If a license has expired exactly two years ago, what must the licensee do to regain eligibility?

If a license has expired exactly two years ago, what must the licensee do to regain eligibility?

• A. The applicant is given a 6-month extension
• B. The license is issued after review
• C. The test is voided and the individual must pass again
• D. The test is rescheduled automatically

Answer: (C)

When a license expires, you lose the right to practice under that license unless you renew it. If it has been exactly two years since the expiration, the license is effectively inactive and eligibility to renew under the old license ends. To regain licensure, you must demonstrate current competency by taking and passing the licensing exam again. That’s why the correct approach is to retake the test. Extensions or automatic reissuance aren’t options after a multi-year lapse, and a simple review doesn’t restore eligibility without re-testing.

When a license expires, you lose the right to practice under that license unless you renew it. If it has been exactly two years since the expiration, the license is effectively inactive and eligibility to renew under the old license ends. To regain licensure, you must demonstrate current competency by taking and passing the licensing exam again. That’s why the correct approach is to retake the test. Extensions or automatic reissuance aren’t options after a multi-year lapse, and a simple review doesn’t restore eligibility without re-testing.