Fully Paid Your Car Loan? Here’s How to Cancel Your Chattel Mortgage in the Philippines (2026 Guide)
Finishing a 3- or 5-year car loan is a major win. However, many owners forget that the bank still technically has a "lien" on the vehicle until the Chattel Mortgage is officially cancelled. Without a "Clean" CR, you cannot sell the car or transfer ownership. The Step-by-Step Process: Claim your Documents from the Bank: Once your final payment is cleared, contact your bank’s loan department. They will provide a "Release of Chattel Mortgage" (or Deed of Release), the original CR, and the original Official Receipt (OR). Visit the Registry of Deeds (RD): Go to the RD branch where the mortgage was originally registered (this is usually indicated on your CR). You will need to pay a cancellation fee. They will stamp or provide an annotation that the mortgage is now cancelled. LTO Annotation Removal: Take your annotated documents from the RD to the LTO District Office where your car is registered. You will need: Original CR and OR Release of Chattel Mortgage V...