What must be done to regain licensure after a two-year expiration?

• A. Apply for renewal with all fees waived.
• B. Retake the examination.
• C. Pay only the initial renewal fee.
• D. Obtain a new registration certificate or license.

Answer: (D)

When a professional license has expired and sits inactive for two years, you don’t simply renew it. The license is treated as no longer active and must be reissued as a new license under the current rules. That’s why the correct action is to obtain a new registration certificate or license. In practice, this means applying through the licensing board again and meeting any current requirements, which can include paying the standard fees and, if required by the board, fulfilling continuing education or examination requirements.

The other options don’t fit because renewing with fees waived isn’t allowed, and paying only the initial renewal fee isn’t sufficient once the license has expired. Retaking the exam might be necessary in some cases, but the essential step after a two-year expiration is obtaining a new license under the current licensing framework.