How to Apply for Initial or Renewal of PRC License

8 Easy Steps on How to Renew you PRC License

     The tedious process of obtaining and renewing PRC license is at long last over. You don't have to queue for several minutes to a few hours before getting your papers handled. That's thanks to the recently launched PRC Online Services. You may now register and apply to obtain or renew your license, you may even apply/register for a licensure examination. PRC named this new system as Licensure Examination and Registration Information Sytem or LERIS. Currently, LERIS has been updated to version 2.

     Through LERIS V2, the proccess of getting/renewing licenses is made easy. This tutorial will guide you on how to renew PRC license online. Here are the steps:

PLEASE TAKE NOTE IF YOU ARE DOING THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Before you start, you must have the following on hand:  

  - Your e-mail address (with password)  

  - Your mobile number (ex. 09271234567)  

  - Personal data (including date of graduation)  

  - ID photo in .jpg format saved on your computer, phone or tablet.  (You can request for an e-file if you have your ID photo taken at a  photo studio.) 

STEP 1:

With a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection, visit: https://www.prc-online.com/

STEP 2:

If you already have an account, you may skip the registration form and proceed by signing in, otherwise, register by carefully and properly filling out the registration form as seen below.

STEP 3:

After providing your personal details, tick the box that states “I accept Terms of Service” (see image above). A window will pop up with the PRC Online Payment System Terms of Service (see image above). Click the "agree" button.

Upon successful registration, a prompt will appear on the upper right side of the web page, similar to the image below:

STEP 4: 

You may either login outright or verify first you account, using your registered e-mail account, open the PRC generated email then click "Activate Account" to verify your account. You will be redirected to https://www.prc-online.com/. Log in with your email and proceed to the next step.

STEP 5: 

Once logged in, you’ll be presented with this form. Fill out all the fields with your personal data. Be careful on typing your name, once saved, you cannot edit it again. Click on “SAVE INFORMATION” when finished.

NOTE: You can only select a transaction or renew PRC license online after you have completely updated your profile.

STEP 6:

Click on SELECT TRANSACTION and observe the following reminders:

You need to upload your photo under your profile at PRC Online Services. This photo of yours will be used for the printing of your new PRC ID. Hence, there’s no need to bring a passport size or 2×2 picture when you visit the PRC Office.

Close the reminder. A new window will show up. Click on “Renewal”. Choose your profession and type in your PRC License Number and click on Proceed.

STEP 7:

On the next window, choose the branch on where you want to pick up your new license. Select your preferred date and time of pick up. Next, select your mode of payment. PRC Online Services offers the following payment options:

• Banks (Over the counter) – BDO, Metrobank, BPI, Landbank, RCBC, Chinabank, Eastwest Bank, Union Bank, Security Bank, PNB, DBP, and more… 
• Banks (Online) – Pay online through BDO Internet Banking, BPI Express Online, Chinabank Online, Metrobank Direct, RCBC Access One, Union Bank EON/Internet Banking & UCBP Connect 
• Mobile Payment – To buy load using GCash, just dial *143# for free using your Globe mobile, select GCash and select BUY LOAD. You can send load to your own Globe/TM number or to another Globe/TM number. 
• Bayad Center – Just proceed to any BAYAD CENTER outlets or to their partners like LBC, Robinsons, eBiz, Petnet, Walter Mart, MailMore, Palawan Pawnshop, Villarica Pawnshop and more… 
• You can also pay at SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Manila. 

After clicking on your preferred mode of payment, a window will pop up with your reference number (save it or write it down) and the amount you have to pay. Settle or pay this amount before the deadline and keep your transaction number or receipt of payment.

STEP 8: 

Proceed to the PRC Office you selected in the appointment page. Bring the claiming stub.

For those who cannot claim their PRC ID personally, you can process it through a representative. 

• PRC-registered professional acting as representatives may transact with PRC upon presentation of Authorization Letter and his/her professional ID. 
• Representatives filing the application and claiming the professional ID in behalf of the professional must present Special Power of Attorney and valid identification of the professional and the representative. 

IMPORTANT NOTES

FOR OFWs

• You can fill out the form online and ask your representative or a relative to pay for the corresponding renewal fee. Please ask your representative to bring the following as he/she visits the PRC Office: 
• Authorization Letter from you 
• Special Power of Attorney 
• 1 passport size picture of you (white background and with nametag). Your picture should be recently taken. 
• A valid identification of the professional and the representative. 

FOR MARRIED FEMALES WHO WANT TO CHANGE STATUS AND TO THOSE WHO WANT TO RENEW THEIR LICENSE MANUALLY BY VISITING THE PRC MAIN OFFICE

AS OF MAY 17, 2016

Just follow these steps:
1. Visit the PRC Main Office, when you arrive there, you’ll be given two different forms, one for the renewal and one for the change of status (for married females).

2. For married females, fill out both forms and proceed to Assessment of Payment on Window 27. For other professionals who are not going to change status, you must only fill out the renewal form.

3. Pay your renewal fees at the cashier. Windows 1, 2, 33, 34, 35, and 36.

4. After the payment process, proceed to Window 30 and present your receipt from the cashier. You will then be given a claim stub/slip for the releasing of your new PRC license.

5. Claim your PRC license as instructed by the personnel who will give your claiming slip.

That’s it! Thanks for taking the time to read. I hope you can renew your PRC license with ease.

FOR OTHER QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT PRC THROUGH THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS:

• Central Office / General Inquiries(02) 310 0026 
• Renewal Of Professional ID(02) 736 2248(02) 310 2009 
• Application for Examination(02) 736 2252(02) 735 1443 
• Application for Registration & Licensing without Examination(02) 735 1533 
• Board Rating / Board Passing/ License Verification (CGFNS, Texas, Canada, etc.)(02) 310 2020 
• Initial Registration(02) 310 1027