Here we go again. Left the house at around 9:30 a.m.
Went to the emission testing center to have the car tested and it passed. Paid 500 pesos for the Certificate of Emission Compliance (CEC).
Went to the LTO and bought Certificate of Cover (TPL) insurance for 1,550 pesos. (Again despite the vehicle already being insured with Standard Insurance for 2022 to 2023.)
Gave the stenciler 60 pesos as tip. (Stencilers act as gate keepers. If you don't deal with them, you don't get to fill out the Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR).
Went to window to submit all the documents.
Waited at the Cashier for the name of the vehicle owner to be called. Paid 1,610 pesos for the Official Receipt (OR). They no longer print out the Certificate of Registration (CR) so make sure you photocopy that to go with your new OR.
In total, paid 3,660 pesos. Finished at around 11:30 a.m. which is a record for the LTO since I've been spending between 3 to 5 hours in past car registration renewals. Hope this helps out newbies in registration.
