California Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
What it costs to renew a optometrist license in California, sourced from the official board.
$500license renewal fee, every 2 yearsVerify with board
Late fee: $50 if you renew late.
Biennial renewal $500 (at statutory maximum; includes $16 per renewal forwarded to UC for optometrical research). Delinquency fee $50.
Fee details
Official source: California Board of Optometry background paper (CA Senate, Feb 2025)
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⚠️Board fees change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.
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