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 New Mexico
- New York licensees cannot use the expedited route because the board finds New York's exam requirements inconsistent with New Mexico's (16.4.4.8 NMAC).
- Applications include an NPDB query, an FCLB background check and signed criminal record releases (16.4.3.8 NMAC).
- Part 2 of the rules now covers emergency licensure after a declared federal disaster rather than a general temporary permit.
Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a New Mexico license by endorsement?
An expedited license goes to a DC with a valid, unrestricted license from an eligible jurisdiction held for at least two years before applying. New York licensees are not eligible. Any of the jurisprudence exam, NBCE Parts I–IV or Physiotherapy not already passed must be passed before the first renewal.
- Endorsement route available
- 2 years of practice required
Citation: 16.4.4.8, 16.4.4.9 and 16.4.4.11 NMAC; Section 61-4-8 NMSA 1978
Which exams does New Mexico require?
Exam-route applicants need NBCE Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy plus the board's open-resource jurisprudence exam at 75 percent, which can be retaken as often as needed. Without all NBCE parts, the board may give its own adjusting exam.
- NBCE Parts I–IV
- NBCE Physiotherapy exam
- State jurisprudence exam
- No SPEC requirement
Advanced practice chiropractic certification (registry) in New Mexico
Registration requires a competency exam from a nationally recognized credentialing agency or a graduate degree in a chiropractic clinical specialty, plus 90 clinical and didactic hours from an institution approved by the medical and chiropractic boards. Fees are $100 to apply and $100 to register; renewal adds 10 CE hours on the formulary.
Citation: 16.4.15 NMAC; Sections 61-4-9.1 and 61-4-9.2 NMSA 1978
Does New Mexico regulate chiropractic assistants?
No assistant license, but the rules set minimums: high school or equivalent plus three months of supervised training, with the DC personally training the assistant and physically present in the building during treatment.
- Not regulated
How often does a New Mexico chiropractic license renew?
Licenses expire June 30 every year, with renewal due by July 1. Sixteen board-approved CE hours of 60 minutes each are needed per July-to-June year, and at least 10 percent of renewals are audited.
- Renews every year
- 16 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in New Mexico?
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.