Wyoming Board of Examiners in Optometry
Optometrist Application Forms
Optometrist by Examination Application
Intended for initial licensure or those who do not do not hold a similar license in another US or Canadian jurisdiction.
Optometry by Endorsement Application
Intended for those who hold a similar license in another US or Canadian jurisdiction.
Optometry by CELMO Endorsement
Intended for those who hold a CELMO Certificate issued by ARBO.
If you failed to renew your license by April 1, you may apply for Reinstatement Application of your Wyoming license between April 2 to June 30 of the year the license expired.
If you have been previously licensed in Wyoming and failed to reinstate your license by June 30 of the year the license expired, you must apply for Relicensure Application.
Advanced Procedure Forms
To provide the advanced procedures permitted by the law change effective July 1, 2021, licensees shall complete the Proctoring Attestation Form in conjunction with their proctor. Licensees are required to maintain this document in their records.
Advanced Procedures Review Form
If you're unsure whether or not your training is sufficient to perform advanced procedures, you can complete and submit the Advanced Procedures Review Form for consideration.
Adverse Outcomes Reporting Form
Any licensee providing advanced procedures shall report to the Board any adverse outcomes following each procedure on the Adverse Outcomes Reporting Form. These reports are required within ten (10) days from the date the licensee is aware of the adverse outcome.
Renewal Forms
The 2024 renewal period is open!
Renewal Notices were mailed to the last known address of all licensees on February 9, 2024. All licenses must be renewed by April 1 annually. Per the Board Rules, failure to receive your notice does not excuse you from the requirement to renew.
For more information regarding continuing education requirements, please visit the Continuing Education webpage.
Other Forms
Instructions for those submitting fingerprint checks with their applications for licensure. Required for ALL applicants.
To request a change in your name or contact information, please submit the completed Address / Name Change form and include your fee, if applicable.
To have your Wyoming license verified to another jurisdiction, please submit the completed Verify My License form and include your fee.
To request replacement license materials, please submit the completed Replacement Documents Request form and include your fee.
Foreign Graduate FAQs
Can the Wyoming Board of Examiners in Optometry sponsor me to sit for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations if I hold a foreign degree?
No. W.S. 33-23-109(a) of the Board's law requires: "Any applicant for licensure under this act is required to pass the examination series administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, or its successor agency, or any other examination specified by the board in rule. The applicant shall be a graduate of an optometric school or college accredited by a regional or professional accreditation organization which is recognized or approved by the council on postsecondary accreditation or the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or their successor agencies. Examinations shall cover subjects designated by the board."