Renewing a Business License/Registration

Overview

This article outlines instructions to start and complete a Business License/Registration Renewal application through the Business License/Registration Portal.

Steps to Renew a Business License/Registration

1. Log in to the Business Portal specific to the agency you're licensed/registered with, using your email address and password.
2. From the left-hand navigation panel, select the Licenses option.
   On the Business Licenses screen, a Start Renewal button will display if it is time for you to renew. 
   Note: Regulators/Agencies, determine when you can begin a renewal application.
3. Please carefully read the Application Instructions that appear as the first step of an application.
4. Complete the renewal steps. The top-right corner of the screen indicates the current step out of the total number of steps in the renewal process.
   
5. Complete each step and Save & Continue/Submit to move forward.
   Note: If you exit the renewal, the completed steps are saved. You can return by selecting the Continue button on the License Renewal screen. 
   Note: The beginning step of the renewal will display. Your saved information will display for each step and you can click Save & Continue to move through the steps you’ve completed.
6. Continue renewal and provide all necessary documentation and responses to declaration and attestation questions.
7. On the Payments step, select the method of payment and select the Process Payment button that appears.
8. A confirmation will then be displayed indicating submission or approval. 
   (Based on configurations of the Regulating Agency)

Checking your Invoices & Receipts

1. Select the Home button to the left to return to the main page.
2. Select Invoices & Receipts on the Business Renewal page or the lefthand panel.
   
   

What to expect after submitting your renewal:

• An Email confirming you have submitted your renewal.
• Upon approval, an updated Expiration Date for your license can be viewed on the Home page or on the Business Renewal page.
• Updated Pocket Card/Certificate with new business license expiration date. (Depending upon the configurations of the Regulating Agency)