18/02/2026
To Our Valued Customers ‼️📣📣
Please be advised that due to the current security paper shortage at the LTO, clients will temporarily receive a Temporary Certificate of Registration (CR). Rest assured that this temporary document is valid as per LTO guidelines.
𝐋𝐓𝐎 𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐄𝐒 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) today announced the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. MVL-2026-4911, outlining guidelines for the use of Temporary Certificates of Registration (CR) for Motor Vehicles (MV), Motorcycles (MC), and Trailers (TRL). This measure is in response to a limited supply of Security Paper for official CRs, caused by delivery delays from the National Printing Office (NPO). The LTO assures the public that it is actively working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.
This Memorandum Circular aims to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of public service and maintain operational continuity. It strictly regulates the issuance and use of Temporary CRs, which will serve as provisional documents until the official Security Paper CRs become available. All New Registration Units (NRUs), Authorized District Offices (ADOs), and District/Extension Offices processing new registrations and miscellaneous transactions of MV/MC/TRL are covered by this directive. The LTO emphasizes its commitment to preserving accountability and control over all accountable forms during this period.
Rest assured, the LTO is dedicating all its efforts to expedite the resolution of the Security Paper supply issue. Once the official Security Paper CRs are available, all concerned offices will prioritize the printing and release of these documents, corresponding to previously issued Temporary CRs. Registered owners and authorized representatives will be promptly notified of the availability and release of their official CRs. The LTO deeply appreciates the public's understanding and cooperation as it navigates this temporary challenge to uphold efficient and reliable service.
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