Business & LicensingQuestion 1373 of 1605
A contractor lets a license expire but wants it restored. Up to how long after expiration may the license generally be renewed retroactively without reapplying as a new applicant?
a.Five years
b.One year
c.Ninety days
d.Ten years
Explanation
Under B&P Code section 7141.5, an expired license may be renewed retroactively within five years of expiration by paying the renewal fee plus a delinquency fee. After five years, the applicant must file a new original application.
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