The correct answer is the application for renewal. In many licensing systems, a renewal application allows individuals to keep their professional credentials active without having to retake exams, provided they submit their application within a certain timeframe after the expiration date. This process acknowledges that the applicant has previously demonstrated their competency and that there may be considerations in place, such as continuing education requirements, rather than requiring the full retesting process for expired licenses.
The application for reinstatement often applies to licenses that have been suspended or revoked for specific reasons, which typically necessitates a more thorough review or possibly additional testing. A new application generally implies that the individual is seeking licensure for the first time or has allowed a significant amount of time to pass since expiration and often does require retesting. Lastly, an application for suspension is not relevant to the situation of an expired license, as it pertains to the temporary halting of a license currently in good standing rather than those that have lapsed.