A PRC ID replacement is for a Professional Identification Card (PIC) that has been lost or damaged. It is not the same as normal PIC renewal and it is not the same as replacing the paper Certificate of Registration (COR). PRC currently routes the replacement through LERIS/PRC Online Services plus an appointment.
Lost PIC vs. damaged PIC
| Situation | Core evidence |
|---|---|
| PIC was lost | System-generated Action Sheet plus Affidavit of Loss |
| PIC is damaged | System-generated Action Sheet plus the damaged PIC |
| Another person will submit/claim for you | Representative documents depend on whether the representative is a registered professional |
Step 1: Log in to PRC LERIS
Use the official PRC Online Services/LERIS account. Select the replacement/duplicate PIC transaction, choose an appointment date and place, and use the payment option/channel shown by PRC. Save or screenshot the system-generated Action Sheet because PRC lists it as a basic requirement.
Step 2: Prepare the lost-or-damaged proof
For a lost card, prepare the Affidavit of Loss. For a damaged card, bring the damaged PIC. Do not treat a normal renewal as a replacement transaction merely because the card is near expiry; renewal and replacement are different PRC services.
Step 3: Pay the official fee
PRC’s current FAQ lists the application fee for a duplicate PIC at ₱250. Follow the amount and payment instruction generated by the official system in case a later issuance changes the fee or adds transaction-channel charges.
Step 4: Attend the appointment
Present the Action Sheet and replacement requirements at the designated PRC window. Make sure the professional name, profession and license number match the PRC record. If the professional data itself is wrong, a separate petition for updating the professional record may be needed before or alongside the replacement process.
If an authorized representative will handle the transaction
| Representative | Current PRC requirement |
|---|---|
| Non-registered professional | Valid government-issued ID plus original Special Power of Attorney executed by the applicant |
| Registered professional | Valid PIC/e-PIC plus original authorization letter signed by the applicant |
Release
PRC’s FAQ says a duplicate PIC is released within the day. Still allow time for appointment queues, record checks, payment confirmation, or data discrepancies. Sign the releasing log when the replacement is issued.
PRC ID replacement vs. COR replacement
The PIC is the professional identification card. The COR is the Certificate of Registration. Losing one does not automatically mean you need to replace both. Use the transaction that matches the document actually lost or damaged.
