Dispensing Optician Program

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License Continuation Info

Renewal Information

(Renew by July 1 every even-numbered year)

On-time renewals for the licensing period of July 2, 2024 to July 1, 2026

  • Renewals accepted:

    May 6, 2024 to July 1, 2024

  • Renewal Hardcopy Form Mailout:

    May 3, 2024

  • Renew By License Expiration Date:

    July 1, 2024

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On-Time Cost to Renew

  • Dispensing Optician (DIO) – active status

    $240.00

  • Dispensing Optician (DIO)– inactive status

    $12.00

All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by July 1 of every even-numbered year.

Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.

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Restoration Information
(Restore within 1 year after license expiration)

Forfeited licenses may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements.
Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the license expiration date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.

Cost to Restore (late renewal)

  • Dispensing Optician (DIO) – active status

    $290.00

  • Dispensing Optician (DIO)– inactive status

    $62.00

Regulating Body

Number of Members
4 members

Qualifications
3 Dispensing Opticians
1 Public