Big changes are on the way! Stay informed about important licensure updates that may impact your renewal cycle.

We're excited to share that beginning August 1, 2026, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) will continue transitioning to a 2-year renewal cycle. Through this transition, licenses within this board will ultimately expire on licensee's birthday.

Fee Adjustments: Beginning with the issuance of a 2-year license renewal, fees will be adjusted to align with the extended renewal period. Licensees will only be charged for whole years. While DOPL has placed all license renewals under a fee holiday, licensees who renew on or before their expiration date will not be charged a renewal fee. Licensees who fail to renew by their expiration date will be responsible for all applicable fees, which will include fees associated with any additional years of licensure if the renewed license period extends beyond two years.

Current Licensees: Those currently licensed will be distributed based on date of birth and birth year (even/odd). Those who have a Provisional license will have no changes in how they are issued. See the tables below for additional details:

2026 Renewal

2027 Renewal (Those still on one-year renewal)

New Applicants: All new applicants will be issued at least a 2-year license that expires on the original issue date of that license (if issued for a business Video Remote Interpreting Provider) or on the licensee's birthday (if issued for an individual). The birth year will not be considered for new applicants.

We understand that this process isn't as simple as flipping a switch, but we're confident this change will make things easier for you in the long run. Thank you for your continued flexibility as we implement more streamlined processes intended to support you, our professionals.

To help you familiarize yourself with the changes, we have gathered some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for you below.

• Why is my renewal cycle changing?
  • The transition to 2-year licenses is designed to reduce the administrative burden of annual renewals for licensees while improving efficiency. This change gives you more time to focus on your profession instead of renewing your license every year.
• Why is my renewal dependent on the year I was born?
  • To ensure a smooth transition, DOPL is phasing in the new renewal cycle based on birth year. This method evenly distributes renewals over two years while ensuring steady cash flow for the boards. This allows DOPL to ensure that your license renewals and fees are handled with the utmost care.
• How are my Continuing Education Credits changing?
  • There are no changes to your current Continuing Education requirements. Please be aware - The language of the rules do state - "Each licensee will successfully complete [requirements], in the twelve (12) months preceding each renewal of their license" This means, you must watch your dates when submitting CE.
• How are my fees changing?
  • Once the Fee Holiday has been lifted and you have moved to a 2-year renewal cycle, your licensing fee will double to reflect the extended renewal period. This means you will pay for two years upfront, but you will only need to renew every other year.
• Will I still be able to renew early?
  • You will still be able to renew up to 60 days prior to your license expiration on your birthday, unless otherwise stated.

For more details, visit the DOPL Website.

Thank you for your hard work and continued dedication.