A licensee whose license lapsed/expired for a period of five years or less may have his or her license reinstated if:

• A. Pay the current registration fee
• B. Pay the missed renewal fees
• C. Pay the late fee
• D. Submit the Board-approved form stating that you meet the requirements for reinstatement and submit written proof of 15 CME credits for each year the license has lapsed

Answer: (D)

Reinstatement after a lapse of five years or less hinges on proving you meet the board’s reinstatement requirements and showing you’ve completed enough continuing education. The official process requires submitting the board-approved reinstatement form to certify that you meet those requirements, along with written proof of CME credits—specifically 15 credits for each year the license was lapsed. That combination demonstrates you are current with professional standards and competent to practice again.

Paying the current registration fee alone doesn’t demonstrate you’ve met the reinstatement criteria, and merely paying a missed renewal or late fee confirms only payment status, not competency or eligibility. The form plus the CME documentation is the mechanism the board uses to verify you’re ready to be reinstated.