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If you send your annual statement by fax, please turn on the confirmation of delivery to show proof of delivery. If you mail your annual statement , please utilize a mailing method that allows you to track and confirm delivery. The Bureau does not confirm the receipt of faxed or mailed annual statements.  \nQ: How long does it take to renew my license?  \nA: The processing time for renewals is 4-6 weeks from the date a completed renewal packet is received by the Bureau. A complete renewal packet includes a complete and accurate annual statement, verification of completion of continuing education credits, and payment of the renewal fee.  \nQ: I sent my annual statement less than 60 days before my license expired and now my license is about to expire. Can I request that my renewal be expedited?  \nA: Renewals are processed in the order received, provided they are complete. Pursuant to BPC Section 6562 , annual statements are required to be submitted at least  \n60 days prior to the expiration of a license. Annual statements submitted less than 60 days before the license expiration date may result in your license expiring before the renewal can be processed.  \nQ: Can I continue to practice if my license expires?  \nA: Pursuant to BPC Section 6531 a professional fiduciary shall not operate with an expired, suspended, retired, canceled, or revoked license.  \nQ: How do I verify completion of CE units if I did not receive the renewal payment notice?  \nA: A continuing education certification form is available on the Bureau’s website under Forms/Publications.  \nNo Longer Actively Practicing as a Professional Fiduciary  \nQ: I no longer wish to practice as a professional fiduciary, and I do not want to apply for retired or inactive status. Am I required to notify the Bureau and submit any documents prior to stopping?  \nA: Submit your annual statement at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of your license and include a note that you will not be renewing. Your license status will indicate“delinquent” on the Bureau’s license verification page.  \nQ: I notified the Bureau that I will no longer be practicing. Why is my license in“delinquent” status?  \nA: Your licensing record reflects the current status of your license. Your license will remain in a delinquent status for three years and will automatically cancel after three years of inactivity pursuant to BPC section 6541.1 If you would like to apply for a retired or inactive license status, visit the Bureau’s Licensee page to determine if you qualify.  \nContinuing Education  \nQ: How do I meet the new cultural competency requirement?  \nA: To meet the requirement, you can take: two hours of ethics; OR two hours of cultural competency; OR a combination of both ethics and cultural competency totaling two hours.  \nIf you cannot locate a cultural competency course, you can still take two hours of ethics to meet the requirement. The new law simply provides an alternative to meet the existing requirement.  \nQ: Where can I find courses to take to meet the required CE credits?  \nA: Please review CCR Article 3 for more information on continuing education requirements. You can find the Approved Education Providers list on the Bureau’s website.  \nNew Licensees  \nQ: I was just issued a license, am I required to do any reporting after I obtain my license?  \nA: Newly licensed professional fiduciaries are required to submit an Initial Annual Statement within 60 days of the issuance of a license. Initial annual statement can beemailed [to](to PFBRenewals@dca.ca.gov)[ ](to PFBRenewals@dca.ca.gov)[PFBRenewals@dca.ca.gov](to PFBRenewals@dca.ca.gov), faxed to (916","cbCaiv9RvdOu05JN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv9RvdOu05JN","pdf",110936,"English","# Renewals\n## License status and renewal timing\n## Expedited renewal requests and practice restrictions\n# No Longer Actively Practicing as a Professional Fiduciary\n# Continuing Education\n## Cultural competency requirement and course sources\n# New Licensees\n## Initial annual statement after issuance\n# Applicants\n## Exam study materials and application steps\n## Application processing and approval/denial updates","[{\"question\":\"How can I check whether my license has been renewed?\",\"answer\":\"Use the License Verification Tool to view your license status and renewal updates.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if my annual statement is submitted less than 60 days before my license expires?\",\"answer\":\"Annual statements must be submitted at least 60 days prior to expiration. 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