Alabama Administrative Code
Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 485-X-3 - REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Section 485-X-3-.03 - Renewal Of Registration

(1) Registration term is the fiscal year which begins October 1 and ends September 30 of the following year. Certificates of Registration must be renewed annually. Renewal applications must include payment of a renewal fee established by the board and a signed affidavit showing completion of all continuing education requirements. No provision is made for partial payment for a partial year. Renewal fees are due October 1st of each fiscal year. If the registrant elects to renew his license electronically, if available, the registrant may be charged a convenience fee or surcharge. If renewal is not completed on January 1, the registration will lapse and must be reinstated, as required by regulation.

(2) Prior to September 1 of each year, the board shall issue renewal notices to each interior designer who is actively registered to the individual's last known address and/or e-mail address. It is the obligation of the registrant to notify the board of any changes to contact information.

(3) Renewals postmarked October 1 through December 31 will be considered late and those renewals must include the late penalty established by regulation.

(4) Certificates of Registration held by active duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States shall not expire until September 30 following the day of discharge or final separation from the Armed Forces of the United States.

(5) The board shall not renew a Certificate of Registration to any individual who has been assessed fines or costs associated with investigation and prosecution of violation of the act until the individual complies with or satisfies all terms and conditions of any final order of the board or the courts of Alabama.