Licensing Cost: $150.00 for a new license
Renewal Cost: $225.00
Duration: 1 year
Expires: 06/30 every year
Continuing Education: 20 hours every 1 year
Tempory License for Relief Work? Yes
Pay $150.00 to the State Board.
Ask your AVMA accredited veterinary school to submit your transcripts directly to the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medicine.
NAVLE: New vets applying for a license in Oklahoma will need to pass the NAVLE examination and have their results submitted directly to the Oklahoma Board.
Jurisprudence Exam:: Oklahoma does not require a jurisprudence exam for licensure at this time.
Submit your fingerprints at Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.
Veterinarians who are already licensed in another state, US territory, Canadian province, or Washington D.C. must submit a verification of licensure for any licenses currently or previously held, including any disciplinary action taken against any of your licenses by a state veterinary board.
AAVSB Vault Service: You can have the AAVSB transfer your NAVLE test results, verification of licensure for any other veterinary licenses, and letters of good standing for a fee of $99.
It typically takes 3 days after you’ve completed your license application to receive your Oklahoma veterinary license.
Use the link above to apply for a Oklahoma veterinary license online.
Pay $225.00 to the Oklahoma Board.
Renewal Date: 06/30 every year.
Oklahoma veterinary licenses are valid for 1 year.
The list of approved CE providers for Oklahoma can be found here.
Oklahoma does not verify your CE annually, but it is recommended you keep a record of your CE for 5 years as the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medicine may randomly audit you.
You can quickly change your personal info, including last name or address, online by clicking this link.
If you meet the requirements below, you can apply for a Temporary License in Oklahoma, which allows you to practice for 60 days.
To be eligible for a Oklahoma Temp License, you must hold an active license in good standing in another state, US territory, or Washington D.C.
Submit these documents with your application:
Phone: (405) 522-8831
Email: cathyk@okvetboard.ok.gov
P.O. Box 54461, Oklahoma City, OK 73154.
Please check your local requirements as state and national guidelines may have changed since last updated on Dec 09, 2025.
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