1. (1) The expiration for all credentials is the practitioner's birthday. To determine the renewal cycle, refer to the individual laws and rules pertaining to the credential.

2. (2) To renew a retired active credential, the practitioner shall:

   1. (a) Pay the retired active credential renewal fee;
   2. (b) Pay the substance use disorder monitoring surcharge, if required by the profession;
   3. (c) Provide a written declaration stating that they practiced only intermittently or in an emergency during the previous renewal cycle;
   4. (d) Provide a written declaration stating that continuing education or competency requirements have been met, if required for the profession; and
   5. (e) Provide other written declarations or documentation, if required for the profession.
3. (3) Retired active credential renewal fees are accepted by the department no sooner than 90 days prior to the expiration date.
4. (4) Prior to the retired active 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 retired active credential renewal requirement.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.040, 18.130.050, 43.70.040, and 43.70.280. WSR 26-11-023, s 246-12-130, filed 5/14/26, effective 6/14/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-130, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]