Apply for a License

Apply online

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

The following forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.

Applications

• Ocularist by Examination Application Packet (PDF)
• Ocularist Apprentice Application Packet (PDF)
• Ocularist by Endorsement Application Packet (PDF)
• Ocularist Expired Application Packet (PDF)

Forms

• Apprentice Supervisor Statement (PDF)
• Experience Certification (PDF)
• Apprenticeship Log (PDF)
• Credential Verification (PDF)
• Training Certification (PDF)

Renewal requirements

• Ocularists must renew their license annually on or before their birthday. No continuing education is required.
• Ocularist apprentice's registration is valid for eight years. This license is non-renewable.

Fee Schedule

See fee information below

WAC 246-849-990 – Fees

• Application and examination - $370
• Renewal - $555
• Late renewal penalty - $185
• Expired license reissuance - $115
• Apprentice registration - $100
• Apprentice renewal - $100
• Temporary practice permit - $25
• Retired active license - $50
• Duplicate license - $10
• Verification of license - $25

Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable, 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 18.55 RCW and chapter 246-849 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.