Alaska Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

When optometrist licenses come due in Alaska, sourced from the official board.

December 31Verify with board

Every 2 years of even-numbered years

Board wording: Licenses expire Dec 31 of even-numbered years. The current Board renewal application states there is no grace period — practicing after the license lapses is illegal.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Grace period

No grace period; must renew before Dec 31 or stop practicing. Late applicants may complete deficient CE before submitting the renewal application under 12 AAC 02.965, but those make-up hours cannot be counted toward the next renewal period.

Reporting

Renew online/by mail with attestation of CE completion; the Board conducts random CE audits.

Official source: Alaska Board of Optometry — Continuing Education

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See the full picture: Alaska Optometry (OD) CE requirements
Know what counts: Alaska Optometry (OD) CE category requirements
What it costs: Alaska Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Alaska Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties
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⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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Alaska Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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