The BLT Administrative Order No. 84AO-DIR-005, issued on August 21, 1984, outlines the rules and regulations for motor vehicle registration in the Philippines, pursuant to Republic Act No. 4136 and Presidential Decree No. 1934. It defines various categories of vehicles, including private, for hire, government, and diplomatic vehicles, and establishes specific registration fees and taxes applicable to each classification. The order also details the assessment of road user charges and the common carriers' tax, along with penalties for late payments. Effective September 1, 1984, these regulations aim to standardize the registration process and ensure the collection of relevant taxes and fees for the maintenance of road infrastructure.
August 21, 1984
BLT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 84AO-DIR-005
| SUBJECT | : | Rules and Regulations on the New System of Registration Pursuant to Republic Act No. 4136, as Amended by Presidential Decree No. 1934 |
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 4d (1) of Republic Act No. 4136, in relation to Section 1 of Presidential Decree No. 1934, the following rules and regulations are hereby promulgated for the guidance of all concerned.
SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. — As used in these regulations, the following terms shall be understood to mean as follows:
(a) Motorized Vehicle Private — shall refer to a motor vehicle, which is not covered by a franchise and which is neither under the government nor diplomatic classification.
(b) Trailer Private — shall refer to a vehicle, without any power rating and not covered by a franchise and not under the government or diplomatic classification.
(c) Motorized Vehicles for Hire — shall refer to all types of motor vehicles, which are covered by a franchise from the Board of Transportation.
(d) Motorcycles — shall refer to a two-wheeled motor vehicle, as defined under BLT Administrative Order No. 3, Series of 1980.
(e) Side Car Private — shall refer to either a factory-made or a separately manufactured side car and normally attached to a motorcycle. Under no circumstances shall it be used for hire.
(f) Side Car for Hire — shall refer to a side car, as defined in letter (e) hereof, but when attached to a motorcycle and covered by a franchise from the Board of Transportation, shall operate by offering its services to the public. ITSacC
(g) Road User Charge Road Tax — shall refer to a tax that shall be levied, assessed and collected against various types of vehicles to recover the damage inflicted in the roads by such various types of vehicles.
(h) Common Carriers' Tax — for purposes of this Order, shall refer to a tax levied, assessed and collected on common carriers, such as public utility motor vehicles, and other persons who transport passengers or freight for hire, as defined under P.D. 1457.
(i) Gross Weight — shall mean the measured weight of a motor vehicle or trailer plus the maximum allowable carrying capacity in merchandise, freight or passengers.
(j) Common Carrier — shall mean a person, corporation, firms or associations, engaged in the business of carrying or transporting passengers or goods, or both, by land, for compensation, offering their services to the public, as defined under Article 1732 of the Civil Code.
SECTION 2. Classification. — Motor vehicles are herein classified as follows:
(a) Private — motor vehicles under this classification are those which are registered not to be used for hire under any circumstances.
(b) For Hire — motor vehicles registered under this classification are those authorized to operate as public utilities by virtue of certificates of public convenience or provisional authorities or special permits, issued by the Board of Transportation, and shall thereby be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act and the rules and regulations issued thereunder, as well as the provisions of Republic Act No. 4136, as amended by Batas Pambansa Bilang 43, 74 and Presidential Decree No. 1934.
(c) Government — motor vehicles owned by the Government of the Philippines or any of its political subdivisions, including government-owned or controlled corporations, shall be registered under this classification.
(d) Diplomatic — motor vehicles owned by foreign governments or by their duly accredited diplomatic officials in the Philippines and used in the discharge of their official duties. This classification refers exclusively to officials and personnel who enjoy diplomatic status. Motor vehicles of officials and members of the administrative and technical staffs of the different embassies, consulates and other international organizations in the Philippines, while enjoying diplomatic privileges and immunity, insofar as taxes are concerned, shall be placed under the OEV (Other Exempt) motor vehicles classification. CIaDTE
The JUSMAG and USAID, insofar as this classification is concerned, shall apply as instrumentalities or adjuncts of the United States Embassy in the Philippines. The registration of this classification of motor vehicles must be supported by a direct certification/indorsement to that effect from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Bureau of Land Transportation. Transfers of ownership of such motor vehicles to other exempt or non-tax-exempt persons shall, likewise, be supported by a direct certification/indorsement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Bureau of Land Transportation, provided, however, that in the latter instance, the taxes must be duly paid with the Bureau of Customs.
SECTION 3. Taxes, Fees and Charges. — The following fees, charges, and tax shall, after assessment, be levied and collected on all motor vehicles which are applied for registration:
(a) Registration Fees;
(b) Road User Charges; and
(c) Common Carriers' Tax.
