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Online Application & Instructions

Fee: $300.00

Application fee is payable by credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express).

Application Type:

You will select if you are applying as a New Applicant or if you are applying for License by Endorsement.

• New Applicant = Select this option if you have never been licensed (new graduate) or if you have not been licensed in another jurisdiction for at least the preceding two (2) years.
• Endorsement = Select this option if you have been licensed to practice in another state or jurisdiction for at least the preceding two (2) years.

Photograph:

• You will be required to upload a current photograph of yourself to the online application.
• The photograph must have been taken within six months of the date of application.

Documents to be submitted directly to the Board:

You will need to request the following documents to be submitted directly to the Board by mail or electronically: 

1. Photocopy of your diploma from an approved and accredited doctor of chiropractic program.
   • The applicant may submit this directly to the Board if the chiropractic college will not provide this to the Board.
2. Official transcript from an approved and accredited doctor of chiropractic program.
3. Official examination results from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  Information/transcripts for the NBCE may be found on their website or calling (800) 964–6223.
4. If applicable, you must direct the licensing board of every state or jurisdiction where you are or have ever been licensed (regardless if the license is active, inactive, or lapsed) to provide the North Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners with a verification of your license.  You may use this form or the state(s) may send a letter.  Please check with those licensing boards as there may be a fee to complete the verification.

Active Member of the Military or Military Spouse of an Active Member of the Military:

You will be asked to submit proof of that status on the online application.  If you do not have that documentation available at the time of the application, please submit it directly to the board office as soon as possible.

  You may now proceed to the: Online Application

Criminal History Record Check:

After an application is submitted, a packet will be mailed to the applicant that includes the documents required to complete the criminal history record check.  It is advised you complete this packet and return it to the board office in a timely manner.  The average processing time for the criminal history record check is two – four weeks.

Jurisprudence Examination & Jurisprudence Affidavit:

After an application is submitted, a packet will be mailed to the applicant that includes the instructions required to complete the online jurisprudence examination and a jurisprudence affidavit.  Both items must be successfully completed prior to the issuance of the license.

Helpful Hints!

All licenses expire on September 1^st of each year.  Licenses granted after July 1^st of each year will be deemed automatically renewed for an additional year without payment of an additional renewal fee.

The North Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners conducts a thorough evaluation of each applicant. This process takes time, depending, upon how quickly the applicant completes what is requested of them and the nature of any problems requiring closer scrutiny.  Some applicants make commitments to start work at a certain time and later find that the commitment cannot be kept.  Please remember that the Board will not accelerate, nor will it forego any elements of the application process.  The following suggestions are offered to help those who are applying for licensure:

1. Two-months lead-time is not unreasonable.  For new graduates, starting the application process as soon as you enter your last term is encouraged.
2. Be careful while making commitments on practice start dates, leases, loans, etc.  Do not set yourself up for disappointment or financial setbacks based on mere speculation.
3. Make sure all application materials are sent to the Board as quickly as possible, in accordance with the directions set forth in the application.  Do not waste valuable time assuming an exception will be made or that a requirement will be waived for you. 
4. If there are items on the application in which the Board requests additional information, or if there is any derogatory information that comes to light, it may take additional time to complete the application process.