Step-by-step guide how to get an LTO student permit in the Philippines in 2022. If you are applying for an LTO student permit or license, the complete requirements you need to submit are listed on this page.
This article applies to Filipino citizens and foreigners who want to register a student’s driver’s license in the Philippines.
As usual, my tip is whenever you go to any government office or agency, avoid Mondays and the tenth day of each month as they are usually crowded. Arrive as early as 7 a.m.
When we applied for our driver’s license, we came to the LTO center before 7 a.m. Guess what. There was already a long queue of applicants. Make sure you bring any food to grab a bite and bottled water because you never know when hunger strikes.
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What is an LTO Student Permit?
LTO student permit is an authority granted by the Land Transportation Office to a person who desires to learn to operate a motor vehicle. The student-driver must be accompanied by a duly licensed driver, as his driving instructor, possessing the appropriate license code for the desired type of motor vehicle.
LTO Student Permit Qualifications
To apply for an LTO student permit and license, you must meet the following qualifications.
- Filipino citizens applicants must be at least (16) years old
- Foreign citizens must be at least (18) years old and must have been in the Philippines for at least (1) month and must have a proof of stay for at least (6) months
- Must be physically and mentally fit to operate and drive a motor vehicle
- Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English or the applicable local dialect
- Must not have unsettled traffic violation
- Applicant must have completed a 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course
If you meet the qualifications above, the next step is to gather the following documents for your LTO student permit license requirements. You can get a medical certificate at any licensed clinic or medical center near the Land Transportation Office, as they are usually located nearby.
What are the requirements in getting an LTO Student Permit in 2022?
- Certificate of Passing the Written Theoretical Examination (after attending a 15-hour Theoretical Driving Seminar)
- Filipino Driver’s Manual
- Duly accomplished Application form for Driver’s License (download LTO student permit form)
- Original and photocopy of authenticated PSA Birth Certificate or valid passport
- PSA Marriage Certificate (for married women)
- If below eighteen (18) years of age, original copy of parental/guardian’s consent with original and photocopy of one (1) valid government issued ID containing the signature of the consenting parent/guardian
- Presentation of original and submission of 1 photocopy of valid ID with photo and signature of the applicant
- Medical Certificate issued by any LTO accredited medical clinic stating that the applicant is physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle or otherwise stating his/her impairment
- Tax Identification Number (TIN) if the applicant is employed
- In addition, for foreigners, original and photocopy of passport with entry date of at least one (1) month and visa duration of at least one (6) months from date of application, or if born in the Philippines, present original and photocopy of birth certificate duly authenticated by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
As mentioned, the list of required documents are applicable for both Filipinos and foreigners. The Theoretical Driving course of Completion shall be auto-uploaded in the Driver’s License System (DLS).
How to Get an LTO Student Permit License in the Philippines?
Step 1: Attend a 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course
New applicants for an LTO driver’s license must attend and complete a 15-hour Theoretical Driving Course at any LTO Driver’s Education Center or any LTO accredited driving school. The seminar is free at LTO but costs around 1,500 to 2,000 when done in an accredited driving school.
Step 2: Pass the written Theoretical Driving Examination
After the completion of the Theoretical Driving Course, the applicant must pass the written Theoretical Driving Exam. The exam for a driver’s license will be according to the driver’s license classification, code, and vehicle description that the applicant wants to operate.
Step 3: Request a queue number at the LTO reception
You will receive a queue number at reception for your application. Check your documents while waiting for your turn.
Step 4: Fill out your Application for LTO Student Permit
Fill out and sign your application form and attach your certificate of passing the theoretical exam, original and photocopy of your PSA birth certificate, medical certificate, valid ID, or any other supporting documents requested by the LTO (see the list of documents above).
Step 5: Submit your documents to the LTO staff
When your name is called, submit your accomplished application form and your documents to the LTO staff in an assigned window. The LTO staff will then check your records and evaluate them. The staff will also encode your details in the LTO system upon approval of the officer.
Step 6: Read and understand the Driver’s Road Safety Pledge
All drivers must read and understand the driver’s manual relating to road safety and driving responsibly.
Step 7: Have your photo and fingerprints captured
Wait for your queue number to be called on the next window for your photo, fingerprints, and signature capture.
Step 8: Pay the processing fees
Go to the cashier window and pay the necessary fees. Keep your official receipt and go to the releasing section for your driver’s license.
Step 9: Receive your LTO Student Permit
A Student Permit Card with the Official Receipt shall be released to the applicant. You must write your name and affix your signature to the appropriate Release Form. In most cases, the issuance date of the LTO student license will also be stamped on the release form.
How much is the LTO student permit in 2022?
How much is getting a student driver’s license in the Philippines in 2022? The breakdown of expenses are listed below:
- P317 Application Fee for New LTO Student Permit
- P500 estimated cost of medical certificate
- P0 Theoretical Driving Course (free at LTO Driver’s Education Center)
FAQ About LTO Student Permit:
How long is the validity of an LTO student permit?
According to LTO, the student permit is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. After 1 year, it cannot be used for practical driving course purposes. But it can be used to apply for a non-professional driver’s license if the practical driving course has been completed within 1 year validity period.
Can I apply for an LTO student permit online?
Application for a student permit must be processed personally at the Land Transportation Office after the applicant has completed a theoretical driving course or passed a theoretical driving exam. The applicant must also undergo a photo, signature, and fingerprints scan.
How to renew my LTO student permit?
An LTO student permit can be renewed on or before the expiry date if the holder is not yet ready to apply for a non-professional driver’s license.
That’s it. The procedure is simple, yet I suggest allotting a day to apply for your student permit and license because most LTO offices have long lines of applicants every day. Do not forget for your LTO student license renewal. Good luck!
