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This is not a mom-related or parenting-related article, yet I feel the need to write this especially for those who think that the CPD Act of 2016 is BS. Basically, the act requires you to earn a number of units so you can renew your professional license. So you may ask, “can I renew PRC license without CPD Units?”
The short answer is – Yes, you can, because I WAS ABLE TO. But that is because PRC was undergoing a transition period.
I don’t want to dwell on why I think CPD Act is not helpful. I’m sure a lot of people think the same way. Take this online petition filed in 2017 for instance. Instead, I will share my experience with PRC and what went down during the renewal.
In this post, I will share with you the steps and some tips on how you can renew your PRC license even without CPD units. I’m telling you it’s possible. This post will also answer questions regarding OFWs and the renewal of their license or for those who are concerned about having no CPD units for first renewal.
Where to Renew Your PRC License in Cebu?
I went to SM City Cebu, thinking that PRC license renewal is available in their Government Services center. I had my license renewed there before. But I found out that SM City Cebu Government Services no longer accepts renewals and that I should go to Robinsons-Galleria instead. When I arrived in Galleria, my companion was still not around and I headed straight to Lingkod Pinoy center for PRC.
At that time, there was something wrong with the system that the staff said they can’t process the PRC license renewal and that this had to be done in Mandaue City. Note, however, that PRC has already announced that it won’t allow walk-in transactions.
Guess I’m lucky I was able to do it in 2018. You need to set up an appointment in advance via the website (check below).
PRC Renewal Requirements 2020
Requirements for PRC Renewal may vary according to profession, but usually, you’ll need to have these documents:
- A passport-sized picture with white background and name tag
- Payment of renewal fee
- Earned CPD units (bring your certificates from seminars)
- Certificate of Good Standing (for some professions only)
For dual citizens, the following requirements may be needed:
- Current and valid Philippine Passport or
- Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines or
- Identification Certificate where the applicant is recognized as a Filipino citizen
Can I renew my PRC license without CPD Units?
Of course, you can. Although you can apply for PRC renewal online, you still need to visit the office to submit the required documents. If you already have an account with online PRC, you still have to register because accounts previously created with PRC no longer work in the new system. It was also stated that you need to set your PRC appointment in advance.
Here’s a document on PRC renewal without CPD units. Download it, save it to your phone or even print it. It’s a complete guide on how you can renew your PRC license without CPD units. Read about the online registration. If you have not made an account, make one now and read Page 2. If you already have an account (in the new platform), sign in to your account then skip to Page 17 for the renewal process.
How Many CPD Units Should I Have Before I Can Renew My PRC License?
PRC has reduced the number of CPD units required to renew your PRC license. Here’s an excerpt of this news from PSME. These changes took effect in March 2019.
CPD is still a mandatory requirement for the renewal of the PRC ID of all registered and licensed professionals. Significant decrease in the number of required CPD units for the renewal of professional license. From 45 units, it’s now down to 15 units every three years.
That’s good news because that means we no longer need to pay fees after fees to attend seminar after seminar just to reach the number of units, which was 45. Fifteen units for three years can easily be achieved!
Prc Renewal For OFW Without CPD
I also know the PRC renewal without CPD units was a pain in the butt for OFW. After all, they’re working hard abroad, being away from their family and then here comes the requirement that in order to renew a professional’s license, they have to attend seminars to get credit.
But here’s another piece of good news. Overseas workers are exempted from the CPD units, which means they don’t need it to renew their license. They might just present certain documents to facilitate renewal.
PRC First Time Renewal
Is it your first time to renew your PRC license? Then you’ll also be exempted from the CPD units requirement. PRC stated that newly-licensed professionals don’t need to accumulate the needed CPD units in order to have their licensed renewed. This only applies to the first license renewal cycle.
The photo below is taken from the official PRC document that stated CPD unit requirement exemptions for OFWs and newly-licensed professionals. If you want to read the full PRC resolution 1146, click here.
PRC Renewal Fee for 2020
The following are the fees for PRC renewal in 2020.
