The Land Transportation Office (LTO) usually requires an Affidavit of Loss in cases of lost driver’s license, lost conductor’s license, lost motor vehicle official receipt and certificate of registration (OR/CR), or lost number plates. Sure, it’s not all that you’ll need, but in cases of lost anything, an Affidavit of Loss is one requirement you can’t afford to be without.
If you are at a loss on what to do or how to secure an Affidavit of Loss for use at the LTO Office, then you may learn more about how to secure or draft an Affidavit of Loss. In case you can’t, you may also use the following template, a sample Affidavit of Loss for LTO, to save you the hassle of writing one from scratch.
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An Affidavit of Loss is a legal document declaring the loss of something, usually a license, an OR/CR, or a number plate (if the affidavit is to be used at the LTO). Regardless if the loss was due to theft, misplacement, or destruction, the Affidavit of Loss is a necessary requirement to obtain a replacement for your driver’s or conductor’s license, OR/CR, or number plates. It serves as an oath outlining that to the best of the person’s knowledge the license, OR/CR, or number plate is truly gone.
Anytime an individual loses a document that cannot be immediately replaced with a copy, there is usually a need to file for an affidavit of loss. At the LTO, this is usually upon the loss of a license, a duplicate OR/CR, or a duplicate number plate of a vehicle. As simple as it seems, many people confuse the affidavit of loss with a written document explaining as to how the item was lost. Ultimately, while the purpose is the same, an Affidavit of Loss is much more credible, as it is usually documented officially or notarized with the help of a licensed lawyer.
Though the LTO Affidavit of Loss may be used under different circumstances related to loss and the LTO, the affidavit itself is unchanging in its content, and must always contain the following information:
For Affidavit of Loss to be used at the LTO, the owner of the lost item must also provide information such as the make, model, and vehicle identification number for the vehicle associated with the missing documents. Though the rules and requirements regarding information required when filing an Affidavit of Loss may vary, it is always necessary to have the Affidavit of Loss notarized.
A notarized Affidavit of Loss for LTO is something that only those who have lost LTO documents, OR/CR, license, or number plates, are required to have to be able to get duplicates or a second copy.
To get a notarized Affidavit of Loss, one must prepare the following requirements:
If, somehow, you find yourself in need of an LTO Affidavit of Loss, then here are the steps on how to get one:
Step 1: Prepare three (3) copies of the affidavit document (if you can) to help save money.
Step 2: If you can’t or you don’t mind the expenses, visit a notary public.
Step 3: With a government-issued photo ID and a residence certificate at hand, proceed to a licensed notary public office.
Step 4: Request for an Affidavit of Loss detailing when and how the driver’s license, OR/CR, or license plate was lost (if you don’t have a prepared affidavit document).
Step 5: Provide all the details, including the exact address indicated on your lost LTO documents.
Step 6: Wait for the affidavit to be printed, signed, and notarized (if you didn’t prepare it) or signed and notarized (if you prepared the document beforehand).
Step 7: Pay the necessary fees for the notarial service.
If you are worrying about the fees associated with the Affidavit of Loss, then you really shouldn’t as it doesn’t cost much. If you come with a prepared affidavit, the price ranges from P100.00 to P400.00. If you didn’t, however, the fees range from P500.00 to P800.00 depending on the notary public that you are visiting. If you are an indigent, you may visit the Public Attorney’s Office and secure a notarized Affidavit of Loss for free.
To give you an idea about how an Affidavit of Loss looks like on paper and to help you draft a copy for personal use, you may check this sample Affidavit of Loss for lost LTO driver’s license:
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
CITY OF MAKATI ) S.S.
AFFIDAVIT OF LOSS
I, ___________________, of legal age, Filipino, (single/married/widow) and a resident of _______________________________, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, depose and state THAT:
1. I am a duly-licensed driver in accordance with pertinent Land Transportation laws, rules and regulations, and was issued a corresponding (Non) Professional Driver’s License with number _____________ which is valid until _____________;
2. Sometime on ____________, said driver’s license was misplaced and got lost;
3. Efforts were exerted to locate said driver’s license, but in spite of diligent search, it could not be found and the same is now beyond recovery;
4. Said Driver’s License has not been confiscated by the LTO, Police or other Traffic Enforcers for any traffic violation;
5. As such, I am executing this Affidavit of Loss to attest to the truth of the foregoing and to support my application for the issuance of a new (Non) Professional Driver’s License, in lieu of the one that was lost;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ___________________ in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Affiant.
ID No.: _________________.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this ___________________ in _________________, Philippines, affiant exhibiting to me his/her competent evidence of identity by way of __________________ issued at ______________ on __________________.
For your reference, here are some important reminders you might want to take note of:
Learn more about the fees, requirements and procedures of executing and filing an Affidavit of Loss for lost license plates at the LTO. Watch this video from Mr. BI Vlogs today!
