1. (a) Subject to IC 25-1-2-6 (e), an initial and renewed certificate expires on the date established by the licensing agency under IC 25-1-5-4 .
2. (b) An individual may renew a certificate by paying a renewal fee and complying with the continuing education requirements established under section 5 of this chapter on or before the expiration date of the certificate.
3. (c) If an individual fails to pay a renewal fee on or before the expiration date of a certificate, the certificate becomes invalid without further action by the board.
4. (d) If an individual holds a certificate that has been invalid for not more than three (3) years, the board shall reinstate the certificate if the individual meets the requirements of IC 25-1-8-6 (c).
5. (e) If more than three (3) years have elapsed since the date a certificate expired, the individual who holds the certificate may seek reinstatement of the certificate by satisfying the requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6 (d).

As added by P.L.30-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.105-2008, SEC.5; P.L.177-2015, SEC.11; P.L.29-2026, SEC.28.