It's that time again to renew your license

Dear Licensee:

You have a license that expires on June 30, 2017. To continue practicing on or after July 1, 2017,

your license must be renewed. As your last name begins with the letter M through Z, your license

will be valid for two years expiring on June 30, 2019.

The online renewal system is now open. Renewal instructions are posted in the online renewal

system. Specific information regarding the continuing education requirements and audit are

available when you login to renew. To renew online, you must use the Internet Explorer browser and

Your password is the last four (4) digits of your social security number.

3. I am a new graduate and applied within one year of graduation. I am applying for my

first license renewal. Do I need CE credits?

No. You are exempt from the continuing education requirements for the first license renewal. After the first

renewal, you are required by regulation to earn continuing education credits for license renewal.

4. What are my payment options for paying the renewal fee?

You have two payment options. You can pay online by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or elect to mail a check

or money order (personal or third party).

If you elect to pay by check or money order, at the end of the application you will be directed to print a receipt to

mail along with the payment to the Board. Mail your payment along with the receipt as soon as you complete

5. How long does it take to process a license renewal application?

Completed applications are processed the next business day. However, your license is not renewed until the

Board has processed both application and payment. The website will reflect your new expiration date two (2)

business days after processing. If mailing a check, your license will be renewed after the Board receives and

posts your payment.

6. How do I get a copy of my receipt and license verification after renewing?

If paying the renewal fee by credit card, you will be able to print a receipt of your payment and in two (2)

business days print a copy of your license verification. If paying by check, once your payment has been

processed by the Board, you will receive notification from the Board by email (email address provided in the

application) that your license verification is available for printing.

Board of Optometry, 4201 Patterson Ave, Room 307, Baltimore, MD 21215.

9. Will my license be renewed if I have a tax liability with the State?

You cannot apply for license renewal until after the Board receives confirmation from the State Comptroller's

Office that your tax liability has been resolved. Contact the Comptroller's Office at 410-974-2432.

10. Do I need to notify the Board if I do not plan to practice in Maryland?

You do not need to notify the Board. Your license will automatically expire if you do not renew it by the

expiration date or place it on an Inactive Status.

11. I did not renew my license and now it has expired. How do I reactivate my license?

If your license has expired and you plan to continue practicing in Maryland, you must reinstate your license.

Contact the Board at 410-764-4710 for a Reinstatement Application.