the viewing deck: How to Renew PRC Licensure ID (PIC) as Electronics Engineer

Updated as of May 2024

How to know the latest requirement and process on PRC License ID Renewal:

In general regardless of your profession, the best and updated way how to renew a PRC License ID is to check directly the PRC online renewal website and cross-check with your professional organization (IECEP for Electronics Engineers)

Major Requirements for PRC License ID Renewal:

1. CPD Units (waived until Dec. 31, 2024)

2. Your professional organization issued Certificate of Good Standing (COGS)

3. Filled out PRC Application Form online

4. Payment of PhP450 (minimum)

CPD Waived for PRC ID Renewal extended until December 31, 2024.

- Extending the Acceptance of CPD Undertaking for the Renewal of Professional Identification Card until December 31, 2024. To address the concerns raised by professionals who have difficulty with the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit units, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) informs the public that the acceptance of CPD undertaking for the renewal of Professional Identification Card is extended until December 31, 2024. Concerned professionals with previous renewal transactions but withheld Professional Identification Card (PIC) issuance are advised to proceed to their original place of appointment for the execution of the required CPD Undertaking Form and release of their respective PICs.

For queries and concerns, please email CPD Division at cpdd@prc.gov.ph.

Cost of PRC License ID Card Renewal Fee:

- For professions requiring baccalaureate degree: ₱150.00 per year or total of ₱450.00 for three (3) years.

- For professions requiring non-baccalaureate degree: ₱140.00 per year or total of ₱420.00 for three (3) years

- A surcharge of ₱30.00 (baccalaureate degree) and ₱28.00 (non- baccalaureate degree) is added if PIC is renewed twenty (20) days after birth month.

Cost of IECEP Membership Fee for Certificate of Good Standing (COGS):

EcE Membership Fee - Php 1,300.00 for 3 years / Backdues (Php 350.00 per year)

What I did / Timeline of my Electronics Engineer PIC Renewal (2024):

1. I booked first my PRC appointment (appointment now available within 2 weeks) in PRC Online and paid PHP 450 for standard 3 years via credit card online.

2. My IECEP Membership COGS still valid, so I just printed out from the IECEP website (for Electronics Engineers only).

3. Printed the appointment form and receipt per item #1 above, and COGS per item #2 and went to PRC branch. In less than 30 minutes I have my updated PRC Licensure ID.

What I did / Timeline of my Electronics Engineer PIC Renewal (2022):

1. I booked first my PRC appointment (3 months before my intended schedule) in PRC Online because appointment schedule is always closed if just within a month. Paid PHP 1,530 (450 for standard 3 years, 1,050 for 7 years back due and 30 for surcharge).

2. For latest membership updates, visit IECEP fb page and IECEP website (for Electronics Engineers only). Follow the procedure posted there. I sent the filled-out membership form and paid PHP 3,750 (1,300 Membership and 2,450 for 7 years back due)

3. IECEP replied within minutes, I had my Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) and receipt attached in email. These files can be downloaded also in IECEP Website.

4. Printed the appointment form per item #1 above, COGS and receipt per item #3 and went to PRC branch. In less than 30 minutes I have my updated PRC Licensure ID.