Board of Dispensing Opticians

When completing the application process below, you will be required to submit an official transcript from the institution where you completed your education. The transcript must be mailed directly from the educational institution to the board office located at 665 Mainstream Drive, Nashville, TN 37243.

Applications

Applying for initial licensure from your professional licensing board has become a bit easier.  The Department of Health has an online application process that will allow all health care professionals to apply online for an initial license and complete (and update as necessary) a practitioner profile mandatory for certain professions.  The process is user friendly and convenient and even allows you to pay for your initial application utilizing a credit card, debit card or e-check.  You will also be able to upload many of the documents required to complete your initial application!  Please go to the initial application link below to begin the online process.

For mailing documents please send to: Board of Dispensing Opticians; 665 Mainstream Dr; Nashville TN 37243

• NEW for 2017 Application for Apprenticeship Training In Ophthalmic Dispensing   (Paper Application -3137)
• NEW for 2017 Apprentice Semi-annual Evaluation Form
• NEW for 2017 Application for Licensure as a Dispensing Optician   (Paper Application -3478)
• Declaration of Citizenship  (Paper Application -4183)
• Reinstatement Application  (Paper Application  3870)
• Name and Address Change Request  (Paper Application  3619)
• Mandatory Practitioner Profile Questionnaire for Licensed Health Care Providers   (Paper Application  3585)
• Affidavit of Retirement From Practice in Tennessee   (PH-3460)
• Declaration of Eligibility for Expedited Licensure for Military Spouse Member (PH-4280)
• Declaration of Eligibilty for Expedited Licensure for Military Member (PH-4279)