Which fee must be paid to reactivate an inactive license status?

To reactivate an inactive dental hygienist license in Florida, both a renewal fee and a processing fee must be paid. The renewal fee pertains to maintaining the active status of the license, ensuring compliance with continuing education requirements and other regulations necessary for practicing. The processing fee covers the administrative costs associated with reviewing the reactivation request and updating the license status in the state records.

This dual requirement is established to ensure that practitioners remain up to date with their licensure standards while also compensating the regulatory board for the work involved in handling the reactivation process. Thus, both payments are essential for the successful reactivation of a dental hygiene license that has been inactive.