VB my understanding is that where a candidate has lapsed by even 1 day an SRG 1107 course completion certificate from an ATO (or an RTF for the time being) is also required stating that the candidates training requirement (there are some guideline requirements based on on length of expiry) has been satisfied.With that as an examiner you are OK to examine and the new SRG 1157 then does the job.Hopefully our forum licensing guru whopity will be along in a while to provide clarity.I,m planning to renew someone this week a lapsed SEP by 6 months...he is however a valid MEP and current on that.I,m hoping a local RTF will assess him pragmaticaly as valid for test after a couple of ground training sessions on SEP/MEP differences and a forced landing briefing.He,s been flying for 40 years I have no doubt in his ability to attempt and pass a SEP renewal.Needless bureaucracy and expense for GA that is already on its knees!! VBR Stampe