In most PRC transactions, there is no separate document officially called a “CPD Compliance Form” for ordinary license renewal. What you usually need is the system-generated Application for Renewal of Professional Identification Card, which contains a CPD section and a CPD Undertaking for professionals who have not yet completed the required credit units. A different form is used when asking the PRC to credit training, work experience, or other learning activities that were not automatically recorded.

Knowing which document you actually need prevents a common mistake: downloading the PRC’s notarized “Affidavit of Undertaking,” only to discover that it is intended for organizations applying as CPD providers—not individual professionals renewing their licenses.

What People Usually Mean by a CPD Compliance Form

The correct document depends on what you are trying to accomplish.

Your purpose	Document or record normally needed	Where to obtain it
Renew a PRC license with sufficient CPD units	PRC renewal application form plus CPD certificates	PRC LERIS
Renew without completing all CPD units	PRC renewal application form with the CPD Undertaking signed	PRC LERIS
Have a non-accredited seminar, postgraduate study, work experience, or similar activity credited	Application through CPDAS for recognition or crediting of the activity	PRC CPDAS
Prove attendance at an accredited seminar	Certificate issued by the accredited CPD provider	Seminar or training provider
Check recorded CPD units	Professional account or CPD portfolio in CPDAS	PRC CPDAS
Apply as an accredited CPD provider	Provider application forms, including the provider’s Affidavit of Undertaking	PRC CPD forms page

The distinction matters because the downloadable CPDD-06 Affidavit of Undertaking on the PRC website states that it is executed “in connection with my application as a CPD Provider.” It requires notarization and commitments such as conducting accredited programs and submitting provider reports. It is not the undertaking normally signed by an individual license holder during PIC renewal. The PRC lists this document among its official CPD forms. (Professional Regulation Commission)

Legal Basis for CPD Compliance in the Philippines

The main law is Republic Act No. 10912, or the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016.

Section 10 makes CPD a mandatory requirement for the renewal of the Professional Identification Card, commonly called the PRC ID or PIC, of registered and licensed professionals regulated by the Professional Regulation Commission.

The law does not limit CPD to paid seminars. Sections 4, 5, and 8 recognize several forms of learning, including:

Formal education;
Non-formal learning, such as seminars, conventions, workshops, and webinars;
Informal learning;
Online learning;
Self-directed learning;
Prior learning; and
Professional work experience.

Each profession has a CPD Council that evaluates programs and determines how credit units are recognized. This is why a certificate showing eight training hours does not always mean that the professional automatically receives eight PRC CPD units. The program must either have been accredited for the relevant profession or separately evaluated under the applicable recognition process. (Lawphil)

PRC Resolution No. 2165, series of 2026, further broadened the recognition of self-directed learning, professional work experience, and informal learning. It took effect on May 10, 2026. The PRC has also been updating CPDAS so professionals can upload evidence and maintain digital CPD portfolios under the revised framework. (Professional Regulation Commission)

This guide concerns professions regulated by the PRC. Lawyers follow the Supreme Court’s Mandatory Continuing Legal Education system rather than the PRC renewal process.

How to Obtain the CPD Form for PRC License Renewal

For an ordinary PRC ID renewal, obtain the form through the PRC Licensure Examination and Registration Information System, or LERIS.

1. Prepare your LERIS account

Go to the PRC Online Services portal and sign in using the email address connected to your professional record.

Your profile details should match your PRC record, particularly your:

Complete name, including suffix;
Date of birth;
Profession;
Registration or license number;
Civil status; and
Current photograph.

A records mismatch can prevent the renewal transaction from proceeding. Do not create a second account merely because you cannot access your old email. LERIS has a change-email facility, and record corrections generally require coordination with a PRC Regional Office. The PRC also warns applicants not to disclose their LERIS password to fixers or third parties. (Professional Regulation Commission)

2. Start a PIC renewal transaction

After signing in:

Choose Select Transaction.
Select Renewal.
Choose your profession and enter the required license information.
Select an appointment place or an available delivery option.
Choose an authorized payment channel.
Pay the assessed renewal fee.
Return to your account and open Existing Transactions.
Download or print the system-generated renewal application.

