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 Massachusetts
- Massachusetts calls the credential a certificate of registration, not a license.
- The board reports that licensees must carry malpractice insurance.
Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a Massachusetts license by endorsement?
Registration by reciprocity is open to a DC licensed in any US state who meets the Massachusetts requirements, including the jurisprudence exam. Instead of the NBCE transcript, the applicant may show three years of practice under a current license from a state whose standards were substantially equivalent when that license issued.
- Endorsement route available
- 3 years of practice required
Citation: 233 CMR 2.03
Which exams does Massachusetts require?
Applicants need NBCE Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy, 60 credit hours of liberal arts or science college, a CCE-accredited degree and a passing score on the Massachusetts jurisprudence exam. The board reports a personal interview for reciprocity applicants.
- NBCE Parts I–IV
- NBCE Physiotherapy exam
- State jurisprudence exam
What else does the Massachusetts board check?
- No fingerprint requirement
Does Massachusetts regulate chiropractic assistants?
The board reports to FCLB that it does not regulate chiropractic assistants.
- Not regulated
How often does a Massachusetts chiropractic license renew?
Registrations run to March 31 and are renewed by April 1 each year. Twelve board-approved CE hours each one-year period, with records kept for three years.
- Renews every year
- 12 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Massachusetts?
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.