• At least 21 years of age and of good moral character, as determined by the Board.
• Possession of a high school education or its equivalent.
• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate college (60 semester or 90 quarter hours).
• Graduate of a Board-approved chiropractic college.
• NBCE Requirements according to chiropractic college graduation:
  

Criminal Background Check Required

Effective March 24, 2008, all applicants for a license are required to submit to a fingerprint criminal background check. Please refer to the instructions pertaining to background checks for detailed instructions.

Application and non-refundable fee.

• A $250 application fee must be paid by certified check, credit card or money order to Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray for those applying for licensure through examination.
• A $500 application fee must be paid by certified check, credit card or money order to Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray for those applying for licensure through endorsement.
  Credit Cards accepted: We accept VISA and Mastercard. If paying by credit card, you must indicate card type, card number and expiration date. Your signature on the application indicates your authorization.

Official transcripts, sent directly from each of the following institutions:

• High School
• All undergraduate colleges attended
• All chiropractic educational institutions attended.
• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Chiropractic College Certification- Form B - sent directly from the chiropractic educational institution from which you graduated.

Five References - Each reference must complete Form C and submit it directly to the Board office.

Verification of licensure

• Applicants must have a verification of licensure sent from each state in which a chiropractic license was ever issued regardless of current status. Such verification must be sent directly to the board office by the issuing licensing authority.

Photograph

• Applicants must submit with their application a passport type photograph taken within the preceding six months. The photograph must be signed by the applicant on the back. All photographs shall be no smaller than 2"x 2" and no larger than 3"x 5."

Application Instructions

The application for a license to practice chiropractic in the state of Ohio consists of an Application and Blank Forms. Answer all questions on the application. Complete a form only after you have answered a question that relates to that form. Your application is NOT considered complete until it is filed with the Board and all supporting forms, documents and fees have been received.

You must immediately notify the Board in writing of any changes to the answers to any of the questions contained in the application and associated forms if such a change occurs at any time prior to a license to practice chiropractic is granted by the Board.

You must answer all questions contained in the application and associated forms truthfully and accurately to the best of your knowledge. Failure to provide the information requested and/or to answer the questions truthfully and completely may lead to denial of your application or disciplinary action.

If applicable, you must disclose any and all information requested pertaining to your criminal history. Relying on the results of your fingerprint background check is not a defense for failing to disclose your criminal history.

If you have more than one incident to disclose on any form, you must copy the form and provide a completed form for each incident. You may not provide information pertaining to multiple incidents on one form. (Example: Form 1 must be copied and completed for each criminal case.)

You may be charged for any fee the Board incurs for obtaining records to confirm information you disclose on your application.

Approval to sit for the Jurisprudence Examination may be delayed until all information disclosed is collected, verified, and reviewed by the Board.

Your application will be processed only after you provide all necessary information. To avoid delays, be sure to:

1. Type or print your answers clearly and legibly.
2. Answer every question.
3. Complete all forms required.
4. Sign and date the bottom of each page of the application.
5. Thoroughly read the Affidavit and Authorization for Release of Information on page 8. Sign the page in your own handwriting and have it acknowledged before a notary public.
6. If you are not sure of dates, places, or other information requested, it is your responsibility to consult with the entity involved to obtain accurate and complete information.
7. Where indicated, check the box in front of the word "yes" or "no" to designate your answer. You must answer each question with a "yes" or "no" response.

FAILING TO PROVIDE OR TO ACCURATELY PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION AND FORMS AND/OR MAKING A FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR DECEITFUL STATEMENT ON YOUR APPLICATION AND FORMS MAY RESULT IN THE BOARD REFUSING TO ISSUE A LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC OR IMPOSING DISCIPLINARY ACTION.

Helpful Hints and Suggestions

1. Give the Board enough time to do its job. For something as important as a Chiropractic license, 60 days lead time is not unreasonable.
   
   
2. Do not make commitments on loans or practice start dates.
   
   
3. Do not make travel arrangements for the Jurisprudence Examination until you have been officially notified by the Board that you will be sitting for the examination.
   
   
4. Make sure all application materials and fees are sent to the Board in accordance with the directions set forth in the application.
   
   
5. If there are items on the application about which the Board requires additional information, or if there is any derogatory information that comes to light, the review process may take longer. If the Board is unable to obtain records or verify information by the date of the examination, the Board may hold your application until such time as all information is verified. This may result in the inability of the applicant to sit for the Jurisprudence Examination on the desired date.
   
   
6. The Board is prohibited by law from issuing a license to any applicant until the results of the fingerprint background check reports are received. You may submit to the background check up to six months preceding your date of application for licensure. It may take several weeks for your criminal records check results to be sent to the Board office. Plan accordingly in regard to the date of the Jurisprudence examination that you wish to sit for. Your license will not be issued until the results of the background check are received.
   

If you have any further questions about this application or filing procedures please contact the Ohio State Chiropractic Board at (614) 644-7032.

Test Preparation & Results

• After the deadline date all applications are reviewed by the Board. A letter confirming your status will be sent to you approximately one to two weeks after Board review. If your application is refused or denied by the Board, you will be afforded an opportunity for hearing before the Board on the matter.
• You must review and/or download the Board's laws and rules through our web site at www.chirobd.ohio.gov.
• Examination results are issued the day of the exam. A minimum score of 75% is required to pass the Jurisprudence Examination.
• If you pass the exam, your notification will provide you with your license number and expiration date. This letter authorizes you to practice until you receive your official license.
• If you fail the exam, you will be notified of your score and the procedures for reapplying.