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MyGOC will be unavailable from 1 to 8 September, while we complete the student renewal process. During this time, you will be unable to access your MyGOC and MyCPD accounts. 

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

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Join the register

There are different ways to apply for registration and it depends on which part of the register you want to join.

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Register as a fully qualified individual

Guidance on how to apply to join the register as a fully qualified individual.

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Register as a student

Information about how to join the register as a student.

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Register as a business

Information about when to register a business with us.

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Register a specialty

Guidance on how to register a specialty.

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Apply for a low-income fee 2026-27

If you are a fully-qualified optometrist or dispensing optician & your personal income for the year 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027 is less than £16,000, you are eligible to apply for a low-income fee.

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Lifetime registration numbers

Information on our lifetime registration numbering system.

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Monthly amendments to the register

Our monthly list of individuals who have joined/left the register.

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