Section 7Sec./Art. 7

Permanent Registry of Motor Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Engines, Engine Blocks and Chassis. - The LTO shall keep a permanent registry of motor vehicle, motor vehicle engines, engine blocks and chassis of all motor vehicles, specifying therein their type, make, serial numbers and stating therein the names and addresses of their present and previous owners.

Copies of the registry and of all entries made thereon shall be furnished the PNP and all LTO regional, provincial and city branch offices: Provided, That all LTO regional, provincial and city offices are likewise obliged to furnish copies of all registrations of motor vehicles to the main office and to the PNP: Provided, further, That the original copy of the certificate of registration shall be given to the registered owner, the second copy shall be retained with the LTO and the third copy shall be submitted to the PNP. Moreover, it shall be unlawful for any person or employee who willfully encodes in the registry of motor vehicles a non-existing vehicle or without history, new identity of already existing vehicle or double/multiple registration ("KAMBAL") of vehicle.