TL;DR: Getting your first PRC ID after passing a board exam runs through three steps in LERIS (online.prc.gov.ph): register and attend oath-taking, book an Initial Registration appointment, then show up on your scheduled date with your documents and payment to claim your license and Professional ID. Third-party guides that track PRC's fee schedule consistently cite ₱1,050 total for baccalaureate-degree professions (₱600 registration plus ₱450 for a 3-year ID card). PRC's appointment system does not accept walk-ins without a booked slot, so plan around your assigned date rather than showing up unannounced. This is a different, one-time transaction from license renewal, which recurring professionals go through every three years.
Passing a PRC board exam does not automatically make you a licensed professional. You still have to go through initial registration, a set of steps distinct from the exam itself and from the license renewal that follows every three years. If you searched "how to get a PRC ID" because you just passed and are not sure what happens next, this guide walks through the LERIS account you already have, the oath-taking step most professions require, how to book your registration appointment, the documents and fees involved, and when to expect your physical ID. For the recurring process that comes after this one, see our PRC license renewal guide; for board exam-specific document lists, see our PRC board exam requirements guide; and if you're still waiting on your exam results before any of this applies to you, see how to check PRC results.
Do I Need a New LERIS Account to Register?
No. You use the same LERIS account (at online.prc.gov.ph) that you created when you applied for your board exam. Log in with the same email and password, then choose Initial Registration as your transaction type instead of starting a new profile. LERIS carries over your exam records, so you generally only need your Notice of Admission (NOA) or application number on hand to move forward, plus whatever profession-specific documents your board requires.
If you have never used LERIS at all, such as for professions that register without sitting a board exam, you would create an account first and select the registration pathway that applies to your case. Most board-exam passers, though, are simply resuming an account that already exists.
Disclaimer: LERIS steps and screen layouts are updated periodically by PRC. If a step described here does not match what you see on screen, follow the portal's current prompts.
What Is Oath-Taking and Do I Have to Attend?
Oath-taking is a required ceremony for most professions before you can complete initial registration and receive your Certificate of Registration. You register for an oath slot inside LERIS by selecting "Oath" as your transaction type, choosing your profession, and picking an available ceremony date.
PRC's own oath-taking announcements posted on prc.gov.ph in mid-2026 show two formats in active use:
| Format | Example (2026 PRC announcements) | Typical Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Face-to-face mass ceremony | Real Estate Appraisers, SMX Convention Center MOA, Pasay City | Attend in person, formal/business attire |
| Online ceremony | Professional Teachers (PRC-Cebu); Chemical Engineers (PRC-MIMAROPA); Mechanical Engineers (PRC-NCR) | Join via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, use a white virtual or physical background |
One PRC oath-taking notice for incoming Agriculturists specifies that inductees must "wear formal or business attire and use a white backdrop" throughout the ceremony, whether attending in person or online. Whether your profession runs a face-to-face or online oath depends on your regional office and the batch you are assigned to, so check the specific announcement tied to your application rather than assuming a format.
After the ceremony, print your Oath Form (it carries a QR code used for verification) and keep it for your registration appointment.
How Do I Book My Initial Registration Appointment?
Once your oath is recorded, log back into LERIS, select Initial Registration as the transaction type, and choose your preferred PRC regional office or service center. The system will show you the earliest available appointment date, since PRC's appointment system does not let you pick an arbitrary date; you are given the next open slot for your chosen office. You then pay the applicable fee online (GCash, Maya, LandBank Link.Biz, credit or debit card, or PRC-accredited over-the-counter channels) to confirm the slot.
PRC's transaction model is strictly appointment-based: an unpaid or unbooked slot is not a confirmed appointment, and offices generally do not accept walk-ins outside limited priority-lane cases (senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant applicants). Confirming your appointment and payment together is what secures your place, not just visiting LERIS.
Disclaimer: appointment availability and processing volume vary widely by office and by season (expect longer waits right after LET, board, or bar exam result releases). Book as early as your oath is complete.
What Documents Do I Need for Initial Registration?
