Noel wrote:While on holiday in Philippines for the week between Christmas and New year day I will need to renew my expired drivers license. As I only have a 1 week of leave I do not wish to waste too much time to renew. I know at some LTOs this process can consume half a day. I was wondering if the processing centers like at Megamall would be any quicker. Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
They generally take less than half a day. Your only problem is if you get an alert from MMDA. If you do, then you will have to go to the MMDA office in Orense and pay any fines that are due, and then go back to the LTO office to resume your license renewal. The problem with MMDA is that they tag you but don't have the decency to mail you for your offense, or offer any proof that you did do the offense. Most people just grumble and pay up whatever fees there is and are on their way.
That happened to me the last time I renewed, and it took me 2 days, since I had to spend 3 hours in the MMDA lining up, as I had my license renewed during lunch time. Siyempre, pagkatapos sa MMDA, sarado na LTO office sa MRT Ayala Station.
But if you come in morning and may MMDA alert ka, you may be able to complete it in just 1 day.