The document is officially titled Application for Renewal of Professional Identification Card (PIC). The printed form contains your personal and professional details, appointment information, and a CPD section.

3. Locate the CPD Undertaking on the form

The renewal form contains a statement substantially providing:

I hereby undertake to comply with the CPD requirements in the next compliance period.

A professional who lacks the required CPD units signs this undertaking in the space provided. It is part of the renewal form itself; it is not normally necessary to prepare a separate notarized affidavit.

The PRC’s renewal instructions expressly state that professionals who cannot comply with the required credit units may renew upon executing the undertaking and that the undertaking is included in the renewal application. (Professional Regulation Commission)

4. Assemble the supporting documents

For a standard renewal, prepare the following:

Printed or otherwise accepted proof of the system-generated renewal application;
CPD certificates showing the credit units earned, when available;
Current or expired PRC ID for identification;
Proof of payment;
Additional requirements imposed by the law or Professional Regulatory Board governing your profession; and
The signed CPD Undertaking if your units are incomplete.

The PRC currently directs professionals to present their CPD certificates when claiming the renewed PIC. Even when an accredited provider has uploaded attendance to CPDAS, keeping the original certificate and a clear digital copy is sensible because incomplete or incorrect provider uploads remain a practical source of delay. (Professional Regulation Commission)

5. Attend the appointment or complete delivery requirements

For an office transaction, appear at the selected PRC Regional Office, service center, or authorized venue on the scheduled date. Submit the renewal form and supporting documents at the designated window.

If someone will transact for you, prepare the correct authority:

A non-registered representative should generally present a valid government-issued ID and an original Special Power of Attorney.
A PRC-registered professional acting as representative may be accepted with a signed authorization letter and a valid PIC, subject to the receiving office’s requirements.
When the representative will both file and claim the PIC, a notarized Special Power of Attorney is the safer document because the PRC’s public renewal instructions specifically mention it for filing and claiming on behalf of another person. (Professional Regulation Commission)

Can You Renew Without Complete CPD Units in 2026?

Yes. As of July 2026, the PRC is accepting CPD undertakings for PIC renewal until December 31, 2026, under PRC Resolution No. 2200, series of 2026. (Professional Regulation Commission)

However, signing the undertaking is a deferral, not an exemption or waiver. The deficient units must be completed during the next compliance period. A professional who repeatedly signs undertakings should not assume that earlier deficiencies have disappeared.

The extension was granted while the PRC conducts orientations, improves CPDAS, and prepares for the fuller implementation of the revised CPD framework beginning in January 2027. (Professional Regulation Commission)

A practical example illustrates the effect:

A professional needs 45 units for the current renewal cycle.
The professional has earned only 15 units.
The professional renews in 2026 by signing the undertaking.
The missing requirement remains an obligation to be addressed together with the requirements applicable to the next compliance period, according to PRC and the relevant CPD Council’s rules.

Because transition policies may change, professionals renewing near or after December 31, 2026 should check the latest PRC resolution before relying on an undertaking.

How Many CPD Units Are Required?

The number varies by profession and, in limited cases, by professional category or age.

The PRC’s published matrix lists, among other examples:

Profession or category	Published units for 2020 onward
Accountancy	120
Dentistry	60
Most engineering, health, teaching, and allied professions	45
Registered Master Electrician	30
X-Ray Technologist	30
Real Estate Salesperson	10
Architecture, age 60–69	35
Architecture, age 70 and above	25

The official PRC matrix of required CPD units should be read together with the current rules of the relevant Professional Regulatory Board. Certain activities may also be subject to limits, prescribed subject areas, or separate accreditation rules.

How to Obtain Credit for Activities Not Shown in CPDAS

A seminar certificate may fail to appear in CPDAS for two very different reasons:

The program was accredited, but the provider failed to upload or correctly encode the participant’s attendance; or
The program was never accredited for the professional’s particular board.

