Certificate of No Apprehension Online | How to Get It
Certificate of No Apprehension Online | How to Get It, It is not a requirement for obtaining a driver’s license in most countries, such as Canada, if you are working or living in another country and want to drive a car there. The certificate demonstrates that you are a responsible driver, which may reduce your insurance premiums.
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In the past, it was such a hassle to obtain this document since you had to visit an LTO office to get one. If you are already in your host country, you can get a certificate of no apprehension online. LTO is now implementing an online platform for these kinds of transactions. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of getting a certificate of no apprehension online.
What is a Certificate of No Apprehension?
Those motorists who have never had traffic apprehensions or unresolved violations can request a Certificate of No Apprehension from the Land Transportation Office. This certificate can serve as a legal document for various purposes. It usually involves checking the LTO database for any pending apprehensions or unsettled violations associated with the motorist in order to prove that a driver’s license holder has a clean record.
Where to Apply for a Certificate of No Apprehension?
You can either obtain this certificate online or in person. If you prefer to obtain it in person, you can visit the LTO Law Enforcement and Traffic Adjudication System (LETAS) Office building at the LTO Central Office Compound in East Avenue, Quezon City. If you live outside Metro Manila, however, you can still make the request at any licensing center or district office that processes driver’s licenses. The processing time for requests made outside of the LETAS office will be much longer, typically two to three weeks.
Because it will cost you both time and money to obtain it the traditional way, there is no real advantage. We will therefore discuss only the online application, which takes only a few minutes and is much more cost-effective, as you will not have to pay for gas, tolls, or food compared to in-person.
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How to Obtain an LTO Certificate of No Apprehension Online?
With the introduction of an online platform, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has successfully transitioned into the digital age. In order to obtain a Certificate of No Apprehension, please follow these instructions:
STEP 1: Please follow this guide to create your LTO Portal account: How to Create an LTMS Portal Account.
STEP 2: Use your 15-digit username and your nominated password to log in to the system. Click the Documents tab on the home page to view a list of documents related to your LTO transactions. Click the No Apprehension tab and then click the Apply for Certificate button.
STEP 3: In the pop-up window, select your driver’s license and fill out the other boxes with the required information. Tap Create Certificate to continue.
STEP 4: Choose your preferred payment method. The certificate costs PHP 100.00 and the convenience fee is PHP 63.67 (GCASH).
STEP 5: Once you’ve made the payment, return to the home page. Click the Documents icon again, then tap the No Apprehension tab. The No Apprehension Certificate will appear under that tab. Now you can print it whenever you need it.
NOTE: If you do not have a computer and must use a smartphone, you can enable desktop mode in your mobile browser. This will allow you to view the print icon and print the certificate.
Conclusion
When getting a driver’s license from another country, a Certificate of No Apprehension is not required, but it will greatly reduce your insurance costs (depending on the insurance company’s discretion, of course). You may or may not benefit from it, but due to the ease of obtaining it online, it is much more important to secure it before you leave for your new country. Bon voyage!
