New Jersey Ofce of the Attorney General
Division of Consumer Affairs
New Jersey State Board of Optometrists
P.O. Box 45012
Newark, New Jersey 07101
(973) 504-6440
MEMORANDUM
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45: 1-7.2(a),(b), (c) and (d). The following checked information is required to
reinstate your license:
1. Completion of the enclosed reinstatement application.
2. Completion of enclosed certication and authorization form for criminal history background
check.
3. Notarized afdavit of employment indicating each job held during the period of suspension
which includes the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each employer. The letter
should state whether or not you have been working in New Jersey since license expired.
4. Documented proof that you completed the continuing education credits required for each
biennial period that your license was expired:
Previous Biennial Renewal Period CEU’s
50
Total Required: 50
5. Payment of reinstatement fee and payment of all delinquent renewal fees:
Optometrists License Renewal Fee: $ 250.00 (Separate Check)
OM or TPA-Certication License renewal fee: $ 250.00
Reinstatement Fee: $ 200.00
Resubmit Criminal History Background Check Fee: $ 18.75
Total Required: $ 250.00 (1
st
Check)
$ 468.75 (2
nd
Check)
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:38-3.10 9(c) An individual who continues to practice with a suspended
license shall be deemed unlicensed practice. Therefore you must cease and desist working while
your license is not active. Please contact the ofce at 973-504·6440 with any further questions.
New Jersey Ofce of the Attorney General
Division of Consumer Affairs
New Jersey State Board of Optometrists
P.O. Box 45012
Newark, New Jersey 07101
(973) 504-6440
Instructions for Reinstating a License
In accordance with the Uniform Enforcement Act, a professional or occupational license or certicate
of registration may be reinstated, provided that the applicant otherwise qualies for
licensure, registration, certication and complies with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 45: l-7.4(a).
The necessary application and materials for applying for reinstatement are enclosed.
1. Complete:
The enclosed application for reinstatement.
The Certication and Authorization form for a criminal history background check.
2. Enclose:
Payment of all past delinquent renewal fees and payment of a current renewal fee;*
Payment of a reinstatement fee; *
*An invoice is enclosed which shows the total amount owed.
An afdavit of employment listing each job held during the lapsed licensure or certication
period. This afdavit of employment must include the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of each employer;
A notarized statement indicating if you were engaged in the practice of your profession or
occupation in New Jersey during the period that your New Jersey license or certicate was
lapsed. If you were practicing your profession or occupation during this lapsed license
period, you must include a description of the type of work or projects that you were involved
with; and
Satisfactory proof that the applicant has maintained prociency by completing the continuing
education hours or credits required for the renewal of an active license or certicate of
registration or certication.
A verication of good standing, you must contact each State in which you hold (or have
held) an optometrist license (active, expired or inactive) and direct each Board to mail the
verication directly to the New Jersey State Board of Optometry, P.O. Box450l2, Newark,
N.J. 07101 (Fees may apply).
Completion of Criminal History Background Check. See enclosed instructions.
3. Submit to the: New Jersey State Board of Optometrists
P.O. Box 45012
Newark, New Jersey 07101
Upon review and approval of your reinstatement application, a license or certicate may be issued.
New Jersey Ofce of the Attorney General
Division of Consumer Affairs
New Jersey State Board of Optometrists
P.O. Box 45012
Newark, New Jersey 07101
(973) 504-6440
Application for Reinstatement of a License
You may not practice in the State of New Jersey until your license or certicate has been reinstated.
N.J. License/Certicate No.:____________________________ Type of License/Certicate: _______________________________
Initial License/Certicate Date: _________________________ Year of last renewal: __________________
The Division is precluded by law from disclosing to the public the place of residence of licensees or applicants, without their
consent. However, you are required to provide an address that may be released to the public in our directories or in response to
other requests (by putting a check in the appropriate box). If you provide your place of residence as your public address
of record, we will assume that you have consented to have that address be disclosed. If you do not consent to the disclosure of
your place of residence, you should provide an address of record other than your place of residence that may be released
to the public. One of your addresses must include a street, city, state and ZIP code.
