Introduction
There are only two types of driver’s licenses in the Philippines, Professional or Non-Professional. The Professional license is only required if you are going to drive a vehicle for hire, or for business, including private vehicles. An example of this is public transportation drivers. Now, the Non-Professional license is only required to drive private vehicles. The Non-Professional license is also easier to obtain compared to the Professional because after only one (1) month from having a Student Driver’s Permit, you can get this license.
Requirements and Things to Consider
Before you proceed with the process of obtaining a Non-Professional license, you must first prepare and consider these things:
- You must be of legal age. You must be seventeen (17) years of age or older. Parental or guardian’s consent with valid ID is required if you are seventeen (17) years of age. If you are a foreigner, you must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
- You must be able to drive a vehicle. This will also be determined when obtaining a medical certificate because this will determine if there are any conditions for the license you will be obtaining. An example is if your eyesight is blurry and you need glasses to drive.
- You must be able to read and write in Filipino or English. Filling out forms and obtaining a license is in English/Filipino.
- You must have no outstanding traffic violations.
- You must have a Student Driver’s Permit within one (1) month of obtaining it.
- You must attend and pass the Practical Driving Course (PDC) of the LTO Driver’s Education Center (DEC), LTO accredited Driving School, or LTO accredited TESDA Training Center for a total of eight (8) hours over three (3) days. Usually, the Driving School will provide you with a faster PDC. The original and a photocopy of the PDC are required.
- You must have an LTO portal account. You are required to have an email address, preferably Gmail. This will be required by the LTO (LTO Client ID) and other agencies you will be applying to such as medical certificates and driving schools.
- You must have a medical certificate. Nowadays, obtaining a medical certificate is uploaded online, so you must have an LTO portal account. It also has a validity of fifteen (15) days.
- Must pass the actual Theoretical exam (no longer a paper exam, but rather an automated and computer-based exam within the LTO) and Practical driving test.
- You need to fill out the LTO application form. You can download it or get it at the LTO office where you can get it.
Estimated Expenses
Motorcycle (2-wheeled vehicle MT/AT)
| Medical Certificate | ₱500.00 |
| LTO Application Fee | ₱100.00 |
| Student to Non-Professional License | ₱685.00 |
| Practical Driving Course (PDC) | ₱2,500.00 |
| Total | ₱3,785.00 |
Car (4-wheeled vehicle MT/AT)
| Medical Certificate | ₱500.00 |
| LTO Application Fee | ₱100.00 |
| Student to Non-Professional License | ₱685.00 |
| Practical Driving Course (PDC) | ₱4,000.00 |
| Kabuuan | ₱4,785.00 |
Note: This does not include personal expenses, such as food, water, transportation. So be sure to have extra cash ready. And bring coins or smaller bills to avoid delays in paying at the LTO. PDC prices also vary, and you may be able to find a cheaper price.
Process of Getting Non-Professional License
The process of obtaining a Non-Professional license is easy if you have prepared the necessary preparations mentioned above. There are two (2) ways to obtain a license, you can go directly to the LTO office, or you can schedule an appointment on the LTO portal website.
- Go to the Information Desk at the LTO to get a number for the queue. Be vigilant, check the monitor for your number to see which “Window” you are going to. In LTO offices with broken monitors, be patient and listen for your number or name when called.
- Submit your ADL (Application for Driver’s License) and all the requirements to the CSO.
- Pay the required LTO Application Fee of ₱100.00 to the cashier when your number/name is called. You will be given an OR (Official Receipt) after you make the payment.
- Go to the next “Window” when your number/name is called for biometrics capturing. This is the process of capturing your fingerprint for identification in the LTO database.
- After taking your biometrics, the next step is the theoretical/written exam. The exam is computer-based and not paper-based, so it is best if you are computer-savvy. For the Non-Professional license, the exam consists of forty (40) questions, of which you must get thirty (30) correct answers to pass. If you fail, you can retake the exam the next day or any day, and your Student Permit must not have expired for two (2) years from the date it was issued.
- If you pass, the next step is the practical driving test. In this test, you will need to apply what you have learned about driving. Such as, signaling when turning, stopping at a “Stop” sign and other traffic laws that are stated at the test site. If you do not pass, you can take the practical driving test again in seven (7) days.
- If you pass, the next step is to pay the Driver’s License fee of ₱685.00 at the cashier. You will then be given an OR (Official Receipt).
- Wait for your number/name to be called to collect your printed DL or license. In other LTO offices, paper is provided and you have to return to collect the printed license. When you are done with the transaction, you need to sign the logsheet.
