Frequently Asked Questions

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Question:

How often am I required to renew my license?

Answer:

Licenses are renewed annually and are valid from April 1st through March 31st. All licensees are informed and reminded of renewal at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date of the license (March 31st). Renewal Reminders are sent to the address on file with the NCBDN offices.*

The completed application and current renewal fee must be submitted online or postmarked by March 31st. After March 31st, but before May 31st, you are subject to an additional $75 late fee in addition to renewal costs. After May 31st your license is considered lapsed (see Lapsed License procedure.)

If you are issued a new license after March 31st but before January 1st of the following year, you will be required to pay the full renewal fee of $75.00 before March 31st of the following year. If you are issued a new license between January 1st and March 31st of the current renewal year your license will be extended through the following year. Thus, if you are issued a new license in December, you will be required to renew your license before March 31st of the following year. However, if you are issued a new license in February of the current renewal year, your license will be issued through March 31st of the following year.

Please .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) the NCBDN office with further questions regarding this issue.

*Failure to receive renewal notice is not justification for late renewal.

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