In the best interest of the service and for uniform implementation of the Tax Identification Number (TIN) as a requirement in the processing of student permit and driver license applications, TIN is required in the processing of the following applications:

1. New non-professional driver ™s license;
2. New professional driver ™s license;
3. New conductor ™s license;
4. Duplicate professional, non-professional and conductor ™s license;
5. Conversion of foreign license to Philippine driver ™s license;
6. Student permit for Filipinos; and
7. Student permit for foreigners;

TIN is not required for the following transactions on the premise that the TIN of the applicant was already submitted when he applied for new student permit or driver ™s license:

1. Renewal of professional driver ™s license;
2. Renewal of non-professional driver ™s license;
3. Renewal of conductor ™s license;
4. Advanced renewal of the driver ™s license;
5. Change classification from professional to non-professional;
6. Change classification from non-professional to professional;
7. Replacement of mutilated license;
8. Revision of records;
9. Professional driver ™s license with additional restriction code;
10. Non-professional driver ™s license with additional restriction code;
11. Delinquent professional driver ™s license (more than 2-10 years expired);
12. Delinquent non-professional driver ™s license (more than 2-10 years expired);
13. Delinquent conductor ™s license (more than 2 years expired);
14. Duplicate student permit; and
15. Renewal of unclaimed/expired driver ™s license.

TIN or xeroxed copy of the TIN Card is required in the renewal of driver ™s license of Filipinos living abroad.

All orders and issuances inconsistent with this memorandum circular shall be deemed repealed/superseded.

For strict compliance.

Adopted: 16 Sept. 2009

(SGD.) ARTURO C. LOMIBAO
Assistant Secretary