Business and Professions Code § 8024.5
ARTICLE 3. Application, Examination, and Certificate; Requirement and Contents
A certificate that is not renewed within three years after its expiration may not be renewed, restored, reinstated, or reissued thereafter. The holder of the certificate shall return the expired certificate to the board. To obtain a new certificate, the holder shall pay all of the fees and meet all of the qualifications and requirements set forth in this chapter for obtaining an original certificate, including qualifying for, taking, and passing the licensing examination.