I.  Mandate:

The Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) is hereby created, which shall be in charge of the overall regulation, issuance and control of business permits and licenses of establishments, supervision of the operation of the Business-One-Stop-Shop (BOSS), protection of the interest of consumers, control and supervision of the issuance of motorized tricycles-for-hire and public utility vehicle permits, implement related ordinances in the city and such other functions as may be provided by law or ordinance.

II.  Vision:

A department in the City Government where qualities that characterize a high level of professionalism is expected from each of the employees; to become outstanding in the performance. of duties towards perfecting a business-friendly atmosphere in providing excellent public service to the taxpayers.

III.  Mission:

To sustain the economic stability in terms of attaining the target revenue collection that would fully accomplish and implement the many socio- economic developmental projects of the City for the benefit of the Tarlaqueños.

Organizational Outcome:

  • Increased Collection of Revenues on Business Taxes, Transport fees & other charges
  • Consistently being recognized as one of the most Outstanding Business Friendly LGU in the Region and in the country.

1. Issuance of Business Permit for New and Renewal

The BPLO is mandated to issue Business Permit before the start of any commercial operations to New Business Establishments.

OFFICE:Business Permit and Licensing Office
CLASSIFICATION:Simple
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:G2C – Government to Client
WHO MAY AVAIL:All new business owners in tarlac city
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Barangay Clearance for businessOn the type or Business OrganizationFor Single Proprietorship – DTI Certificate of RegistrationFor Corporation – SEC Registration with Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws; Secretary’s Certification resolving the opening of a Branch, authorizing representative to transact with the City Government and the Declaration of Capital Investment.For Partnership – SEC Registration with Articles of Co-Partnership & By-Laws; Certification when branching out and the Declaration of Capital Investment.For Cooperative – Certificate of Registration from the Cooperative Development Authority.For Non-Stock/Non-Profit Association and Foundation – SEC Registration with By-Laws, and Certificate of Tax Exemption from the Bureau of Local Government Finance – Department of Finance,On the Place of BusinessBuilding/Occupancy Certificate, if ownedLease of Contract, if rentedNotice of Award/ Award Sheet, if inside a mallHomeowner’s/Neighborhood Certification of No Objection, if inside a subdivision or housing facility.Get Certificate of Zoning Compliance for Business Permit from the City Planning and Development Office.Secure Business Inspection Clearance on Building/ Occupancy from the City Engineering Office.Bureau of Fire Protection to schedule the inspection of the business establishmentCity Health Office to ensure health safety and check procedures for the issuance of Sanitary Permit.City Environment and Natural Resources Office to issue Certificate of Environmental Compliance Clearance
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSING TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. SUBMIT FULLY ACCOMPLISHE D FORM (NEW & RENEWAL) AND BASIC REQUIREMENT S AT THE RECEIVING COUNTER.Receive and check filled out application together with all the requirements, evaluated declared capital investment for new business and gross receipts for business renewal.None10 minsSupervising Administrative Officer/ Licensing Officer II/ Administrative Aide IV
 Record and encode application form.None Administrative Assistant V
Assess payment and issue Statement of Accounts (SOA)Computations of taxes, fees & charges- Based on the City Ordinance No. 018-019, Series of 2019, entitled: “An Ordinance adopting the Revised Revenue Code of the City of Tarlac”Local Treasury Operations Officer
2. PAY REQUIRED FEE AT CITY TREASURER’S OFFICEReceive payment and issue official receipt (OR)Computations of taxes, fees & charges- Based on the City Ordinance No. 018-019, Series of 2019, Entitled: “An Ordinance adopting the Revised Revenue Code of the City of Tarlac”5 minsRevenue Collection Clerk III
3. CLAIM PERMIT- TO SUBMIT DOCUMENT FOR BPLO FILES AT THE RELEASING COUNTERIssue Business Permit New Issue Business Sticker for RenewalNone2 mins.Administrative Aide III
TOTAL17 mins. 

