Every Filipino who takes a Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) board exam or renews a professional license must go through the PRC LERIS Online System at online.prc.gov.ph. LERIS — short for Licensure Examination and Registration Information System — is the mandatory portal for filing applications, uploading requirements, paying fees, and generating your Notice of Admission (NOA). Since 2020, PRC has fully phased out walk-in applications: no LERIS account, no exam slot, no license renewal.
This complete 2027 guide walks you through every step — from creating your account, uploading valid documents, paying the PHP 900 examination fee, printing your NOA, and troubleshooting the most common LERIS errors. Bookmark this page and follow it in order.
What is PRC LERIS?
PRC LERIS is the official online platform of the Professional Regulation Commission where all PRC transactions begin. It replaced the old walk-in application process and now serves 43 regulated professions across the Philippines. Every applicant — whether first-time examinee, repeater, or licensed professional renewing an ID — must have a single, lifetime LERIS profile.
Who Needs a LERIS Account?
- First-time takers of any PRC board or licensure exam (LET, NLE, PLE, CPALE, CELE, ECE, Civil, etc.)
- Repeaters or removal exam takers
- Licensed professionals renewing their PRC ID
- Applicants for oath-taking appointments
- Foreign graduates applying under reciprocity agreements
Step 1: Create Your PRC LERIS Account
Go to online.prc.gov.ph and click Register. You will be asked to:
- Confirm you are a Filipino citizen with a valid email address
- Enter your birthdate exactly as printed on your PSA birth certificate
- Create a password (minimum 8 characters, mix of letters and numbers)
- Verify your email through the confirmation link PRC sends within 5 minutes
Pro tip: Use a Gmail or Yahoo account, not a school or company email — students often lose access after graduation and PRC recovery is difficult.
Step 2: Complete Your Personal Profile
After first login, fill in your full profile. Every field must match your PSA birth certificate and school records exactly — any mismatch can flag your application for manual review, which delays approval by weeks.
- Complete legal name (surname, given name, middle name)
- Date and place of birth
- Parents’ full names (as on your PSA)
- Complete current mailing address (province, city, barangay, ZIP)
- Contact number (must be a working mobile line — PRC sends SMS updates)
- Educational background: school, course, year graduated, honors received
Step 3: Upload Your ID Photo
LERIS requires a 2 x 2 inch colored photo with white background, taken within the last 6 months. Follow these specs to avoid rejection:
- File format: JPG or PNG, maximum 5 MB
- Full front view, both ears visible
- No eyeglasses, no hats, no colored contact lenses
- Plain white background (not gray or off-white)
- Business attire with collar (polo, blouse, or blazer)
- Printed name tag on chest — format: FIRST NAME (space) MIDDLE INITIAL (space) LAST NAME
Most professional photo studios in every major mall (Picture City, Photoworld, Kodak) offer a PRC-compliant package for around PHP 150 to PHP 250 including printing.
Step 4: Select Your Examination and Schedule
Click Select Transaction → Examination. LERIS will display all currently open exams from the official PRC 2027 exam calendar. Pick your target exam, then choose your preferred testing location. Available slots are shown in real time — if a center is full, LERIS will grey it out.
Important: Your testing center choice is auto-limited to venues near your registered address. You cannot select Manila if your address is in Davao unless you submit a formal transfer request 30 days before the exam.
Step 5: Upload Supporting Documents
Documentary requirements vary by profession, but every first-time exam applicant must upload:
- PSA Birth Certificate (scanned in color, all 4 corners visible)
- Transcript of Records (TOR) with Special Order (S.O.) number — requested from your school
- Diploma (front and back if with security seal)
- NBI Clearance (valid, less than 6 months old) — required for CELE, LET, NLE, Bar, and some others
- Marriage Certificate if using married surname
- Additional profession-specific requirements (e.g., internship certificate for Nursing, refresher course cert for repeaters after 5+ years)
All documents must be scanned in color, at least 200 DPI, and saved as PDF or JPG under 5 MB each.
