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This page provides updates, notices, and guidance from the Oregon Board of Optometry, including meeting notices, licensing reminders, and continuing education information.

May 20, 2026 — New licensing system updates

Important information about license renewals, updating individual records, CE entry and carryover, biennial CE requirement due datess, payment receipts and CPR reporting.
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May 18, 2026 — Board request due to new licensing system transition

Important information about Board staff focusing on May and June renewals and waiting to contact staff if there's something that isn't due in the next two days.
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April 29, 2026 —Licensing system transition update

Important information about the Board's new licensing system transition. .
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April 8, 2026 — Licensing System Transition

Important information about the Board's new Licensing System transition plan.

April 2, 2026 — Board Recruiting for a New Public Member

Important information that the Board is recruiting a new public member.
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March 12, 2026 — Upcoming Licensing System Update

Important information that the Board is contracting for a new licensing system..

January 28, 2026 — Board Scam Calls--Beware

Important information about scam calls that state that the caller is an employee or representative of the Board..

January 26, 2026 — Health Professional Wellness Tool

Important information about a new wellness tooll for health professionals..

January 12, 2026 — License renewal tips

Important information about how to renew your license in the electronic licensing system and avoid late renewal fees..

November 19, 2025 — OHA Langage Access training

Important information about OHA training for Language Access.


November 18, 2025 — DEA Scam Warning for Licensees

Important information about reported DEA-related scam activity targeting licensees, including how to recognize and respond to suspicious communications.

October 23, 2025 — License renewal tips and Compliance Reminders

Helpful reminders to support accurate license renewal, including CE entry guidance, system tips, fee deadlines, and compliance requirements. 

September 25, 2025 — Meeting Notice and CE Reporting

Announcement of the upcoming Rules Advisory Committee meeting and guidance for reporting continuing education (CE) in the licensing portal. 

September 17, 2025 —DEA Scam Warning for Licensees

Alert about reported scam calls targeting licensees and information on how to review and provide input on proposed administrative rules.

August 18, 2025 — Renewals and Compliance Reminders

Guidance to help licensees prepare for renewal, including CE reporting tips, system updates, and compliance reminders.

May 20, 2025 — Tools to Assist in License Renewals

General reminders for licensees, including updating contact information, using the licensing portal, and maintaining compliance requirements.

April 7, 2025 — Gabby Baune, new Administrative Coordinator

Announcement welcoming a new Administrative Coordinator and information on how to contact the Board for licensing and general support.

January 7, 2025 — How-to Videos

Start-of-year reminders to help licensees prepare for renewal, including CE guidance, portal updates, and compliance requirements.

For more information:

General Inquiries
Optometry.board@obo.oregon.gov

Fax 503-914-5142

Hours
7:30 am – 11:30 am
Monday–Thursday, and by Appointment


Staff Availability

7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Monday–Friday, by Phone & Email

Gabby Baune, Admin. Coordinator
971-701-1603

Shelley Hanson, Executive Director
971-701-1194