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How Can You Verify a Plate Number Through the LTO?

By Announcement PH Staff 32 Comments Filed Under: LTO, Tips

Imagine, if you purchase a new car, the first thing you should do is to make it legal and valid. Other than the fact that you need to test your new ride, you have to make sure that it’s also legal to use it in public places. So, you have to make sure that you register it with the Land Transportation Office (LTO) first.

Everybody knows that it’s a hassle to register a vehicle. In fact, renewing it is as much of a pain than just registering. If you need information on how to renew or register, you can read a guide on how to do so.

A guide to verify a plate number in the PH
Image was taken from the Land Transportation Office Website (LTO) | lto.gov.ph

Read: Renewing Motor Vehicle Registration (All Classifications)

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However, some people purchase second-hand vehicles. They might not have the idea that some vehicles might be involved in crimes. Even so, there are vehicles reported to be carnapped or hi-jacked. So, if you plan on purchasing a pre-loved vehicle, make sure that you check its status and registration with the LTO first.

A big thank to technology because people can no longer visit the nearest LTO office and subdue to the long queues there. In this article, we will guide you on how you can check a certain vehicles registration via the Internet or via text.

How can you verify a plate number via text?

Checking a vehicle’s plate number is easy. As a matter of fact, it won’t take you ten (10) minutes to check a car’s plate and car registration via text.

In order for you to check  the plate number, all you have to do is to text:

LTO VEHICLE [PLATE NUMBER OF THE CAR] and send it to 2600.

For example: Text LTO VEHICLE ABC123 and send to 2600.

After you send that specific message, expect that the LTO response system will reply for about five (5) to ten (10) minutes after you send your inquiry.

In addition to that, by texting this LTO will also provide basic information and specifications of the car you have provided.

So you know what information will be given to you, upon receiving the reply, you will receive a message like this:

SMS Utility to verify a plate number in the PH
Image: Response from the LTO after you send the inquiry to 2600. |
LTO VEHICLE [ABC123] and send to 2600
It will contain the following:

  1. The plate number of the car;
  2. Make and model;
  3. Which year;
  4. What color;
  5. When it was last registered; and
  6. If it has any apprehensions with the Land Transportation Office.

Read: Traffic Violations That Every Motorist Should Know

Is there a fee in availing this service?

Yes, there is a certain fee in availing this specific service. Whichever provider you have, the fee would be P2.50. You should not worry because the message itself would have the fee displayed.

What if I am subscribed to a specific promo… would it still charge me P2.50?

Even if you are subscribed to a text promo, it will still deduct P2.50 from your current credit. So, do know that upon availing this specific service, you would have to pay the service fee of P2.50.

What you should know about the LTO text verification of plate number and car registration:

  1. The cost will be automatic; meaning, once you send the text and it is successfully received by the LTO, a charge of P2.50 will be deducted from your current credit. More so, this service will only work for SMART Communications, Globe Telecom, and Sun Cellular subscribers.
  2. This service is effective and helpful in the following circumstances:
    • If you are purchasing a pre-loved car from a person you don’t really know;
    • If someone is going to lend you a car; and
    • When the police apprehends you on the road and you want to avoid answering or being asked too many questions. Just show the message to the LTO and you from there, you can verify and authenticate that the car you are about to obtain is free from discrepancies.
  3. In addition to the LTO SMS plate number verification, you can also utilize the LTO online plate number verification system. Just like the SMS verification, the online verification can also be an effective way of verifying a plate number and registration to be legitimate.
  4. This service is not just for car owners but can be used by the authorities as well to check the legitimacy of a car’s registration, to check whether or not the vehicle is apprehended. They can use this to their advantage in certain situations.
  5. You should know that the online LTO plate number verification works only for private vehicles only. The agency was not able to clarify if public utility jeepneys (PUJs) and other public utility vehicles (PUVs) are included in the database of the LTO’s verification system. Meaning, we are not sure if people can verify vehicles such as taxis, tricycles, motorcycles, and trucks.

NOTE: The LTO plate number online and SMS verification only works during regular office hours. So, for example, if you’ve used the service after 5:00 P.M. or during the weekend, you will get nothing and you will still be charged the P2.50 fee.

How to verify if the plate number is free from apprehensions or if it’s already available online

Now that you know how to check a certain car registration or plate number via the SMS utility, it is also imperative to know if a certain plate number is ready online.

If you want and if you are more comfortable in using the Internet, you can utilize the online portal of the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

Go to their LTO Online Web Portal at https://www.lto.net.ph/. After that, scroll down and you will see the motor vehicle 7-character plate backlog inquiry.

Read: LTO Released the New Guidelines in Getting a Driver’s License

In this, you’d have to input your 15-digit MV License Plate. After supplying the required information, the system will then display the status of your plate.

Where can I see my Motor Vehicle (MV) number?

In your original receipt/certificate of registration (ORCR), you will see that on the top-left side of it, your Motor Vehicle (MV) number is there. Once the system recognizes the status, it will tell you when and where you can pick your plate up from an LTO office.

These systems can be effective especially if you are around the clock and if you want to avoid long queues. By properly utilizing these, you can be more efficient and effective.

NOTE: People can check the status of their plates from vehicles registered from October of year 2016.

Read: Requirements and Procedure for Applying Driver’s License in the Philippines

What do you think about this service? Would this be relevant help to people who need information with vehicles?


