Republic Act No. 4566 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1746 provides that no contractor (including sub-contractor and specialty contractor) shall engage in the business of contracting without first having secured a PCAB license to conduct business. It is an offense to engage in contracting business without a license first being obtained. All architects and engineers preparing plans and specifications for work to be contracted in the Philippines shall stipulate in their invitation to bidders, whether a resident of the Philippines or not, and in their specifications that it will be necessary for any bidder, whether contractor, sub-contractor or specialty contractor, to have a license before his bid is considered. The purpose of the Contractors License Law (R.A. 4566) is to ensure, for the safety of the public, that only qualified and reliable contractors are allowed to undertake construction in the country. The law also aims to promote for the benefit of the public and private sectors and for the national interest, the orderly growth of the contracting sector and the upgrading of construction capability.
How do I apply via PCAB Online Licensing Portal?
Application Types available at PCAB Online Licensing Portal as of October 2021:
*Click on the application types above to view video tutorials.
Application types that are not available at PCAB Online Licensing Portal shall be submitted through e-mail:
1. Simultaneous filing of New Regular License Application and New ARCC (Application for Registration and Classification of Contractors for Government Registration Infrastructure Project)
2. Simultaneous filing of Renewal of Regular License and Renewal of ARCC
3. Filing of Standalone New ARCC
4. Filing of Standalone Renewal ARCC
5. Filing of New Special License Joint Venture (Local)
6. Filing of Renewal of Special License Joint Venture (Local)
Application types that are not available at PCAB Online Licensing Portal shall be submitted through e-mail. Online services may be available soon for these, further announcements will be made soon.
1. DOWNLOAD whole set of application forms at CIAP website, https://www.construction.gov.ph and accomplish each form. Required supporting documents are indicated in the whole set of application forms.
2. SUBMIT the accomplished application forms together with the supporting documents (compressed in one PDF file) through email (pcab@construction.gov.ph cc: herbertmatienzo@construction.gov.ph and honorioeduardoreyes@construction.gov.ph)
3. RECEIVE an Order of Payment and PAY necessary fees using several payment channels (Cashier-CIAP Makati / Cashier-CIAP Windows / Landbank Linkbiz Portal website / Manager’s Cheque or Cashier’s Cheque payable to “CIAP”) and SUBMIT complete application.
4. VERIFY result of Board Action via e-mail, helpdesk and messenger (Facebook)
5. CLAIM license certificate at PCAB Office or at CIAP Windows or WAIT for the mailed license via courier (Note: A two-way courier pouch must be provided by the applicant for mailing of the license certificate)
The PCAB Online Licensing Portal is available for ALL categories (E/Trade, D, C, B, A, AA, AAA, AAAA).
Login at the PCAB Online Licensing Portal website, pcab.construction.gov.ph or pcabgovph.com and click on the sign-up button. It will ask for information of the applicants. Be sure that the name of firm and the e-mail address entered are correct as this cannot be changed after the account has been made.
You may watch this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/qaZPoYKPlbo
1. VISIT and REGISTER at the PCAB Online Licensing Portal, https://www.pcab.construction.gov.ph or https://www.pcabgovph.com
2. LOGIN and ACCOMPLISH necessary applicable digital forms. Required supporting documents are indicated on each Tabs/Pages of the respective application.
3. PAY necessary fees using several payment channels (PayMaya+GCash / Cashier-CIAP Makati / Cashier-CIAP Windows / Landbank Linkbiz Portal website / Manager’s Cheque or Cashier’s Cheque payable to “CIAP”) and SUBMIT complete application.
4. TRACK the status and wait for the result through PCAB Portal account.
5. DOWNLOAD and PRINT the digital license certificate from PCAB Portal account.
You may watch this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/j_GqtyKHcPc
1. VISIT and REGISTER at the PCAB Online Licensing Portal, https://www.pcab.construction.gov.ph or https://www.pcabgovph.com
2. LOGIN and ACCOMPLISH necessary applicable digital forms. Required supporting documents are indicated on each Tabs/Pages of the respective application.
3. PAY necessary fees using several payment channels (PayMaya+GCash / Cashier-CIAP Makati / Cashier-CIAP Windows / Landbank Linkbiz Portal website / Manager’s Cheque or Cashier’s Cheque payable to “CIAP”) and SUBMIT complete application.
4. TRACK the status and wait for the result through PCAB Portal account.
5. DOWNLOAD and PRINT the digital license certificate from PCAB Portal account.
New/Renewal of ARCC can be filed together with New/Renewal of Regular License simultaneously. If you have missed to apply for New/Renewal of ARCC, it can be filed as standalone after the New/Renewal of Regular License is approved.