Information that you provide on this application (including your address of record) may be subject to public disclosure as
required by the Open Public Records Act (OPRA).
Please print clearly. You must answer all of the questions on this application.
Section I
Personal Information Date of birth: ________________________
Month Day Year
1. Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last name First name Middle initial Maiden name
2. Address
Home: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Street or P.O. Box City State ZIP code County
_____________________________________ ___________________________________
Telephone number (include area code) E-mail address
Business: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of company Telephone number (include area code)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State ZIP code County
Mailing: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Street or P.O. Box City State ZIP code County
3. *Social Security No: ____ - ____ - ____
You must provide your Social Security number to the C ommittee. Failure to do so will result in denial of licensure or certication
reinstatement.
*Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:50-24 et seq. of the New Jersey taxation law, N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.44e of the New Jersey Child
Support Enforcement Law, Section 1128E(b)(2)A of the Social Security Act and 45 C.F.R. 60.7, 60.8 and 60.9, the Committee
is required to obtain your Social Security number. Pursuant to these authorities, the Committee is also obligated to provide
your Social Security number to:
a. the Director of Taxation to assist in the administration and enforcement of any tax law, including for
the purpose of reviewing compliance with State tax law and updating and correcting tax records;
b. the Probation Division or any other agency responsible for child support enforcement, upon request; and
c. the National Practitioner Data Bank and the H.I.P. Data Bank, when reporting adverse actions relating to health care
professionals.
4. Citizenship / Immigration Status
Federal law limits the issuance or renewal of professional or occupational licenses or certicates to U.S. citizens or qualied aliens.
To comply with this federal law, check the appropriate box below which indicates your citizenship/immigration status. If you are not
a U.S. citizen, attach a copy of your alien registration card (front and back) or other documentation issued by the ofce of U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
U.S. citizen
Alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in U.S.
Other immigration status
Questions about your immigration status and whether or not it is a qualifying status under federal law should be directed to the
USCIS at: 1-800-375-5283.
5. Child Support
Please certify, under penalty of perjury, the following:
a. Do you currently have a child-support obligation? Yes No
(1) If “Yes,” are you in arrears in payment of said obligation? Yes No
(2) IfYes,does the arrearage match or exceed the total amount payable for the past six months?
Yes No
b.
Have you failed to provide any court-ordered health insurance coverage during the past six months?
Yes No
c.
Have you failed to respond to a subpoena relating to either a paternity or child-support proceeding?
Yes No
d. Are you the subject of a child-support-related arrest warrant? Yes No
In accordance with N.J.S.A. 2A:17-56.44d, an answer of Yes” to questions a(1) through d will result in a denial of
reinstatement of licensure or certication. Furthermore, any false certication of the above may subject you to a penalty,
including, but not limited to, immediate revocation or suspension of licensure or certication.
_________________________________ __________________________________________ ___________________
Applicant’s name (please print) Applicant’s signature Date
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signature
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6. Have you ever changed your name? Yes No
If “Yes,” please submit with this application a copy of the marriage certicate, divorce decree or court order.
7. Have you ever been summoned; arrested; taken into custody; indicted; tried; charged with; admitted into pre-trial intervention
(P.T.I.); or pled guilty to any violation of law, ordinance, felony, misdemeanor or disorderly persons offense, in New Jersey, any other
state, the District of Columbia or in any other jurisdiction? (Parking or speeding violations need not be disclosed, but motor vehicle
violations such as driving while impaired or intoxicated must be.) Yes No
8. Have you ever been convicted of any crime or offense under any circumstances? This includes, but is not limited to, a plea of
guilty, non vult, nolo contendere, no contest, or a nding of guilt by a judge or jury. Yes No
If “Yes,provide a copy of the judgment of conviction and the release from parole or probation. Please provide a complete
explanation. (Attach additional sheets of paper to this application.)