If the accredited provider failed to upload your attendance

Contact the provider first. Give the provider:

Your complete registered name;
PRC license number;
Profession;
Program title and date;
Registration or payment proof; and
A copy of the certificate.

Ask the provider to check whether your name, license number, or professional code was encoded incorrectly. A spelling difference, missing suffix, or wrong profession can prevent the record from matching your account.

If the activity was not pre-accredited

Create or access a professional account in the PRC Continuing Professional Development Accreditation System. CPDAS allows professionals to check recorded points and apply for the recognition of other learning activities. (CPDAS)

Depending on the activity and the updated CPDAS workflow, prepare evidence such as:

Certificate of completion or attendance;
Program outline or syllabus;
Number of training hours;
Learning objectives;
Transcript, diploma, or proof of enrollment for academic study;
Employment certification or job description for professional work experience;
Work outputs, reports, publications, or portfolios;
Proof of identity and valid PRC registration; and
English translation where the supporting document is in another language.

Approval is not automatic. The CPD Council evaluates the relevance, authenticity, learning outcomes, and allowable credit under the profession’s rules.

The PRC’s revised 2026 framework recognizes that learning may occur through actual professional practice and independent study, but applicants should expect to show what was learned, not merely that they held a job or read professional material. (Professional Regulation Commission)

Requirements for Overseas Filipino Professionals

The current PRC renewal form provides special documentary options for Overseas Filipino Professionals. In lieu of CPD certificates, an overseas professional may be asked to present any of the following:

Overseas Employment Certificate;
Passport with a foreign working visa or work permit;
Overseas employment or service contract;
Foreign company identification card;
Foreign residence permit or permit to stay; or
Other credible proof of overseas professional status.

This accommodation should not be treated as a permanent exemption from professional development. It is a documentary route used in renewal processing, and the PRC or the relevant board may still examine compliance under later renewal rules.

When using foreign-issued documents, submit clear, complete copies. Documents not written in English should be accompanied by a reliable English translation. Apostille or consular authentication should not be obtained automatically unless the PRC checklist, Regional Office, or relevant Professional Regulatory Board specifically requires it for that transaction.

Dual Citizens, Former Filipinos, and Foreign Professionals

A dual citizen renewing a PRC ID may be required to present the original and a photocopy of any of the following:

Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines;
Current Philippine passport; or
Bureau of Immigration identification certificate recognizing Philippine citizenship.

A certified true copy may be accepted when the original is unavailable. Former Filipinos who registered with the PRC before losing Philippine citizenship may fall under the separate procedure under Presidential Decree No. 541 and PRC rules governing former Filipino professionals. (Professional Regulation Commission)

Foreign nationals who hold Philippine professional registration are generally subject to the renewal and CPD rules applicable to their profession. Their right to work or practice in the Philippines may also depend on the relevant professional law, reciprocity, immigration status, employment authority, or a Special Temporary Permit. Renewal of a PIC alone does not resolve those separate legal requirements.

PRC Renewal Fees and Processing Considerations

The PRC’s published general renewal fees are:

Classification	Three-year renewal fee
Profession requiring a baccalaureate degree	₱450
Profession not requiring a baccalaureate degree	₱420

A published surcharge of ₱30 for baccalaureate professions or ₱28 for non-baccalaureate professions may apply when renewal is made more than 20 days after the professional’s birth month. Payment-channel or delivery charges may be added separately. (Professional Regulation Commission)

The form can ordinarily be generated after the online transaction and payment are completed. The main bottlenecks are more often:

Lack of appointment slots;
LERIS record mismatches;
Incorrect photographs;
CPD attendance not appearing in CPDAS;
Missing certificates;
Failure to sign the undertaking;
Missing professional organization clearance; and
Additional board-specific documents.

