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Big changes are on the way! Stay informed about important licensure updates that may impact your renewal cycle.

Tuesday March 10, 2026

 

We’re thrilled to announce that on (implementation date) the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) will continue transitioning from 1-year licenses to 2-year licenses! This change is designed to ease the burden of annual renewals, giving you more time to focus on what matters most — your profession.

Here’s what you need to know about the transition:

"Two side-by-side flowcharts for determining biennial license expiration dates. Left flowchart — Renewing in 2026: Even birth year (e.g. 1990): born on or before June 30, license expires in 2030 on your date of birth; born after June 30, license expires in 2028 on your date of birth. Odd birth year (e.g. 1991): regardless of birth date, license expires in 2029 on your date of birth. Right flowchart — License issued before biennial implementation date with a 2027 expiration: Even birth year (e.g. 1990): born on or before June 30, license expires in 2030 on your date of birth; born after June 30, license expires in 2029 on your date of birth. Odd birth year (e.g. 1991): born on or before June 30, license expires in 2029 on your date of birth; born after June 30, license expires in 2031 on your date of birth."

 

Fee Adjustments: Beginning with the issuance of a 2-year license renewal, fees will be adjusted to align with the extended renewal period. Licensees will only be charged for whole years.

 

Of note, due to statutory requirements, the provisional athletic trainer license will not be impacted by this transition.

 

We understand that this process isn’t as simple as flipping a switch, but we’re confident this change will make things easier for you in the long run. Thank you for your continued flexibility as we implement more streamlined processes intended to support you, our professionals.

To help you familiarize yourself with the changes, we have gathered some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for you below.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):  

  • I have a business license – how do I know when my license was originally issued? 
    • You can find your original license issue date in OASIS, either in your own profile page, or in the Public Search feature.
  • Why is this change happening?
    • The transition to 2-year licenses is designed to reduce the administrative burden of annual renewals for licensees while improving efficiency. This change gives you more time to focus on your profession instead of renewing your license every year.
  • Why is my renewal dependent on the year I was born? 
    • To ensure a smooth transition, DOPL is phasing in the new renewal cycle based on birth year. This method evenly distributes renewals over two years while ensuring steady cash flow for the boards. This allows DOPL to ensure that your license renewals and fees are handled with the utmost care.
  • How are my Continuing Education Credits changing?
    • There are no changes to your current Continuing Education requirements.
  • How are my fees changing? 
    • This does not constitute a fee change, rather for individuals who previously had a one-year license, fees will be aggregated to reflect the extended renewal period.
  • Will I still be able to renew early?
    • You will still be able to renew up to 60 days prior to your license expiration on your birthday, unless otherwise stated.
  • What if I cannot afford to pay for a two-year renewal right now?
    • Please contact DOPL at (208) 334-3233 for other options.

 

For more details, visit the DOPL Website.

Thank you for your hard work and continued dedication.

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