9. Do you currently hold, or have you ever held, a professional license or certicate of any kind in New Jersey, any other state, the
District of Columbia or in any other jurisdiction? Yes No
If “Yes,for each license or certicate held, provide the date(s) held and the number(s). If the license or certicate was issued under
a different name, please provide that name. _________________________________________________________________
Last name First name Middle initial
_____________________ _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________
Type of license or certicate Number State or jurisdiction that issued the license or certicate Date issued/expired
_____________________ _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________
Type of license or certicate Number State or jurisdiction that issued the license or certicate Date issued/expired
_____________________ _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________
Type of license or certicate Number State or jurisdiction that issued the license or certicate Date issued/expired
_____________________ _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________
Type of license or certicate Number State or jurisdiction that issued the license or certicate Date issued/expired
_____________________ _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________
Type of license or certicate Number State or jurisdiction that issued the license or certicate Date issued/expire
10. Have you ever been disciplined or denied a professional license or certicate of any kind in New Jersey, any other state, the
District of Columbia or in any other jurisdiction? Yes No
11. Have you ever had a professional license or certicate of any type suspended, revoked or surrendered in New Jersey, any other
state, the District of Columbia or in any other jurisdiction? Yes No
12. Has any action (including the assessment of nes or other penalties) ever been taken against your professional practice by any
agency or certication board in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia or in any other jurisdiction?
Yes No
13. Have you ever been named as a defendant in any litigation related to the practice of optometry or other professional practice
in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia or in any other jurisdiction? Yes No
14. Are you aware of any investigation pending against a professional license or certicate issued to you by a professional board in New
Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia or in any other jurisdiction? Yes No
15. Are there any criminal charges now pending against you in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia or in any other
jurisdiction? Yes No
16. Have you ever been sanctioned by or is any action pending before any employer, association, society, or other professional group
related to the practice of optometry or other professional practice in New Jersey, any other state, the District of Columbia
or in any other jurisdiction? Yes No
If the answer to any of the above questions, numbers 10 through 16, is “Yes,provide a complete explanation of the circumstances
leading to the action, and any supporting documentation, on separate sheets of paper.
Employment since your license expired. (You may photocopy this page if necessary.)
Employer’s name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer’s address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State ZIP code
Immediate supervisor’s name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Employer’s telephone number:_______________________________ Hours per week: ___________________________________
(Include area code)
Your major responsibilities (use additional sheets of paper if necessary): ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dates employed: from: __________________________ to: __________________________
month day year month day year
Employer’s name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer’s address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State ZIP code
Immediate supervisor’s name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Employer’s telephone number:_______________________________ Hours per week: ___________________________________
(Include area code)
Your major responsibilities (use additional sheets of paper if necessary): ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dates employed: from: __________________________ to: __________________________
month day year month day year
Employer’s name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer’s address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State ZIP code
Immediate supervisor’s name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Employer’s telephone number:_______________________________ Hours per week: ___________________________________
(Include area code)
Your major responsibilities (use additional sheets of paper if necessary): ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dates employed: from: __________________________ to: __________________________
month day year month day year
_________________________________________ ________________________________________ ______________________
Applicant’s name (Please print) Applicant’s signature Date
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CertifiCation for reinstatement appliCation
I, ________________________________________________ , in making this application to the Board or Committee for
reinstatement of certication or licensure, certify that I am the applicant and that all of the information provided in connection
with this application is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any omissions, inaccuracies or failure to
make full disclosures may be deemed sufcient to deny reinstatement or to withhold renewal of or suspend or revoke a certicate
or license issued by the Board or Committee.
I voluntarily consent to a thorough investigation of my present and past employment and other activities for the purpose
of verifying my qualications for reinstatement. I further authorize all institutions, employers, agencies and all governmental
agencies and instrumentalities (local, state, federal or foreign) to release any information, les or records requested by
the Board or Committee.
I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by me are
willfully false, I am subject to punishment.
