A license granted under the provisions of this chapter may be renewed by the Commissioner upon application therefor by the holder thereof, in such form as the Commissioner may prescribe, and payment of fee and filing of surety bond in amount equivalent to that specified in section 1309 of this chapter as pertaining to original licenses. The application shall be filed within 30 days before the expiration date of the license unless the application is accompanied by a late filing fee of $100. In no event will renewal be granted more than six months after the date of expiration of a license.