PRC Initial Registration and Oath-Taking 2026: How New Board Passers Get Their PRC ID and License (Steps, Requirements, Fees)

Last updated: October 23, 2026

Congratulations, you passed! But your name on the list of passers doesn’t make you a licensed professional yet. Before you can practice and use your title (Engr., RN, RPh, CPA, Dr.), you need to complete PRC initial registration. That’s what gets you your Professional Identification Card (PRC ID) and Certificate of Registration (COR). Here’s how it works.

Registration Dates for Recent 2026 Passers

PRC announces the registration start date in each exam’s official results release. If your exam isn’t listed, check that announcement on prc.gov.ph.

Step-by-Step: PRC Initial Registration

Step 1: Log in to LERIS

Go to online.prc.gov.ph and log in with the same LERIS account you used to apply for the exam. Your exam record and application number are already there. If you’ve forgotten your login, recover it before registration opens. The first days are always busy.

Step 2: Choose your transaction

• Oath-taking: for exams with a mass oath-taking, PRC opens attendance confirmation in LERIS. For example, the May 2026 face-to-face oath-taking of new Civil Engineers required confirmation by 12:00 noon the day before. Note that confirming in LERIS doesn’t always reserve a seat. Some oath-takings also require a ticket from the professional organization.
• Initial registration: book an appointment for initial registration at your chosen PRC office. No appointment, no transaction.

Step 3: Print your oath form

LERIS generates an Oath Form with your personal QR code. Print it and bring it to the oath-taking and to your registration appointment.

Step 4: Pay the registration fee

You’ll see the amount in LERIS. You can pay online, which may add a convenience fee, or at the PRC cashier on your appointment day.

Step 5: Go to PRC on your appointment date

Submit your requirements, have your photo and biometrics taken if needed, and personally sign the Roster of Registered Professionals. Nobody else can do this for you. Depending on the office, you may get your PRC ID and COR the same day or on a later release schedule.

Requirements for Initial Registration

PRC’s official FAQ lists these basic requirements:

• Printed Oath Form from LERIS
• Two passport-size photos with a white background and a name tag showing your full name
• Two documentary stamps, usually available inside PRC offices
• Community Tax Certificate (cedula)

Your Professional Regulatory Board may ask for more. Bring valid government-issued IDs (originals and photocopies) and your Notice of Admission just in case, and always check the checklist LERIS shows for your profession.

How Much Is the PRC Initial Registration Fee?

These figures are from PRC’s FAQ. The final amount is what LERIS assesses for your registration, plus any online payment convenience fee.

What About Oath-Taking?

• Face-to-face mass oath-taking: organized per profession, often with the professional organization. Formal attire is usually required. Bring your printed oath form so you’re marked as attended.
• Online or special oath-taking: available for some boards if you can’t attend in person. PRC announces these schedules separately.
• Is attending required to get my ID? Registration and oath-taking are separate steps. Since the mass oath-taking is often optional, follow your board’s announcement. Many new professionals simply register at their appointment, where the oath form is part of the requirements.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Misspelled details in LERIS. PRC says corrections must be made in person at a PRC regional office, so check your name, birthdate and photo carefully before you confirm.
• Waiting too long to book. Appointment slots fill up quickly in NCR and other big regions during the first weeks.
• Wrong photo. It must have a white background and a name tag. Selfies and casual photos are rejected.
• Trusting “fixers.” Registration is done only through LERIS and PRC offices. Don’t pay anyone to “speed up” your license.

After You Get Your License

Your PRC ID must be renewed every three years, and most professions require Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units for renewal. Keep track of your renewal date, which is printed on your ID. Thinking about your career next? See our salary guides for engineers, nurses, doctors and CPAs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register with PRC after passing the board exam?

Log in to LERIS (online.prc.gov.ph), book an initial registration appointment, print your oath form, pay the fee, then personally appear at PRC on your appointment date to submit your requirements and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals.

How much is the PRC initial registration fee?

For exams requiring a bachelor’s degree, ₱1,050 (₱600 registration plus ₱450 ID fee), per PRC’s FAQ. For non-baccalaureate exams, ₱870. LERIS shows the final amount.

What are the requirements for PRC initial registration?

A printed oath form, two passport-size photos with a white background and name tag, two documentary stamps, and a Community Tax Certificate, plus any additional requirement from your Professional Regulatory Board.

Can someone else register for me?

No. Successful examinees must personally register and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals.

When can I start registering?

PRC announces the start date in each exam’s results release. For example, the September 2026 Civil Engineers can register from November 11, 2026, and the October 2026 Physicians from December 1, 2026.

Sources

• PRC: Frequently Asked Questions: Registration of Professionals (PDF)
• PRC: Face-to-Face Oathtaking of the New Civil Engineers
• PRC: LERIS (Licensure Examination and Registration Information System)
• PRC: September 2026 Civil Engineers Licensure Examination Results (registration date)

Exams Pinas is not affiliated with the PRC. Always follow the instructions in LERIS and your board’s official announcement.

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