered by LTO Samal DO
All LTO services ensure public road safety and ensure only roadworthy vehicles and drivers are permitted on them. However, some LTO branches are not well equipped and may not be able to provide certain services. If the service you need isn’t available at the LTO branch you prefer, you should check with them.
Here are a few examples of the different services LTO offices offer throughout the country:
Obtaining a license and permit
A student permit is required
Driver’s License (Non-Professional)
Licence for conductors
Renewal of driver’s licenses, conductor’s licenses, and licenses for Filipinos living abroad
License transactions of a variety
Driver’s / Conductor’s License Renewal With Examination [Expired for more than two (2) years] or with ten (10) or more Demerit Points but less than forty (40)
Change from Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL) Code to Professional Driver’s License (PDL) Code
Codes for additional driver’s licenses
The conversion of a foreign driver’s license to a Philippine driver’s license, including the renewal of a Philippine driver’s license that has expired, with a valid foreign driver’s license
Change from Professional Driver’s License (PDL) Code to Non-Professional Driver’s License (NPDL), Dropping of DL Code, and Change of Clutch Type
A request for system updates (RSU) for a double license has been submitted
License and Customer Details/Misrepresentation of Age/Identity/Request for System Update (RSU)
The new accreditation process for medical clinics
Renewal of accreditation for medical clinics
New Physician Registration System
Renewal of Physicians’ Registration
Driving School Accreditation / Driving Enhancement Program Accreditation
Drive School/Driver Enhancement Program Training Center Accreditation Renewal
New Accreditation for Driving Instructors
Driver’s Instructor Accreditation Renewal
Instructors of driving schools must take an examination
Program for Enhancing Driving (DEP)
Registration of vehicles
Registration of a motor vehicle (MV) for the first time
Registration renewal for motor vehicles (MV)
Motor vehicle storage
Transactions of miscellaneous nature
The restamping of engine and chassis numbers
Verification Request for Motor Vehicles
Inspection of motor vehicles
Miscellaneous Transactions
OR/CR duplication
Plate duplicate
Ownership transfer
Mortgage cancellation & annotation
Records revision
License duplicate (for lost licenses)
The insurance industry
The importance of proper driver education
Exam and Theoretical Driving Course (TDC)
The Comprehensive Driver’s Examination (CDE)
The Practical Driving Course (PDC) and the exam
The law enforcement community
A settlement of the admitted apprehension
An adjudication of contended apprehensions
The encoding of alarms
Complaint filing and alarm lifting
Lifting of the alarm (Traffic Adjudication Service)
No Pending Apprehension or Alarm Certification
Fees collected from law enforcement violations
Tests for drugs
Testing of emission levels
The inventory of plates
The issuance of vanity license plates
The issuance of special plates
Kiosks that provide self-service
Apply for a new driver’s license (DL) using the Automated Driver’s License Examination System (ADLES)
Note:It is important to check with the LTO Samal District Office first to confirm that the service you need is available there if you plan to visit this branch. Some LTO agencies are not equipped enough to provide certain LTO services, so it is best to confirm that you will be able to find it at this branch before you visit.
How to Contact LTO Samal
You can contact LTO Samal either by phone, email, or through their official social media account. You can also visit the LTO Samal District Office (DO) directly or its supervising office, the LTO Region 11 (Davao Region).
The following contact information can be used to reach LTO Region 11 (Davao Region):
Land Transportation Office Region 11 – Office of the Regional Director
The agency code is 1100
Address: Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City, LTO MVIS Compound
Contact number: (082) 226-4141
Director of the Agency: Neil M. Cañedo, MBA
Contact Email: ltorxi@yahoo.com.ph, ltodavao@gmail.com
Our hours of operation are from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
Contact Information
The following contact details can be used to reach out to the LTO Samal District Office (DO):
LTO Samal District Office (DO)
The agency code is 1131
The address of the office is: Brgy. Miranda, Babak District Island Garden City of Samal, Davao Del Norte
Phone number: +639 475702288 (Smart)
Agency Head: Elizabeth A. Ilustre
Contact email: lto11.samal@gmail.com
Facebook page: https://web.facebook.com/ltosamal Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where is Samal City
Samal is a fourth class coastal component city in Davao del Norte, officially known as Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCOS). In the Davao Gulf, it is made up of Samal Island and Talikud Island. It belongs to the Metropolitan Davao area and is just two kilometers away from Davao City, Mindanao’s capital and primary economic hub.
On all sides, it is surrounded by Davao Gulf, on the west by Davao City’s municipal waters, on the north by mainland Davao del Norte Province’s municipal waters, and on the east by mainland Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental’s municipal waters.