PRC ID Renewal: A Step-by-Step Guide

(SPOT.ph) Getting an ID card from the Philippine Regulation Commission is arguably the final challenge you must undergo to become a fully recognized professional in our country. After years of training and studying, a grueling licensing exam, and all that, the last step is to get proper identification. Think of it as a physical culmination of all your hard work—and then, of course, the practical merits of it as a government-issued ID that credits you as a professional. 

This identification card will remain valid for a total of three years, expiring on your birth month. So yes, you will have to renew it regularly. A bill has been passed by Congress which will extend validity to five years, but until that becomes law, the three-year cycle will remain. If your three years are coming to a close soon, we lay down below how to renew your PRC ID. 

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A step-by-step guide to renewing your PRC ID

Make sure you have an account

If you've already got an ID you need to renew, then it's safe to assume that you already have an account at the Licensure Examination & Registration Information System (LERIS). This is the same website you used for initial registration and to get your first ID. From the PRC.gov.ph homepage, click on the Services tab and select "Renewal of Professional Identification Card" under the "Registration eServices" column.

This will lead you to the PRC LERIS page where you can log into your account. They will ask you to fill up a CAPTCHA form. If you've forgotten your password, you can reset it using an OTP that will be sent to your registered email.

Select which transaction you want to process once logged in

Once you've gotten into your account, select the big blue box at the upper right that states "Select Transaction." Make sure to take note of the notices.  A pop-up box will appear with the different online services you can avail of. Click the "Renewal" tab.

Fill out your details under the "Renewal" tab

The first steps in this same pop-up box are to choose your profession and then fill in your PRC License Number. Below is a preview of the PRC ID along with a notice that states applications reusing an old photo willl not be approved. So make sure you've got a new one handy! Click the Proceed button below. 

Set an appointment at your preferred branch or choose to have it delivered

Now this is where things may change depending on the requirements for your profession or the availability of delivery in your area. If it is available, you may choose to simply have your new ID shipped to you after submitting your application. If the option does not show up on the next page, then you'll have to set an appointment (as the site will remind you, scheduling an appointment is free) at your chosen PRC office or satellite. You'll have to pay for the transaction online, then head to PRC at the chosen time and date to do a personal appearance. 

Fill in additional details

The next tab will ask for additional details, such as information about your current employers and office address. Simply fill in the needed details and click "Next".

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How to pay for your PRC ID renewal

Whichever of the two methods you end up doing, you will first have to close your transaction by paying online. Under the Select Payment Channel tab, there are several options to choose from: e-wallets like GCash and Maya, credit cards, or BancNet and LandBank bank transfers. There's also the PRC-Cashier. You will be charged P8 convenience fees for e-wallets and credit cards, while bank transfers may cost either P10 or P20. 

Make sure to have all your details ready for your payment method before proceeding for easier transaction. You will then have to click "Next" then confirm that you'd like to submit your application. Once confirming your transaction, you will be redirected to the appropriate payment page. After paying, your order will be under processing—be sure to head back to your homepage and select "Existing Transactions" to see your electronic receipt and, if you have a physical appointment, to get your list of requirements.

For personal appearance at PRC

You can choose where and when you want your appointment to be at the first tab of the transaction. It will automatically choose the next earliest available time, so be sure to reset it using the dropdown if you are not available then. 

Once you've paid for the renewal, you will see on your LERIS homepage the Renewal Form. Make sure to read it carefully to see what other requirements you might have. Be sure to print this out and bring it with you, along with one passport size picture with a white background with full name tag. You should also bring proof of whatever CPD units earned. Check below if your profession also requires a Certificate of Good Standing. 

If you are sending someone to pick the ID up for you, your representative will need a Special Power of Attorney and valid IDs. 

For delivery

If you are able to simply have your PRC ID delivered without needing an appointment, you can do the transaction online in the same way. Just note that you will be asked to pay a separate shipping fee. 

What else you need to know about renewing your PRC ID

PRC ID renewal fees

For professions requiring baccalaureate degree

• P150 per year or total of P450 for three years

For professions requiring non-baccalaureate degree

• P140 per year or total of P420 for three years

Note that you will incure a surcharge of P30 (baccalaureate degree) and P28 (non- baccalaureate degree) if your ID is renewed more than twenty days after your birth month.

Professions that will need to submit a Certificate of Good Standing

A Certificate of Good Standing is needed for the following Professional Regulatory Boards:

• Architect
• Aeronautical Engineers
• Customs Broker
• Professional Electronics Engineers
• Electronics Engineer
• Electronics Technician
• Geodetic Engineer
• Guidance and Counseling
• Interior Design
• Landscape Architect
• Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer
• Registered Electrical Engineer
• Professional Electrical Engineer
• Registered Master Electrician
• Real Estate Broker
• Real Estate Consultant
• Real Estate Appraiser
• Salesperson
• Respiratory Therapist
• Psychologist
• Psychometrician
• Librarian
• Mechanical Engineer
• Professional Mechanical Engineer
• Certified Plant Mechanic
• Surety Bond for Real Estate Services