Applying for registration
This section contains information on how to register as a student, full registrant and non-UK applicant. You can also find out how to register a specialty and a body corporate .
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our registration team on 020 7580 3898 (option one).
Our service commitment
Correctly completed applications for full registration will be processed within five working days of receipt, except where a declaration has been provided.
Applications for student registration received during September and October will be processed by 31 October. Applications received at other times will be processed in line with our normal service standards.
Content Panels
MyGOC area
Registrants can update their contact details, log CET points or complete their annual retention.
Registration forms
Download any of our registration forms, including restoration, specialty and student transfer.
About registration
Read about the importance of checking an optician's registration
