Dispensing Optician
- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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Application Packets
- Dispensing Optician License Application Packet (PDF)
- License by Endorsement Application Packet (PDF)
- Expired Credential Activation Application Packet (PDF)
Forms
- Renewal requirements
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Dispensing opticians must renew their license annually on or before their birthday. Thirty hours of continuing education is due every three years. At least 15 of those hours must pertain to contact lenses.
Dispensing Optician Apprentice
- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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Application Packet
Forms
- Renewal requirements
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Dispensing opticians apprentice registration is valid for six years from the first registration date.
Fee Schedule
- See fee information below
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- Original license application - $100
- Active license renewal - $125
- Late renewal penalty - $65
- Retired active renewal - $50
- Late renewal penalty - $25
- Expired license reissuance - $65
- Apprentice registration - $75
- Duplicate license - $10
- Verification of license - $25
- Endorsement application - $100
- Inactive license - $35
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
Process for Approving/Denying Applications
We finish the final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete and complies with requirements in chapter 18.34 RCW and chapter 246-824 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify that the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.