PURPOSE: This rule outlines the process for restoring a license to practice as a social worker.

1. (1) A license that has expired may be renewed within sixty (60) days of the expiration date by:

   1. (A) Submitting a completed renewal form;
   2. (B) Proof of satisfaction of the continuing education (CE) requirements;
   3. (C) The renewal fee; and
   4. (D) The delinquency fee.

2. (2) A license that has been expired more than sixty (60) days but less than two (2) years may be renewed by:

   1. (A) Submitting a completed renewal form;
   2. (B) Proof of satisfaction of the continuing education requirements;
   3. (C) The renewal fee, the restoration fee; and

   4. (D) Proof of completion of continuing education hours in the current renewal cycle in accordance with the following: 1. CEs REQUIRED TO RENEW* MONTHS NOT CE HOURS NEEDED

      1. 2. Proof of the completion of the contin-

uing education hours during the lapse period must be submitted with the application for renewal and the required fees. These hours are in addition to the thirty (30) hours required for renewal of the license.

1. 3. The number of continuing education

hours completed above the number required in the current renewal cycle can be credited toward the total hours required for the next renewal cycle.

1. (3) A license that has been expired for two (2) years or more may be renewed by submitting the following:

   1. (A) A completed application for licensure, noting the previous license;
   2. (B) Proof of current qualification for licensure that is not already in the committee’s files (i.e., proof of graduation from an accredited program, completion of examina- 20 CSR 2263-2

tions, or completion of supervised experilicense to active status, the licensee shall ence); complete a renewal form and pay the renewal

marked no later than the expiration date of the license to avoid the late renewal penalty fee as defined in rules promulgated by the committee.

1. (2) Each inactive licensee shall provide the committee, at the time of application for renewal of the inactive license, with a completed renewal form issued by the committee that shall contain updated information since the preceding application/renewal period.
2. (3) The licensee shall not practice social work in the state of Missouri while the license is inactive, unless otherwise allowed by law.
3. (4) Licensees granted an inactive license by the committee shall place the word “inactive” adjacent to their social work title on any business card, letterhead, or any other document or device, unless otherwise allowed by law.
4. (5) If an inactive licensee wishes to return a