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

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

Minnesota Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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

December 31Verify with board

Every 2 years

Board wording: Licenses renew annually: renewal application must be submitted on or before January 1 and a renewed license is valid January 1–December 31. CE is measured over a two-year compliance period (40 clock hours per 2 years).

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Reporting

Submit proof of CE compliance as part of the annual license renewal application (MN Rules 6500.2000 subp. 3); board may audit

Official source: Minnesota Rules 6500.0900, 6500.0950, 6500.2000 — Board of Optometry (Minnesota Revisor)

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Minnesota Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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