Obtain a License

Qualifications of Practitioners

Person(s) entitled to practice optometry in Kansas shall be those person(s) licensed in accordance with the provisions of the optometry law. A person shall be qualified to be licensed and to receive a license as an optometrist:

Who is of good moral character, and in determining the character of any such person, the board may take into consideration any felony conviction of such person, but such conviction shall not automatically operate as a bar to licensure;
Who has graduated from a school or college of optometry approved by the board; and
Who successfully meets and completes the requirements set by the board and passes an examination given by the board.

Apply

Application for Licensure by Exam

2026 Exam: July 10, 2026

*Must have taken all parts of NBEO with passing scores. Last date to sit for NBEO Part III is April 30, 2026.

Those optometrists not licensed in Kansas may contact the Executive Officer of the Kansas State Board of Examiners in Optometry to request applications and information on license requirements. That address is:

Kansas State Board of Examiners in Optometry
Callie McAtee, Executive Officer
209 W Central Ave.
Ulysses, KS 67880
785-832-9986
kssbeo@ks.gov

Important Dates:

June 10, 2026: Last day for applications to be submitted to the office
June 22, 2026: Last day for supporting documents (transcripts, etc.)

Resources

Video to help study for the Law portion of the exam can be found in two parts:

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