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

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

Ohio Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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

December 31Verify with board

Every 2 years of even-numbered years

Board wording: Biennial CE period runs January 1 of each odd-numbered year through December 31 of the next even-numbered year; licenses renew by December 31 of even-numbered years (ORC 4725.16(B), OAC 4725-9-01).

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Official source: Ohio Vision Professionals Board - Optometrist License Requirements 2026 (ORC 4725.16(B), OAC 4725-9-01)

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Ohio Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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