South Carolina Board of Examiners in Opticianry

Applications and Forms

Licensure & Registration Information Videos

• CE Overview [video]
• How to Apply for Optician Licensure [video]
• How to Apply for Contact Lens Dispensing [video]
• Optician Apprenticeship [video]
• How to Apply for Optician Apprenticeship [video]

Online Applications

Below are the links to the forms for the applicable applications. These forms will need to be downloaded, filled out and submitted with the application or as instructed. You may submit the forms in the Uploads sections of the application or mail in to our office. Electronic applications allow you to make payment via Visa/Mastercard or e-check.

1. Please review and select the appropriate link to download the form(s) before beginning the electronic application.
   • Optician or Contact Lens Dispensing Licensure:
     i. Affidavit of Eligibility
     ii. Employer Statement Form - (only for applicants applying from non-licensing states.)
   • Apprenticeship Program:
     i. Affidavit of Eligibility
     ii. Apprentice Sponsor Agreement
     
2. Click here to begin the electronic application

Paper Applications

Opticians and Contact Lens Dispensing

• Licensure Requirements

• Opticianry Licensure Application

• Opticianry Contact Lens Requirements

• Opticianry Contact Lens Applications

• Reexamination Request

• Reactivation of Inactive License Application

Reinstatement

• License Reinstatement Application

Apprenticeship Program

• Apprenticeship Candidate Application

• Apprenticeship Candidate Extension Application

• Sponsor Agreement Form

• Change of Sponsor Form

• Apprenticeship Program Evaluation Form

• Apprenticeship Program Completion Form

• 2024 Optician Apprentice Renewal Application

Other Forms

• Name/Address Change

• Licensee List Request Form

• License Verification Request

• Election Petition