1. (1) The expiration date for all credentials is the practitioner's birthday, except for faculty or postgraduate education credentials authorized by law.
2. (2) Every credential requires renewal. To determine the renewal cycle, refer to the individual laws and rules pertaining to the credential.

3. (3) To renew a credential, the practitioner shall:

   1. (a) Pay the renewal fee;
   2. (b) Pay the substance use disorder monitoring surcharge, if required by the profession; and
   3. (c) Provide written declarations or documentation, if required for the profession.
4. (4) Prior to the credential expiration date, courtesy renewal notices are sent by mail or email to the contact information on file. Practitioners should renew their credential online or return the renewal notice when renewing by mail. Failure to receive a courtesy renewal notice does not relieve or exempt the credential renewal requirement.
5. (5) Renewal fees are accepted by the department no sooner than 90 days prior to the expiration date.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.040, 18.130.050, 43.70.040, and 43.70.280. WSR 26-11-023, s 246-12-030, filed 5/14/26, effective 6/14/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-030, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]