Verified October 10, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What optometrists miss in Georgia
- Malpractice coverage of at least $1 million naming the applicant is required.
- The application is signed and notarized by the applicant.
- Incomplete applications may be withdrawn if deficiencies are not fixed within 60 days of notice.
How does an optometrist licensed elsewhere get a Georgia license?
Endorsement applicants hold a current, unencumbered license elsewhere and show active practice in five of the last seven years. The notarized application goes with NBEO scores, transcripts, CPR certification, proof of $1 million malpractice coverage and a scheduled jurisprudence exam.
- By endorsement
- Practice required: 5 of the last 7 years
- Board: Georgia State Board of Optometry
Citation: Georgia Secretary of State how-to guide for optometrists
Which NBEO exams does Georgia require?
Official passing scores for Parts 1, 2 and 3 and TMOD.
- NBEO: I, II, III, TMOD
Does Georgia require a law exam?
Both examination and endorsement applicants schedule the Georgia jurisprudence exam.
- Board law exam
Does Georgia require a controlled substance license?
Optometrists with DEA registrations must register with the Georgia PDMP within 30 days of obtaining the DEA registration.
How often does a Georgia license renew?
Renewal is online only. Late renewal runs Jan. 1 to Jan. 31.
- Renews every two years
- Due Dec. 31 of odd years
Licensing in Georgia?
We prepare every supporting document and a question-by-question guide, order your verifications and NBEO scores, and track the file to a decision; you answer, sign, pay the board and sit every exam. A license is $699 per state, or $799 where the state gives its own exam or interview.