Reciprocal License

Due to frequent requests, we are outlining the basic requirements for licensure by reciprocity in Kansas.

Basic Requirements

Complete and swear to an application furnished by the board accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $150, and file this with the Executive Officer of the Board. Applicant will be required to take the Kansas Optometry Law portion at the annual exam. If taking the law exam a different time other than at the annual exam, there will be an additional $75.00 fee to schedule a time in the Board office.
Advise the board if he or she has ever been the subject of a disciplinary action or, within the preceding 24 months, been the subject of an investigation or proceeding that could lead to disciplinary action by any state professional licensing authority.
Provide sufficient proof that the applicant:
1. is a graduate of an accredited school or college of optometry,
2. has never had his or her license to practice optometry revoked,
3. has never surrendered his or her license to practice optometry as a result of disciplinary action by any state professional licensing authority,
Provide verification from current State Board that the license is in good standing.

Application Requirements

The following must accompany your application:

Copy of your birth certificate,
Official transcripts from all colleges and optometry schools attended mailed directly from the schools,
Three character references with attached color photo,
Sworn Reciprocity Statement by the Optometry Licensing Authority in your state of practice location,
Certified copy of your current registration certificate or license,
Official National Board scores,
Proof of 48 hours of continuing education in the 2 years prior to application,
Fingerprint card with payment of $57.00 mailed directly from the agency taking the prints, and
A check for $150.00 to the Kansas State Board of Examiners in Optometry

Please note that you must have practiced for three consecutive years in your state to be eligible for reciprocity. If in practice less than three years, you will be required to take the annual Kansas state examination.

If reciprocity requirements are met, applicants for reciprocal licensure are required to take the Kansas optometry law examination. The exam is held in June each year in Topeka. Additional written examinations may be required at the discretion of the Board.

A copy of the KS Optometry Laws and Rules and Regulations is available at this web site. If you want this information sent to you as hard copy, it can be obtained for $10.00 per copy, with a check to the KS Board of Examiners in Optometry.

The Kansas examination is scheduled in June each year. It will be in Topeka.

Candidates should request fingerprint packets from the Board, and further questions should be directed to the Executive Officer of the Board.

Reciprocity Application

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