When do late fees start to incur on a current license?

Late fees begin to accrue on a current license after December 31 of the renewal year because this is the cut-off date for license renewals. If a licensure renewal application is not submitted before this date, the license enters a grace period, after which it is considered expired, resulting in the addition of late fees upon any further attempts to renew.

The rationale is that the time frame leading up to the renewal deadline is intended for licensees to prepare and submit their renewal applications without incurring penalties. Once the new year begins, the opportunity for timely renewal has passed, thus triggering the financial implications associated with late submissions. This policy encourages timely compliance and upholds the integrity of the licensing process, ensuring that practitioners are in good standing to provide services legally.