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There’s a lot of hullabaloo over getting one’s motor vehicle license plate, especially with the implementation of m the Land Transportation Office (LTO)’s ‘No Plate, No Travel’ policy but there are tips to do this the easiest and most convenient way—either claiming them from the LTO or store where you bought you car or motorcycle or else through express delivery service.
The truth is that there need to be no problem regarding this and the LTO has actually made the process a wee bit easier with the creation of its LTO Tracker which allows motorists to track their license plates and even their driver’s licenses in real-time by using their phones or computers.
Now here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use the LTO Tracker to find your license plate and how to claim it when it’s ready.
But before anything else, let’s explain what the LTO Tracker is. This is an online platform that allows vehicle owners to track the availability and delivery status of their license plates and driver’s licenses. It is accessible via www.ltotracker.com, it also lets you request home delivery through LTO-accredited couriers.
Note, however, that all foreign clients are not eligible for this service. The tracker says foreign driver’s licenses must be delivered through the Philippines Postal Service, as per the memorandum dated December 23, 2019, regarding fictitious addresses used/submitted by foreigners applying for the conversion of a foreign license into a Philippine driver’s license.
So here’s how to use the LTO Tracker:
1. Go to the official LTO Tracker website
Visit https://ltotracker.com using your browser. This is the only legitimate site to use the tracker tool.
2. Once on the homepage, choose the ‘License Plate’ option so you can be redirected to a form where you will input your vehicle details.
3. Enter plate number or MV file number. If you already have your plate number, type the details in. If not, you can use the 15-digit MV (Motor Vehicle) file number, which can be found on your certificate of registration (CR).
4. The tracker will then show your plate’s status. It will be either in process, dispatched, ready for pick-up or available for delivery. If your plate isn’t found in the system, it will prompt you to provide more information (e.g. name, birthdate, OR/CR details) so LTO can locate your record.
5. Once your plate is ready, you’ll see the branch where it is available for pick-up or you can request home delivery by uploading a photo of your valid ID and OR/CR copy and entering the delivery address.
6. If you choose home delivery, pay the courier fee using GCash or QRPh. Fees vary based on your location. After booking delivery, you can track the delivery status in real-time until your plate arrives.
For express delivery service we suggest those companies who are accredited by the LTO, such as Abyan Management Services which has an office right at the center of Metro Manila and branches in north and central Luzon, the Visayas and some parts of Mindanao. Itscwide reach makes it a cut above the ten or so express delivery firms that are LTO-accredited.
Based on our interview of Abyan’s president Norman Cordon, it’s their pride to advertise that since the inception of their express service, their customers have expressed extreme satisfaction as what Abyan offers to them is excellent and personal assistance that exceeds what is expected in delivering good at the client’s doorstep.
“We deliver at any point of the country because we have offices and branches in almost all regions across the country,” Cordon pointed out.
He added that what makes their delivery service distinct among others as the delivery of license plates and driver’s licenses is not actually its main line of work because this is a carry over from other things that they deliver, particularly food items and household or office needs.
Finally, some may ask why use the LTO Tracker in getting one’s license plate or driver’s license. Well, for one reason, the tracker makes transactions convenient since one can check plate status anytime and anywhere. Then you’d be able to avoid long lines at LTO offices. You’ll also know where exactly your plate is. And of course, there’s also option for delivery, where you won’t need to leave your home.