MANILA, — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) district and extension offices in Metro Manila are now open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing greater accessibility for those unable to visit during weekdays.
This change, which started August 31, comes in response to increasing demand for driver’s licenses, license renewals, and vehicle registrations, as well as the LTO’s ongoing efforts to address a backlog that has persisted since 2023.
The additional Saturday operations are expected to expedite the application and registration processes for the public.
The following LTO offices will now operate from Monday to Saturday:
District and Extension Offices:
- Diliman District Office
- Kalookan District Office
- La Loma District Office
- Las Piñas District Office
- Makati District Office
- Malabon District Office
- Marikina District Office
- Manila East District Office
- Manila North District Office
- Manila South District Office
- Manila West District Office
- Mandaluyong District Office
- Muntinlupa District Office
- Novaliches District Office
- Navotas Extension Office
- Parañaque District Office
- Pasay District Office
- Pasig District Office
- Pateros Extension Office
- Quezon City District Office
- Quezon City Extension Office
- San Juan District Office
- Taguig Extension Office
- Valenzuela District Office
Licensing Centers:
- Araneta Licensing Section
- Kalookan Licensing Extension Office
- Las Piñas Licensing Extension Office
- Manila Licensing Center
- Quezon City Licensing Center (QCLC)
- QCLC-Renewal Section (QCLC-RS)
- Parañaque Licensing Center
- Pasay City Licensing Center
- San Juan Licensing Center
- Taguig Licensing Extension Office
- Valenzuela Licensing Extension Office
In contrast, Driver’s License Renewal Offices (DLROs) will remain open only from Monday to Friday. These offices are part of the LTO’s strategy to decentralize services, making it more convenient for motorists to renew licenses in locations like shopping malls.
Driver’s license renewal offices:
- Araneta Square Mall DLRO
- Robinsons Galleria DLRO
- SM Manila DLRO
- Lucky Chinatown Mall DLRO
- Robinsons Place Manila DLRO
- The Link DLRO
- Paseo Center DLRO
- Ayala Circuit Mall DLRO
- Guadalupe Commercial Complex DLRO
- Robinsons Place Las Piñas DLRO
- SM Southmall DLRO
- Metropoint Mall DLRO
- Fisher Mall DLRO
- Zabarte Town Center DLRO
- Alabang Town Center DLRO
To further streamline the process, individuals are encouraged to book appointments online through the LTO’s Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) portal.
This initiative aims to enhance service efficiency and reduce waiting times for customers. (JEG/PIA-NCR)
Land Transportation Office (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)