Conclusion
The first license you can get is a Non-Professional from having a Student Driver’s Permit. One (1) month after that you can apply for a Non-Professional license. The validity that will be granted initially is only five (5) years. If you are a sensible driver, without any violations, upon renewal you will be granted ten (5) years of validity.
Remember, having a license is a privilege and you must be disciplined in driving. Always remember to practice “defensive driving” whenever you drive. Not only must you drive wisely, you must obey traffic laws at all times.
ano po ang kelangan dalhin sa pagkuha ng non pro??
Read the requirements sa itaas ng article na ito. Medical, student permit ang kailangan.
Pwedw po bang ipagsabay ko na ang pagkuha ng medical at pagkuha ng non pro license
Bkt po may pagkakaiba na mga sagot dto sa LTO APP na dinownlod ko, at dto sa lto reviewer nyo, ask ko lang bkt merun hindi magkakatulad n sagot?anu ba tlga ang tama?
Yung kumuha na latest sa LTO, nakapasa sa exam using our reviewer. Note: LTO app is not created by us and our reviewer is updated.
magkano po babayaran nang kukuha ng non pro lisence?? thanks po
820.26 sa LTO, medical 300, vehicle fee(yung renta, if motor and car) 500
Note: Medical and vehicle fee varies from at different places.
s0 bale mgkano po lahat. pno po pag may dala motor??
Pag kumuha po b ng non pro pwd po ba dalin ang sariling motor kahit ito ay expired ang rehistro at ipaparehistro plng po ito
makukuha din po ba agad yung lisence pag ngaun po exam ngaun din po mkuha??
Hi, medical dito samin is P500 .
kung ano po ba yung nsa test reviewer yun din po ba lalabas sa exam ng kukuha ng non pro. slamat po.
Mostly, marami nang natulungan ang reviewer na ito.
Ask ko lang po matagal po ba makukuha yung renewal ng License? and alam niyo what time open yung branch sa Kapitolyo Pasig?
Within a day makukuha na dapat iyon. I don’t know what time open yung branch sa Kapitolyo Pasig.
Pwede ba ako magdala ng sariling kong motor kahit wala pang rehistro, para hindi na ako mag rent ng vehicle
Pwede po ba mag apply ng non professional sa Palayan pag kumuha ako ng student license sa San Jose City, Nueva Ecija?
Better if kung saan ka kumuha ng student, doon ka din kukuha ng non professional license.
Hi, Paano po kapag tricycle lang po ang alam idrive? Meron po bang tricycle sa LTO na pwede po for practical test?
1 lang ang restriction. Kung wala ka na tricycle na dala, ipa-test drive sa’yo is single semi-clutch na motor.
Hi, Pano kung scooter lg dina-drive ko sa LTO padalhin ako ng clutch .. panu yan?
Hindi nmn ako marunong ng my clutch.
Hello poh may tanong lang poh aq kumuha kc aq ng student nu feb 28,2019, ngaun poh march 6,2019 pumunta aq ng LTO para kumuha poh aq ng non pro nag pixer poh aq ngaun napicturan na poh aq at bayad na kaso o.r lang ung nakuha q kc nalate na poh aq kc nag karon poh aq ng emergency kaya umalis aq ng LTO hindi na poh aq nakabalik hanggang ngaun. Pero hindi pa poh aq napicturan pangalawa at hindi pa aq nakapag biometric pano poh kaya un pwede q pa poh un gamitin para makapag pa id aq ng non -pro pahelp naman poh kung ano maganda q gawin di q poh kc alam. Maraming Salamat poh.
Hi LTO paano kung hindi nag ooffer ng non-pro/pro license ung kinuhaan ko ng student?
Ask ko lang po . if motor lang po ang alam nang mag aapply nang non pro driveing license ano pong license nun 1 2 po ba ?
1 lamang ang restriction.
Bali 2 months q na hindi nababalikan sa LTO para ipakita ung o.r q poh pwede pa poh ba aq makakuha ng non pro nahit hawak q lang ung o.r q at hindi pa poh aq napicturan at hindi pa aq.nakapag biometric poh.. ito poh number q sakali 09066953358
Kailangan po ba mag actual driving test kapag maguupdate from non pro to pro khit hindi expired ang non pro?
Magre-retake ng written exam lamang, mas mataas ang item ng pro.
Ask ko lang po may babayaran po ba pag e release Na Yung non pro licence mo?
Good day sir ask LNG po aku if strict po ba kau for practical exam? Kasi medyo baguhan plang aku sa 4wheels.
