Annual License Renewal
All registrants are required to renew their license and registration annually during the Renewal Period which runs between February 1 and March 31 of each year.
Annual Requirements
Renewal Fee
Submit required annual renewal fee of $520.
Outstanding Fees
Registrants with outstanding fees will not have their renewal processed until all outstanding fees are paid in full.
Personal Profile Update
Confirm or update information in the Registrant Portal.
Professional Liability Insurance
Upload evidence of professional liability insurance covering all counselling therapy related services authorized within the registrant’s individual scope of practice, with a claim amount of not less than $2,000,000 and an aggregate amount not less than $5,000,000 with no deductible. The policy must be held personally in the name of the registrant; insurance held by third parties (including employers) on behalf of the registrant is not sufficient.
Judicial Attestation
Attest to the continued veracity of all answers to the judicial questions previously attested to or declare any and all changes. Renewal will not be processed without a complete and attested judicial update.
Mini-Course
Attest to having reviewed and understood the Renewal Mini-Course linked to the renewal form.
LATE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Late Registration Renewal Fee | 50 % of annual renewal fee = $260 |
| Expired License Reactivation Fee | 50 % of annual renewal fee = $260 |
| Expired License Reinstatement Fee | 50 % of annual renewal fee = $260 |
The table below indicates how registration and licensing fees, late fees, and reinstatement fees will be applied.
| Scenario | Effective Dates | Application Type Required | Required Fees (fines are cumulative) | Amount Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Time Renewal | February 1 – March 31 – Annual Renewal Period | Renewal | Annual License Fee | $520 |
| Late Registration Renewal | April 1 – late notice and invoice for late registration fee is issued. – Renewal access remains open in the portal – Late fee is applied – License remains valid until April 30 | Renewal | Annual License Fee Late Fee | $780 |
| License Expiry | May 1 – license expired notice is issued. – Portal access is restricted – Registrant is prohibited from practice/title use – “Licensed Lapsed” and “inactive” appears on the official registry – Registrant must apply for reactivation of license, and a reactivation fee is applied | Reactivation | Annual License Fee Late Fee Reactivation Fee | $1,040 |
| License Expired for 6 Months | November 1 – the opportunity for license reactivation is closed. – Registrant must apply for reinstatement of registration & license, and a reinstatement fee is applied. | Reinstatement | Annual License Fee Late Fee Reactivation Fee Reinstatement Fee | $1,300 |