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We hope this memo finds you well. This communication alerts you to changes in your license renewal deadlines that align Optometry with health care standards and insurance provider requirements. These amendments were recently made to N.C.G.S. 90-118.10, “Annual Renewal of Licenses”. Here are the changes you should be aware of:
Expiration Date of License: Historically, licenses could be renewed until March 31st of the year following expiration. This will no longer be permitted under the law. Licenses are now required to be renewed on or before December 31st without a late fee.
Late Renewal Fee: If the application for renewal and required fee is not received before January 1 of each year, an additional fee of $50.00 shall be required for late renewal.
License Delinquent and Renewable: A license goes into this category when not renewed by February 1st of the year following expiration. Every person continuing to practice after January 31st without having renewed their license shall be guilty of the unauthorized practice and subject to the penalties prescribed in N.C.G.S. 90-118.11.
Expired: If a Delinquent License is not appropriately renewed by December 31 of that year (one calendar year after date of expiration), that license will permanently expire and will not be eligible for renewal.
The above applies to both Active and Inactive Licenses as defined in the Board’s Classification of Licenses Policy,
Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the Board office.
We recommend using ACH payments (e-check) or Credit/Debit Card via our trusted payment processor, ACI, for seamless and expedited processing. Mailed payments will be accepted but are not preferred.
Please note, under NCGS 90-118.10, all renewals must be received — including payment — before the December 31st deadline. Renewals received between January 1 and January 31 will incur a $50 penalty. After February 1, if your license has not been renewed and payment received, you will be guilty of the unauthorized practice of Optometry.
If you have any questions, please contact the Board at info@ncoptometry.org or 910-285-3160.
Payments are processed through ACI Speedpay. For each transaction, you will see two charges to your payment method: one for your renewal fee and one for the associated processing fee.
Processing Fees (Effective October 1, 2025):
Credit Card: 3.89% of the payment amount ($1.46 minimum)
Debit Card: 3.89% of the payment amount ($1.46 minimum)
eCheck (ACH): $2.49 per transaction
eCheck Return: $5.95 per transaction
Example (Average License Renewal = $400):
By Credit/Debit Card: $400 + $15.56 (processing fee) = $415.56 total
By eCheck (ACH): $400 + $2.49 (processing fee) = $402.49 total
If you have any questions about online renewals, please contact the board staff at info@ncoptometry.org or 910-285-3160