Required Documents:

1. Original Owner's Duplicate Copy of the Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)
2. Certified True Copy of the Title - Obtained from the Registry of Deeds to show it is "clean" or free from liens
3. Updated Tax Declaration - For both Land and Improvements/House from the City or Municipal Assessor's Office
4. Valid Government IDs of both Seller and Buyer - At least 2, e.g., Passport, Driver's License, PhilID
5. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for both parties

Required Documents:

1. Deed of Absolute Sale (DOAS) - The primary legal document transferring ownership. Must be notarized. (Prepare at least 7–8 copies for various offices)
2. Special Power of Attorney (SPA) - Required only if a representative is signing on behalf of the owner
3. Spousal Consent - If the seller is married, the spouse must sign the DOAS or provide a notarized consent (unless it is "exclusive" property)
4. Acknowledgment Receipt - Proves the seller received the full payment

Required Documents:

1. Tax Clearance Certificate - From the Local Treasurer's Office, certifying that all Real Property Taxes (RPT) are paid
2. Official Receipts of RPT - Proof of payment for the current year
3. Certificate of No Improvement - Required by the BIR if the property is a vacant lot (no house)
4. HOA/Condo Clearance - A certification from the Homeowners' Association or Condo Admin that all dues are paid
5. Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR) - This is issued by the BIR after you pay the Capital Gains Tax and Documentary Stamp Tax. This is the "golden ticket" required by the Registry of Deeds to issue a new title

Required Documents:

1. Original Certificate of Registration (CR) - This is the "birth certificate" of the car. Always provide the original, not just a photocopy.
2. Latest Official Receipt (OR) - This proves the car's registration is current.
3. Notarized Deed of Absolute Sale - The legal contract between you and the buyer. It should include the vehicle's details (Engine, Chassis, Plate Number) and the agreed price.
4. Photocopies of 2 Valid Government IDs - Provide photocopies of your IDs (Driver's License, Passport, etc.) with three (3) specimen signatures on the side of the paper.

Tip: Prepare at least 3 original copies of the Deed of Absolute Sale (one for you, one for the buyer, one for the LTO/Notary).

Required Clearances:

1. PNP-HPG Clearance - A certificate from the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group confirming the car is not stolen or "hot." This involves a "macro-etching" of the engine and chassis numbers.
2. Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL) Insurance - The buyer will need a new policy or an endorsement of the existing one under their name.
3. LTO Motor Vehicle Inspection Report (MVIR) - An official report from an LTO-accredited inspection center.
4. Emission Testing Certificate - Proof that the car meets environmental standards.

Additional Requirements:

• If the car was bought via a loan: You need a Release of Chattel Mortgage from your bank or financing company and a Cancellation of Chattel Mortgage from the Registry of Deeds.
• If you are selling on behalf of someone else: You must have a notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA).
• If the seller is a company: You need a Secretary's Certificate or Board Resolution authorizing the sale and naming the authorized signatory.