Sa ibang branch ng LTO Nag apply.PWEDE BA KUNIN SA IBA BRANCH ANG Student Permit dahil na assign sa malayong lugar??? PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION.
Pwede na po ba kumuha Ang 15 year old ng student?
hi ask ko lng kumuha ako ng student permit sa lto main kinwestyon nila ung birth certificate k dahil walang apelyido ng papa k kumbaga first name and middle lng nsa birth certifcate..ano po bng pwding gawin or ibang requirements pra mkakuha ng student permit thx..
Hi po!
I need student permit in card form for DFA (passport) as a valid ID. How many days it usually takes to get orange student permit card after apply and appearance in LTO. I apply in island province LTO. Is it same day i get a permit in paper, but how long need to wait for card?
Please answer, thank you po!
Pwede parin bang makakuha ng student license ang 16 years old?
Pwede po ba gamitin yung passport id kesa sa PSA birthcertificate for student ？ NSO lng po kasi meron ako thanks
hi naka kuha kna sir?
Pwede pb ma renew student permit May 5 2019 experation date nia.sa october p uwi ko ng pinas.tnx
Does it need to be PSA authenticated birth certificate? Hindi pwedeng NSO lang?
Is the student license a card or just a sheet of paper?
Does an a person with an actually license have to ride with me while I am driving.
Yes, if you only have SP
Does this person really have to be pro?
Hi! Ask ko lang po if anong mga requirements kapag magrerenew ng student license?
FYI: You have to pay 450 for the Med Cert and another 150 for the ID Sleeve and reviewer!!! Ugh
Hi is the student permit already in card format?
this is going to be my 3rd time getting a Student Permit. at first it is dgitized, 2nd is not and i am not sure about the 3rd
Hi pde irenew and student license? maeexpired na kse un sakin sa dec 5. wen ko pde irenew?ty
Need ba talaga ng medical certificate?
Hi, anong branch ng LtO ka nag apply ng student license?
hi ask ko if hanggang kelan lang ang validation ng student permit?? of student licence???
Totoo bang 5ft above lang ang binibigyan ng students license? Mag 30yrs old na q Hindi na aq tataas pa..
Hello. Does it really have to be an original copy of birth certificate?
No. Just a photocopy
Nag-iissue pa po ba kayo ng Student Card? Kasi sabi po kasi sakin sa LTO SM North hindi na daw po. Kailangan ko po kasi sa DFA. Thank you.
mam nakakuha kaba ng student permit card? Need ko din yun for dfa e.
Yes ate in card format na siya. Naka kuha na ako need ko din for dfa
Hi.. Jennelyn san LTO branch ka nakakuha?
hello maam as in card napo talaga yung student permit mo?
saan ka nakakuha ng student id card need ko kc sa dfa
Saan pong branch kayo nakakuha? Kelangan ko din po kasi sa dfa eh . Thank you so much .
Hi sis Gracelene, nakakuha po kayo? Need din sa DFA. Please reply.
San branch ng LTO po nagrerelese ng student’s license in ID Format pls reply for DFA passport
Hi, may exam ba pagkukuha ka ng STUDENT LICENSE? need Lang for passport. Thank you sa sasagot.
Thanks for the info. Ask ko lang kung kasama na sa P317.63 ung medical? If not meron ba dun malapit at magkano? Maraming salamat
Hindi yata. Kc i paid 450 for the medical.
medical only ma’am?? soo 317 plus 450 ??? then total bill na magagastos is 767??
lalaki po ako. problema ko pagkuha ng sp eh wala pa akong birth certificate sa PSA. Meron lang ako Marriage certificate. Pwede ba gamitin marriage certificate instead of birth certificate?
May ask question which branch meron student permit id yung hindi papel?
may i ask if resident alien na ipinanganak dito sa pinas pwede na ba yun birth certificate lang ang document na dala or student permit?
Hi! Is the student permit really in card format/form? Kasi dati mga year 2015, kumuha yung Ate ko ng student permit pero hindi sya in card form. Parang papel lang na kasing-laki ng 1/2 bondpaper.
So how much medical certificate
Sa medical exam sabi ng LTO Danao branch effective Jan.14,2019 dapat online na daw ang medical nila,lahat po ba branch na LTO Philippines ganito den ba ang sistema nila kasi nagpamedical ako Jan.03,2019 den bumalik ako Jan 17 hindi na nila tinanggap ang medical ko..
Requirements for student permit license
Ask ko lng po saan ang lto branches na mka kuha agad ng student permit I’d card? Anong name ng lto branches?
Hi, need po ba ng valid i.d pag kukuha ng student license? Thank you
Ask ko lng po kc ung name ko sa PSA may correction..gusto ko sana kumuha ng student license..pwdi ko po ba ipresent ung PSA ko kahit may mali sa name ko..
Magkano po lahat lahat ang magagastos pag kumuha ng student license?
200 pra sa medical.. 317 pra sa student permit?
Hello po ask ko lang po if may fee po ba kapag kukuha na ng student’s license? at magkano po kung sakaling meron?
It’s P317.63 for student permit
Hi anong mga lto branches mg bigay agad ng student permit card?? please reply thanks..
sa main.. sa lto q.c
Hi. I am married already but I do not have any id with my married name. okay na po ba ung psa certified birth cert and married cert plus med cert as requirements?
Hi guys. Does it really need to be a PSA. I haveine kasi na kinuha ko last 2014 nso sya orig copy i accept pa kaya nila
Makakakuha kaba agad ng student license I’d ?
Hi 🙂 There are some LTO centers that issue the card on the same day pero on some provinces, receipt muna (which can be used as a temporary permit), to follow pa din ang license card.