Verified October 8, 2026 against the practice act, board rules and sources cited below. The board decides every application. All states
What chiropractors miss in Alaska
- Applicants submit criminal history reports from Alaska and from every state where they have held a license, each issued within 90 days of applying.
- A license lapsed five years or more cannot be reinstated; the DC applies as new.
Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a Alaska license by endorsement?
Licensure by credentials needs a license in good standing elsewhere for the five years before applying, active clinical practice in three of the last five years, NBCE Parts I–IV or SPEC, physiotherapy training or the NBCE Physiotherapy exam, and the state chiropractic exam.
- Endorsement route available
- 5 years of practice required
Citation: AS 08.20.141; 12 AAC 16.033
Which exams does Alaska require?
Graduates after September 1, 1998 need NBCE Parts I–IV and Physiotherapy, plus the written state exam on Alaska law, passed at 75 percent. A DC with five continuous years of practice may substitute SPEC for Parts III and IV.
- NBCE Parts I–IV
- NBCE Physiotherapy exam
- State jurisprudence exam
- SPEC for some applicants
What else does the Alaska board check?
- No fingerprint requirement
Does Alaska offer a temporary or travel-to-treat permit?
A locum tenens permit lets a qualified DC substitute for an Alaska licensee. A courtesy license covers a single special event for nonresidents, applied for at least 45 days ahead. A short permit also exists for applicants awaiting the state exam.
- Temporary permit available
Citation: AS 08.20.163; 12 AAC 16.031, 16.200, 16.205
Does Alaska regulate chiropractic assistants?
Clinical assistants need FCLB's CCCA, the Tennessee Chiropractic Association CTA program or a board-recognized equivalent within 12 months of hire, plus current CPR. They may not adjust, diagnose or change treatment plans.
- Chiropractic clinical assistant certification
How often does a Alaska chiropractic license renew?
Biennial renewal with 32 CE hours, including eight in diagnostic imaging, two in coding and documentation, two in ethics and boundaries, and two in CPR. Up to 16 hours may be online; the board's jurisprudence review earns two hours.
- Renews every 2 years
- 32 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Alaska?
We file the application, send your NBCE scores and verifications, and carry the board correspondence. License by endorsement is $499. Not sure which route fits? The readiness review answers that for every state you want.