Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the Florida Board of Optometry Help Center – an online tool for applicants, licensees, and the public to search and access our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), contact our office, and learn “how to” do business with the board.

How do I report unlicensed activity?

Visit our Enforcement Website to download and complete our Unlicensed Activity Complaint Form. Before completing your complaint form, please be sure to review all instructions provided on the first page.

How do I look up a license?

You may visit our online License Verification page.

You may utilize this service to see the status of your providers license and whether there are any disciplinary cases or public complaints against the licensee.

How do I print a confirmation of License?

You can print a confirmation of license through the Practitioner Login feature of MQA Services.

The confirmation is available up to 30 days after you submit your online renewal request. After logging into the system with your User ID and password, select Print Confirmation of License from the navigation bar located on the left.

Where would I file an appeal if I am disciplined by my licensing board?

At the following address: Department of Health MQA Agency Clerk’s Office 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin CO1 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3251

I’m entering my Account Id and Password but I can’t get logged on. What’s the problem?

Please note that Account Id and Password are case-sensitive. You must enter the values exactly as they were provided. Use the “Shift” key to capitalize letters, not the “Caps Lock” key.

Can I change my password?

Yes. After you have successfully logged in, you can modify your password by selecting Update Login located on the side navigational menu.

Can I change my account User ID?

Yes. After you have successfully logged in, you can modify your account id by selecting Update Login located on the side navigational menu.

Why won’t the e-Renewal website accept my credit card information?

There are many reasons why credit card information may not be accepted. Some suggestions for checking credit card data input are listed below.

• If you find that all data is complete and correct, but the card is still not accepted, try a different card.

• Be sure that you do not use any hyphens, “-“, underlines, “_”, or spaces when you type your credit card number.

• Do not type text in the space provided for your credit card type, be sure that you click on/select your credit card type from the drop down list of acceptable credit cards.

• Be sure to state the credit card expiration date correctly, with the slash and without spaces. An example of a month, year expiration would be: 09/03

• There is no comparison between the name on your license and the credit card name. When typing the name on the credit card, be sure that you type it just as it appears on the card that was used to complete the other credit card information.

• Be sure that all credit card data fields are completed.

What if I want to change the status of my license during renewal?

The e-Renewal system will not allow you to change your status online. If you need to change your license status, you will be required to mail your renewal application and fee to the department for processing.

How do I know when I should renew my license?

The department will mail a renewal notification to your last known address at least 90 days prior to the expiration of your license. Your license also indicates the date it will expire.

Why doesn’t the Renew License link allow me to open it?

The Renew License link is only activated for practitioners who are in renewal. If you believe your license is in renewal and you do not have access to the online renewal system, please email the Department at MQALicensureServices@flhealth.gov or call (850) 488-0595. Our Licensure Support Services staff is available to assist you Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern Time

What is the advantage of renewing my license online?

When you renew your license online, you will receive immediate confirmation that your renewal was received and processed successfully. In addition, online renewal allows you to use American Express, VISA, MasterCard or Discover to pay.

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