What is the consequence if a license is not renewed within five years after expiration?

What is the consequence if a license is not renewed within five years after expiration?

• A. Apply for a new license
• B. Pay a late renewal fee
• C. Automatically reinstate the license
• D. Take a refresher course

Answer: (A)

When a license has expired and you don’t renew it within five years, the license status becomes void and you must apply for a new license. The board requires you to go through the current licensing process again, which usually means submitting a new application, meeting current qualification requirements, and often re-taking the necessary exams to demonstrate competency. The other options aren’t correct because late renewal fees apply only if you renew within the five-year window, automatic reinstatement isn’t available after such a long lapse, and a refresher course isn’t a reinstatement step—you must reapply as for a new license.

When a license has expired and you don’t renew it within five years, the license status becomes void and you must apply for a new license. The board requires you to go through the current licensing process again, which usually means submitting a new application, meeting current qualification requirements, and often re-taking the necessary exams to demonstrate competency. The other options aren’t correct because late renewal fees apply only if you renew within the five-year window, automatic reinstatement isn’t available after such a long lapse, and a refresher course isn’t a reinstatement step—you must reapply as for a new license.