If the certificate or license has expired for two years, what is the proper renewal process?

If the certificate or license has expired for two years, what is the proper renewal process?

• A. Not renew the certificate or license; restart the process
• B. Renew by paying the renewal fee
• C. Renew by paying all unpaid renewal fees
• D. Apply for a new certificate

Answer: (A)

When a certificate or license has been expired for two years, it’s treated as a lapse that cannot be renewed through the standard renewal process. The proper path is to re-enter the licensing process as if you were a new applicant, which means submitting a fresh application, meeting the current eligibility requirements, paying the applicable fees, and potentially retaking exams or completing any up-to-date continuing education. This is why restarting the process is the correct approach. Simply paying a renewal fee (or unpaid renewal fees) isn’t sufficient after a two-year lapse, and applying for a new certificate is effectively starting over but follows the same reapplication path.

When a certificate or license has been expired for two years, it’s treated as a lapse that cannot be renewed through the standard renewal process. The proper path is to re-enter the licensing process as if you were a new applicant, which means submitting a fresh application, meeting the current eligibility requirements, paying the applicable fees, and potentially retaking exams or completing any up-to-date continuing education. This is why restarting the process is the correct approach. Simply paying a renewal fee (or unpaid renewal fees) isn’t sufficient after a two-year lapse, and applying for a new certificate is effectively starting over but follows the same reapplication path.