What is an electronic driver’s license?
Electronic driver’s licenses or eDLs as they are called are exactly what the name suggests—electronic copies of any motorist’s driver’s license issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO). These EDLs are issued through the Land Transportation Management System or LTMS Portal—click here for a quick guide on that one—and can only be accessed through a mobile device.
How do you access your electronic driver’s license?
You can simply head on over to the LTMS Portal and on the home screen, click ‘Digital ID.’ Your eDL should appear there, and in full color. This can be done whether on mobile or on a desktop.
If you don’t have an LTMS Portal account yet, you can simply register through the official website.
Who are eligible to receive electronic driver’s licenses?
All holders of valid driver’s licenses automatically have eDLs accessible via the LTMS Portal.
Do you have to pay to access your electronic driver’s license?
No. There are no corresponding fees that need to be paid in order for a motorist to gain access to his eDL. The LTO is also assuring the public that there will be no added fees resulting from the rollout of electronic licenses.
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Can an electronic driver’s license serve as a valid alternative to a physical license?
Yes.
If you get flagged down for a traffic violation, can you present an eDL instead?
As implied in the previous question, yes. According to the LTO’s guidelines, traffic enforcers can also accept eDLS to identify motorists.
How will authorities determine if an electronic driver’s license is legitimate?
These eDLs can only be accessed through the LTMS Portal, and as such, law enforcers and other LTO-deputized personnel will not accept a mere screenshot of the license at the time it is needed.
The eDL also has a corresponding QR code and contains the fingerprint and photo of the license holder.
Are there any differences between a physical and an electronic driver’s license?
None. Physical-license holders and eDL holders share the same privileges and responsibilities, and the corresponding penalties for certain traffic violations also remain the same.
The LTO reminds the public, however, that the physical copy of their licenses will remain the primary authorization for driving.
