06/05/2026
You sold your car but the title remains in your name or it was not legally transferred? This one is for you.
Republic Act 4136 requires ALL vehicles to be registered. Failing to register will result to administrative penalties, fines, impounding.
But, here's what's scarier:
Supreme Court ruling (G.R. 258557): If YOUR name is on the registration, you're LIABLE for ANY damage or accident involving that vehicle, even if you didn't cause it.
One owner paid PHP 1.8 MILLION in civil damages for an accident his driver caused.
3 ways you're exposed:
Bought car, haven't registered yet? You're liable
Sold car, buyer hasn't transferred? You're liable
Lent your car? You're liable if anything happens
Protect yourself:
✅ Register within the deadline
✅ Always prepare your copy of the transfer documents (Deed of Sale)
✅ Confirm buyer registered it
✅ Don't lend carelessly
Your name = your liability. Simple as that.
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