440.08
440.08(1) (1) Notice of renewal. The department shall give a notice of renewal to each holder of a credential at least 30 days prior to the renewal date of the credential. Notice may be mailed to the last address provided to the department by the credential holder or may be given by electronic transmission. Failure to receive a notice of renewal is not a defense in any disciplinary proceeding against the holder or in any proceeding against the holder for practicing without a credential. Failure to receive a notice of renewal does not relieve the holder from the obligation to pay a penalty for late renewal under sub.
(3).
440.08(2) (2) Renewal dates, fees and applications.
440.08(2)(a) (a) Except as provided in par.
(b)and in ss. 440.51 , 442.04 , 444.03 , 444.11 , 447.04 (2) (c) 2
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440.08
440.08(1) (1) Notice of renewal. The department shall give a notice of renewal to each holder of a credential at least 30 days prior to the renewal date of the credential. Notice may be mailed to the last address provided to the department by the credential holder or may be given by electronic transmission. Failure to receive a notice of renewal is not a defense in any disciplinary proceeding against the holder or in any proceeding against the holder for practicing without a credential. Failure to receive a notice of renewal does not relieve the holder from the obligation to pay a penalty for late renewal under sub. (3) .
440.08(2) (2) Renewal dates, fees and applications.
440.08(2)(a) (a) Except as provided in par. (b) and in ss. 440.51 , 442.04 , 444.03 , 444.11 , 447.04 (2) (c) 2. , 447.05 (1) (b) , 449.17 (1m) (d) , 449.18 (2) (e) , 455.06 (1) (b) , 463.10 , 463.12 , and 463.25 and subch. II of ch. 448 , the renewal dates for credentials are as follows:
440.08(2)(a)1. 1. Accountant, certified public: December 15 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)3. 3. Accounting corporation or partnership: December 15 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)4. 4. Acupuncturist: July 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)4m. 4m. Advanced practice nurse prescriber: October 1 of each even-numbered year.
[Note: Effective date note NOTE: Subd. 4m. is repealed eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17 .]
440.08(2)(a)5. 5. Aesthetician: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)6. 6. Aesthetics establishment: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)8. 8. Aesthetics school: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)9. 9. Aesthetics specialty school: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)9m. 9m. Substance abuse counselor, clinical supervisor, or prevention specialist: except as limited in s. 440.88 (4) , March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)10. 10. Anesthesiologist assistant: October 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)10m. 10m. Appraisal management company: December 15 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)11. 11. Appraiser, real estate, certified general: December 15 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)11m. 11m. Appraiser, real estate, certified residential: December 15 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)12. 12. Appraiser, real estate, licensed: December 15 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)13. 13. Architect: August 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)14. 14. Architectural or engineering firm, partnership or corporation: February 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)14d. 14d. Athlete agent: July 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)14f. 14f. Athletic trainer: July 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)14g. 14g. Auction company: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)14r. 14r. Auctioneer: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)15. 15. Audiologist: February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)15m. 15m. Barber: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)16. 16. Barbering establishment: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)19. 19. Barbering school: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)20m. 20m. Behavior analyst: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)21. 21. Cemetery authority, licensed: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)21m. 21m. Cemetery authority, registered: December 15 of each even-numbered year; $10.
440.08(2)(a)22. 22. Cemetery preneed seller: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)23. 23. Cemetery salesperson: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)23p. 23p. Chiropractic radiological technician: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)23s. 23s. Chiropractic technician: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)24. 24. Chiropractor: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)24b. 24b. Cosmetologist: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)24d. 24d. Cosmetology establishment: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)24k. 24k. Cosmetology school: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)24m. 24m. Crematory authority: January 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)25. 25. Dental hygienist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)25m. 25m. Dental therapist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)26. 26. Dentist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)26m. 26m. Dentist, faculty member: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)27. 27. Designer of engineering systems: February 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)27m. 27m. Dietitian: November 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)29. 29. Drug manufacturer: June 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)30. 30. Electrologist: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)31. 31. Electrology establishment: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)33. 33. Electrology school: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)34. 34. Electrology specialty school: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)35. 35. Engineer, professional: August 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)36. 36. Funeral director: December 15 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)37. 37. Funeral establishment: June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)37m. 37m. Genetic counselor: November 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)38. 38. Hearing instrument specialist: February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)38g. 38g. Home inspector: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)38h. 38h. Home medical oxygen provider: June 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)38i. 38i. Interior design firm, partnership, or corporation: February 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)38j. 38j. Juvenile martial arts instructor: September 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)38m. 38m. Landscape architect: August 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)39. 39. Land surveyor, professional: February 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)39m. 39m. Limited X-ray machine operator: September 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)42. 42. Manicuring establishment: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)44. 44. Manicuring school: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)45. 45. Manicuring specialty school: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)46. 46. Manicurist: April 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)46m. 46m. Marriage and family therapist: March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)46r. 46r. Massage therapist or bodywork therapist: March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)46w. 46w. Midwife, licensed: July 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)46y. 46y. Mobile dentistry program registration: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)47g. 47g. Naturopathic doctor: January 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)47h. 47h. Naturopathic doctor, limited-scope: January 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)47r. 47r. Nurse, advanced practice registered: March 1 of each even-numbered year.
