Last verified against the Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians (opens in a new tab). Sources: Board page + state law (2 sources).
Yes. Arizona licenses opticians through the Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians. We checked the board’s official website on Oct 8, 2026; confirm current rules with the board before applying. ABO and NCLE are national certifications; they are not a state license by themselves.
See Arizona’s official board page (opens in a new tab)
Arizona at a glance
| Licensed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| License types | Optician license; optical establishment license |
| What the board’s page says about exams | Written and practical examination required (A.R.S. §32-1682(D)); the board says the practical “is now administered by nationally recognized bodies” (provider not named) |
| Board | Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians (opens in a new tab) |
| Verified | Oct 8, 2026 · Board page + state law (2 sources) |
Details not yet verified
We’ve verified Arizona’s exam requirement (above) in state law and on the board page, but we haven’t yet verified training routes or renewal rules. Check the Arizona State Board of Dispensing Opticians (opens in a new tab) directly.
What state law says
- A.R.S. §32-1681 (Licensure; issuance) (opens in a new tab): A person may not practice as a dispensing optician in Arizona without a license issued under the chapter.
- A.R.S. §32-1682 (Application; examination) (opens in a new tab): The board requires a written and practical examination of all applicants for an initial license (subsection D).
- A.R.S. §32-1683 (Qualifications of applicants) (opens in a new tab): Sets the qualifications an applicant for a license must meet.
- A.R.S. §32-1671 (Definitions) (opens in a new tab): Defines terms used in the chapter, including optical establishment (paragraph 4).
- A.R.S. §32-1685(A)(7)–(9) (Optical establishment license fees) (opens in a new tab): Sets the optical establishment license fees.
Official sources
- https://do.az.gov/ (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)
- A.R.S. §32-1681 (Licensure; issuance) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)
- A.R.S. §32-1682 (Application; examination) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)
- A.R.S. §32-1683 (Qualifications of applicants) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)
- A.R.S. §32-1671 (Definitions) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)
- A.R.S. §32-1685(A)(7)–(9) (Optical establishment license fees) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)