What is a PRC ID?

A PRC ID, also called the professional identification card (PIC), certifies that the holder is a registered professional with legal authority to practice his/her profession. It also certifies that the person is in good standing and that his/her PRC license has not been suspended, revoked, or withdrawn.

In short, your PIC is proof that you’re a licensed professional in the Philippines.

The PRC ID is honored as a valid government-issued ID in transactions with government agencies, banks, and other institutions. This ID card is also a requirement in job applications for positions such as teacher, nurse, radiologic technician, occupational/physical therapist, real estate broker, and more. 

The professional ID card contains the professional’s photo, signature, and the following information:

• Complete name (Last name, first name, and middle name)
• Registration number (A unique seven-digit PRC license number that identifies the professional)
• PRC registration date
• End date of PRC ID validity
• Professional title (e.g., Architect, Certified Public Accountant, Professional Teacher, Criminologist, etc.)

PRC ID Qualifications

To qualify for a PRC ID, you must first pass the professional licensure examination administered by the PRC. 

You can take the PRC exam if you meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Filipino citizen
• At least 18 to 21 years old
• Good moral character
• Graduate or degree holder of a school, college, or university recognized by the government
• Never been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude (anything contrary to justice, modesty, or good morals) with final judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction

PRC ID Requirements

The PRC has a dedicated website for PRC registration and ID application. To access this online facility, you have to create an account first.  

Prepare these information and documents for your PRC online account registration:

• Email address
• Mobile number
• Personal information, including graduation date
• ID picture in JPEG format
• Valid ID

Initial Registration Requirements

After completing the PRC online registration process, prepare the following requirements, which you’ll personally submit during your appointment schedule.

• Printed Oath Form (Can be downloaded from PRC Online Services after your registration)
• Two passport-size photos in white background with full name tag
• Two sets of metered documentary stamps (Available at your chosen PRC branch)
• Community Tax Certificate/Cedula

The Professional Regulatory Board that governs your profession may require additional documents.

PRC ID Renewal Requirements

Here are the documents to submit to the PRC when renewing your professional license:

• Printout of accomplished application form for Professional Identification Card (PIC)
• One passport-size photo in white background with full name tag
• CPD (Continuing Professional Development) units earned 
• For authorized representatives filing the renewal and/or claiming the PRC ID: Special Power of Attorney and valid ID of the professional and representative
• For PRC-registered professionals acting as representatives: Authorization Letter and his/her PRC ID

An updated certificate of good standing from the Accredited Professional Organization (APO) is also required for the following professions:

• Aeronautical engineering
• Agricultural and biosystems engineering
• Architecture
• Customs brokers
• Electrical engineering
• Electronics engineering
• Geodetic engineering
• Guidance and counseling
• Environmental planning
• Interior design
• Landscape architecture
• Librarianship
• Psychology
• Real estate services
• Respiratory therapy

How to Register and Get Your PRC License ID Online

The process of PRC online registration and ID issuance is almost the same as a passport application—you set an appointment online, submit the requirements on the scheduled date, and receive your ID.

But first, you have to register for an online account through the PRC Licensure Examination and Registration Information System (LERIS).

Here’s a step-by-step guide, from creating a PRC online account to claiming your professional ID card and certificate of registration. 

A. Register for a PRC online account

1. Access the PRC Online Services site.
2. Read the Terms and Conditions under the Register tab.
3. Click the I Agree button.
4. Fill out the online form with the required information.
5. Create a password with at least six characters consisting of letters, numbers, and special characters. Enter your password and type it again on the next line.
6. Click the CAPTCHA checkbox.
7. Click the register button.

B. Complete your online profile

1. Access the PRC Online Services site.
2. Under the Sign In tab, enter your email address and password. Click the CAPTCHA checkbox and the Sign In button to log in to your PRC online account.
3. Enter the required personal information. Click the Save Information > Next buttons.
4. The list of photo requirements will appear on the screen. Click the Proceed button and upload your ID picture. 
5. Click the Select Transaction button.
6. Click the Initial Registration tab.
7. Select your profession.
8. Enter your Application Number (found on your Notice of Admissions).
9. Click the Proceed button.

