As part of the efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of the global pandemic to the contractors, PCAB will waive penalties until Sept. 30, 2020.

A progress indicator is visible on the home page of the applicant. Once the progress indicator shows 100%, the submit button will be available.

Payment may be done through different banks including: LandBank of the Philippines, RCBC, Robinsons Bank and Union Bank. Cash payment is available via ECPay, 7- eleven and other related platforms.

Upon clicking the sign-up button, it will ask for information of the applicants. Be sure that the e-mail address used is the official e-mail address of the company as this cannot be changed after the account has been made.

The PCAB Renewal Portal is available for ALL categories.

• The proprietor in an application for a new license;
• Any person nominated as Authorized Managing Officer (AMO) in an application for new license of a partnership or corporation;
• Any person designated to replace the AMO of a PCAB licensed contractor (application to be filed: Change in AMO or (CAMO));
• Proprietors or AMOs of applicants for upgrading of license category;
• At least one (1) Sustaining Technical Employee (STE) of the firm. If the Proprietor or AMO who are the same time STEs of their companies who have completed the course on COSH are deemed compliant;

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 proprietor in an application for a new license
• Any person nominated as Authorized Managing Officer (AMO) in an application for new license of a partnership or corporation
• Any person designated to replace the Authorized Managing Officer (AMO) of a PCAB licensed contractor (application to be filed: Change in AMO or CAMO)

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.

• Five (5) working days from the time the test questionnaire is received by PCAB
• Results (passers only) are posted at this link

• Senior Executive of a company
• With at least 2 year experience in implementing a construction project in a managerial or supervisory capacity; and
• Nominated by the firm and possessing managerial powers

Republic Act No. 4566, otherwise known as the Contractor's License Law.

1. Download an application form.
2. Accomplish the form properly and attached corresponding supporting documents.
3. Submit application for checklisting/prescreening.
4. Pay the required upfront fee.
5. Wait for license release. Approved license will be mailed directly to the owner/firm via courier.

Yes.

• A regular license shall be valid for one (1) fiscal year, from the 1st of July to the 30th of June of the ensuing year, unless suspended, invalidated, cancelled or revoked by the Board and shall be renewed annually.
• A special license shall be cancelled by the Board upon completion of the single specific undertaking/project authorized by the license and to which it is, therefore, restricted even though before expiry of the fiscal year.

A Sustaining Technical Employee is a licensed technical professional with at least three (3) years experience. A non-Board passer is not eligible.