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 Illinois
- Chiropractic physicians are licensed under the Medical Practice Act by the same board and division that license MDs and DOs.
- The division checks every endorsement applicant's discipline history through FCLB's CIN-BAD databank.
- An NBCE part failed more than five times disqualifies the applicant.
Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a Illinois license by endorsement?
A DC with an active license elsewhere applies by endorsement with certification from the original and current states, a chiropractic transcript, NBCE Parts I–IV and a live scan fingerprint check. The rule sets no minimum years; anyone out of practice for two years must show professional capacity.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: Ill. Admin. Code tit. 68, § 1285.80(c)
Which exams does Illinois require?
The licensing exam is NBCE Parts I, II, III and IV, with no more than five attempts on any part. There is no separate Illinois law exam, and the board reports SPEC is used only for reinstatement.
- NBCE Parts I–IV
- No state jurisprudence exam
- No SPEC requirement
What else does the Illinois board check?
- FCLB CIN-BAD disciplinary report
- Fingerprint background check
Does Illinois regulate chiropractic assistants?
The board reports to FCLB that it does not regulate chiropractic assistants.
- Not regulated
How often does a Illinois chiropractic license renew?
All licenses expire July 31 every third year. Chiropractic physicians meet the same 150-hour CME rule as MDs and DOs, at least 60 hours in formal programs, and the first renewal is exempt. The board also reports one hour each on sexual harassment prevention and implicit bias.
- Renews every 3 years
- 150 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Illinois?
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.