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 West Virginia
- A license lapsed more than two years cannot be reinstated; the DC must requalify and pass SPEC (W. Va. Code § 30-16-15(e)).
- Since July 1, 2005, applicants need a bachelor's degree of at least 128 semester hours, normally earned before chiropractic college.
- The board publishes an annual schedule of approved physiotherapeutic and electrodiagnostic devices and specialty certifications, with training required before use (W. Va. C.S.R. § 4-1-15).
Can a chiropractor licensed in another state get a West Virginia license by endorsement?
The board may license by endorsement a DC who meets current West Virginia requirements, passed an equivalent licensing exam in English elsewhere, and holds a current license with no past or current discipline. Endorsement applicants pass an oral exam given by the board on jurisprudence and clinical competency.
- Endorsement route available
Citation: W. Va. Code § 30-16-9(a)
Which exams does West Virginia require?
Applicants need NBCE Parts I, II, III and IV plus any other exam the board requires, and must acknowledge in writing that they have read the West Virginia statute and rules. SPEC applies to licenses lapsed more than two years.
- NBCE Parts I–IV
- SPEC for some applicants
Does West Virginia offer a temporary or travel-to-treat permit?
The board may issue a temporary license to visiting DCs and visiting professors treating people at special events, if they hold a clean license elsewhere and qualify for a full West Virginia license.
- Temporary permit available
Citation: W. Va. Code § 30-16-9(c)
Does West Virginia regulate chiropractic assistants?
No assistant license. DCs may delegate modalities, traction, massage and history taking to chiropractic assistants under general supervision, must train them first, and must re-evaluate and document each assistant every year.
- Not regulated
How often does a West Virginia chiropractic license renew?
Renew every year by July 1. Eighteen CE hours a year from an approved chiropractic college, at least 12 in person and up to 6 online; the board may mandate up to 6 hours in set subjects.
- Renews every year
- 18 CE hours per cycle
Licensing in West Virginia?
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.