Is there a grace period for Illinois optometry (od) license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

Illinois Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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

March 31Verify with board

Every 2 years of even-numbered years

Board wording: Pre-renewal period is the 24 months preceding March 31 of the renewal year; licenses expire March 31 of even-numbered years (68 Ill. Admin. Code 1320.80).

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Reporting

Certify full compliance on renewal application; retain CE certificates 6 years (3 cycles); Division audits

Official source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — Optometry CE Guidance (68 Ill. Admin. Code 1320.80)

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Illinois Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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