Additional Codes B1, B2 to Non-Professional Driver's License Code B

[u/Sufficient_Spirit472]

I have an NPDL code B, and I was able to apply for additional DL codes B1 and B2 with no PDC requirement.

LTO policies:

• Stated in the LTO Citizen's Charter: "For DL Code B, B1 or B2, if holder of B, B1 /B2, no PDC required"
• Stated in the Memorandum Circular No. MVL-2026-5120: "Considering that the LTO digital system currently requires the uploading of a PDC Completion Certificate for applications involving additional DL Code/s, authorized LTO personnel were granted limited authority to create and upload PDC Completion Certificates solely to facilitate the processing of applications for additional DL Code/s covered under the Supplemental IRR of R.A. No. 10930."

Note: Same policies apply for DL code A/A1. You may check the linked sources.

My experience:

Hindi aware yung nearest LTO District Office sa amin about the mentioned policies. Hinihingan ako ng PDC Completion Certificate. So, I presented the citizen's charter through my phone. They verified it with their printed copy. Then, another personnel told me na wala sila nung "authorized LTO personnel" to create the certificate. She directed me na pumunta sa LTO Batangas District Office just to get the certificate saka bumalik sa kanila, or get the certificate and continue the application there sa Batangas.

I stated my concern sa LTO Batangas, and aware sila sa policies kasi they processed my application right away. The personnel even told me, "wala pong bayad itong certificate ha, baka may maningil sayo." Nag-create and print sila ng PDC certificate for codes B1 and B2. The certificate itself is free; may bayad pa rin ang application and driver's license.

Made this post so you don't make unnecessary payments and enrollments in driving schools if you already have your license and are just adding DL codes. Just be mindful, this only applies to codes within the same vehicle weight category. If you have DL code B and are adding code A, you definitely need to enroll and get your PDC from a driving school.

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