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Fingerprint Background Check Required

Ohio Revised Code § 4734.202 requires all individuals applying for a license to submit fingerprints for a criminal records check completed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation (BCI&I) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

By law, the Board is prohibited from issuing a license to any applicant until the results of the background check reports from BCI&I and the FBI are received. This may result in delays in licensure if you do not complete this process in a timely manner. 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.

Please be advised that manual FBI fingerprint checks are currently taking 90-120 days to process. Please keep this in mind when applying for licensure.

*** ATTENTION ***

Due to the length of time it may take to obtain fingerprint results, the Board will not require your fingerprint background results to be received by the application deadline date. So long as the results are received on or before the date of your examination, your license will not be delayed. Licensure will only be delayed if the results are received after your examination date.

Minimum Requirements to Obtain an Ohio Chiropractic License

  • At least 21 years of age and of good moral character, as determined by the Board.
  • Pre-professional education:
    • 60 semester hours of pre-professional education for those applicants who matriculated into a doctor of chiropractic degree program prior to January 1, 2002.
    • 90 semester hours of pre-professional education for those applicants who matriculated into a doctor of chiropractic degree program on or after January 1, 2002
    • Bachelor, masters, or doctorate degree for those applicants who graduate from chiropractic college on or after June 30, 2010.
  • Graduate of a Board-approved chiropractic college.
  • NBCE Requirements according to chiropractic college graduation:
Date Graduated Chiropractic College
NBCE Parts Required
On or after 1/1/1970 or before 1/1/1989 I, II & PT
On or after 1/1/1989 but before 1/1/2002 I, II, III & PT
On or after 1/1/2002 I, II, III, IV & PT

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 attached instructions pertaining to background checks for detailed instructions.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE EXAMINATION:

Application and non-refundable fee.

  • A $250 application non refundable application fee made payable to Treasurer, State of Ohio or payment via VISA or MasterCard for those applying for licensure through examination.
  • A $500 application non refundable application fee made payable to Treasurer, State of Ohio or payment via VISA or MasterCard for those applying for licensure through endorsement.

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

  • All chiropractic educational institutions attended. (A physiotherapy transcript is required from applicants who did not take physiotherapy as part of their chiropractic college core curriculum.)
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
  • Effective June 10, 2010 a transcript from the institution from where you earned a bachelor, masters, or doctorate degree.

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. Only complete a form if 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 oscb.chirobd@chr.state.oh.us or (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.
  • The Board's laws and rules can be accessed through our web site at www.chirobd.ohio.gov.
  • A minimum score of 75% is required to pass the Jurisprudence Examination. Exam results are released the day of the exam.
  • 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.
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