PRC ID: Initial Registration, Online Renewal, Fees and CPD Undertaking

Renewing this year?

PRC accepts a signed CPD undertaking instead of complete CPD units until December 31, 2026. After that, expect to present your CPD units.

The extension is in PRC Resolution No. 2200, signed June 22, 2026. Source: PRC Resolution No. 2200, s. 2026.

First ID: ₱1,050degree professions, incl. 3 years
Renewal: ₱450for 3 years (₱420 non-degree)
When: Birth monthevery 3 years
As valid ID: Yeson DFA’s passport list

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) issues a Professional Identification Card (PIC) to every licensed professional, from teachers and nurses to engineers and accountants. It proves you may practice, and it doubles as a government photo ID accepted for passports and banks.

Which situation applies to you?

I just passed the board exam

My ID expires this year

Renew on LERIS in your birth month, with your CPD units or a signed undertaking.

My ID already expired

Renew as usual and pay a small surcharge. Until then, use another ID.

I lost or damaged my ID

Apply for a replacement in LERIS. It costs ₱250 and is released the same day.

Fees at a glance

Transaction	Degree professions	Non-degree professions
Initial registration (includes first 3 years)	₱1,050 (₱600 + ₱450)	₱870 (₱450 + ₱420)
Renewal, 3 years	₱450	₱420
Late renewal surcharge	₱30	₱28
Lost or damaged ID	₱250
Lost or damaged certificate of registration	₱300, plus documentary stamp

Fees are from PRC’s FAQ. Courier delivery, where your office offers it, is extra; LERIS shows the total before you pay.

First registration after the board exam

Create or log in to your LERIS account
At online.prc.gov.ph. Use the same name and birth date you used for the exam.
Choose Initial Registration and book an appointment
Pick your PRC office and date, then pay the registration fee online.
Prepare your requirements
A screenshot of the system-generated registration form and a valid government ID. Some professions add more, such as a surety bond for real estate brokers and appraisers or a professional association receipt for certain engineers.
Appear on your appointment date
Your Certificate of Registration (COR) and PRC ID are released that day.
Take your oath
You must take the oath before you practice (next section).

Oath taking

Every new professional takes the oath before practicing. PRC recognizes mass and special oathtaking, in person or online. For an in-person ceremony, register or confirm through LERIS to get a QR-coded oath form. Online oathtaking, recognized under PRC Resolution No. 1837 (2024), sends a meeting link by email.

How to renew online

Log in to LERIS
Check that your profile matches your PRC records, and update your photo if prompted.
Choose Renewal
Enter your profession and license number, then pick a PRC office and appointment date. Renewal is by appointment.
Pay online
₱450 or ₱420 for three years, plus any surcharge. Save the payment confirmation.
Claim your ID
Bring the payment confirmation, a valid ID, and your CPD certificates or signed CPD undertaking. Some offices offer courier delivery instead.

Example: A nurse born in March, renewing in 2026

Let’s say your PRC ID expires in March and you renew on time. You pay ₱450, sign the CPD undertaking, and claim your card at your appointment. If you renew in late April, more than 20 days after your birth month, the total becomes ₱480 with the ₱30 surcharge.

CPD units and the undertaking

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units are required to renew. Until December 31, 2026, PRC accepts a signed CPD undertaking: you renew now and promise to complete the required units. Unit requirements differ by profession and have changed across PRC advisories, so check your board’s current requirement on the PRC website before you renew, especially if your birth month falls in 2027.

If your ID has expired

Renew through LERIS as above and pay the surcharge of ₱30 (degree) or ₱28 (non-degree). An expired PRC ID is not accepted as a valid ID, so use another, such as the National ID, until you renew. See the list of valid IDs for alternatives.

Lost or damaged ID

Apply for a replacement in PRC Online Services (LERIS) and book an appointment
Bring a screenshot of the system-generated action sheet
Bring an affidavit of loss, or the damaged card
Pay ₱250; the replacement is released the same day

Lost your Certificate of Registration instead? Book an appointment with the registration section of a PRC regional office, with the action sheet, an original affidavit of loss, your valid PRC ID and one documentary stamp per copy (₱300).

Frequently asked questions

How much is the PRC ID renewal?

For professions that require a bachelor’s degree, ₱450 for three years (₱150 a year). For non-baccalaureate professions, ₱420 (₱140 a year). Renewing more than 20 days after your birth month adds a ₱30 or ₱28 surcharge.

How often do I renew my PRC ID?

Every three years, in your birth month. The renewal fees are set per year and paid for three years at a time.

Do I need CPD units to renew?

CPD is required for renewal, but under PRC Resolution No. 2200 (2026), PRC accepts a signed CPD undertaking in place of complete units until December 31, 2026. Check PRC’s announcements before renewing after that date.

Is the PRC ID a valid ID?

Yes. It is a government-issued photo ID and is on DFA’s list of IDs accepted for passport applications. Keep it unexpired: an expired card is not accepted as an ID.

I lost my PRC ID. What do I do?

Apply for a replacement in LERIS, then appear at your appointment with the system-generated action sheet and an affidavit of loss. The fee is ₱250, and the replacement is released the same day.

Can someone else claim my renewed ID?

Usually yes, with your authorization letter and both your valid IDs. Cards with corrected entries or a change of status cannot be mailed and must be claimed by you or an authorized representative.

Official sources and further reading

These are the PRC pages and issuances checked for this guide, plus one review provider’s 2026 walkthrough of the LERIS renewal screens.

Independent guide: PhilippineIDs.com is not affiliated with the Professional Regulation Commission or any Philippine government agency. Information reviewed on October 30, 2026.