Illinois Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a optometrist misses CE requirements in Illinois, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
A licensee whose license is not renewed may not practice optometry. Restoration requires a $50 fee plus payment of all lapsed renewal fees (Illinois Optometric Practice Act sunset report, July 2025). (Specific CE audit-selection and record-retention rules not yet located in official sources.)Verify with board
How compliance is checked
No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.
Official source: State of Illinois Governor's Office of Management and Budget – Optometric Practice Act sunset report
Related
- Full requirements: Illinois Optometry (OD) CE requirements
- When it's due: Illinois Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Illinois Optometry (OD) CE category requirements
- What it costs: Illinois Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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