2.  Issuance of mayor’s permit for motorized tricycle-for-hire

Operators of motorized tricycles-for-hire and public utility vehicles are required to renew their mayor’s permit annually for continuous operation within Tarlac City

OFFICE:Business Permit and Licensing Office
CLASSIFICATION:Simple
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:G2C – Government to Client
WHO MAY AVAIL:Citizens
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Inspection Report from POSOPOSO
LTO Certificate of RegistrationLTO
LTO Official ReceiptLTO
Barangay ClearanceFrom Your Barangay
Voter’s ID/CertificationComelec
Community Tax Certificatetreasury
Driver’s LicenseLTO
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSING TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
Submit complete requirementsCheck requirements & verify previousNone5 minutesBPLO Transport Section Staff
 permit and issue payment order form   
Pay required fee at City Treasurer’s Office (CTO)Accept payment and issue official receipt (OR)Revised Revenue Code of Tarlac City1 minuteRevenue Collection Clerk
Present ORValidate OR and process permitNone1 minuteBPLO Head Lic. Off. II
Claim permitRelease permitNone1 minuteBPLO Staff
Total                                                                                        8 minutes

3.  Issuance of mayor’s permit for public utility vehicles

Operators of motorized tricycles-for-hire and public utility vehicles are required to renew their mayor’s permit annually for continuous operation within Tarlac City

OFFICE:Business Permit and Licensing Office
CLASSIFICATION:Simple
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:G2C – Government to Client
WHO MAY AVAIL:All business owners in Tarlac city
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Inspection Report from POSOPOSO
Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP)BPLO
LTO Certificate of RegistrationLTO
LTO Official ReceiptLTO
Barangay ClearanceFrom Your Barangay
Voter’s ID/CertificationCOMELEC
Community Tax CertificateTreasury
Driver’s LicenseLTO
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSING TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
Submit complete requirementsCheck requirements & verify last Mayor’s Permit secured and issue payment order formRevised Revenue Code of Tarlac City5 minutesBPLO Transport Section Staff
PayAccept payment and issue official receipt (OR)Revenue Code of Tarlac City1 minuteRevenue Collection Clerk
Submit ORValidate ORNone1 minuteBPLO Head Lic. Off. II
Wait for the release of Mayor’s PermitRelease Mayor’s PermitNone1 minuteBPLO Staff
TOTAL  8 minutes 

4.  Issuance of motorized tricycle operator’s permit (MTOP) (TRANSFER)

TRANSFER: Applicants are required to apply for transfer of franchise to operate motorized tricycles-for-hire to be approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in order to operate within Tarlac City

AMENDMENTS: Franchise holder is required to apply for amendments on the franchise (MTOP) in case of change unit or change address

OFFICE:BPLO
CLASSIFICATION:Simple
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:G2C – Government to Client
WHO MAY AVAIL:Citizens
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Transfer: 
Approved request (referral slip) from M.O.M.O.
LTO Certificate of RegistrationLTO
LTO Official ReceiptLTO
Barangay Clearance/CertificationBARANGAY
Voter’s ID/CertificationCOMELEC
Community Tax CertificateTREASURY
Insurance policy 
2 pcs 2×2 pictures 
Driver’s LicenseLTO
Deed of SaleLAW FIRM
Waiver of Rights from the Sangguniang PanlungsodSANGUNINANG PANLUNGSOD
*In case of death of the operator: 
Deed of Extra-Judicial Settlement with waiver of rightsLAW FIRM
Death CertificateLCR
Marriage Certificate or Birth CertificateLCR
In addition to the above-mentioned requirements 
In the case applicant is working abroad or not available during the application period: 
Special Power of Attorney in addition to the above- mentioned requirements 
Amendments: 
Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP) 
LTO Certificate of RegistrationLTO
LTO Official ReceiptLTO
Barangay Clearance/CertificationBARANGAY
Voter’s ID/CertificationCOMELEC
Community Tax CertificateTREASURY
Insurance policy 
2 pcs 2×2 pictures 
Driver’s LicenseLTO
*In case the applicant is working abroad or not available during the application period: Special Power of Attorney in addition to the above-mentioned requirements
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSING TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
Submit MTOPCheck the validity of MTOP in order to approve the transferN/A2 minutesBPLO Transport Division Staff
Submit requirements and notarized application formIssue waiver of rightsN/A5 minutesSP Secretary Staff
Submit requirements and notarized application formAccept the review requirements   Endorsed to Sangguniang Panlungsod for approvalN/Aminutes       1 weekBPLO Transport Division Staff     Mayor’s Office
Wait for the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod thru SPPrepare payment order formRevised Revenue code of Tarlac City2 minutesBPLO Transport Division Staff
Get the payment order form and pay corresponding franchise feeAccept payment and issue official receiptRevised Revenue code of Tarlac City3 minutesRevenue Collection Clerk (CTO)
Present official receipt to Sangguniang PanlungsodIssuance of KapasiyahanN/A2 minutesSP Secretary Staff
Submit Kapasiyahan to BPLO – Transport DivisionPrepare MTOP and validate traffic violations, if any, prior to approvalN/A1 dayBPLO Head Licensing Officer III Clerk II City Mayor
Claim MTOPIssue MTOP 1 minuteBPLO Transport Division Staff
TOTAL1 week 1 day 20 minutes 

