Section 3.03 - Procedures for Receipt of Initial License or Certification(1)Payment of License/Certificate Fee Required Within Two Years of Examination Date. Examination results are valid for a period of two years from the date of successful completion of the examination and the license/certificate fee must be paid within that time. Successful candidates shall receive their license or certificate upon payment of the license/certificate fee. Neither a license nor certificate will be issued to any applicant who fails to make timely payment. Failure to make such payment will require the submission of a new application in accordance with 264 CMR 3.01 and 3.02.(2)License/Certification Issuance. Upon completion of all pre-license/certification requirements, a license or certification card shall be issued to each applicant and shall include the individual's license/certificate number. An individual's license/certification and right to practice shall be deemed to commence upon payment of the prescribed fee and issuance of the card.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1323, eff. 10/7/2016.