Section 1270.50  Renewals

a)         Every license as a Professional Land Surveyor issued  under the Act shall expire on November 30 of each even numbered year.  The holder of a license may renew such license during the month preceding the expiration date thereof by paying the fee specified in Section 1270.52 and meeting the professional development requirements set forth in Section 1270.65.

b)         It is the responsibility of each licensee to notify the Division in writing of any change of address.  Failure to receive a renewal form from the Division shall not constitute an excuse for failure to pay the renewal fee and to renew one's license.

c)         A license for a Land Surveyor-in-Training is valid for 10 years and may not be renewed (Section 18 of the Act).

d)         Every license issued to a professional design firm under the Act shall expire on April 30 of each odd numbered year.  The holder of such license may renew that license for a 2-year period during the month preceding the expiration date thereof by paying the fee specified in Section 1270.52 and submitting an annual report or certificate of good standing from the Secretary of State.

e)         Practicing or offering to practice on a license which has expired or been placed on inactive status shall be considered unlicensed activity and shall be grounds for discipline pursuant to Section 27 of the Act.

(Source:  Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 1832, effective January 8, 2007)