C. Set an appointment online

1. From the dropdown menu, select your preferred PRC regional office or service center (ideally the nearest branch) as your appointment venue.
2. Click the Proceed button.
3. Check the appointment details displayed on the screen. If you’re not available on the provided schedule, you can change your appointment date and time. Here’s how:
   1. Under “Appointment Details,” click the Reschedule button.
   2. Choose a new appointment date.
   3. Enter your reason for setting a new appointment schedule.
   4. Click the Confirm button.

D. Pay for the PRC license registration fee

After booking an appointment online, the next step is to pay for the initial registration fee.

Click on your preferred payment option. Here are the different payment methods to choose from:

• BancNet/LANDBANK/GCash
• PRC – Cashier
• UCPB (Over-the-counter/UCPB Connect/UCPB Mobile App)
• PayMaya
• Credit/Debit card (Mastercard/Visa/JCB)

Next, review the Transaction Summary and click the Submit button. Then proceed with the payment transaction.

How to pay via BancNet/LANDBANK/GCash

1. Select your payment option. 
   • If you choose BancNet, you should have an ATM card with any BancNet-member bank. 
   • If you choose LANDBANK, enroll for an iAccess account first. 
2. Click the Submit button.
3. Agree to the Terms and Conditions by clicking the checkbox.
4. Enter your 10-digit LANDBANK ATM account number/16-digit BancNet ATM card number and PIN. If paying through GCash, enter your 11-digit mobile number.
5. Click the Submit button.
6. Click the OK button to confirm your payment via BancNet/LANDBANK. If paying through GCash, check your phone for a text message from the e-Payment Portal. Reply with your four-digit GCash mobile PIN within 5 minutes.

How to pay via PRC Cashier

1. Print out or take a screenshot of the reference number displayed on the screen. You’ll be required to provide this number during payment.
2. On your scheduled appointment, pay for the registration fee through the PRC cashier. 

How to pay via UCPB

Over-the-counter payment:

1. Print out or take a screenshot of the reference number displayed on the screen. You’ll be required to provide this number during payment.
2. Visit the nearest UCPB branch.
3. Fill out a Bills Payment slip. For the Payment Reference, write down the 12-alphanumeric character generated from the PRC system.
4. Present the accomplished slip and payment reference number screenshot/printout to the teller. 
5. Make the cash payment.
6. Receive your transaction slip. Your payment will be confirmed within two to three working days.

Payment through UCPB Connect:

1. Log in to your UCPB Connect account.
2. Enroll the PRC as your biller. For the Billing Account Number, enter the 12-alphanumeric character generated from the PRC system.
3. Generate your transaction password.
4. Click “Pay Bills.”
5. Provide the required information.
6. Review your payment details.
7. Click “Submit.”

1. Open the UCPB app.
2. Enter your UCPB Connect username and password to log in.
3. Tap “Pay Bills.”
4. Select “PRC” from the Government Institutions dropdown.
5. Provide the required information. For the Billing Account Number, enter the 12-alphanumeric character generated from the PRC system.
6. Review your payment details.
7. Click “Submit.”

How to pay via PayMaya

1. Launch the PayMaya app.
2. Enter your PayMaya-registered email address/mobile number and password.
3. Tap the Log In button.
4. Select “Pay Bills.”
5. Choose PRC as your biller.
6. Enter the required information.
7. Enter the amount to pay.
8. Tap the Pay button.
9. Check your phone for a text confirmation from PayMaya on your payment.

How to pay via credit/debit card

1. In the PRC LERIS, enter your card details.
2. Click the Pay Now button.

E. Print your oath form

1. Log in to your PRC online account.
2. Click on “Existing Transaction.”
3. To check your payment status, click the Payment Details button.
4. If your payment is confirmed, click the Print Document button. The PRC Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal) will be displayed.
5. Click the Print icon on top of the document to start printing.

F. Submit the PRC ID requirements

1. On your appointment schedule, go to your chosen PRC office. 
2. Proceed to the Customer Service Center and pay for two documentary stamps (one to be stamped on the Oath Form and one for the Registration Certificate).
3. Submit your printed Oath Form for verification at the designated window.
4. Sign on the Registry Sheet and put your thumb mark. 
5. Submit all the other requirements.
6. Receive your ID claim slip. 

G. Claim your PRC ID

1. On the scheduled date (as indicated on your claim slip), go back to the PRC branch where you filed your application for initial registration.
2. Attend the mass oath-taking ceremonies.
3. Submit your claim slip at the designated window.
4. Receive your PRC ID and Certificate of Registration. Sign on the releasing log sheet.