_____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________
Signature of applicant Date
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New Jersey Ofce of the Attorney General
Division of Consumer Affairs
New Jersey State Board of Optometrists
P.O. Box 45012
Newark, New Jersey 07101
(973) 504-6440
CertifiCation and authorization form
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or a Criminal history BaCkground CheCk
Directions:Answerallofthequestionsonthisform.
1. Name _________________________________________________________ ( ________________________)
LastFirstMiddle MaidenName
2. Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
StreetorP.O.Box City State ZIPcode
3. Dateofbirth____/____/____ Sex: Male Female
MonthDayYear 
4. SocialSecuritynumber_________/_____ / ________

5. HaveyoucompletedthengerprintingprocessforanyBoard or Committee of the New Jersey Division of Consumer
AffairssinceNovember2003?
Yes No
If“No,”youwillreceiveaseparatemailingfromtheBoardorCommitteeregardingthecriminalhistoryrecordbackground
checkprocess.Nopaymentisnecessaryasofnow.
If“Yes,”pleaseprovidethefollowinginformationandfollowtheinstructionsoutlinedbelow:
_______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
BoardorcommitteerequiringthengerprintingMonthandyearyouwerengerprinted
If you were ngerprinted after November 2003 as part of the criminal history background process for licensure or
certicationbyanyotherBoard or Committee of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs(abackgroundcheck
conductedfortheDepartmentofEducation,anotherstateagencyoranotherstatedoesnotapply)youwillnotberequiredto
bengerprintedasecondtime.However,theDivisionmustperformacriminalhistorybackgroundcheckeachtimeyouapply
forlicensureorcertication.The fee for this service is $18.75. Paymentshouldbemadeintheformofacheckormoney
orderpayabletotheStateofNewJerseyandshouldaccompanyyourapplicationpacket.
6. Haveyoueverbeenarrestedand/orconvictedofacrimeoroffense?(Minortrafcoffensessuchasaparkingorspeeding
violationsneednotbelisted.)
Yes No
Every such conviction on record must be disclosed. Atruecopyofeverypolicereport,judgmentofconviction,sentencing
orderandterminationofprobationorder,ifapplicable,must besubmittedwiththisform.Anydocuments(includingemployer
orsupervisorlettersofreference,ifapplicable)whichpresentclearandconvincingevidenceofrehabilitationmust besubmitted
withthisform.Failure to follow these instructions may result in the denial of an initial application.
Note: Copiesofjudgments,sentencingandterminationofprobationordersmaybeobtainedfromtheclerkofthecounty
wherethoseorders,disposingoftheconviction,wereissuedandled.
Your continuing responsibility to disclose convictions of crimes or offenses:Youmust notifytheBoardorCommittee
withinve(5)businessdaysifyouareconvictedofanycrimesoroffensesafterthisformhasbeencompleted.
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
BoardorCommittee
________________________
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Resubmit
________________________
Ofcial Use Only
DualLicense
LicenseType1
________________________
Applicant’sNumber
________________________
LicenseType2
________________________
Applicant’sNumber
________________________
CertifiCation
I, ______________________________________________, in making this application to the Board or Committee for
certication or licensure, certify that I am the applicant and that all of the information provided in connection with this
applicationistruetothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief.Iunderstandthatanyomissions,inaccuraciesorfailuretomakefull
disclosuresmaybedeemedsufcienttodenycerticationorlicensureortowithholdrenewaloforsuspendorrevokeacerticate
orlicenseissuedbytheBoardorCommittee.
I voluntarily consent to a thorough investigation of my present and past employment and other activities for the purpose
of verifying my qualications for certication or licensure. I further authorize all institutions, employers, agencies and all
governmental agencies and instrumentalities (local, state, federal or foreign) to release any information, les or records
requestedbytheBoardorCommittee.
Icertifythattheforegoingstatementsmadebymearetrue.Iamawarethatifanyoftheforegoingstatementsmadebymeare
willfullyfalse,Iamsubjecttopunishment.
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