(1) The expiration for all credentials is the practitioner's birthday. Except as provided in WAC 246-12-500 through 246-12-560 for military and military-related status, to renew an inactive credential, the practitioner shall:
- (a) Pay the inactive credential renewal fee; and
- (b) Pay the substance use disorder monitoring surcharge, if required by the profession.
- (2) To determine the renewal cycle, refer to the individual laws and rules pertaining to the profession.
- (3) Inactive credential renewal fees are accepted by the department no sooner than 90 days prior to the expiration date.
- (4) Prior to the inactive 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 inactive credential renewal requirement.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.040, 18.130.050, 43.70.040, and 43.70.280. WSR 26-11-023, s 246-12-100, filed 5/14/26, effective 6/14/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.270(3). WSR 14-10-025, § 246-12-100, filed 4/28/14, effective 5/29/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-100, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]