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 Arkansas
- Every new licensee must attend the board's new doctor orientation, held in January, April, July and October; application materials are due 45 days before it.
- Applicants need a letter of recommendation from a DC with at least five years of experience.
Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a Arkansas license by endorsement?
Sources conflict. A 2020 board rule offers licensure to holders of a substantially similar license who have passed NBCE Parts I–IV, Physiotherapy and the Arkansas jurisprudence exam, while the board's applicant page says it does not reciprocate with any state. Expect to file the full application.
Citation: 007.33.20 Ark. Code R. 006
Which exams does Arkansas require?
NBCE Parts I, II, III and IV (375 or higher) and the Physiological Therapeutics exam have been mandatory since July 1, 2016, along with the Arkansas jurisprudence exam and a board new doctor orientation.
- NBCE Parts I–IV
- NBCE Physiotherapy exam
- State jurisprudence exam
What else does the Arkansas board check?
- Fingerprint background check
Does Arkansas offer a temporary or travel-to-treat permit?
Once a complete application is on file, the full board may vote a temporary license, usually supervised on the premises by an Arkansas DC of three years' standing. A DC licensed in another state may be exempted from supervision until the next exam.
- Temporary permit available
Citation: ASBCE applicants page (Temporary License Information)
Does Arkansas regulate chiropractic assistants?
Chiropractic aides are unlicensed and work under direct supervision; they may not diagnose, adjust or mobilize the spine. An aide who takes x-rays needs a state radiologic technology license or ACRRT certification.
- Not regulated
How often does a Arkansas chiropractic license renew?
Renew every year by December 31, with a $200 late fee after that. Twenty-four board-pre-approved CE hours from the preceding 12 months, no more than 12 by distance learning, with certificates sent in with the renewal.
- Renews every year
- 24 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Arkansas?
We file the application, send your NBCE scores and verifications, and carry the board correspondence. A full application is $749. Not sure which route fits? The readiness review answers that for every state you want.