Several professions must submit an updated certificate of good standing from their Accredited Professional Organization. The PRC’s current renewal page identifies professions including architecture, customs brokerage, electrical and electronics engineering, geodetic engineering, environmental planning, interior design, librarianship, psychology and psychometrics, real estate service, and respiratory therapy, among others. (Professional Regulation Commission)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Downloading the provider’s affidavit instead of the renewal form

The notarized CPDD-06 Affidavit of Undertaking is for a CPD provider applicant. Individual professionals ordinarily use the undertaking embedded in the PIC renewal form.

Assuming every seminar certificate carries PRC units

A certificate may show attendance hours without having PRC-accredited credit units. Confirm the program’s accreditation number, approved units, profession, and offering date through the CPDAS accredited-program search. (CPDAS)

Treating the undertaking as forgiveness of missing units

The undertaking moves compliance to the next period. It does not erase the obligation.

Using another person’s LERIS account or a fixer

Your account contains sensitive personal and licensing data. PRC appointment slots are free, and applicants should pay only through channels shown in LERIS. (Professional Regulation Commission)

Ignoring the profession-specific checklist

CPD is only one component of renewal. A certificate of good standing, surety bond, citizenship document, or other regulatory requirement may still be necessary.

Waiting until the PIC has already expired

A late application can mean fewer appointment choices, surcharges, and difficulty meeting employment or overseas-document deadlines. Start checking your CPD records and professional organization status several weeks before the intended renewal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the PRC CPD compliance form?

For license renewal, generate the Application for Renewal of PIC through PRC LERIS. The CPD Undertaking is already included in that form.

Is there a separate CPD undertaking form for license holders?

Ordinarily, no. The undertaking for a renewing professional is part of the renewal application. A separate form may be provided by a PRC office for an unusual or previously withheld transaction, but applicants should not substitute the provider’s CPDD-06 affidavit.

Does the CPD Undertaking need to be notarized?

The undertaking contained in the standard PIC renewal application does not contain a notarial acknowledgment and is generally signed by the license holder without notarization. A Special Power of Attorney for a representative normally requires notarization.

Can I renew my PRC ID with zero CPD units?

As of July 2026, the PRC allows renewal through a CPD undertaking until December 31, 2026. The missing compliance must still be completed in the next compliance period. (Professional Regulation Commission)

How do I know how many CPD units I already have?

Log in to your CPDAS professional account and review your recorded activities. Also keep your own copies of certificates because provider uploads can be delayed or contain errors.

What should I do if my seminar is missing from CPDAS?

Contact the accredited provider and ask it to correct or upload the attendance record. Provide your exact PRC name, profession, and license number. If the program was not accredited, explore the separate recognition process for other learning activities.

Can foreign seminars be credited?

They may qualify through the applicable recognition process if they are relevant and adequately documented. Submit the program details, proof of completion, learning outcomes, and any required English translation. The CPD Council determines the approved units.

Are senior citizens automatically exempt from CPD?

There is no universal senior-citizen exemption under RA 10912. Some profession-specific matrices provide reduced requirements for particular age groups, such as certain categories in architecture and interior design. Always check the rules for the specific profession.

Can someone obtain and submit the form for me?

A representative may transact if properly authorized. A non-registered representative generally needs a valid ID and a notarized Special Power of Attorney. A PRC-registered representative should carry a valid PIC and the required written authority.

Is a CPD certificate the same as the CPD compliance form?

No. A CPD certificate proves participation in a learning activity. The renewal application is the PRC transaction form. CPDAS is the system used to record or evaluate credits, while the undertaking is a promise to complete deficient units later.

Key Takeaways

The form most professionals need is the LERIS-generated Application for Renewal of PIC, not a separate notarized CPD affidavit.
The renewal form already contains the CPD Undertaking for applicants with incomplete units.
As of July 2026, undertakings are accepted until December 31, 2026, but missing units are deferred rather than waived.
Use CPDAS to check recorded credits and seek recognition of eligible activities that were not automatically credited.
Keep certificates, payment records, program details, and copies of all submissions.
Check profession-specific requirements, including certificates of good standing and additional regulatory documents, before attending the PRC appointment.