Additional Licensing Requirements

To become eligible for initial licensure, you must complete the following requirements:

• Successful completion of all parts of the examination for Florida licensure;
• ABO Basic Certification 
• NCLE Basic Certification
• Copy of certificate documenting successful completion of a two-hour live technical practice continuing education course on fitting and adjusting by a Board approved provider;
• No discovery of disqualifying factors prior to licensure;
• Payment of the initial licensure fee within one (1) year of notification of successful passage of the examination for Florida licensure; and
• Completion of Initial Licensure Form.

All licensees are responsible for knowing the laws and rules that regulate their profession. The laws in Chapter 484, Part I, Florida Statutes (F.S.) are directly related to the profession of Opticianry, and Chapter 456, F.S., governs all health care professions licensed by the Department of Health. Rule Chapter 64B12, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), are the rules that govern the profession of Opticianry. Rule Chapter 64B29, F.A.C., are the rules that govern optical establishments. This page is intended to be a summary only of the requirements for Florida licensure.  For complete details, go to the Board of Opticianry Website.