Guam Board of Examiners for Optometry

FAQs

Q: What documents are needed for Examination/Endorsement Application?
A:
  1. Client calls to make an appointment
  2. Upon receiving Application stamp with the date it was received on
  3. Follow check list provided on the front of the application
    • Examination and Endorsement:
      • 2 ½ x 2 ½ Photo (Signed and Dated in the back)
      • Notarized Copy of Optometry School Diploma
      • Police Clearance
      • Two letters of reference from persons not related to applicant attesting that applicant is of good moral character and temperate habits.
      • Notarized copy of high school diploma or equivalent
      • Notarized copy of optometry school transcript showing courses studied, course grades and number of class hours.
      • Completed certificate of Optometry Education by optometry school administrator or registration.
      • Note: You must be a graduate of an approved and accredited School of Optometry having a minimum of 4,000 clock hours of instruction. (For list of accredited schools, see the AOA website at www.acoe.org. Click on Accredited Programs, then click on O.D. programs at school/colleges of optometry).
      • Notarized copy of birth certificate or notarized statement that applicant is 18 years of age or older.
      • Notarized affidavit indicating that applicant is a citizen of the United States or is a permanent resident of the United States who is residing in the U.S. or the Territory of Guam.
      • Payment Fee
      • Passed practical Examination on Guam
    • Checklist for License by Examination Only:
      • Official Copy of National Board scores
      • Application for License by Examination complete and notarized
    • Checklist for License by Endorsement Only:
      • Complete Endorsement Verification
      • Affidavit signed by the applicant that he/she has been in active optometric practice in the state (one of the fifty states of the United States) licensed or in the federal service for the 7 consecutive years immediately prior to the year in which application is made.
      • Notarized copy of current valid license from any of the fifty states of the United States.
      • Application for License by Endorsement complete and notarized.

 
 
Q: How can I apply for a License Verification?
A: Please email [email protected] requesting for a verification letter include the following information.
  • First and Last name
  • License Number
  • Point of contact and mailing address letter will be mailed too
     
 
Q: How do I file a complaint?
A: Request for complaint form
Fill it out
Attach proof (if available)
Submit to HPLO office
 
 
Q: Where do I make payments?
A: Our office only accepts check payments from off-island applicants, all other payments must be made at any Treasure of Guam locations.