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

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

Massachusetts Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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

December 31Verify with board

Every 1 year

Board wording: All 18 CE hours must be completed by December 31 of each year. Licenses themselves renew biennially; the 18-hour CE obligation is annual.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 1 year

Reporting

Self-certify on renewal application via the Division of Occupational Licensure portal; retain certificates for board audit

Official source: Massachusetts 246 CMR 2.01 (mass.gov)

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Massachusetts Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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