- Professions requiring baccalaureate degree: P150.00 per year or total of P450.00 for 3 years (I paid this fee)
- Professions requiring a non-baccalaureate degree: 140.00 pesos per year or total of 420.00 pesos for 3 years
And if you happen to have your PRC license renewal late, there are extra fees to pay. The surcharge applies to professionals who will renew the license 20 days after their birth month
- Baccalaureate degree surcharge: 30.00 pesos
- Surcharge for non-baccalaureate degree: 28.00 pesos
What To Expect? My Personal Experience
This was my experience in 2018 but it might be different for you today. I had dreaded that day thinking I could never renew my license ever because I didn’t have CPD units. But I was wrong. And I could say maybe I was overthinking because what happened is nothing that I expected.
The teller simply asked me if I had accumulated CPD units, to which I answered, “No” (but really, I did attend one seminar but I forgot to bring my certificate lol). She then asked if I’m willing to give an undertaking, to which I simply answered, “Yes.” And that’s it.
The statement of an undertaking is already on the form itself. You just have to fill out the blanks and sign it. But since the system is offline, she instructed me to come back on Monday and to make sure I call first before coming. She’s nice, yeah?
The next Monday, I went there and told the cashier I was going to check on the status of my PRC renewal. And she just told me to head to the cashier and pay for the P450 fee. That’s it. Then I thought I would be given a day or a certain date on when I can pick up my new license. But I was just told to wait for my number to be called. On that same day, I got my license!
Remember this: You can still have PRC renewal without CPD units.
Bottomline: I was able to renew my PRC license even though I lacked the required CPD units that time. However, PRC did announce on the website that applications with incomplete CPD unit requirements can still be accepted but only until December 2020.
NOTE: This post was published in July 2018 and was updated on Jan. 24, 2020. PRC was still lenient when it comes to accepting professional license renewal without CPD units. The process now may differ from how it was then.
Yes you can. I also didnt have any units, just go to prc. Or you can visit the website and fill out application so it will be easier for you once you get to the prc office
i am going to renew my prc license next week hopefully and I don’t even have a single cpd units 😦 can I renew my license? thank u
good day na renew niyopo ba yung license niyo?
Hi, yes that monday I returned and got it na. Wait ka lang mga 15-30 mins ok na
Hi..pwd ba mgpadala ng representative pra mg.renew? Mg.oonline nlng ako d2..d2 po kc ako s dammam at sabi ng manager namin..kailangan kong i.renew ang prc license ko before mg.renew ng contract d2, m.eexpire n xa ds coming january 2019 kc.tnx po s info.
Hi Anaj,
Visit this link for the guide: https://topnotcher.ph/prc-license-renewal-guide
Mam need paba ng notary public yung certificate of undertaking???
Wala na po. Yung undertaking nasa application form na un mismo.. Fill up the blanks ka lang dun
Hello, no need po. Nasa application form na sya mismo.
paano mg renew?? Need na po b m tapos cpd before mks renew ng license sa nurse.. Thanks
Hi, as stated above, I was able to renew my license without CPD units. I just needed to fill out the form that they have and state that you will be complying with the required units. “promissory note” kumbaga
Di ba po yung parang “promissory note” nila ay kailangan pa ipa notaryo? Meron po ba kayong idea kung saan siya pwede idownload? Naghahanap po kasi ako pero Baka mali madownload ko
Hi, sa experience ko po di un “promissory note” na dapat epanotario. Its simply the application form, and andun na ung dapat pipirmahan nyo kung ilang units dapat nyo emakeup. The teller will simply ask you if you have complied with the required CPD units, if you say no.. Okay lang. Lol
sa mismong teller po ba ng prc mang gagaling yung application for no cpd? doon mismo sa prc papipirmahan ?
Hi nix, Yes andun sa application form na ung pipirmahan about no cpd
hi! what to bring po kapag magrerenew ka ng id pero ang pagbabayad e sa prc? reference number lang po kasi ang makuha ko wala ng ibang nag appear after ko mag set ng appointment. TIA. Godbless
HELLO, ano ang sabi ng tga PRC na wla kang CPD units? mka ka renew pa ba ulit ?.thanks friend
Wala naman sinabi.. ask lang “may CPD units?” tas sabi ko “waley.” Yun lang. As for kung three years, wala paring CPD units, ewan ko na.haha..sana maabolish natong law nato.
Hello po! Ask ko lang kung pwede magbayad sa mga satellite offices for prc renewal. Sa robinsons nova po kasi appointment ko, i chose prc cashier. Dun din po ba magbabayad?
