Is there a late fee for North Carolina optometry (od) license renewal?

Yes — $50 if you renew late. Board fees change — verify against the official source.

North Carolina Optometry (OD) license renewal fees

Q: How much does it cost to renew a optometrist license in North Carolina?

$500 every 1 year. Annual general optometry license renewal is fixed each year by the Board; G.S. 90-123 as amended shows the renewal at $500.00 (raised from $300 by S.L. 2023-129). An application not received by January 1 is subject to an additional $50 fee (recorded as lateFee). Board fees change — verify against the official source.

What it costs to renew a optometrist license in North Carolina, sourced from the official board.

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$500license renewal fee, every 1 yearVerify with board

Late fee: $50 if you renew late.

Annual general optometry license renewal is fixed each year by the Board; G.S. 90-123 as amended shows the renewal at $500.00 (raised from $300 by S.L. 2023-129). An application not received by January 1 is subject to an additional $50 fee (recorded as lateFee).

Fee details

Renewal fee

$500 every 1 year

Late / delinquency fee

$50

Official source: G.S. 90-123 (as amended by S.L. 2023-129, effective Oct 1, 2023), via N.C. General Assembly

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⚠️Board fees change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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