Here are the documentary requirements for the renewal of Professional Identification Card (PIC) or PRC ID:
1. Duly accomplished Application Form for PIC
For walk-in applicants, you need to fill-up the Application for Professional Identification Card (PIC).
If you apply online, this application form will be automatically generated. Download the generated form and print the document. Click here to see the guide on how to renew PRC ID online.
2. Two (2) pcs passport size pictures with white background, without eyeglasses
3. Photocopy of latest PRC ID Card
4. Proof of CPD Compliance
Proof of CPD Compliance issued by Accredited CPD Providers
Present valid certificates of seminars and training or other CPD activities attended. Here is the matrix of the required CPD units per profession.
For the list of Accredited CPD Programs and Providers, check here. And for the complete CPD FAQs, click this link.
Proof of CPD Compliance issued by Non-Accredited CPD Providers
Accomplish the Application Form for Crediting Self Directed and Lifelong Learning. Submit this form together with the supporting documents such as Certificates, Diploma or Transcript of Records. To know the procedure for applying this, click here for the guide.
Non Compliance
From PRC Notice Board, it was stated that professionals who are unable to comply with the required CPD credit units are ALLOWED to renew their PRC ID upon signing an undertaking to complete the required credit units for the next compliance period. This undertaking can be availed off until December 31, 2020. Make sure to fill-up the Undertaking portion in the Application form for PIC.
5. Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO), if applicable
For certain professions, a Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from their respective Accredited Professional Organization, is required to be submitted. Here are the list of professions that require submission of COGS:
- Aeronautical Engineers
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers
- Architects
- Customs Brokers
- Registered Electrical Engineers / Professional Electrical Engineer / Registered Master Electrician
- Profesional Electronics Engineers / Electronics Engineer / Electronics Technician
- Geodetic Engineers
- Guidance and Counseling
- Environmental Planner
- Interior Designers
- Landscape Architects
- Librarian
- Psychologist / Psychometrician
- Real Estate Services
- Respiratory Therapist
Contact your respective AIPO and ask the requirements to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from them.