Hi, i just want to ask. My appointment date will be on January 2 next year. Im a bit worried because of the cpd units. It is still okay not to take the cpd units during my renewal nxt year? Because of no more slots available for this year.
If its your first time to renew without cpd units, it should be okay. As you have read above, they allowed renewal even. Without cpd units
okay pa din po ba marenew 2014 pa po hindi nakuha ang licence.
Hi i just want to ask if how much did you pay for the renewal. And if theres an excess payment for other matters….thanks
Hi Kim,
I placed an update on top, I paid P450. No other fees were paid.
hello po maam ano po mga dadalhin kapag magrerenew?
Money lang po.. May application form na po sa prc
Hi, I am clueless to this requirement and I don’t even know the total required units stated in the undertaking. If you can pls help me fill those blanks would really appreciate it. I need to renew my phil Nurse license so I can take a state board exam cause PRC wont verify an expired license. Sounds annoying and useless for someone who doesn’t live in the Philippines anymore but no choice.
I’m not really sure for those who didn’t practice here. How long ago did your license expire? Different professions have different required number of units.
Hi po,yung sinabi mong may application form na doon sa prc, yang form na yan ay yung may “undertaking”? Tama po ba? Or may ibang application form talaga?
Oo, ung undertaking andun na sa form mismo
Hi I just read this article and while this is very helpful, let me present my dilemma…
I’m an OFW. I’m departing for my next contact me July 2019 and won’t be back till before Christmas. My birthday is really November.
My principal requires that my license be valid at least 6 months.
Can I:
Renew my PRC card before my birth month?
Renew my card even without CPD units? As an OFW should I present my OEC as proof?
Will wait for your reply… Cheers!!!!!
Hi there.. I think i indicated the new law states OFW are exempted from this
Hi po maam😊
Pano po kung 1st time mag parenew then 2yrs na expired license.. need pa po kaya ng cpd?
Ask ko lang po kung kailangan ko po ba magpa appointment online before going to prc to renew my license? Or pwede na po ako diretso na pumunta pang doon?
Yes, need mo online appointment, unless siguro if the online portal is down or under maintenance
Helo po, pwde parin po ako mkarenew kahit wla Cpd? 2017 passer po ako at mag expire na ngaun jan. 2020 ang license ko😞
Yes. There are instructions and explanation on this blog post.
2014 pa po nakapasa, hindi nakuha ang prc licence, no cpd units..makukuha pa din po ba?
Good evening, pag may online registration na po makukuha po ba agad un sa mismong schedule dun sa mall or maghihintay pa po ng ilang days?
Thanks po
Hello ask ko lang if yung bang mga walang work e exempted sa cpd units? Kc nagresigned na ko sa work since 2017 pa pra makapag focus sa pag aalaga ng anak ko..thank you for the reply
Hello po! Yung kayang mga walang work e exempted sa cpd units?since 2017 pa ko walang work nagresigned na kc ako pra makapagfocus sa pag aalaga sa anak ko..thank you
Hi there are certain professionals (Psychometricians, Aeronautical Enginners, etc.) who needs to obtain COGS (Certificate of Membership in Good Standing) before they can renew their license. May I know if you knew someone who needs to do this step and if so were they required by their organisation or association to obtain CPD points prior to getting the COGS (Certificate of Membership in Good Standing) ? Thank You.
Hi Ms. Pineapple Mom ask ko lng po kung still makakapag renew ako ng nurse prc id ngaun kahit na expired na since April 2019 pa..thanks…
Hi ask ko lang ilan units ng CPD need to renew my cpa license, I heard 30 na lang totoo ba?
Hi po. I read a while ago sa memo ng cpd law na pag first time renewal no need for cpd units. If ever po, so ibig sabihin kahit di muna ako pumirma ng undertaking kasi first time ko naman? Kasi as i have read the undertaking, kumbaga ibabalik mo sa kanila ung utang mo sa kanilang cpd units and that would be quite contrasting di po ba?
Same question, naka renew kana ba?
Hello po, tanong ko lang kung makaka pag renew pa ba yung tulad ko na no cpd, no work experience since 2015 pa.. nag focus kasi ako sa pag aalaga ng mga anak ko .