[Note: Effective date note NOTE: Subd. 47r. is created eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17 .]
440.08(2)(a)48. 48. Nurse, licensed practical: May 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)49. 49. Nurse, registered: March 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)50. 50. Nurse-midwife: March 1 of each even-numbered year.
[Note: Effective date note NOTE: Subd. 50. is repealed eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17 .]
440.08(2)(a)51. 51. Nursing home administrator: July 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)52. 52. Occupational therapist: June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)53. 53. Occupational therapy assistant: June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)54. 54. Optometrist: December 15 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)54m. 54m. Perfusionist: March 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)55. 55. Pharmacist: June 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)56. 56. Pharmacy, in-state and out-of-state: June 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)56m. 56m. Pharmacy technician: June 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)57. 57. Physical therapist: March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)57m. 57m. Physical therapist assistant: March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)58. 58. Physician, other than a physician who possesses the degree of doctor of osteopathy: November 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)58m. 58m. Physician who possesses the degree of doctor of osteopathy: November 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)59. 59. Physician assistant: March 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)60. 60. Podiatrist: November 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)61. 61. Private detective: September 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)62. 62. Private detective agency: September 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)63. 63. Private practice school psychologist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)63g. 63g. Private security person: September 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)63m. 63m. Professional counselor: March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)63u. 63u. Professional geologist: August 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)63v. 63v. Professional geology, hydrology or soil science firm, partnership or corporation: August 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)63w. 63w. Professional hydrologist: August 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)63x. 63x. Professional soil scientist: August 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)64. 64. Psychologist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)64g. 64g. Radiographer, licensed: September 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)65. 65. Real estate broker: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)66. 66. Real estate business entity: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)67. 67. Real estate salesperson: December 15 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)67m. 67m. Registered interior designer: August 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)67v. 67v. Registered music, art or dance therapist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)67x. 67x. Registered music, art, or dance therapist with psychotherapy license: October 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)68. 68. Respiratory care practitioner: July 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)68b. 68b. Sanitarian: January 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)68c. 68c. Sign language interpreter: September 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)68d. 68d. Social worker: March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)68h. 68h. Social worker, advanced practice: March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)68p. 68p. Social worker, independent: March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)68t. 68t. Social worker, independent clinical: March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)68v. 68v. Speech-language pathologist: February 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)69g. 69g. Third-party logistics provider: July 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)69m. 69m. Transportation network company: March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
440.08(2)(a)72. 72. Wholesale distributor of prescription drugs: June 1 of each even-numbered year.
440.08(2)(b) (b) The renewal fee for an apprentice, journeyman, student or temporary credential is $10. The renewal dates specified in par. (a) do not apply to apprentice, journeyman, student or temporary credentials.
440.08(2)(c) (c) Except as provided in par. (e) and sub. (3) , renewal applications shall include the applicable renewal fee as determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) or as specified in par. (b) .
440.08(2)(d) (d) If an applicant for credential renewal requests that the department process an application on an expedited basis, the applicant shall pay a service fee that is equal to the department’s best estimate of the cost of processing the application on an expedited basis, including the cost of providing counter or other special handling services.
440.08(2)(e) (e) A renewal of a compact license, as defined in s. 448.015 (1dm) , shall be governed by s. 448.980 (7) and is subject to s. 448.07 (2) .
440.08(2m) (2m) Renewal generally.
440.08(2m)(a) (a) A renewal application shall be considered complete only when the credential holder has submitted the fee required under sub. (2) (c) and all forms and other documentation required for the renewal of that credential.
