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Step-By-Step Guide on Driver’s License Renewal

Please keep in mind that this guide does not apply to driver’s licenses that have expired for
more than ten years. Those who have expired licenses for 10 years or more are no longer
eligible for renewal and must start over and reapply for a student permit. Licenses that have
expired for more than two years (but not more than ten years) can still be renewed, but they
must pass the theoretical and practical driving exams.

1. Obtain a CDE certificate

To secure a Comprehensive Driver’s Education (CDE) certificate, you must pass the CDE
Validating Exam. The CDE validating exam is available in person at the LTO Driver’s Education
Center in select offices or online through the LTMS. To take the exam online, go to LTO’s LTMS
Portal.

Note: You have to create an account in the LTO’s LTMS Portal to access the online
examination. To create an account, follow this guide: How to Register to LTO Online System
(LTMS Portal)

To pass the exam, you must have at least 13 correct answers out of 25 questions (50 percent
rating) whether you are renewing a professional or non-professional driver’s license. The exam
consists primarily of multiple-choice questions. Furthermore, the exam has no time limit and can
be retaken immediately if you fail it.

If you pass the exam, you will be able to print your CDE Validating Exam Certificate, which you
will need to present when renewing your driver’s license.

2. Secure a Medical Certificate

Get and fill out a medical evaluation form from window 1 (Approving/Cashier). You will provide
the required information on this form and then leave the remainder to the medical examiner.
Proceed to a medical examination at an LTO-accredited facility. Your physical characteristics,
such as your weight, height, and eyesight, will be recorded here. All of these facts will be
recorded in your driver’s medical evaluation form by the medical officer.

3. Submit the Documents

Once you’ve completed the driver’s medical evaluation form, you can submit it in window 1
along with your previous driver’s license and CDE certificate. Your license information will be
retrieved from the system by the personnel. The license details will be displayed to you so that
you can confirm whether all of the information is still correct or if any changes should be made.
If no changes are required, move on to the next step.

4. Payment

Following the submission of all required requirements, proceed to the cashier and pay the
applicable fees. The amount is Php 589 for both pro and non-pro license renewal. Expect
additional fees if you are late and outside of the LTO’s grace period.

5. Biometrics and Photo

You will be directed to Window 3, where your fingerprints will be registered and your photograph
will be taken. You’ll also be asked if you want to update your signature. You will then be asked
to wait in the waiting area.

6. Releasing

Wait for window 4 (Releasing) to call your name and hand you your renewed driver’s license.
Once your license has been printed and is ready for release, you will be called to window 4 to
sign the driver’s license release log. If you have no recorded violations from the start, you will be
issued a license with a 10-year validity period.

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