In plain English
It means a request has been made to continue an existing official document, licence, permit, registration, benefit, or service for another period. The request is still waiting for a decision.
In context
Here, it shows that a request to continue the current official document, licence, permit, registration, benefit, or service for another period has been filed and is still awaiting a decision.
- Situation
- Applying for permits and licenses and following review, renewal, or expiry status
- What it communicates
- shows that a renewal request has been filed and is not yet finalized
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not say whether the renewal will be approved or refused.
Examples
“Her fishing licence remained renewal pending three weeks after she applied for another year.”
“After he sent in the form to extend his residence permit, the case was marked renewal pending.”