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 Mississippi
- Eight years of practice is the longest reciprocity requirement among the states in this set.
- Every licensee must show 120 hours of instruction in therapeutic modalities.
Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a Mississippi license by endorsement?
Reciprocity is granted case by case by majority vote of the board. The DC must have at least eight years of active practice, an active license with no pending discipline or complaints, education equivalent to Mississippi's when first licensed, 120 hours of therapeutic modalities training, and a passing score on the board's exam.
- Endorsement route available
- 8 years of practice required
Citation: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-6-13(4)
Which exams does Mississippi require?
The board reports NBCE Parts I–IV and Physiotherapy as required, plus its own jurisprudence exam, given quarterly in January, April, July and October.
- NBCE Parts I–IV
- NBCE Physiotherapy exam
- State jurisprudence exam
What else does the Mississippi board check?
- No fingerprint requirement
Does Mississippi regulate chiropractic assistants?
The board reports to FCLB that it does not regulate chiropractic assistants.
- Not regulated
How often does a Mississippi chiropractic license renew?
Annual renewal. The board reports 12 CE hours a year, including three in risk management, from CCE-accredited colleges or state associations, with no distance hours.
- Renews every year
- 12 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in Mississippi?
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.