PRC online renewal guide for professionals in the Philippines and OFWs who will renew their license ID through the online services of the Professional Regulation Commission.

How to renew PRC license online

You will need an active internet connection. For more convenience, use a computer or a tablet instead of a mobile gadget. You can use any browser of your choice. Opera Mini users should set their data-savings mode to “Off.” Next, you have to access the online portal via the step by step guide below:

1. Make sure you have all the prerequisites: The requirements vary per profession, as shown below.
2. Go to the PRC portal and press the enter button.
3. Register/login to your account: Click the “Sign in” button on the PRC portal homepage and enter your correct details to proceed.
4. Complete your PRC profile: Sign in to your account and update your profile. You will need to enter your citizenship details, contact information, family background, education, employment, and valid ID number.

5. Upload a photograph: Click on the Camera button and adhere to the following:

• The photo should have dimensions of 2×2 inches
• The picture background should be white
• It should also be not more than six months’ old
• You should be in official attire
• Do not wear glasses when taking it
• The photograph should resemble you
• Your ears should be uncovered
• No shadows should be visible

6. Initiate renewal: Click on the “Select Transaction” button on the top right corner on your profile page. Press “Renewal” from the listing in the next window.

7. Choose your profession: From the drop-down menu provided, you need to select your line of work. If it is not listed, then you should use the traditional method.

8. Enter your PRC no: In the next window you will be prompted to key in your license number, make sure you key in the correct digits. Tap the “Proceed” option as soon as you are done to continue with the procedure

9. Choose your preferred PRC office: This is where you will collect your ID. Make sure you can easily access the regional branch. Press on the Proceed button.

10. Make payments: You have the options below:

• Debit or credit card
• PayMaya
• UCPB: Here, you will have to proceed to the nearest UCPB branch with the assigned reference number to pay the renewal fee.
• PRC Cashier
• Land Bank

11. Claim your professional ID: You will be given an appointment date; you should make sure you go to collect the card after or on the stated day. To claim it, make sure you have the following documents:

• Printed payment receipt
• Copy and original of the expired PRC ID card
• Original and a copy of your certificates with the earned CPD credit units.
• A printed online application form for PRC Card

Requirements for renewing PRC license

The set prerequisites vary according to your profession. However, the following are the usual documents required:

• CPD credit units
• Payment fee
• A passport-sized photograph with your name tag and white background.

On top of the above, dual citizens will need any of the following:

• A valid, current Filipino passport
• An oath of allegiance to the country
• Any other certificate that proves you are a Filipino citizen

For the following professions, it is mandatory to submit an up-to-date Certificate of Good Standing from their relevant Accredited Professional Organization (APO):

• Agricultural and bio-systems engineers
• Aeronautical engineers
• Customs brokers
• Architects
• Registered electrical engineers or professional electrical engineer or registered master electrician
• Professional electronics engineers or electronics technician or electronics engineer
• Geodetic engineers
• Environmental planner
• Guidance and counseling
• Interior designers
• Librarian
• Landscape architects
• Psychologist
• Psychometrician
• Respiratory therapist
• Real estate services

PRC license renewal fee

How much will you shell out to have your work warrant revamped? The cost of renewing isn’t that cheap as the card you will be given will last for three years. Here are the payments

• Baccalaureate degree professions: Php. 150 every year; hence Php. 450 for three years. A Php. 30 surcharge fee is also applicable.
• Non- Baccalaureate degree careers: Php. 140 annually; hence Php. 420 for a maximum of 3 years. Additionally, a Php. 28 surcharge amount should be paid.