Georgia State Board of Dispensing Opticians

Information for Georgia Dispensing Opticians and license applicants.

Late Renewal Period - Rule 420-2 Registration and Reinstatement, Rule section .01(1)

Late Renewal period: In conjunction with the Joint Secretary rule 295-2-.013(c) a license not renewed by March 31, 2023 may be renewed (with a penalty fee added to the renewal fee) during the one-month late renewal period ending April 30, 2023.

A license not renewed by April 30, 2023 shall lapse by operation of law and a reinstatement application shall be required to return the license to active status.

The Board rule has been changed and adopted to reflect this new date and is waiting approval.

Featured Services

Show All

NOTICE :: FOR PROFESSIONS REQUIRING FBI FINGERPRINT BACKGROUND CHECKS

The G.B.I. has chosen Fieldprint as the new vendor to administer the GAPS fingerprint program.

The new agreement goes into effect on May 1, 2023.

If you have already registered with Gemalto and been approved for fingerprinting,
you must be fingerprinted no later than 7:00 p.m. on Friday April 28^th.

If your fingerprints are not collected by that day and time,
you will be required to reregister for fingerprinting with Fieldprint.

Site Search

Search All Content Within The Licensing Division

Search Input:

Resources

Professional Associations

A list of industry related professional organizations.
CE Requirements

CE requirements are discussed with the Board's FAQ.
Cease and Desist Orders

A list of Board-issued Cease and Desist Orders.

Application Status

Check your application status for your specific licensure here.

Check Status

How-To Guides

Dispensing Opticians

A comprehensive set of checklists for all licensure types.
Licensure By Experience

A checklist for those who are seeking licensure by attained experience.
Optician Apprentice Licensure

A checklist for applicants seeking Apprentice Licensure.

See All Application Types

Events & Meetings

Dispensing Opticians Board Meeting

July 19, 2023

Dispensing Opticians Board Meeting Information: Zoom link information will be added at a later date.

Dispensing Opticians Board Meeting

October 11, 2023

Dispensing Opticians Board Meeting Information: Zoom link information will be added at a later date.