1. Online Application

This is the process by which the applicant applies for the licensure examination through the PRC Web Portal by (a) filling-up electronic forms (eForm); (b) attaching the electronic /scanned copies of supporting documents; (c) submitting the eForm and the electronic / scanned copies of supporting documents; and (d) receiving notification / acknowledgement of transaction through the applicant’s email address or through his mobile phone.

All information provided by the applicant will be considered true, correct and exact representation of the scanned documents (eDocs). These will be stored in the LERIS database as part of the applicant’s / professional’s permanent record. During the initial LERIS implementation it is required that the original supporting documents be submitted to PRC.

A confirmation message or acknowledgment receipt will be displayed onscreen and sent to applicant’s email address. This contains instructions including fees and next steps.

(After paying the application fee online (refer to item number (2)) The applicant must personally go to PRC to

• Submit original supporting documents;

• Get Official Receipt from PRC Cashier, if needed;

• Get Notice of Admission (NOA) and

• Have photo and biometric signature taken to be stored in the LERIS database for purposes of identity verification prior to the Walk-in Examination and preparation of the licensure ID card

Electronic linkages with related government agencies that provide data about the professionals will soon be established allowing paperless electronic data verification and authentication from source agencies, thereby eliminating the need to submit the original copies of the supporting documents.

2. Online Payment

This is the process by which the applicant pays fees by using any of the payment systems that are available at the PRC Web Portal as indicated below. However, payment can be made through the PRC Cashier (over-the-counter (OTC) payment) if it is preferred by the applicant or in case online payment is not available for technical reasons.

• Bank ATM (automated teller machine) debit account scheme - using a bank (e.g. Land Bank of the Philippines) ATM account with enough peso balance

• Mobile phone short messaging system (SMS or text messaging) - using the Globe G-Cash) electronic wallet with enough peso balance

The examination fee is PhP 500.00 per subject or function. Approved fees and charges will be published as necessary. Payment of examination fee must be made at least seven (7) days before the scheduled examination.

Acknowledgement or Confirmation Receipt will be sent by email for payments made online. This serves as the Official Receipt that must be printed and presented to the PRC prior to the issuance of Notice of Admission (NOA).

3. Walk-in Examination

The PRC Walk-In Examination System (WES) is a computerized licensure examination available to examinees anytime. It is a multi-disciplinary examination system that allows professionals of various disciplines to take their respective examinations at the same time and at the same venue. It is a biometrically-secured interactive examination that randomly generates unique test set for each examinee.