Changing incorrect names in the Land Transportation Office (LTO) records is something that needs to be done to keep the records straight. Not only is it important when processing your LTO-related transactions, but it also ensures that you are not held accountable for violation caused by using an incorrect name in your driver’s license.
Solving problems on incorrect names on your driver’s license is a simple matter of making a request for revision of records at the LTO. Though it sounds simple enough, it’s still best to come prepared so you can avoid getting inconvenienced.
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Revision of records at the LTO refers to the process of updating or revising personal records of registered or licensed drivers. Revising records with incorrect names in LTO records refer to record change due to misspelled first name or incorrectly entered name format. It only involves a clerical correction, so a court order authorizing such revision is no longer necessary. There are times, however, when the last name is incorrect. In such cases, you will need a court order to authorize the change and to prove that you are who you say you are.
Nevertheless, whether it’s an incorrect first or last name, making sure your LTO records are updated is one way of keeping yourself safe. Plus, these personal records reflect on your driver’s license, so it’s best to make it factual lest you get charged for falsifying public documents and get your license revoked. An updated LTO profile also helps when you access the Land Transport Management System (LTMS) portal for online LTO services and LTO alerts and notifications. It also helps make your LTO transactions easier and faster and your driver records up-to-date.
Anybody who is a holder of a registered Driver’s License (DL) with an incorrect name and who intends to update his Driver’s License Record with LTO is eligible to make this request.
The applicant must also satisfy the following conditions:
Some of the benefits associated with record change for incorrect name, include:
The requirements for making wea record change for incorrect name with LTO requires submission of the following documents:
If the applicant is a Muslim:
Changing your incorrect name in your LTO driver’s records is a straightforward process that can either be done online via the Land Transport Management System (LTMS) or in person, by making an actual visit to your preferred LTO branch.
To make the change, simply follow these steps:
Step 1: Before you actually go for an LTO visit, you need to first prepare the documentary requirements for the information you wish to revise under your current LTO driver’s license.
Step 2: Once the documents are prepared, you will then need to submit them for evaluation and wait for the transaction ID to be generated by the system so you can present it for verification and confirmation of the details.
Step 3: The Evaluator will check the authenticity and completeness of the documents, then proceed with processing the ID.
Step 4: You will need to get your photo and signature taken for the records.
Step 5: Then, you will be sent to make the payment amounting to P30.00 regardless of the number of fields revised at the cashier.
Step 6: Once payment has been processed, you will just need to wait for the new driver’s license reflecting the correct information to be released.
To update your Driver’s License record via the LTMS portal, here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Go to the Land Transport Management System (LTMS) portal at portal.lto.gov.ph.
Step 2: Log in or register for an LTMS account.
If the applicant is a new user:
If the applicant has an existing account:
Step 3: Once logged in, the applicant has to select “Licensing.”
Step 4: Click “Accept” to accept the Terms of Use.
Step 5: Select the type of license that you hold: Student Permit, Non-Professional Driver’s License, or Professional Driver’s License.
Step 6: Click Next.
Step 7: Select Revision of Records, then click Next.
Step 8: Choose the type of records you wish to revise: Personal, Address, or Citizenship. For an incorrect name, choose Personal.
Step 9: Click Next.
Step 10: Make the change in the appropriate name field, then click Next.
Step 11: Upload one of the required documents (PSA Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate) by clicking the Upload icon, selecting the file to upload, and clicking Save. Make sure the file doesn’t exceed the allowed maximum file size of 2046 kb.
Step 12: Once done, click Next.
Step 13: Key in the License Number and Expiry date.
Step 14: Click Next.
Step 15: Continue with the rest of the procedures.
Step 16: Once the application is completed and submitted, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If everything is in place, the application will be accepted.
Step 17: The application will then be processed further. All the status updates will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or can be seen via the LTMS portal upon login.
Step 18: Once the process is completed, the applicant gets a call from the LTO for instructions on how to complete the transaction.
Step 19: If required, the applicant need to visit the office for the biometric/encoding process.
Step 20: You might need to wait for a while to get the updated permit from the office.
For your reference, here are some few useful things you need to remember when requesting for record changes at the LTO:
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