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

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

South Carolina Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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

December 31Verify with board

Every 2 years of even-numbered years

Board wording: Biennial renewal cycle runs January 1 of odd years through December 31 of even years (current cycle January 1, 2025-December 31, 2026); renewal due December 31 of even-numbered years per Board CE page and Regulation 95-4.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Reporting

Report CE through the Department-designated electronic tracking system and certify completion.

Official source: SC Board of Examiners in Optometry - Continuing Education (Regulation 95-4)

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South Carolina Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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