Current fees

The below fees are in effect as of February 16, 2023.
For more information about how COBC’s fees are allocated, we invite you to review our audited financial statements.

ANNUAL LICENSING FEES
Practicing optician$675.00
Practicing optician and contact lens fitter$675.00
Add: Certification to perform independent automated refractions$75.00
Non-practicing (all designations)$295.00


LATE RENEWAL FEES
Practicing registrant$200.00
Non-practicing registrant$103.25


APPLICATION FEES
Application for licensure $225.00
Document assessment$225.00


REINSTATEMENT FEES
Reinstatement of licensure $225.00
Reinstatement assessment
Professional Practice, Eyeglasses & Low Vision$100.00
Professional Practice, Eyeglasses & Low Vision, Contact Lenses$150.00
Professional Practice, Eyeglasses & Low Vision, Automated Refracting$150.00
Professional Practice, Eyeglasses & Low Vision, Contact Lenses, Automated Refraction$200.00


OTHER FEES
Annual report (printed hard copy)$20.00
Replacement/duplicate certificate of registration$35.00