How to re-new LVN license in CA. after 9yrs. expired ?

[Ranchrene]

Hi,

I cannot get ahold of anyone at the LVN state board site about what I can do to re-new my license after I let it expire for 9yrs. now. Was busy caring for grandmother and now father at home and would really like to see what I need to do. Do I need to re-apply to take the exam? Does anyone know? Thanks for your help.

[agldragonRN]

44. four year expired license - what happens if i allow my license to become delinquent for over four years?

if you fail to renew your license for 4 consecutive years, your license officially expires.

after four years, you cannot renew or request re-issuance of your license.

you must reapply and successfully complete the licensing examination prior to licensure

link: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/general_information/faq.shtml#a43

looks like you have to re-take the nclex again. here is the link: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/licensing/forms.shtml

good luck!