Mayroong points every aspects in driving, pag-signal, observe signs in the track, etc. Iwasang mamatayan ng makina.
Makukuha din po agad yung Non-pro Id card the day you applied? Thank you
Kapag maaga sa pila at umabot sa quota.
paano kung expired na po ung student permit almost 2 years
pwede po ba mag pa non pro un o kukuha ulit aq ng bagong student permit salamat..
Kukuha ng bagong student permit.
You can bring your own car/motorcycle for actual driving examination,
Kung wala pa ang OR CR pwede dalhin?
Yes, you can bring your own car/motorcycle. Kung walang OR/CR, kahit conduction sticker para sa pagre-resibo sa track fee.
pahingi po ng list kung saan ang mga testing centers. salamat po.
Can I asked If there’s penalty fee for expired drivers license? I have an expired Professional Drivers License since 2011…I’m planning to have it renewed as soon as possible… some people here says that there is a penalty of P150/yr, some says it’s P100/yr of expiry. Pls advice. Thank you very much.
According to LTO official site, penalty for 2 years and 1 day to 10 years = 225.00.
Hi po! Tanong ko lang po if hanggang kailan ang validity ng SP? Lagpas 6 months na kse yun. Hindi na ba yun pwede pag mag aapply ako ng non prof lisence? Strictly after a month ba tlga kailangan mag apply for non prof?
Please respond po. Thanks
Pwede, at least one month pwede ka nang kumuha ng non prof.
pwede po ba kukuha ng non pro licence kahit hindi pa marunong mag drive ?
Hindi, mayroong practical exam.
Gud afternoon po..balik SP po ba ako kung more than 10 years na expired Non Pro ko? Saka dati po restriction 1 & 2 ako..1 n lng po gagamitin ko. Salamat po
Hindi, ipakita mo lang ang expired license mo, then may babayaran ka na penalty which is 225, plus yung fees sa pagkuha ng non pro. Ang kaibahan lamang is hindi ka na kukuha ng student.
820.25 plus yung medical po ba yan or 820 napo lahat lahat
Sa LTO fees lang iyan, bukod pa ang medical which is approx. 300 pesos (it depends sa iba’t ibang medical accredited ng LTO). So plus 300.
sr. pag non pro ba kukunin anung sasakyan ipapa drive test.
Depende sa kinukuha mo if gusto mo motor lang 1 ang restriction, if may car, 2 if both 1, 2.
hello i have student license but i need to get nonpro now… how… san po nag exam sa moa po ba avilable?
At any LTO district office with test drive facility.
na failed po ang exam ko need ko pa bang kumuha ulit ng medical exam?
15 days lamang ang validity ng medical exam.
Sir, I have a question. I am a holder of a non-professional driver’s license with restriction 1 and 2. Am I allowed to drive a private vehicle used for business with a gross weight of 4200kg?
These are the restrictions:
1. Motorcycle/Motorized Tricycles
2. Vehicle up to 4500 kgs G V W
3. Vehicle above 4500 kgs G V W
So, your license falls under 1 and 2.
sa non professional drivers license po,pwede po bang mkapagdrive ng motor o vehicle na hindi sayo?o hindi nka rehistro sa pangalan mo?
Yes, just bring the papers ng motor or vehicle.
Pwede po ba kumuha ng non prof.. march 13 ko nkuha sp ko then april 13 ako kuha ng nonprof..? which ika 30 days po ang march 13…
Yes, pwede.
pag naka non prof. ka..ok lang ba magdrive nang gabi??
Ok lang, hindi nakadepende kung non-pro or pro ang license. Nakadepende if may conditions ang license mo.
Mag apply po sana ako ng non pro pero nawala ang sp ko, ano po need ko gawin
Try mo i-ask mismo sa LTO office kung saan ka kumuha.
Sa sp palang may medical na sa halagang 350 valid lang ng 15 days eh 1 month bago ka makakuha ng non pro ibig sabihin another 350 ulit yon bali 700 na sa medical palang ganon na ba talaga ang sistema dati kasi wala na mang medical sa student permit …
Yes, 15 days lang ang validity ng medical.
Magkasabahay Po ba Ang written test at practical test during the day or they will give a date for practical test
It depends, if hindi abot sa quota, probably the next day ang practical test. Kung mas maaga, in a day ang written and practical and if you pass, you can obtain a driver’s license within the day.
Gusto ko po sana mag renew ng non-professional drivers license ko, pero expired na sya for 16 years. Anu po kaya pinaka magandang gawin? Back to student or i renew na talaga. Salamat.
