To re-activate an inactive license an applicant must

• A. Take a licensing exam
• B. Complete CE hours, submit an application, and pay the fee
• C. Complete CE hours and pay the fee
• D. Submit a renewal form only

Answer: (B)

Reactivating an inactive license involves both meeting ongoing competency requirements and completing the administrative steps to resume active status. You must complete the required continuing education hours to show you’re maintaining professional standards, submit the reactivation or renewal application to the licensing board, and pay the associated fee. An exam is not typically required for reactivation, since exams are generally used for initial licensure. Completing CE hours alone isn’t enough without submitting the formal application and paying the fee, and submitting only a renewal form omits the necessary proof of CE and the payment to process the reactivation.