440.08(2m)(b) (b) A credential holder who has submitted a complete renewal application as provided in par. (a) has made timely and sufficient application for the renewal of the credential within the meaning of s. 227.51 (2) .
440.08(3) (3) Late renewal.
440.08(3)(a) (a) Except as provided in rules promulgated under par. (b) , if the department does not receive an application to renew a credential before its renewal date, the holder of the credential may restore the credential by payment of the applicable renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and by payment of a late renewal fee of $25.
440.08(3)(b) (b) The department or the interested examining board or affiliated credentialing board, as appropriate, may promulgate rules requiring the holder of a credential who fails to renew the credential within 5 years after its renewal date to complete requirements in order to restore the credential, in addition to the applicable requirements for renewal established under chs. 440 to 480 , that the department, examining board or affiliated credentialing board determines are necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare. The rules may not require the holder to complete educational requirements or pass examinations that are more extensive than the educational or examination requirements that must be completed in order to obtain an initial credential from the department, the examining board or the affiliated credentialing board.
440.08(4) (4) Denial of credential renewal.
440.08(4)(a) (a) Generally. If the department or the interested examining board or affiliated credentialing board, as appropriate, determines that an applicant for renewal has failed to comply with sub. (2) (c) or (3) or with any other applicable requirement for renewal established under chs. 440 to 480 or that the denial of an application for renewal of a credential is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare, the department, examining board or affiliated credentialing board may summarily deny the application for renewal by mailing to the holder of the credential a notice of denial that includes a statement of the facts or conduct that warrant the denial and a notice that the holder may, within 30 days after the date on which the notice of denial is mailed, file a written request with the department to have the denial reviewed at a hearing before the department, if the department issued the credential, or before the examining board or affiliated credentialing board that issued the credential.
440.08(4)(b) (b) Applicability. This subsection does not apply to a denial of a credential renewal under s. 440.12 or 440.13 (2) (b) .
440.08(5) (5) Renewal suspension for public health emergency.
440.08(5)(a) (a) In this subsection, “health care provider credential” means any credential issued under ch. 441 , 447 , 448 , 450 , 455 , 460 , or 462 .
440.08(5)(b) (b) Notwithstanding subs. (1) to (3) and the applicable provisions in chs. 440 to 480 , but subject to any professional discipline imposed on the credential, a health care provider credential is not subject to renewal, or any other conditions for renewal including continuing education, and remains valid during the period specified in par. (c) .
440.08(5)(c) (c) For purposes of par. (b) , the period shall be the period beginning on March 12, 2020, and ending on the 60th day after the end of the period covered by the public health emergency declared on March 12, 2020, by executive order 72.
440.08(5)(d) (d) A renewal that occurs subsequent to the period described in par. (c) is not subject to the late renewal fee under sub. (3) (a) if the application to renew the credential is received before the next applicable renewal date. Notwithstanding the applicable provisions in chs. 440 to 480 , the applicable credentialing board may, for that next applicable renewal date, provide an exemption from or reduction of continuing education or other conditions for renewal.
440.08 History History: 1991 a. 39 ss. 3305 , 3313 ; 1991 a. 78 , 160 , 167 , 269 , 278 , 315 ; 1993 a. 3 , 16 , 102 , 105 , 107 , 443 , 463 , 465 ; 1993 a. 490 ss. 228 to 230 , 274 , 275 ; 1995 a. 27 , 233 , 321 , 322 , 461 ; 1997 a. 27 , 75 , 81 , 96 , 156 , 191 , 237 , 261 , 300 ; 1999 a. 9 , 32 ; 2001 a. 16 , 70 , 74 , 80 , 89 ; 2003 a. 150 , 270 , 285 , 327 ; 2005 a. 25 , 31 , 242 , 292 , 297 , 407 ; 2007 a. 20 , 174 , 189 ; 2009 a. 28 , 29 , 106 , 130 , 174 , 282 , 355 , 360 ; 2011 a. 160 , 190 , 258 ; 2013 a. 20 , 240 , 244 , 358 ; 2015 a. 3 , 16 , 55 , 116 ; 2015 a. 195 s. 83 ; 2015 a. 258 ; 2017 a. 82 , 113 , 329 , 364 ; 2019 a. 49 s. 1 ; 2019 a. 185 ; 2021 a. 22 , 25 , 100 , 130 , 195 , 251 , 254 ; 2023 a. 33 , 87 ; 2025 a. 17 .