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 Florida
- Applicants who started chiropractic college after July 1, 2000 need a bachelor's degree, or a board-approved credentials evaluation showing equivalence, before sitting for the exam.
- After passing, written notice from the department lets the DC practice for up to 45 days pending the license.
- MOBILE Act endorsement checks the National Practitioner Data Bank; any discipline in the last five years disqualifies the applicant from that route.
Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a Florida license by endorsement?
Under the MOBILE Act, the board licenses a DC with an active, unencumbered license in another state, a passing national exam, at least two years of active practice in the four years before applying, no discipline in the prior five years, financial responsibility and fingerprints. DCs who do not qualify use the exam route.
- Endorsement route available
- 2 years of practice required
Citation: Fla. Stat. § 456.0145; Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B2-11.002
Which exams does Florida require?
NBCE Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy at 375 or higher on each, plus the NBCE-administered Florida Laws and Rules exam at 75 percent. The board may require SPEC from graduates of more than ten years.
- NBCE Parts I–IV
- NBCE Physiotherapy exam
- State jurisprudence exam
- SPEC for some applicants
What else does the Florida board check?
- Fingerprint background check
Dry needling certification in Florida
Before dry needling, a DC completes 40 in-person CE hours (24 if certified in chiropractic acupuncture), passes a written and practical exam, documents 10 supervised patient sessions, and receives a board letter of authorization. Online hours do not count.
Citation: Fla. Stat. § 460.4085
Acupuncture certification in Florida
Using acupuncture requires board certification by examination under the practice act; practicing it uncertified is grounds for discipline.
Citation: Fla. Stat. §§ 460.403(9)(f), 460.406(3), 460.413(1)(dd)
Does Florida regulate chiropractic assistants?
A CCPA needs a board-approved program of at least 200 didactic hours and board certification on a work-arrangement proposal, with the supervising DC interviewed. Certificates renew every two years. Using the title without certification is a third-degree felony.
- Certified chiropractic physician's assistant (CCPA)
How often does a Florida chiropractic license renew?
Biennial renewal with 40 contact hours: three in risk management (two on Florida laws and rules), six in recordkeeping, documentation and coding, and two in ethics and boundaries. Fingerprints for a national background check are part of the process.
- Renews every 2 years
- 40 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Florida?
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.