If a licensee fails to renew his or her license on time, the license will go into what status?

When a licensee fails to renew their license on time in Kentucky, the status of the license changes to expired. An expired license means that the licensee no longer has the right to practice or act under that license until it is renewed. The renewal process may involve meeting continuing education requirements or paying any outstanding fees to reinstate the license.

'Inactive' status typically indicates that a license may not be currently used, but it can be reinstated with the appropriate process. 'Revoked' status occurs when a license has been permanently taken away due to serious violations. 'Cancelled' status generally implies a voluntary decision by the licensee to terminate their license. In the case of failure to renew on time, the most accurate status assigned is expired, as this reflects that the license remains valid but is temporarily inactive until renewal is completed.