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Renewal Information

Paramedic Recertification Information

Current licenses will expire at midnight, Eastern Time, December 1, 2014

The process of renewing a license may take two to three weeks. Initiating contact to confirm the receipt of fees or the status of your license prior to this time will not expedite the renewal process.

Voluntary inactive certification holders will not receive a renewal notice.

This profession is not eligible to enter into retired status.

Fees and Renewal Schedule

Important Dates  
Renewal Notices Mailed  
Current Certificate Expiration 12/01/2014
Renewal Expiration  
   
Renewing AFTER the Renewal Period
(for certificates that expired on 12/01/2012)
Involuntary Inactive to Active $70.00

An application for recertification received by the department more than 180 days after the expiration date of the certificate shall be denied. Such a certificate holder is ineligible for recertification and must meet the requirements for initial certification.

Reactivation Requirements

  • Voluntary Inactive to Active - contact us
  • A certificate which has been inactive for more than 6 years automatically expires and may not be reinstated.
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