If your license has expired for three years or more, what must you do?

When a professional license has been expired for three years or more, the regulatory body requires the individual to make a new application, which typically involves taking both written and practical examinations. This requirement is in place to ensure that the individual is still competent and has up-to-date knowledge and skills relevant to their profession. After a long lapse, it is important to reassess the licensee's qualifications to maintain the standards of the profession and protect the public.

While other options, such as renewing a license online or attending a refresher course, may apply in different circumstances (e.g., for licenses that have been expired for a shorter duration), they do not satisfy the specific requirements for licenses that have lapsed for three years or more. Paying a higher renewal fee might occur in some circumstances but is not a defining requirement for reinstating an expired license in this scenario. Thus, the need to pass written and practical exams is crucial to ensure a proper evaluation of the individual’s readiness to practice again after an extended hiatus.