For standalone New ARCC, you may watch this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/Tt00kXnty8c
For standalone Renewal of ARCC, you may watch this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/R7fvoRceJak
1. VISIT and REGISTER at the PCAB Online Licensing Portal, https://www.pcab.construction.gov.ph or https://www.pcabgovph.com
2. LOGIN and ACCOMPLISH necessary applicable digital forms. Required supporting documents are indicated on each Tabs/Pages of the respective application.
3. PAY necessary fees using several payment channels (PayMaya+GCash / Cashier-CIAP Makati / Cashier-CIAP Windows / Landbank Linkbiz Portal website / Manager’s Cheque or Cashier’s Cheque payable to “CIAP”) and SUBMIT complete application.
4. TRACK the status and wait for the result through PCAB Portal account.
5. DOWNLOAD and PRINT the digital license certificate from PCAB Portal account.
For New Joint Venture-Local, you may watch this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/Fe371pgxn0Y
For Renewal of Joint Venture-Local, you may watch this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/2Xi2XWSlFYM . Please take note that All LOCAL JV licenses issued ONLINE since November 20, 2020 can be now RENEWED through the online portal. The service is currently limited to applicants who have applied their JV licenses through the Online Portal. Licenses issued through MANUAL application will be renewed through manual submission (e-mail) in the meantime.
1. VISIT and REGISTER at the PCAB Online Licensing Portal, https://www.pcab.construction.gov.ph or https://www.pcabgovph.com
2. LOGIN and ACCOMPLISH necessary applicable digital forms. Required supporting documents are indicated on each Tabs/Pages of the respective application.
3. PAY necessary fees using several payment channels (PayMaya+GCash / Cashier-CIAP Makati / Cashier-CIAP Windows / Landbank Linkbiz Portal website / Manager’s Cheque or Cashier’s Cheque payable to “CIAP”) and SUBMIT complete application.
4. TRACK the status and wait for the result through PCAB Portal account.
5. DOWNLOAD and PRINT the digital license certificate from PCAB Portal account.
I. Digital Payment
II. Cash Payment
III. Cheque Payment
Click me to download the detailed payment guide for PCAB Online Licensing Portal users.
PCAB STE interview schedule will be sent by an Evaluator to the contact number or email address of the STE. Make sure that provided contact numbers and email address are active and correct. STE interview is conducted via Zoom platform
A 24-hour window after submission is given to allow the applicant to make necessary changes. After which, the submission is deemed final.
The progress can be checked using the PCAB Online Licensing Portal account – by clicking on the “Status/Submitted” button of the respective application.
You may watch this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/_8KaL-P2RmI
As the online system is still new, PCAB is yet to update its citizens charter, hence, the processing time for renewal applications remains the same.
Ranges from Php 5,000 to Php 7,000
Seminars are depending on the schedules provided by the DOLE accredited safety course provider.
The seminar is conducted by DOLE accredited safety course provider.
Listing of DOLE accredited safety course provider (Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Training Organization) can be viewed/downloaded at the Directory page.
The Construction Safety and Health Seminar is a forty (40)-hour seminar that is intended to equip the contractor/applicant with the knowledge on standard occupational safety, health, practices and processes in construction industry.
Ranges from Php 3,500 to Php 5,500
Seminars are held every month and the venues are distributed (Luzon, Vizayas and Mindanao) so that those in the provinces will have equal access. Leaflets on the annual schedule are available at the Public Assistance Desk and may be viewed at the Events page.
The seminar is conducted by Construction Manpower Development Foundation (CMDF) and hosted by accredited contractors association/professional organizations.
The AMO Seminar is a two(2)-day seminar that is intended to equip the contractor/applicant with the basic knowledge on construction safety, building and lien laws, taxation, labor and other relevant laws, and the basic principles of the construction business.
Republic Act No. 4566, otherwise known as the Contractor’s License Law.
Applicant may file directly at the office of the Philippine Contractor’s Accreditation Board (PCAB) or through the CIAP Windows at the DTI Regional Office and or DTI Provincial Offices.
Application shall be filed by the firm’s owner/proprietor, Authorized Managing Officer or by the Authorized Representative of the firm.
Yes.
Yes, constructing without a license is punishable by law under Article VII, Section 35, 36 & 37 or RA 4566.
This is the registration of contractors, aside from a regular license, to qualify in government projects. Although a regular license will automatically qualify the licensee to participate in private projects, a contractor will have to apply for registration and classification to qualify for government projects. The said registration has a validity period of three (3) years.
A Sustaining Technical Employee is a licensed technical professional with at least three (3) years experience. A non-Board passer is not eligible.
Yes
Licensing and Registration
Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board
Tel. Nos. (+632) 8895.4220 (temporarily unavailable) , 09178482427
E-mail pcab@construction.gov.ph, cc: herbertmatienzo@construction.gov.ph and honorioeduardoreyes@construction.gov.ph
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