Procedures for Requesting a Waiver of the Continuing Education Requirement
If you have not completed the CE requirement you MUST either place your license on inactive status or submit a completed renewal application, along with the renewal fee and a request for waiver of the CE requirement. Requests for a waiver of the CE requirement must be submitted prior to the expiration date of your current license, along with the renewal fee. The request for a waiver MUST be based on one of the following reasons:
A) Full-time service in the armed forces of the U.S. during a substantial part of the prerenewal period. In addition to the written waiver request, you must also submit verification of the start and end date of the active duty;
B) An incapacitating illness. In addition to the written waiver request, you must also submit a doctor's statement that includes the diagnosis and the start and end date of the treatment.
C) Substantial financial hardship. In addition to the written waiver request, you must submit a copy of your most recently filed federal tax return.
D) Absence of opportunities for CE. (This means there were no CE programs offered in the area in which you reside.) In addition to the written waiver request, you must document your attempts to obtain CE in your area. (You may obtain up to one-half of your hours through self-study.)
How the Department Processes Your Continuing Education Waiver Request if You Have Not Completed Your Continuing Education Requirements
The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation makes every effort to process your renewal in a timely fashion. The renewal process is delayed when all of the questions on the application are not answered ,supporting documentation is missing, the fee is incorrect or missing, or your check is not signed.
If the Department determines your application, waiver request, and other documentation are in proper order, a new license will be issued.
The issuance of your license at this time does not mean your request has been approved. It simply enables you to continue to practice until a final determination has been made regarding the waiver request.
The Board will review your waiver request and then make a recommendation to the Director.
If your request for waiver is approved, you will be notified in writing.
If your request for waiver is denied, you will receive written notification of the denial and your license will be placed into a nondisciplinary non-renewed status.
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