Renew, pero kukuha ulit ng exam.
Hi., tanong ko Lang Kung pwede nba aq kumuha ng non pro kahit wla pa 1month after ako kumuha ng sp?? Or kylngan saktong 1month tlaga., ??
No, 1 month talaga for non-pro.
Paano po kung 17 pa lang po ako pwede na po ba ako kumuha ng non-pro kahit may 1 month na yung SP ko?
sir my student permit po ako kakuha ko lng po ofw ako aalis ako june 4 2018 pede po b ako kumuha ng non pro license khit wla png 1 month ung student permit ko
Mag eexpired na po kasi ung student permit ko this may 19, pwede ko pa ba cyang ihabol for application ng nonpro? Usually kasi ang nababasa ko is 1month old pwede ng iapply for nonpro.. thank you!
Same process lang po ba kapag magpaparenew ng student license?
good day po ask ko po kung un non pro ay kilangan pa po ba ng police clearance salamt po
gud day po ask ko kaka1mant plng kahapon ng sp ko pewede ko po ba ito ipa renew?
ask ko lng po sana.. if pwd po lumayo or kht saang lugar ng pilipinas. pwd mag punta ang isang non pro user with restriction 1 lng. basta private motor lng ang gmit. like rider?
Asap
ask ko lng po sana.. if pwd po lumayo or kht saang lugar ng pilipinas. pwd mag punta ang isang non pro user with restriction 1 lng. basta private motor lng ang gmit. like rider?
Asap
Kapag po bumagsak sa written or practical exam, ano po mangyayari?/ kelan ulit pwede mag apply ng license? may nabasa ako if 2x bumagsak di na makakapag apply for 1 year
Yes, 1st bagsak after one month, 2nd is 1 year.
Sir bakit po ba babalik ako nang SP dahil magpapa prof license sana ako at sabi nang evaluator na expired na lisensya ko. May 22, 2017 ang pagkuha nga SP license ko at may 22, 2018 din ako nakapasok at punta dahil sa dami nang tao.
(Bohol Area po)
Ang rule is one year expiration ng SP, so if expired na SP, you need to get a new one.
Ok sir. Pero sana umusad na ang systema dito sa amin para maging maginhawa. Heheh
1 year and 1 month na po yung SP ko. Need ko pa po ba kumuha ulit ng SP kung now din po ako kukuha sana ng non pro license? Thanks.
Kung expired na SP mo, you need to get a new one.
Kung bumagsak ka pwede bang magexam sa ibang testing center para di na mag antay ng one month?
Hindi, it applies to all LTO office.
Sir /maam miron pabang drivetest sa 4wheels kahit nonpro lang sa motor lang kasi aku marunong
If indicated na kukuhanin mo may 4-wheels, meron. Pero if motor lang, motor lang.
Kailangan pa po ba ng TIN if unemployed and kukuha palang ng non pro license? Yup ive read it right na not needed if not employed pero pano ung E.O. 98?. Sabe kase sa iba needed daw ung TIN and kung unemployed ka you need to go to bir to get your tin under e.o.98 para makapagtransac with lto, a proper information will be appreciated, ayon nalang kase nag hahalt sakin para kumuha ng license. Thanks
I have a California drivers license but has expired and lost it but i remember the license number. Can I apply for international permit? I’ve been residing here for 5 yrs with dual citizenship. Salamat po!
Tanong lng po. Nanguha po ako lisensya na NON PRO year 2013 ilang items po ba exam dati. Mag take po kasi ko lisensya dto sa abroad tatanungin din po nila yun kung ilan items test ko dyan e. Salamat po
ask ko lang po if may non pro license ka 1 year palang pero gusto mo na i pa Pro pwede na po ba kahit di pa expired ang non pro?thank you po
Yes, pwede na.
Pano po kumuha exam
Hello po.. ask ko lang papano kung automatic na motor at kotse ung alam lang na imaneho.. papano sa actual driving.. manual po ba ang ipapagmit??
You can bring your own vehicle, but mayroon din naman automatic na car in test drive, but for motorcycle, semi-automatic commonly ang available.
sir mag aadd po ako ng restriction from motorcycle (1) to car(2), if bumagsak po ako sa practical ng driving car, hindi na po ba ako makakakuha ulit ng license..
thanks
If bumagsak ka sa car lamang, motorcycle ay pasa, 1 restriction lamang sa license mo, vice versa. If both bagsak, after one month ka ulit pwede kumuha.