Guide: Student to Non Pro!

It was a nice day! Perfect to get my student permit change to a Non-Professional Driver's License! Aside from the fact that my student is about to expire. XD

I am number 5 (yes I know i'm not number 4)

I got it done at LTO Kawit. Be there early! It is best to do the medical before getting your application form from Window 1. It saves time as the cashier for the medical clinic seems to open before anything else. So, to get a Non-Professional Driver's License, you must be 18 years old, physically fit to drive a motorize vehicle and literate in both English and Filipino.

If you pass the criteria above, you require the following, your one month old Student permit, medical certificate not older then 15 days, most LTO branch has their own Medical clinic and most importantly, you have to pass the written and practical exams. You can read more here.

Once, I got my number I waited to be called by the evaluator. They will be the one to retrieve your information. You have to check that everything is up-to-date after all you will be using this ID for 3 years! After the evaluation, you will be asked to wait until the person in charge of the data capture calls you. This is where you will get your photo taken and your signature recorded.

Next, time to pay the fee, the application fee is P167.63, after paying wait for your receipt and move on to the exams. The written exam will only last for one hour and you have to get at least 30 correct answers out of 40 questions to pass. If you pass, you move on to the practical exam. Failing means you can retake the exam after one month.

My practical exam was just with a motorcycle it was the only one I can drive with confidence. After the exam, I was asked to go back to window 7 and wait to be called. At this point, if you pass, you will be asked to pay P417.63 for your license and your done! :)

Break down of fees

Medical              P 250

Application fee  P 167.63
Rental*              P 150
License              P 417.63

Total cost          P 985.26

*I did not have a motorcycle with me so I had to rent one for the practical. It will be 250 if you don't have your car with you. 

Celebrating with Sisig Burger and Coke

Only the receipt for now