When does the surrender of a certificate become valid?

The surrender of a certificate becomes valid after it is accepted by the board. This reflects the formal process established for handling certificates, whereby the board must acknowledge and accept the relinquishment of the certificate to ensure that all procedural and regulatory standards have been met. This acceptance typically involves a review to confirm that there are no outstanding obligations or legal issues associated with the certificate holder.

In this context, simply submitting the certificate to the division office does not automatically imply that the surrender is valid; it requires a step of formal acceptance by the board. Additionally, while ceasing to practice and notifying the public may be elements of the overall process, they do not constitute the actual validation of the certificate’s surrender. The correct protocol is centered around the board’s acceptance, which is a critical part of maintaining regulatory integrity in the fiduciary landscape.