When is the Mississippi optometry (od) license renewal deadline?

20 hours per calendar year (January 1–December 31). Board rules change — verify against the official source.

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

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

Mississippi Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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

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Every 1 year

Board wording: 20 hours per calendar year (January 1–December 31).

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 1 year

Reporting

Report on annual renewal; PEP-certified ODs performing authorized ophthalmic surgical procedures must also complete a board outcomes form at renewal; retain certificates for audit

Official source: Mississippi State Board of Optometry — MSBO Board Exam Study Guide (2026) and MS Admin. Code Title 30 Part 2901, Ch. 4, Rule 4.1

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