Tennessee Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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

Your birth monthVerify with board

Every 2 years

Board wording: Renewal is biennial; license expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month. The 40 hours must be completed during the 24 months preceding the renewal month.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Birth month

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Grace period

None confirmed. Board policy allows a 90-day corrective period only after a CE deficiency letter is issued; this is an enforcement corrective action, not a renewal grace period.

Reporting

retain proof of CE; submit evidence within 30 days if requested

Official source: Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Optometry - Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1045-02-.05

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Tennessee Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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