LegaphilPractical legal roadmaps for foreigners in the Philippines

Ready-to-sign documents

Deed of Absolute Sale of a car or motorcycle

Copy the details exactly as they appear on the Certificate of Registration (CR): the LTO compares the deed with the CR and the PNP-HPG clearance. The deed updates as you type. When everything is complete, download the PDF, print it and sign it with the other party in front of a notary public.

The document is drafted in English, the language commonly used for legal documents in the Philippines. Everyone who signs must understand it: have it explained in his or her language before signing.

Buying or selling a used car or motorcycle: LTO transfer of ownership

ImportantTemplate provided for information. It does not replace a consultation with a lawyer registered with the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). Check that the rules and amounts cited have not changed before signing.