Which license status allows reactivation within two years after the renewal date?

Which license status allows reactivation within two years after the renewal date?

• A. Lapsed
• B. Expired
• C. Terminated
• D. Active

Answer: (B)

When a license is expired, it has clearly passed its renewal date and is not currently active. In many boards, there’s a two-year window after expiration during which you can reactivate by paying the overdue fees and meeting any missed requirements, such as continuing education. If you don’t reactivate within that window, you’d typically need to go through relicensure, which may involve additional steps or exams. An active license is currently valid. A terminated status usually reflects disciplinary action and isn’t simply reactivated. A lapsed status means renewal was missed and may have its own reinstatement rules, not the two-year expiration pathway.

When a license is expired, it has clearly passed its renewal date and is not currently active. In many boards, there’s a two-year window after expiration during which you can reactivate by paying the overdue fees and meeting any missed requirements, such as continuing education. If you don’t reactivate within that window, you’d typically need to go through relicensure, which may involve additional steps or exams. An active license is currently valid. A terminated status usually reflects disciplinary action and isn’t simply reactivated. A lapsed status means renewal was missed and may have its own reinstatement rules, not the two-year expiration pathway.