What is the status of a contractor's license if it is not renewed before expiration?

When a contractor's license is not renewed before its expiration date, it transitions to a delinquent status. This means that while the license is not currently active, it has not been formally canceled or revoked; rather, the contractor is given a grace period to remedy the situation. During this delinquent period, the contractor may still have the opportunity to renew their license with the appropriate fees and requirements, rather than facing immediate penalties or the need to reapply for a new license.

An active status indicates that the license is fully valid and operational, which is not the case when it has expired. Inactive status usually refers to licenses that the contractor has chosen not to use actively but can reactivate under certain conditions. Revoked status is more serious, implying that the license has been permanently canceled due to severe violations of regulations or laws governing contractor practices. Therefore, if the renewal is not completed promptly, the status that accurately describes the situation is delinquent.