Step 6: Pay the Examination Fee
The standard PRC examination fee is PHP 900 for most licensure exams (Bar Exam is PHP 3,500, Physician Licensure Exam is PHP 1,200). Payment channels available through LERIS:
| Channel | Fee Add-on | Posting Time |
|---|---|---|
| Landbank Over-the-Counter | PHP 25 | Same day |
| Landbank Online (LinkBiz Portal) | PHP 25 | Instant |
| Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) | PHP 25 | 1 to 2 business days |
| GCash (via Bayad Center) | PHP 20 | Instant |
| Maya (formerly PayMaya) | PHP 15 | Instant |
| 7-Eleven Cliqq | PHP 20 | Within the day |
| UnionBank | PHP 25 | Instant |
Keep your official receipt. You will need to present it on exam day along with your NOA.
Step 7: Print Your Notice of Admission (NOA)
Roughly 7 to 14 days before the exam, PRC releases the NOA on your LERIS dashboard. Log in, click Print NOA, and print on plain A4 white paper. The NOA contains:
- Your assigned school and room number
- Your seat number
- Reporting time (typically 6:30 AM)
- Full exam schedule per subject block
- Unique barcode for check-in
Bring the original printed NOA plus one photocopy on exam day. Digital copies on your phone are not accepted.
Common LERIS Errors and Fixes
"Session Expired" loop
Clear browser cookies, use Chrome or Edge (LERIS is unstable on Firefox and Safari), and avoid opening LERIS in multiple browser tabs simultaneously.
Payment posted but LERIS still says "Unpaid"
Wait 24 hours. If still unposted, email onlineservices@prc.gov.ph with a scanned copy of your official receipt, transaction reference, LERIS username, and full name.
NOA not appearing 3 days before exam
Log a ticket immediately at the PRC LERIS Help Desk (helpdesk.prc.gov.ph) and copy your Regional Office. Most last-minute NOA issues stem from unresolved document review flags.
Wrong name or birthdate saved
You cannot self-edit these fields after account creation. File a Change of Personal Information request through LERIS with a scanned PSA birth certificate. Processing takes 10 to 15 business days.
Renewing Your PRC ID Through LERIS
Licensed professionals renew their PRC ID every 3 years. Under Continuing Professional Development (CPD) rules, you must upload proof of completed CPD units before renewal:
- 15 CPD units for most professions
- 45 CPD units for medical doctors, dentists, and select engineering fields
- Reduced to 10 units for OFWs and professionals aged 65+
Renewal fee is PHP 450 plus PHP 15 postal delivery. Renewed IDs arrive by mail within 2 to 4 weeks.
LERIS Mobile App
PRC launched an official Android and iOS mobile app in 2024. It supports:
- Account profile updates
- Exam application filing
- Payment via GCash and Maya (in-app)
- NOA download and QR display
- PRC ID renewal (with CPD upload)
Download only from the official Google Play or Apple App Store — ignore any APK or third-party download of "PRC LERIS."
Related Exam Prep Guides on Exams Pinas
- PRC 2027 Complete Exam Calendar
- LET March 2027 Prep Guide
- NLE November 2027 Prep Guide
- PLE November 2027 Prep Guide
- CPALE May 2027 Prep Guide
- Bar Exam November 2027 Prep Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a LERIS account free?
Yes. Account creation costs zero pesos. You only pay the PHP 900 examination fee (or the renewal fee) when you file a transaction.
Does the LERIS account expire?
No. Your LERIS profile is permanent. Reuse the same account for every exam attempt, ID renewal, and oath-taking appointment throughout your professional life.
Can I file two exam applications at the same time?
No. LERIS allows only one open application per profile at a time. You must either finish or cancel the current application before filing a new one.
What if I fail the exam — do I make a new LERIS account?
No. Use the same LERIS account and file a Removal Exam or Repeater application through the standard flow. Repeaters follow the same PHP 900 fee schedule and document upload requirements.
This guide is compiled from PRC official documentation available at prc.gov.ph. Exams Pinas is not affiliated with the Professional Regulation Commission. examspinas.com is managed by MalachiSoft Inc.