17 CAR § 75-701 – Renewal and fees

(a) All licenses expire biennially on May 31 of the renewal year.
(b) The biennial license renewal fee is due and payable by May 31 of the renewal year.
(c)
1. (1)
  1. (A) Failure to pay the biennial fee within the time stated shall automatically suspend the right of any licensee to practice while delinquent.
  2. (B) See Arkansas Code § 17-27-307(a)(2)(A).
2. (2) Such lapsed license may be renewed within a period of twelve (12) months from the expiration date by payment of all fees and Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling requirements.
(d) A late fee will be assessed on June 1 if the renewal fee is postmarked after midnight on May 31 of the renewal year.
(e)
1. (1) Failure to renew a license within twelve (12) months from the date of expiration will necessitate applying for the license as a new applicant meeting all requirements in effect as of the date the new application is received in the board office.
2. (2) In this circumstance, prior to the application being processed, the applicant may be required to appear before the board to explain the failure to meet the renewal deadlines.