Renewal Of License

(1) Renewal Application (a) The due date for licensure renewal is the last day of the month in which a licensee’s birthday falls pursuant to the Division of Health Related Boards “birthdate renewal system” contained on the renewal certificate as the expiration date. (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) A license issued pursuant to these rules is renewable by the expiration date indicated on the renewal certificate. To be eligible for renewal, an individual must submit to the Division of Health Related Boards on or before the expiration date all of the following: 1. A completed and signed Board renewal application form; and 2. The renewal and state regulatory fees as provided in Rule 1150-02-.06; and 3. A statement attesting to the completion of continued competence requirements, as provided in Rule 1150-02-.12. (d) Licensees who fail to comply with the renewal rules or notification received by them concerning failure to timely renew shall have their licenses processed pursuant to Rule 1200-10-01-.10. (e) Anyone submitting a signed renewal form or letter which is found to be untrue may be subjecting himself to disciplinary action as provided in Rule 1150-02-.15. (2) Reinstatement of Expired License (a) Reinstatement of an expired license may be accomplished upon meeting the following conditions: 1. Payment of the current renewal fee and state mandated fees in Rule 1150-02- .06; GENERAL RULES GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF CHAPTER 1150-02 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2. Payment of the late renewal fee in Rule 1150-02-.06; and 3. Submitting proof of completion of continued competence requirements, as provided in Rule 1150-02-.12. (b) Anyone submitting a signed reinstatement application which is found to be untrue may be subjecting himself to disciplinary action as provided in Rule 1150-02-.15. (3) Renewal issuance decisions pursuant to this rule may be made administratively or upon review by any Board member or the Board’s designee.