SECTION 4. Assessment of Registration Fees. — The motor vehicle registration fees shall be assessed as follows:
| Type | Charges | |
| Vehicles: | ||
| Motorized Vehicle Private | P400.00 | |
| Trailer Private | 400.00 | |
| Motorized Vehicle for Hire | 800.00 | |
| Trailer for Hire | 800.00 | |
| Motorcycles: | ||
| Motorcycle | P150.00 | |
| Side Car Private | 150.00 | |
| Side Car for Hire | 250.00 |
SECTION 5. Assessment of Road User Charge. — The road user charges shall be assessed as follows: IcDCaT
| Type | Charges | |||||
| Age of Vehicles | ||||||
| Cur. Yr. & | 2-3 Yr. | 4-5 Yr. | 6-Yr. & | |||
| 1-Yr. Old | Old | Old | Older | |||
| (a) | Passenger Vehicles | |||||
| Light (1600cc & below) | P1000.00 | P800.00 | P600.00 | P400.00 | ||
| Medium (1601cc-2800cc) | 2000.00 | 1600.00 | 1200.00 | 800.00 | ||
| Heavy (2801cc & above) | 6000.00 | 4000.00 | 3600.00 | 2400.00 | ||
| (b) | Utility Vehicles, including Trucks and Buses: | |||||
| 2500 kgs. GVW & below | P1000.00 | |||||
| 2501 GVW to 4500 GVW | 2000.00 | |||||
| 4501 GVW and over | ||||||
| 2 or 3 Axles (per 100 kgs. of | 60.00 | |||||
| gross vehicle weight) | ||||||
| 4 Axles and above (per 100 kgs. | 20.00 | |||||
| of gross vehicle weight) | ||||||
| (c) | Trailers (per 100 kgs. of gross | P20.00 | ||||
| vehicle weight) | ||||||
| (d) | Motorcycles | |||||
| 49cc & below (without side car) | P100.00 | |||||
| 50cc to 650cc (without side car) | 150.00 | |||||
| 651cc & above (without side car) | 1000.00 | |||||
| Side Car | 150.00 |
The energy tax shall no longer be levied on cars, nor shall the science tax be imposed on motorcycles.
SECTION 6. Assessment of Common Carriers' Tax. — The common carriers' tax shall be assessed on the following motor vehicles:
| Type | Tax |
| Public Utility Buses | P2000.00 |
| Trucks/Trailers | 1000 |
| Taxis/Hire Passenger Cars | 1000 |
| Public Utility Jeeps | 500 |
| Motorcycles | 200 |
SECTION 7. Government Motor Vehicles. — The registration fees of government motor vehicles shall be determined, in consultation with the Minister of Budget and Management and within the constraints imposed by available funds. In the absence of such determination and consultation, the new rates established in this Order shall be applicable on a No-Cash Receipt basis.
SECTION 8. Diplomatic Motor Vehicles. — Diplomatic motor vehicles shall be registered under existing laws and regulations and shall pay the corresponding registration fees at the time this Order shall take effect. Under no circumstance shall they be registered, unless supported by a certification/indorsement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Bureau of Land Transportation. Transfer of ownership thereof to another exempt person shall, likewise, require an amended Certificate of Payment in favor of the latter. In cases, however, when the transfer of ownership of the vehicle is in favor of a non-tax-exempt person, the taxes and duties due thereon must first be paid with the Bureau of Customs. Moreover, in all types of transfers of ownership of the vehicle, a direct indorsement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Bureau of Land Transportation shall be necessary. DcTSHa
SECTION 9. Recording Fee. — Motor vehicles regardless of type or classification and which are exclusively used and operated on private roads shall pay a recording fee of THREE HUNDRED PESOS (P300.00) for which a Sticker, in lieu of regular plate, shall be issued. These vehicles shall not be subject to road user's tax nor to the common carriers' tax. Neither shall these be brought to the Bureau of Land Transportation Agency for recording nor shall these be covered by compulsory vehicle insurance.
SECTION 10. New Model Motor Vehicles. — All assemblers and/or manufacturers, before introducing a new model motor vehicle in the country, shall first submit to the Bureau of Land Transportation Central Office the complete specifications thereof, including the prefix letters and numbers of both the engine and the chassis thereof, for purposes of classification and uniformity of registration fees. Under no circumstance shall they be sold in the open market and registered with the Bureau of Land Transportation, without the approval of the Bureau on the classification thereof. This requirement shall be without prejudice to the other requirements imposed by existing laws and regulations.
SECTION 11. Payment of Registration Fees, Road User Charges and Common Carriers' Tax. — The registration fees, the road user charges and the common carriers' tax shall be paid to the Bureau of Land Transportation agency at the time the motor vehicle is scheduled for registration under existing rules and regulations of the Bureau. No advance renewal, for registrations due after the date of effectivity, shall be entertained using old rates.
SECTION 12. Penalties/Surcharges. — In the event of failure to pay the registration fee and Road User's Charge on time, as indicated in these regulations and existing rules and regulations of the Bureau, there shall be added to the amount collectible a surcharge of fifty percent (50%) of the annual registration fees and road user tax due.
In case of common carriers, failure to pay the common carriers' tax at the same time the vehicle is scheduled to be registered under these and other existing rules and regulations of the Bureau, shall subject the common carrier to the amount collectible plus a surcharge of 25% of the common carrier tax due.
The rates and penalties, under these regulations, shall be imposed for all motor vehicles which are registered after 31 August 1984.
SECTION 13. Effectivity. — The provisions of this Administrative Order shall take effect on 01 September 1984.
(SGD.) MARIANO R. SANTIAGODirector
(SGD.) CESAR E.A. VIRATAMinister
APPROVED BY:
(SGD.) JOSE P. DANS, JR.Minister
Rules and Regulations on the New System of Registration Pursuant to RA 4136, as Amended by PD No. 1934, BLT Administrative Order No. 84AO-DIR-005, Aug 21, 1984 (Philippines)
Rules and Regulations on the New System of Registration Pursuant to RA 4136, as Amended by PD No. 1934, BLT Administrative Order No. 84AO-DIR-005 (Phil. 1984)
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