Licensee / Applicant Services

Optometrists

Laws, Rules, Policies	Licensing Information	Other Services
Optometrists Practice Act (CRS 12-40-101)	Application for Original License by Examination	Automated License Verification
Board Rules	Application for Original License by Endorsement	Change Your Address
Board Policies and Guidelines	Application to Reinstate an Expired License	Change Your Name
	Application to Change Status from Active to Inactive	Request a Duplicate License
Other Resources	Application to Reactivate an Inactive License	Request a Verification of your Colorado License
ADA Exam Accommodation	Affidavit of Eligibility (must be completed by all applicants)	Download a List of Licensed Professionals
Continuing Education Requirements		Wall Certificates


License Renewal Information. All licenses expire on March 31 of odd-numbered years. Renewal forms are mailed to the last known address on file approximately six (6) weeks prior to the expiration date.

Definitions:

Original License by Examination. You are applying to take an examination in order to qualify for licensure in Colorado.
Original License by Endorsement. You hold an active license in another state and wish to apply for licensure in Colorado.
Renew. You currently hold a Colorado license and are in a renewal period.
Reinstate. Your Colorado license has lapsed or expired and you wish to reinstate the license.
(For purposes of licensure status, the terms "lapsed" and "expired" have the same meaning.)
Change Status. You hold an active Colorado license and wish to change the status to inactive.
Reactivate. You hold an inactive Colorado license and wish to have it returned to active status.

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