If your license was issued on December 1st, by what date must you pay your renewal fees?

The correct answer is December 31st because most licenses require renewal fees to be paid by a certain date relative to when they are issued. In many jurisdictions, the renewal period extends until the end of the month in which the license was issued. Since the license was issued on December 1st, the renewal fee must typically be paid by December 31st to maintain the validity of the license without incurring penalties or late fees. This aligns with standard practices in contractor management, where timely fee payment is crucial for legal compliance and continued operating authority.