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How to Prepare Documents for PRC LERIS Online (Philippines)
LERIS (the Professional Regulation Commission's online portal) is how most Filipino professionals now register, renew, or apply for a PRC license. Along the way, you'll need to upload scanned copies of IDs, certificates, and other supporting documents — and getting those files ready beforehand saves you from fighting with an upload form mid-application.
What LERIS actually accepts
LERIS accepts document uploads in JPG, PNG, and PDF formats. Beyond the format, PRC's own transaction checklists — which vary by profession and transaction type (initial registration, renewal, board exam application) — specify exactly which supporting documents are required for your specific case, so it's worth reviewing your checklist on the LERIS site before you start uploading.
File size limits aren't published as a single fixed number across every document type on the portal, and they can differ by upload field. The safest approach is to prepare files that are as small as they can reasonably be while still being clearly legible, rather than assuming a specific number.
Turning a physical document into a PDF
Most of what you're uploading started as a physical document — a diploma, a transcript, a valid ID. Photographing it with your phone and converting that photo into a PDF is the fastest path, and it also crops and straightens the page automatically so it looks like an actual scan rather than a photo of a desk.
- Take a clear, well-lit photo of the document (or use a scan tool that crops it automatically)
- Convert the image into a PDF
- Compress the PDF if it's larger than a couple of megabytes
- Double-check the file opens correctly and is fully readable before uploading
If your file gets rejected for being too large
An upload failure on a government portal is often a size issue even when the error message doesn't say so directly. Compressing the file — especially if it came from a high-resolution phone photo — is usually the fastest fix, and it rarely makes a difference significant enough to affect readability for a document that's mostly text.
Keeping a set of ready-to-go files
Since LERIS is used for renewals as well as first-time registration, it's worth keeping a folder of your already-converted and compressed core documents — TOR, diploma, valid ID — so future transactions don't require redoing this step from scratch.
Naming your files so you can find them again
Applications with multiple upload fields go faster when your files are named clearly before you start — 'TOR.pdf', 'diploma.pdf', 'valid-id.pdf' — rather than the default filename your phone or scanner assigned. It sounds minor, but it noticeably speeds up a form with several separate upload buttons, especially if you're doing this on a phone where switching between the file picker and the form is more fiddly than on a desktop.
Frequently asked questions
What file formats does LERIS accept?
LERIS accepts JPG, PNG, and PDF uploads. Check your specific transaction's checklist on the LERIS site for which documents are required for your profession and transaction type.
Is there an exact maximum file size for LERIS uploads?
PRC does not publish one consistent number across every upload field, and it can vary by document type. Rather than relying on a specific figure, aim to keep each file as small as possible while staying legible, and compress anything that seems unusually large.
Can I upload a photo instead of a scan?
Yes — converting a clear phone photo into a PDF works for most requirements. Good lighting and a straight angle matter more than having an actual scanner.
Do these requirements ever change?
Government portal requirements are updated from time to time. Always check the current checklist and upload instructions on the official LERIS site before submitting.