Application and License Requirements

Apply Online for Licensure: Eliminate mailing time and expedite your application! Apply online, using your user id and password, and receive a response within 10-13 business days!

Note: If you chose to submit your application in writing, do NOT print the application on both sides of the paper. The application should only be printed on one side of each sheet of paper for scheduling purposes and for confidential information purposes

**Applications must be received by March 22, 2013**

Exam: All applicants must pass the Florida Examination.  The Florida licensure examination authorized in Section 463.006(2), F.S., shall consist of the following parts:

Part I - a written examination on applicable Florida laws and rules governing the practice of optometry developed by the Florida Department of Health;
Part II - a practical examination containing a clinical portion and a pharmacology/ocular disease portion developed by the Florida Department of Health;
Part III - the Applied Basic Science portion of the examination developed by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO); and
Part IV - the Clinical Science portion of the examination developed by the NBEO.

Note: Passing scores on Part III and Part IV of the Florida licensure examination must be obtained within the 7 year period immediately preceding June 1st of the year that the applicant takes Parts I and II of the Florida licensure examination.

Continuing Education: Click here for information regarding continuing education requirements for initial licensure.   It is also strongly recommended that you review all of the laws and rules regulating this profession.