Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
AGENCY DESCRIPTION
Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers
Part 2 - INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF PRACTITIONERS
Section 246-12-030 - How to renew a credential

(1) The expiration date for all credentials is the practitioner's birthday, except for faculty or postgraduate education credentials authorized by law.

(2) A credential period may be one or two years. To determine the renewal cycle, refer to the individual laws and rules pertaining to your profession.

(3) To renew a credential, the practitioner must:

(4) Prior to the credential expiration date, courtesy renewal notices are mailed to the address on file. Practitioners should return the renewal notice when renewing their credential. Failure to receive a courtesy renewal notice does not relieve or exempt the credential renewal requirement.

(5) Renewal fees are accepted by the department no sooner than ninety days prior to the expiration date.