Renewal Of License

(1) Renewal Application (a) The due date for license renewal is the last day of the month of the license period pursuant to the Division’s biennial renewal system. (b) Methods of Renewal 1. Internet Renewals - Individuals may apply for renewal and pay the necessary fees via the Internet. The application to renew can be accessed at: https://apps.tn.gov/hlrs/ 2. Paper Renewals - For individuals who have not renewed their license online via the Internet, a renewal application form will be mailed to each individual licensed by the Board to the last address provided to the Board. Failure to receive such notification does not relieve the licensee from the responsibility of meeting all requirements for renewal. (c) To be eligible for renewal, an individual must have completed continuing education requirements provided in Rule 1730-03-.12 and submit to the Division of Health Related Boards on or before the expiration date all of the following: 1. A completed Board renewal application form; and 2. The renewal and state regulatory fees as provided in Rule 1730-03-.06. (d) Anyone submitting a renewal form or letter which is found to be untrue may be subjecting himself to disciplinary action as provided in Rule 1730-03-.15. (e) Licensees who fail to comply with the renewal rules or notification received by them concerning failure to timely renew shall have their licenses processed in accordance with Rule 1200-10-01-.10. (2) Reinstatement of an Expired License (a) Reinstatement of a license that has expired may be accomplished upon meeting the following conditions: 1. Payment of all past due renewal and state regulatory fees; 2. Payment of the late renewal fee provided in Rule 1730-03-.06; and 3. Compliance with continuing education requirement pursuant to Rule 1730-03-.12. (b) Reinstatement decisions pursuant to this rule may be made administratively or reviewed by the Board. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING VETERINARY TECHNICIANS CHAPTER 1730-03