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Comments

  1. Plate inquiry mv file#0301-0947468 says

    February 5, 2022 at 8:46 am

    Ask ko lang po kung may plaka na ang motor ko..mv file # 0301-0947468

    Reply
  2. daniel says

    September 20, 2021 at 10:47 am

    tanong ko lng po kung meron ng plate # mc ko 040100000477022 slamat po

    Reply
    • BRECCIO JR RAMADA OMEGA says

      January 31, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      Sir verify kulang po kung meron naba plaka motor ko ito po yung MV file 0895606 slmat po!

      Reply
  3. khy says

    May 31, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    PWEDE PO BA AKO HUMINGI NG HELP. NA SCAM AKO NG RIDER NA TO 1301-1251757 ito po yung plate # nya.

    Reply
  4. Rudi Runes says

    April 21, 2021 at 1:27 am

    Good morning. Is the plate verification service still available? April 21, 2021

    Reply
  5. Niño Soon says

    April 18, 2021 at 2:20 am

    May plaka na po ba motor ko?
    100100000202171
    Honda wave 110
    2016
    Red/black
    Last registered 2020

    Reply
  6. Vincent G taghap says

    April 5, 2021 at 6:56 am

    Mom sir may palka Napo ba irony motor na bini ko second owner Napo ako 1303 00000566397

    Reply
  7. Gabriel Dimarucut says

    March 25, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    Verify ko lang plate no ko. Gabriel Dimatucut

    Yamaha motorcycle ytx125 red/black w/out sidecar
    plate no. 030108
    Model 2017

    Reply
  8. pedro benavidez says

    March 23, 2021 at 1:58 am

    mag verify lang po ako sa MV plate# 6676 NM suzuki shogun thank you po…..

    Reply
  9. Benny presente says

    March 22, 2021 at 5:48 pm

    Ask lng po if my place no# na po Kawasaki fury 125 model 2017 po ito po yung MV130100001077848

    Reply
  10. Darein says

    March 21, 2021 at 8:05 am

    Please verify plate no. To owner name. Nakita ko lang to sa road NC 45277

    Reply
  11. Allan Talavera says

    December 27, 2020 at 2:55 am

    may plaka na po ba Honda CB125 color black year model 2013 with MV File Number 301000000019434

    Reply
  12. Ilonah jean mondala says

    December 5, 2020 at 1:05 am

    Paano po ba malaman kung pwede na irelease ang plate number?

    Reply
  13. Edison matas says

    November 19, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    Please tell me if na online na ba itong plate # KBU 118 jeepney

    Reply
  14. Aravimar Zuñiga says

    March 4, 2020 at 6:24 am

    Hindi nmn sila nagrereply.

    Reply
  15. Charlie says

    February 28, 2020 at 11:40 am

    Pwede po malaman sino owner ng vehicle CR6678 black Isuzu mu-x? Naiwan ko po important documents ko sa sasakyan na yun nag hitch lang ako 🙁

    Reply
  16. Aisa says

    February 24, 2020 at 5:44 am

    Nagtext ako sa 2600, 1 hour na di pa rin nagrereply

    Reply
    • Jeff says

      February 15, 2021 at 9:47 am

      Parang di naman na yata gumagana.. wala din reply sa akin

      Reply
  17. Rhommel Cambalon says

    January 12, 2020 at 7:32 am

    Paano kung wala sa system ang iyong plate number? Ano ang gagawin?

    Reply
  18. Annabel labajo says

    November 23, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    Pwede po ba malaman ang name na nakaregister sa platenumber na BE65301 yamaha mio black

    Reply
  19. Abegael says

    November 22, 2019 at 3:23 am

    pano malaman ang plate no. kung temporary pa lang po?

    Reply
  20. Rico Pcppi says

    November 5, 2019 at 8:37 am

    Pano q malalaman ung virtual/assigned plate mumber?

    Reply
  21. jenelyn ramos says

    October 23, 2019 at 12:44 am

    nakapagtext na po ako sa 2600 pero hanngang ngayon po e wala p din reply..

    Reply
    • Announcement PH Staff says

      October 23, 2019 at 5:38 am

      Office hours lang po sila nagre-reply

      Reply
      • Christian ilagan says

        April 14, 2021 at 11:47 am

        Sir mam pacheck naman po ng plate ko kong meron na christian d ilagan
        Mvfile 1801 00000189346 tas 1380 00000904863

        Reply
  22. Kaye says

    August 18, 2019 at 7:52 am

    Paano ko po maveverify sa lto kung mv file plang..sana my mkatulong.thnx

    Reply
    • Announcement PH Staff says

      August 19, 2019 at 2:17 am

      Enter nyo lang po dito yung MV File Number https://www.lto.net.ph/ltomvinquiryui

      Reply
      • mike says

        April 3, 2021 at 9:12 am

        hindi naman po ma open ung site ng lto.net.ph

        Reply
      • Vincent G taghap says

        April 5, 2021 at 7:39 am

        Mom patulong po ako Kung may plate number Napo irony nabili ko na motor second owner lang po ako 130300000566397

        Reply
    • Announcement PH Staff says

      August 19, 2019 at 2:17 am

      Enter nyo lang po dito yung MV File Number https://www.lto.net.ph/ltomvinquiryui

      Reply
      • glenn m. cajolo says

        March 22, 2021 at 3:43 am

        mv file # 0601 00000778728

        Reply
      • Brian Bernido says

        June 30, 2021 at 5:50 am

        down na po ba ang site? non-working/loading ang site on every attempt

        Reply

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