Renewal of Motorized Tricycle Operator's Permit (MTOP)
Renew the Motorized Tricycle Operator's Permit required by the LTO to operate a tricycle as public conveyance within Dipolog City.
Checklist of Requirements
- Accomplished application form, original (CMO – Permits & License Division)
- Previous Motorized Tricycle Operator's Permit (MTOP), original
- Recent LTO Official Receipt (OR), original
- Certificate of Registration (CR), 1 photocopy (letter size)
- Barangay Clearance, original (barangay where the operator resides)
- Driver's License / Certificate of Appearance, original
- Motor inspection (Traffic Management Office)
Availability
Department
City Mayor's Office – Business Permits & Licensing Division (BPLD)
Schedule
Monday to Friday, except holidays. Exact office hours are not stated in the Citizen's Charter, so call ahead.
Who may avail
Any motorized tricycle operator or driver recognized as a member of a registered Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA), who is a resident of Dipolog City and wishes to operate a tricycle unit within the city
Office location
Business Permit & License Division, Ground Floor, Dipolog City Hall, Rizal Ave.
Telephone
(065) 212-2486
Good to know
- The MTOP must be renewed based on the renewal of the motorcycle's plate number with the LTO.
- Total processing time per the Charter: 1 hour.
- The Charter also covers transfer of ownership (₱910.00), substitution of unit (₱100.00 plus ₱100.00 for re-issuance) and dropping of an MTOP (₱100.00). Ask BPLD for those requirements.
Source
City Mayor's Office – Business Permits & Licensing Division Citizen's Charter (posted September 2023)Fees, requirements and steps can change. Confirm with the office before you go.
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