toyotabalintawak.com - FAQ on LTO Registration

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LTO for New Release

How long does it take to process the registration and plate number?
Will I still be apprehended even if you have issued a certification?
Why do I hear of cases wherein the processing of registration took so long (like a month or so)?
Why do you release the unit without the availability of CSR (Certificate of Stock Reported)?
How long does it take for me to get the CSR?
For plate numbers with extension, why does the LTO have to extend the registration like 3 1/4 and 3 1/2 years?
Do I have to shoulder the expense for extensions of registration?
Why is it that the amount on the official receipt of the registration does not tally with the amount that you charged me?
Isn't it that only the original certificate of registration will be forwarded to the financing company for financing transactions? Why is it necessary for both the original certificate of registration and official receipt to be sent to the company?
Will we still be apprehended if we use the unit without the plate number, only the certificate of registration?

LTO for Renewal of Registration

How much is the cost of renewal of registration?
Why does my car have to undergo the smoke emission test even if it is less than a year old?
Isn't it that the smoke emission test is only for the old models?
Isn't it that the registration now is good for three (3) years?

LTO for New Release

Q: How long does it take to process the registration and plate number?

A: If the CSR [Certificate of Stock Reported] is available, only one (1) week is needed to process the registration and plate number (if requested, chosen ending number is also available.)

Will I still be apprehended even if you have issued a certification?

A: Yes, it is possible because of the NO PLATE, NO TRAVEL policy. But you are exempted during the first (1) week after the release of the unit.

Q: Why do I hear of cases wherein the processing of registration took so long (like a month or so)?

A: Because it does happen. The delay in CSR is the frequent cause but once the CSR is available, processing of registration only takes a maximum of one (1) week.

Q: Why do you release the unit without the availability of CSR (Certificate of Stock Reported)?

A: This is due to the usual 2-week processing of the CSR.

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Q: How long does it take for me to get the CSR?

A: There is no definite time as to when the CSR will be available.

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Q: For plate numbers with extension, why does the LTO have to extend the registration like 3 1/4 and 3 1/2 years?

A: This is done in order to coincide with the requested plate ending numbers and the renewal of registration.

Q: Do I have to shoulder the expense for extensions of registration?

A: Yes, because it is part of the LTO registration for your car.

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Q: Why is it that the amount on the official receipt of the registration does not tally with the amount that you charged me?

A: Because the amount on the official receipt of the registration is not the only expense the dealership has incurred during registration.

Q: Isn't it that only the original certificate of registration will be forwarded to the financing company for financing transactions? Why is it necessary for both the original certificate of registration and official receipt to be sent to the company?

A: Because the financing company requires that the first official receipt of registration be forwarded to them.

Q: Will we still be apprehended if we use the unit without the plate number, only the certificate of registration?

A: Yes, because of the NO PLATE, NO TRAVEL policy.

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LTO for Renewal of Registration

Q: How much is the cost of renewal of registration?

A: Get the total amount on the official receipt of registration plus the amount paid for the Smoke emission test, third party liability [TPL] and the processing fee.

Q: Why does my car have to undergo the smoke emission test even if it is less than a year old?

A: Because it is one of the requirements during renewal of registration

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Q: Isn't it that the smoke emission test is only for the old models?

A: No, all units must undergo smoke emission test during renewal of registration.

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Q: Isn't it that the registration now is good for three (3) years?

A: No, the 3-year registration is only for brand new units.

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