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.
We cannot provide the status of a licensure application by phone. After you have submitted all your documentation, please allow 6 weeks before submitting a Contact Us Form to request a status update. Contacting us earlier may extend processing times for applications. During busy times, this time frame may increase. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Please provide your name, the last 4 digits of your 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, please refer to our General Information and Policies page.
Licensing Examination
Licensing examinations for optometrists are administered by:
National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)
200 S. College Street, #1920
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-332-9565 or toll free 800-969-EXAM (3926) (voice)
704-332-9568(fax)
nbeo@optometry.org
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
518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 591 (voice)
518-473-0567 (fax)
optombd@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.
General Customer Service
Office of the Professions staff are available from 8:30 am 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
518-474-3817, Press 1 then ext. 570 (voice)
518-474-1449 (fax)
For an e-mail response: Contact Us