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Every single LTO Driver’s License-related fee in 2023: A quick and easy guide

Mikko Juangco

May 24, 2023

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A good number of the LTO’s campaigns involve the driver’s license (DL). From making it easier to apply for, to standardizing and lowering costs related to it, the Land Transportation Office has thought of ways that will be helpful to the public. In keeping up with being helpful, we give you this list of all fees related to the PH DL so you’ll know how much to bring with you, and for what.

Please take note that these fees only deal with the information found on, or the DL (card) itself. It does not cover medical exam fees, Theoretical Driving Course fees, and others.

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Applications for a new Driver’s License

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For first-timers applying for a DL, make sure you have PHP 685USD 12INR 990EUR 11CNY 85 in hand.

If you’re about to apply for a Non-Professional DL 848, here’s our quick guide 794 for you. And if you’re starting out and looking at applying for a Student’s Permit 365, you’ll find our guide for that here 175.

Additional Restriction Codes or DL Codes

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Previously known as “Restriction Codes”, certain DL Codes are what allow you to drive specific types of vehicles 139, whether motorcycles, 4-wheelers, trucks, etc.

The Addition of Codes and their application onto your license total PHP 200USD 3INR 289EUR 3CNY 25. If you’re simply getting a replacement license card with the new Codes indicated, that will cost a total of PHP 425USD 7INR 614EUR 7CNY 53. If your license is due for renewal, though, then a new card that reflects the added Codes will cost you PHP 785USD 13INR 1,135EUR 13CNY 97 (covering the renewal fee plus the additional Codes).

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Change of DL Classification (Non-Pro to Pro, Pro to Non-Pro)

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An “NPDL” or Non-Professional DL Classification is what a normal citizen would use, and a “PDL” or a Professional DL Classification is what, well, professional drivers like PUV drivers, TNVS drivers, truck drivers, tricycle drivers, etc. use. If for one reason or another, you would like to change from an NPDL to a PDL or from a PDL to an NPDL 58, you’ll find the costs above.

The changing of Classification itself is only PHP 100USD 2INR 145EUR 2CNY 12, and the jump from NPDL to PDL totals PHP 425USD 7INR 614EUR 7CNY 53. Please take note that you have other fees to prepare for such as exams required for moving up to a Professional DL. Moving down from a PDL to an NPDL is only PHP 325USD 6INR 470EUR 5CNY 40.

It all changes if, again, your License is set to expire, or is already expired at the time of the changing of Classification, and if you should wish to apply additional DL Codes. The renewal and additional fees are also listed in the infographic above.

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Conversion of Foreign Driver’s License

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Foreigners who wish to legally drive a motor vehicle in the Philippines can “convert” their foreign license to an LTO-licensed DL. First-time applicants will have to treat this the same as a PH citizen would, plus an additional PHP 100USD 2INR 145EUR 2CNY 12 Conversion fee. That pegs the cost at PHP 785USD 13INR 1,135EUR 13CNY 97.

For those who already have converted foreign licenses, the renewal will cost PHP 685USD 12INR 990EUR 11CNY 85. Additional costs upon renewal will depend on whether or not there has to be a revision applied to the records or if additional DL codes wish to be applied as well.

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Driver’s License Renewal

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PH citizens will have to pay PHP 585USD 10INR 846EUR 10CNY 73 for the renewal of their expired DL. For those who are renewing after the expiry date, additional charges will be applied as a penalty, ranging from PHP 75USD 1INR 108EUR 1CNY 9 to as high as an additional PHP 225USD 4INR 325EUR 4CNY 28; these will depend on how far from the expiry date the renewal is being processed.

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Duplicate (for lost) Valid Driver’s License

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Duplicate licenses can be secured from the LTO in case of loss or theft or any other untoward reason 23. A simple request for a duplicate will cost PHP 355USD 6INR 513EUR 6CNY 44, and should there be a revision to the records and information to be indicated on the DL, that will cost PHP 455USD 8INR 658EUR 7CNY 56.

Duplicate Student Permits can also be requested, and that costs PHP 280USD 5INR 405EUR 5CNY 35.

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Driver’s License Renewal for Filipinos living/working abroad

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For PH citizens working abroad and holding a PH driver’s license, the renewal will cost PHP 585USD 10INR 846EUR 10CNY 73. Again, if the renewal is processed after the expiration date, that fee goes up to PHP 660USD 11INR 954EUR 11CNY 82 and up to PHP 735USD 12INR 1,062EUR 12CNY 91, depending on how far from the expiry you’re processing the renewal.

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Revision of Records

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Change of name, and change of address, among others, would constitute a revision of records. Such revisions require a PHP 100USD 2INR 145EUR 2CNY 12 fee, and the replacement card will cost PHP 225USD 4INR 325EUR 4CNY 28, which brings your total to PHP 325USD 6INR 470EUR 5CNY 40.

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There you have it, ladies and gentlemen. Compared to the LTO Fee Matrix that we posted last year 44, there are some changes to this year’s DL fees, and we’re glad to say that they come in the form of lower costs.

You can bookmark this post to serve as your quick reference for any and all fees related to the PH DL from the LTO. We’re all about convenience at YugaAuto.