Expired License – A license that has expired as a result of failure to renew may be renewed no later than two years after its expiration. The date of renewal shall be the date the Board acts to approve the renewal.
To apply for reinstatement of an expired license, the applicant shall:

(1) File an Reinstatement application provided by the Board.  Application here
(2) Submit proof of completion of all continuing education requirements.
(3) Pay all accrued renewal fees, along with an expired license fee.


Inactive License – A licensed acupuncturist who is not actively engaged in the practice of acupuncture in this State and who does not wish to renew the license may direct the Board to place the license on inactive status. This request must be made in writing.

A license may remain on inactive status for a period not to exceed eight years from the date the license was placed on inactive status. Upon an applicant's proof of completion of 40 hours of Board-approved
continuing education units, payment of all fees, a determination by the Board that the applicant is not engaged in any prohibited activities that would constitute the basis for discipline as set forth in G.S. 90-456, and has not engaged in any of those prohibited activities during the period of time the license has been on inactive status, the Board may activate the license of the applicant.

Lapsed License – A license that has lapsed as a result of not being renewed within two years after the license expired or not reactivated within eight years after the license lapsed is deemed inactive. A lapsed license may not be renewed, reactivated, or reinstated. A person with a lapsed license must apply as a new applicant to obtain a license.