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April 28, 2025

General Requirements

Requirements for an Optical Establishment Permit Important Information A permit issued to an optical establishment is for that establishment only, at that location, and is not […]
April 28, 2025

General Requirements

To become an Apprentice Optician in Florida you must: HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT APPRENTICESHIP Find a Sponsor: Did you know that you can obtain a list of […]
April 28, 2025

Licensing Requirements

To be licensed as an Optician in Florida, you must apply for either licensure by examination or endorsement. Below are the requirements for each licensure pathway. […]
April 28, 2025

MOBILE Endorsement Requirements

To be licensed as a Optician in Florida through the MOBILE Endorsement pathway you must meet the following requirements in section 456.0145, Florida Statutes: Must hold […]
April 28, 2025

Renewal Requirements

Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on December 31, 2026.  To ensure you receive your renewal notification from the department, your current mailing address must be […]