5.  ISSUANCE OF MOTORIZED TRICYCLE OPERATOR’S PERMIT (MTOP) (NEW/RENEWAL/AMENDMENTS)

NEW: BPLO is mandated to issue new MTOP to all operators of motorized tricycles-for-hire upon approval from the Sangguniang Panlungsod in order to operate within Tarlac City.

RENEWAL: BPLO is mandated to issue MTOP to all franchise holders every three (3) years upon approval from the Sangguniang Panlungsod

OFFICE:BPLO
CLASSIFICATION:Simple
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:G2C – Government to Client
WHO MAY AVAIL:Citizens
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
NEW: 
Approved request (referral slip) from M.O.MAYOR’S OFFICE
LTO Certificate of RegistrationLTO
LTO Official Receipt BarangayLTO
Clearance/Certification 
Voter’s ID/CertificationCOMELEC
Community Tax CertificateTREASURY
Insurance policy 
2 pcs 2×2 pictures 
Driver’s LicenseLTO
RENEWAL: 
Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP) LTO Certificate of RegistrationLTO
LTO Official ReceiptLTO
Barangay Clearance/CertificationBARANGAY
Voter’s ID/CertificationCOMELEC
Community Tax CertificateTREASURY
Insurance policy 
2 pcs 2×2 pictures 
Driver’s LicenseLTO
*In case the applicant is working abroad or not available during the application period: Special Power of Attorney in addition to the above-mentioned requirements
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSING TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
Submit requirements and notarized application form.Accept and review requirementsN/Aminutes       1 weekBPLO Transport Division Staff
 Endorsed to Sangguniang Panlungsod for approval   Mayor’s Office
Wait for thePrepare paymentRevised Revenue2 minutesBPLO Transport
approval of theorder formCode of Tarlac city Division Staff
Sangguniang    
Panlungsod thru SP    
Resolution    
Get the paymentAccept paymentRevised Revenue3 minutesRevenue Collection
order form and payand issue officialCode of Tarlac city Clerk
correspondingreceipt (OR)   
franchise fee    
Present officialIssuance of the 2 minutesSP Secretary Staff
receipt toKapasyahan  
Sangguniang   
Panlungsod   
Submit Kapasiyahan to BPLO-TransportPrepare MTOP and validate traffic violations, if any, prior to approval Issue MTOPN/A1 dayBPLO Head Licensing Off. III Clerk II City Mayor
Claim MTOPIssue MTOPN/A1 minute 
TOTAL1 week 1 day 13 minutes 

6.  Releasing of confiscated drivers’ licenses

BPLO is mandated to issue the payment order form before releasing the confiscated driver’s license being apprehended by Philippine National Police (PNP) and Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) for any traffic violation

OFFICE:BPLO
CLASSIFICATION:Simple
TYPE OF TRANSACTION:G2C – Government to Client
WHO MAY AVAIL:Drivers who were apprehended by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) personnel within Tarlac City
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Traffic Citation Ticket 
Release Order from POSOPOSO
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSING TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
Present traffic citation ticket and release orderVerify from the database the number offenses on the committed violation of the driver and issue payment orderTraffic Code of Tarlac City2 minutesBPLO Transport Division Staff
Pay at the CTOIssue official receiptTraffic Code of Tarlac City2 minutesCTO Staff
Present official receiptRecord official receiptTraffic Code of Tarlac City1 minutesBPLO Transport Division Staff
Wait for the release of driver’s licenseRelease driver licenseN/A1 minutesBPLO Transport Division Staff
TOTAL6 minutes