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License Application Status

Find the status of your license application by checking our online license verifications; your name will be added immediately when your license number is issued. You may also contact:

NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Division of Professional Licensing Services
Optometry Unit
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817 ext. 250
Fax: 518-402-5354
E-mail: opunit1@mail.nysed.gov

Please provide your name, social security number, date of birth, and the name of the profession in any correspondence.

Education Credentials from Non-approved Programs

If you have questions about acceptable documentation to verify education completed outside the U.S. or in non-approved programs, contact:

NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
Bureau of Comparative Education
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817 ext. 300
Fax: 518-486-2966
E-mail: comped@mail.nysed.gov

Licensing Examination

Licensing examinations for optometrists are administered by:

National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)
200 S. College Street, #1920
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-332-9565 or toll free 800-969-EXAM (3926)
Fax: 704-332-9568
Email: nbeo@optometry.org
Website: www.optometry.org

Practice Issues and Continuing Education

For answers to questions concerning practice issues or continuing education requirements, contact:

NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
State Board for Optometry
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817 ext. 591
Fax: 518-473-6995
E-mail: optombd@mail.nysed.gov

Professional Misconduct and Discipline

This site contains information concerning professional misconduct, including how to file a complaint and search for disciplinary actions taken against licensees.

The Office of the Professions has an automated customer service system that allows callers to verify licenses, request information, and hear automated messages 24 hours a day. Staff are available from 8:30am to 4:45 pm, Eastern time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

NY State Education Department
Office of the Professions
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234-1000
Phone: 518-474-3817
TDD/TTY: 518-473-1426
Fax: 518-474-1449
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov