Applicant FAQs

How much is the initial license application fee?
- Total Initial Application fee is $283.25, (application fee; $160.00, MN Portion of State Law Exam fee; $75.00, Annual OE Tracker fee; $15.00 and Criminal Background Check fee; $33.25).
How do I apply for my initial license?
The most efficient way is to:
- Complete the Application for Licensure online and pay by credit card.
- Once staff is notified that your application has been received, staff will review the content and within 48 hours will email you how to access your application online.
- This will allow you to check on the status of required documentation received and still needed.
How do I request my NBEO scores be sent to Minnesota?
- At examination sign-up, you are provided different options to notify various jurisdictions/states.
- Once NBEO has received your official transcript notifying them that you have obtained your Doctor of Optometry, they release your scores to all jurisdictions/states that you noted.
- Applicants will need to contact NBEO at all times to release the examination scores even if requesting a license at a later date.
How do I complete the Minnesota Jurisprudence examination?
- Go to the NBEO website, https://www.optometry.org/Site/ and register.
- There is no pre-approval by the board to take the exam.
- Results will be emailed immediately upon completion directly to the board.
- Exam scores are valid for one year from completion.
How will I be notified about updates on my application?
- When any required documentation is received board staff will update your application.
- An email will be sent that your application has been updated.
- You can then go to your online account and review the documentation that was received.
How soon can I get a license?
- If all items are completed on a routine application the license is granted within 48 hours by Board staff.
- If the application is required to go before the Board, the quarterly meeting schedule is posted on the Board website.