The LTO student permit requirements and procedures of getting a student permit driver’s license in Land Transportation Office / LTO.
Travelling is one of the most rewarding moments especially among young professionals nowadays. A luxury before has now become a common trend maybe because of the stress level in many industries.
Among the most usual means is a road trip. With a reliable car, perfect destination and your family or friends, you can create a wonderful getaway or escape from the hassle of the city. There are also people who want to go solo. And with that, driving skill and of course a driver’s license is a must.

Aside from enrolling to a driving school or asking someone to teach you how to drive, acquiring a student driver’s license is the first step in the ladder to drive your way to your travel destination.
Here are the easy steps on how to apply for a student driver’s license.
FOR FILIPINO CITIZEN
LTO Student Permit Applicant Must:
- At least 17 years old.
- Physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle.
- Able to read and write in Filipino or English.
LTO Student Permit Requirements:
- Original and photocopy of birth certificate.
- If employed, Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)
- A filled out application for driver’s license (ADL) [Download this form here].
*Applicants not yet 18 years old need a parent’s or guardian’s written consent with a photocopy of an ID card as proof of identity. If parent or guardian is not present, the written consent must be notarized.
FOR NON CITIZEN
Student Permit Applicant Must:
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Know how to read and write in English or Filipino.
- Have arrived in the Philippines at least one month prior to the date of application and can show evidence from BID/DFA that the applicant will stay in the country for at least five months from the date of application.
Student Permit Requirements:
- Original and photocopy of passport with visa duration of at least five months from date of applications.
- A filled out application for driver’s license (ADL) [Download this form here].
- Any of the following:
- Valid alien certificate of registration (ACR).
- If born in the Philippines, original and photocopy of birth certificate.
- If student, original and photocopy of school ID.
Student Permit Applicant Procedures:
- Go to the Customer Service Counter to get your checklist of requirements and secure a Driver’s License Application Form. [This form is available for download here. You can accomplish this form prior to transacting your business at the LTO.] Get a queue number.
- When your number is called, go to the evaluator counter and submit all the required documents to have it checked for completeness and authenticity.
- When your name is called, go to where your photo and signature will be taken.
- Go to the cashier to pay the fees and to obtain an official receipt (OR).
- Proceed to the releasing counter with the OR and claim the student driver’s permit.
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LTO Licensing Center:
Any licensing center/ district office with new driver’s license transactions
For Metro Manila Applicants:
Licensing Section – Central Office
East Avenue, Quezon City
For Provincial Applicants
Any licensing center/designated district office
Student Permit Fees and charges
Student Permit (SP) Fee P150.00
Application Fee P100.00
Computer Fee P67.63
TOTAL P317.63