PRC License Renewal in 45 minutes

It is an obligation and also a part of our duty as professionals to renew our PRC card once every three years. My license is still current and will expire next year, yet I need a short trip to Professional Regulation Commission to have it renew earlier. I came at exactly 3:30 in the afternoon and started the process of renewal. I am sharing my own experience like taking the initial steps as easy as Nursing 101.

What you will need to bring: 5P's

1. Professional Identification Card (PIC) -- not really necessary but it's better to be prepared when ask for it
2. Picture -- passport size, colored w/ collar in white background and with full name tag in the format of last name, given name and middle initial (1 pc)
3. Pen (black)
4. Paste or Glue
5. Payment/Cash (P450) bring exact amount

Procedures: 

1. Get renewal form from Public Assistance Counter booth on the left side from the entrance gate. 
2. Fill out the form. Your photo should be pasted not stapled. There is a paste provided in the counter if in case you forgot to bring one.  
   
3. Submit your completed form in window 13. They are accepting renewal applications until 4:00 pm only. 
4. Sit back and relax, wait for your name to be called. It took me about 15 minutes before someone announced my name using microphone.  
5. Go to window 17 and get your printed Application for Professional Identification Card. They are more systematic nowadays, entering your personal details into their data base then printing it out.  
   
6. Proceed to cashier for payment. It is situated outside the PRC main building. I was done in the next 30 minutes. There are four counters; however, two of them were already closed making an inventory of their total collections for the day.

7. Claim your PIC on the scheduled date specified in your claim slip. Check for the designated window to guide you. The usual waiting period is between 14-21 days. Bring your official receipt. Remember that claiming of ID is from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm only. Note: Representative with proper identification should present Special Power of Attorney/Authorization Letter from the registered professional and this original claim slip. I'm ready to leave the premise at about 4:15 pm.  
   
   
   
   I hope you may find this article helpful. It's the same process for different professions with variations for renewal fee. There are renewal centers also found in SM malls but I think it's better to go the main office. For your reference, you can click here for the official website of PRC.
   
   

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