(1) The expiration for all credentials is the practitioner's birthday. To determine the renewal cycle, refer to the individual laws and rules pertaining to your profession.
(2) To renew a retired active credential, the practitioner must:
(a) Pay the retired active credential renewal fee;
(b) Pay the substance abuse monitoring surcharge, if required by the profession;
(c) Provide a written declaration stating that he or she practiced only intermittently or in an emergency during the previous renewal cycle;
(d) Provide a written declaration stating that continuing education or competency requirements have been met, if required for the profession; and
(e) Provide other written declarations or documentation, if required for the profession.
(3) Retired active credential renewal fees are accepted by the department no sooner than ninety days prior to the expiration date.
(4) Prior to the retired active credential expiration date, courtesy renewal notices are mailed to the address on file. Practitioners should return the renewal notice when renewing their credential. Failure to receive a courtesy renewal notice does not relieve or exempt the retired active credential renewal requirement.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-130, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]