Apply for PRC Online

It’s easy to get a professional identification card (also called the PRC ID) for the first time if you do it online.

How to File PRC ID Online for New Board Passers

  1. Sign in to your PRC online account.
  2. Click the Select Transaction button on the right side.
  3. Click the Initial Registration tab.
  4. Choose your profession.
  5. Enter your application number as indicated in your NOA (Notice of Admissions) or licensure exam application form.
  6. Click the Proceed button.
  7. Set an appointment by choosing your preferred PRC regional office. The system will give you an appointment date and time.
    – If you’re okay with the schedule, click the Proceed button.
    – If you’d like to change the schedule, click the Reschedule button, choose a new appointment date, state your reason for the reschedule, and click the Confirm button.
  8. Your transaction summary will appear on the screen. Click the Submit button to save the transaction.
  9. Choose a payment channel and click the Submit button.
  10. Review your transaction details and payment summary. Tick the small box underneath to agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  11. Enter your ATM account number and Joint Account Indicator (the two-digit number at the lower right corner of your ATM card).
  12. Select your ATM PIN on the PIN pad.
  13. After, click the Submit button.
  14. Choose the OK button to confirm payment.
  15. Click the Print button to print your payment confirmation slip.
  16. Then, click the Existing Transaction button on the left side. Click the Print Document button to print your accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal.
  17. Affix your signature on the form.

A few reminders

On your scheduled appointment, submit your printed oath form and the following requirements to your chosen PRC regional office or service center:

  • Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
  • Two documentary stamps
  • Two passport-size photos in white background and with a full name tag

Initial registration applicants are also required to attend the oath-taking ceremony before claiming their PRC ID card and Certificate of Registration on the same day.

Steps for Online Application for PRC ID Renewal

Registered professionals in the Philippines can apply online for the renewal of their PRC IDs. The PRC renewal reschedule is on or before the professional’s birth month every three years, and as early as 10 months before its expiration date.

Before renewing your PRC ID, make sure to comply first with the requirements of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) law[3].

How to Apply for PRC Renewal Online

  1. Sign in to your PRC online account.
  2. Click the Select Transaction button on the right side.
  3. Click the Renewal tab.
  4. Choose your profession.
  5. Enter your PRC license number.
  6. Click the Proceed button.
  7. Set a PRC appointment schedule by choosing your preferred PRC regional office, and then the system will give you an appointment date and time.
    – If you’re okay with the schedule, click the Proceed button.
    – If you’d like to change the schedule, click the Reschedule button, choose a new appointment date, state your reason for the reschedule, and click the Confirm button.
  8. Your transaction summary will appear on the screen. Click the Submit button to save the transaction.
  9. Choose a payment channel and click the Submit button.
  10. Review your transaction details and payment summary. Tick the small box underneath to agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  11. Enter your ATM account number and Joint Account Indicator (the two-digit number at the lower right corner of your ATM card).
  12. After, click your ATM PIN on the PIN pad.
  13. Select the Submit button.
  14. Click the OK button to confirm payment.
  15. Choose the Print button to print your payment confirmation slip.
  16. The, click the Existing Transaction button on the left side. Click the Print Document button to print your accomplished PRC ID renewal application form.
  17. Affix your signature on the form.

To claim your renewed PRC ID card, go to your chosen PRC regional office or service center on your appointment schedule. Submit your printed PRC ID renewal application form and one passport-size photo in white background with a name tag.

PRC Online Application for Certifications of Board Rating and Passing

Since March 2019, the PRC has been accepting online applications for the authentication or Certification of Board Rating and Passing through the LERIS site.

How to File for Certificate of Board Rating and Passing Online

  1. Sign in to your PRC online account.
  2. Click the Select Transaction button on the right side.
  3. Click the Certifications tab.
  4. Choose your certificate and profession.
  5. Enter your application number. If you forgot this number, click the link below the field and select your licensure exam date.
  6. Enter the quantity or number of copies you’d like to request.
  7. Click the Proceed button.
  8. Set an appointment by choosing your preferred PRC regional office. The system will give you an appointment date and time.
    – If you’re okay with the schedule, click the Proceed button.
    – If you’d like to change the schedule, click the Reschedule button, choose a new appointment date, state your reason for the reschedule, and click the Confirm button.
  9. Your transaction summary will appear on the screen. Click the Submit button to save the transaction.
  10. Choose a payment channel and click the Submit button.
  11. Review your transaction details and payment summary. Tick the small box underneath to agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  12. Enter your ATM account number and Joint Account Indicator (the two-digit number at the lower right corner of your ATM card).
  13. Click your ATM PIN on the PIN pad.
  14. Select the Submit button.
  15. Choose the OK button to confirm payment.
  16. Click the Print button to print your payment confirmation slip.
  17. Choose the Existing Transaction button on the left side. Click the Print Document button to print your Order of Payment form and claim slip.

Claim your Certificate of Board Rating and Passing on your appointment date and time. Go to your chosen PRC regional office or service center and submit your printed Order of Payment form and claim slip.

Where to Pay PRC Online Services

Professionals who apply online via LERIS should pay only to one of the following PRC-authorized payment channels:

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  • LANDBANK Link.BizPortal[4] using any of these payment options: Land Bank ATM card, ATM or debit card of a Bancnet member-bank[5], or GCash
  • Over-the-counter deposit at any UCPB branch (payment validation within two to three working days)
  • PRC cashier (at the appointed place and schedule only)
  • Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or JCB)
  • PayMaya

 

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🖥️ How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online

Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)

  1. Visit the NSFAS Website

    Go to: https://www.nsfas.org.za

  2. Create an Account

    • Click on “MyNSFAS” and register your profile.
    • You’ll need a valid email address and South African cellphone number.
    • Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.

  3. Login and Start the Application

    • After registration, log in to your MyNSFAS account.
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  4. Fill in Your Personal Details

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  • Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
  • Appeals Period: February 2026 (if rejected)
  • Disbursement: After registration and approval

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NSFAS funding typically includes:

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  • Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)

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🔁 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application

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📝 Final Tips Before Applying

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  • Double-check that all your documents are certified and legible.
  • Keep a copy of your submission confirmation for reference.

By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams—without the burden of immediate financial pressure.

 

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