Military Applicants

MILITARY APPLICANT INFORMATION

Servicemembers and military spouses have two pathways to becoming a licensed optometrist in the state of North Carolina:

Applicants who receive temporary licenses pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 4025a are eligible to practice in North Carolina only as long as they are residing in the state because of military orders.  Applicants who receive a permanent license pursuant to G.S. 93B-15.1 remain eligible to practice and eligible to renew that license even if they are no longer in North Carolina pursuant to military orders. 

1. Permanent Licensure for Servicemembers, Military Spouses, and Veterans (G.S. 93B-15.1)

2. Temporary Licensure for Servicemembers and Military Spouses Relocating Due to Military Orders (50 U.S.C. 4025a)


Key Considerations for Decision Making: 





Application Process  

To apply, request a military application via email to Samantha at Samantha@ncoptometry.org.

Direct any questions to Samantha at Samantha@ncoptometry.org