Originally Posted by
andy171773
You might be able to call the FSDO and see if they'll help you out..but most likely..you've waited too long.
Wouldn't count on any help. I can hear them now, "If you want the responsibility of teaching people how to fly, you should have taken the responsibility of renewing your certificate on time. We'd be happy to make an appointment for a checkride for you though...".
And sorry to say, I agree with them.