State of Oregon: Licensing

How to apply for a license

How to renew or reinstate

Other licensee information

Written license verifications

If a written Oregon license verification is needed, there is a $30 verification fee. Please send the required verification form (from the State requesting the verification) or send the Board a written request (via fax or email) with the verification information needed (the licensee name and contact information, and the recipient information) and request an electronic invoice to pay online.

If you'd like to request a printed license verification, you can make that request and pay for it in the new licensee portal.

NOTE: The Board performs primary source verification of the highest level of education for each of the licensees

Please visit our new online license search to see the status of current and former licensees.

Disciplinary Actions

As discussed at the November 6, 2015 Board meeting, discipline cases from the last 15 years are included on the Board's website. At their September 9, 2016 meeting the Board updated the website discipline policy that the posting of withdrawn orders will be considered on a case by case basis. Respondents can request a withdrawn order be removed from the Board's website and the Board will consider each case and make an independent decision on each request.

If you’d like more information about a licensee or case, please complete a public records request. There are details of the case and investigation that are confidential. By completing a public records request, the agency will release any public record documents associated with the request.

Update your license information in our online system

The licensee self-service portal is available to update practice locations, update CPR certification, add CE prior to renewal and request license verifications or copies. Fees are automatically assessed if due.

Contact Lens Flyers available

Social Security Number Requirement, Authority and Disclosure Statement

As part of your application for initial or renewed occupational or professional license, certification, or registration issued by the Oregon Board of Optometry, you are required to provide your Social Security number (SSN) to the Office. This is mandatory. The authority for this requirement is ORS 25.785, ORS 305.385, 42 USC §405(c)(2)(C)(i), 42 USC § 666(a)(13), and 41 CFR 61.7. Failure to provide your SSN will be a basis to refuse to issue or renew the license, certification, or registration you seek. This record of your SSN is used for child support enforcement and tax administration purposes (including identification). The Board will use your SSN for these purposes only, unless you authorize other uses of the number. Your SSN will remain on file with the Office.

Oregon Health Authority Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) requirements

The Oregon Legislature passed new legislation that affect healthcare licensees who prescribe scheduled medications. Please see the most recent information on the requirements.

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