When does a license expire?

• A. Second anniversary of the date of the license
• B. First anniversary
• C. End of calendar year
• D. Five years after issue

Answer: (A)

Licenses are issued for a fixed renewal period that is tied to the date of issuance. In many regulatory systems, that period is two years, so the license expires on the second anniversary of when it was issued. This means the expiration date is determined by the actual issue date, not by a fixed calendar date or a longer span like five years.

The reason the two-year cycle is the best answer is that it aligns with standard renewal practice: you must renew by that two-year mark (often after fulfilling continuing education and paying fees) to keep practicing legally. One year after issue would be too soon for a renewal cycle; the end of the calendar year ignores the actual issue date; five years after issue is longer than typical renewal periods and would create an irregular pattern of licensure.