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 Delaware
- An out-of-state DC may consult with a Delaware DC no more than ten times in 12 months, limited to examination, recommendation or litigation testimony.
- A Delaware business license from the Division of Revenue is required before practicing.
Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a Delaware license by endorsement?
The board must license a DC in good standing from a state with substantially similar standards. From other states, the applicant shows the NBCE exams required for the graduation year (Parts I–IV and Physiotherapy after July 1, 1997). The statute sets no minimum years of practice.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: 24 Del. C. § 710
Which exams does Delaware require?
Initial applicants need NBCE Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy. The board reports no state exam. SPEC appears only as an option for reciprocity applicants who graduated before 1991.
- NBCE Parts I–IV
- NBCE Physiotherapy exam
- No state jurisprudence exam
- SPEC for some applicants
What else does the Delaware board check?
- Fingerprint background check
Does Delaware regulate chiropractic assistants?
The board reports to FCLB that it does not regulate chiropractic assistants.
- Not regulated
How often does a Delaware chiropractic license renew?
Licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years. Twenty-four CE hours per biennium, at least three in ethics, recordkeeping or risk management; up to 12 asynchronous online hours and six hours of carryover. Hours are prorated for a first renewal.
- Renews every 2 years
- 24 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Delaware?
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.