Fee Changes and Renewal Cycle Reminders

Please take note that as of April 3, 2026, some fees have changed.

Annual Renewal Fees Are Now as Follows:

Reinstatement Fees Are Now as Follows:

License Renewal Reminder:

As of October 14, 2025 the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) has transitioned this board's licenses from 1-year to 2-year license renewal cycles.

To help in the upcoming June renewal period, we have gathered additional information that will help clear up any confusion on how this transition works. Licenses within this board will ultimately expire on the original issue date of that license (if issued for a business) or on the licensee's birthday (if issued for an individual).

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.

Those Who Were Licensed Before October 2025: Licenses will be distributed based on birthday and birth year (even/odd) or date of original licensure and its year (even/odd). See the tables below for additional details:

2026 Renewal

2027 Renewal

Those Who Became Licensed on or After October 2025 and New Applicants: As of October 2025, all new applicants have been issued at least a 2-year license that expires on the original issue date of that license (if issued for a business) or on the licensee's birthday (if issued for an individual), and this process will continue. The birth year is not considered for anyone who has applied after October 2025.

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

• I have a business license - how do I know when my license was originally issued?
  • You can find your original license issue date in OASIS, either in your own profile page, or in the Public Search feature.
• Why is this change happening?
  • 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 my DOB or the year my license was issued?
  • To ensure a smooth transition, DOPL is phasing in the new renewal cycle based on DOB/issuance year - those currently licensed will be date of birth or original licensure and its year - even/odd. 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. The birth year is not considered for anyone who has applied after October 2025.
• How are my Continuing Education Credits changing?

• At renewal, a renewing licensee shall report fifteen (15) hours of completed continuing education to the Board.

• How are my fees changing?
  • Once you move 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.

• What if I cannot afford to pay for a two-year renewal right now?
  • Please contact DOPL at (208) 334-3233 for other options.