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

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

West Virginia Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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

August 1Verify with board

Every 2 years of even-numbered years

Board wording: W. Va. Code §30-8-11 sets license renewal annually or biennially on or before August 1; the Board measures CE per even-numbered two-year cycle (Board FAQ).

How this deadline works

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 2 years

Reporting

Log completed courses in OE Tracker; Board audits all licensees every two years

Official source: West Virginia Board of Optometry — FAQ; 14 CSR 10 (Continuing Education, eff. 4/3/2026)

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West Virginia Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline

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