Wisconsin Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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

December 15Verify with board

Every 2 years of odd-numbered years

Board wording: Renew on or before December 15 of each odd-numbered year (Wis. Admin. Code Opt 7.03); DSPS renewal table lists Optometrist renewal as 12/14/odd year.

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Grace period

None confirmed; an optometrist who fails to meet CE by the renewal date may not practice until the certificate is renewed under late-renewal rule Opt 7.05.

Reporting

sign statement certifying completion at renewal; submit certificates if audited

Official source: Wisconsin Legislature, Optometry Examining Board - Chapters Opt 7 and Opt 8

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Wisconsin Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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