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Application and License Requirements

Apply Online for Licensure: Eliminate mailing time and expedite your application! Apply online, using your user id and password, and receive a response within 10-13 business days!

Note: If you chose to submit your application in writing, do NOT print the application on both sides of the paper. The application should only be printed on one side of each sheet of paper for scheduling purposes and for confidential information purposes.

Exam: All applicants are required to pass the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part IV and Physiotherapy Examinations prior to submitting an application. We will accept the passing scores deemed appropriate by the NBCE.

All applicants are also required to take the FL laws/rules computer based test (CBT) once their application is deemed complete, which will be offered year-round.

Continuing Education: Click here for information regarding continuing education requirements for initial licensure. It is also strongly recommended that you review all of the laws and rules regulating this profession.

Fingerprints: A fingerprint card is required from all applicants taking the chiropractic licensure examination, but it cannot be downloaded to your computer or emailed, it can only be sent by mail.  Visit our Background Screening page for more information regarding who is required to submit fingerprints.

How to Submit Prints

LOGON to the Department of Health MQA Candidate Fingerprint Registration Site: www.fldoh.sofn.net.

REGISTER:

  1. ENTER personal demographic data required to submit fingerprints.
  2. OPTION to purchase FD 258 fingerprint cards.
    Note: If you chose not to purchase a fingerprint card you must make sure the police department or agency you choose to roll your fingerprints uses an FD 258. If the FD 258 is not used the fingerprints will not be accepted, you will be required to have another set rolled and your application will be delayed.
  3. PAY: If fingerprint cards are purchased.
    1. $4.00 for regular USPS mail
    2. $10 for priority mail
  4. OBTAIN RECEIPT generated online. Print the Bar Code Receipt and mail it to the address listed on the receipt with the completed fingerprint cards.
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