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 Utah
- Fingerprint background checks are required of all applicants as of April 1, 2026.
- Healthcare providers who use a third-party medical records service must report it to DOPL.
How does an optometrist licensed elsewhere get a Utah license?
Optometrists licensed in a U.S. state, territory or DC may apply by endorsement after holding an active, good-standing license that DOPL deems equivalent for at least one year. Utah requires NBEO Parts I, II and III.
- By endorsement
- Practice required: 1 year holding a license from a state DOPL deems equivalent
- Board: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (Optometry)
Citation: Utah Code 58-16a, 58-1-302; DOPL Endorsement to Utah: Optometrist
Which NBEO exams does Utah require?
Applicants missing a part are told to contact the board for other options.
- NBEO: I, II, III
Does Utah require a controlled substance license?
A separate Utah Controlled Substance license renews with the main license and needs 3.5 approved CS CE hours.
- State license required on top of DEA
What does a Utah optometry license cost?
- Fingerprints required
How often does a Utah license renew?
30 hours of COPE or approved optometry courses, including one listed suicide prevention training.
- Renews every two years
- Due Sept. 30 of even years
- 30 CE hours
Licensing in Utah?
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.