The exact list is set by your specific Professional Regulatory Board, but the recurring core across professions, drawn from PRC's own registration guidance and cross-checked third-party walkthroughs, includes:
- Notice of Admission (NOA) or your board exam application number
- PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority) birth certificate, original and photocopy
- PSA marriage certificate, if your registered name has changed
- Two 2x2 colored ID photos, recent (generally within 6 months), white background, with name tag/collar as specified
- Valid government-issued ID, original and photocopy
- Documentary stamps (commonly cited at ₱30 each) and a brown envelope for some offices
- Community Tax Certificate (cedula), required by some regional offices
- Printed Oath Form with QR code, once your oath is complete
- Payment confirmation for your registration fee
Bring both originals and photocopies where indicated; offices retain the photocopies and verify against the originals on-site.
How Much Does Initial PRC Registration Cost?
Multiple third-party trackers of PRC's LERIS fee schedule converge on the same total for baccalaureate-degree professions.
| Fee Component | Amount (Baccalaureate Professions) |
|---|---|
| Initial Registration Fee | ₱600 |
| Professional Identification Card (3-year validity) | ₱450 |
| Total | ₱1,050 |
Reported figures differ for other categories: some guides cite roughly ₱870 for non-baccalaureate exam types, and lower fixed amounts (around ₱450) for professions like real estate salesperson. Documentary stamps, where required, are commonly cited at ₱30 each and paid separately from the totals above.
Disclaimer: fees are set by PRC and can change by resolution. These figures come from third-party guides tracking the LERIS schedule, not a fetched official PRC fee page; always confirm the exact amount shown in your own LERIS transaction summary before paying.
When Do I Get My Physical PRC ID?
Release timing is not uniform across offices. One detailed third-party walkthrough of the process describes claiming the physical ID about 5 working days after the oath-taking date, at the window designated during your appointment. Other guides describe the full cycle, from oath-taking to ID in hand, taking closer to a month overall, largely because of how far out your appointment slot lands rather than processing time itself. Some Metro Manila applicants are offered courier delivery (reported at roughly ₱180, delivered within about 7 working days) as an alternative to a return trip to the PRC office.
Because these figures come from applicant guides rather than a fetched official PRC release schedule, treat them as a general expectation, not a guarantee, and rely on the specific release date given on your appointment slip.
Disclaimer: verify your ID release date and pickup or delivery option directly with the PRC office handling your transaction.
How Is This Different From License Renewal?
Initial registration and renewal are separate LERIS transactions with different requirements:
| Initial Registration | Renewal | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | First-time passers claiming their license | Already-registered professionals, every 3 years |
| Required step | Oath-taking ceremony | Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units |
| Frequency | One time | Recurring, every 3 years |
| LERIS transaction type | "Initial Registration" | "Renewal" |
If you are past your first registration and your 3-year Professional ID is approaching expiration, the process and requirements are different from what is described here. Our PRC license renewal guide covers CPD requirements by profession, renewal fees, and the walk-in alternative in full.
Tips for a Smooth Initial Registration
- Book your oath and registration appointments as soon as results are released. Slots fill quickly in the weeks after any major board exam result, including LET and CPALE cycles.
- Print your Oath Form immediately after the ceremony. You need the QR code on it for your Initial Registration appointment; don't wait until the appointment date to look for it.
- Bring more photocopies than you think you need. Offices are inconsistent about exactly how many copies of each document they require on the day.
- Double check your ID photo specifications before your appointment, since background, collar, and recency requirements vary and a rejected photo means an on-site retake or a rescheduled visit.
- If you changed your name through marriage, bring your PSA marriage certificate; name mismatches between your NOA and your ID are a common cause of delay.
- Check the format of your oath ceremony (face-to-face vs. online) directly on your LERIS confirmation, since it depends on your profession and regional office and is not the same for everyone.
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Sources
- PRC — Oath Taking announcements (Professional Regulation Commission)
- PRC — Schedule of Licensure Examinations for the Year 2026
- PRC — Extending the Deadline for the Filing of Applications
- FilipiKnow — PRC Initial Registration: Ultimate Guide for New Board Exam Passers
- LisensyaPrep — PRC Initial Registration: How to Get Your PRC ID (Step-by-Step)
- LisensyaPrep — PRC Payment Methods & Complete Fees List
- LisensyaPrep — PRC Oath Taking Guide: Schedule, Requirements & Process
- SchoolFinderPH — PRC License Renewal Guide
