An application for an initial registration shall be made to the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by the required nonrefundable fee. An application shall require information that, in the judgment of the Department, will enable the Department to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for registration.
     If an applicant fails to obtain a certificate of registration under this Act within 3 years after filing his or her application, the application shall be denied. The applicant may make a new application, which shall be accompanied by the required nonrefundable fee.