# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 28 — Board of Examiners in Optometry

### Chapter 03 — Examination and Licensing of Optometrists

#### Regulation .03 Application for Licensure.

*COMAR 10.28.03.03*

A. An applicant shall complete and file an application on the form provided by the Board on request.

B. The applicant shall submit the following information:

  (1) Full name, residence, and date and place of birth;

  (2) A recent photograph of the applicant;

  (3) Letters of recommendation from three individuals, excluding immediate family members, who can attest to the applicant's character and reputation;

  (4) All final professional transcripts of colleges or university schools of optometry;

  (5) The application fee specified in COMAR 10.28.07;

  (6) Satisfactory evidence of having completed a criminal history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §11-302.1, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

  (7) Preprofessional transcripts.

C. Application fees are not refundable.

D. Applicants shall be notified whether they meet the standards adopted by the Board and qualify for licensure.