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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 2025-26

If you are a fully-qualified optometrist or dispensing optician & your personal income for the year 1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026 is less than £16,000, you are eligible to apply for a low-income fee.

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How an employer can check if an optical professional is registered with us

Guidance for employers on the checks they should carry out before and after employing an optician.

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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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