Chiropractic Licensure Requirements

Before applying for licensure, please familiarize yourself with the general licensing policies.

In order to be eligible for Connecticut licensure, all applicants must have:  

Completed at least sixty (60) semester hours of pre-professional college education;  

Graduated from a college of chiropractic accredited, at the time of graduation, by the Council on Chiropractic Education; 
 

Completed Parts I, II, III, IV and the Physiotherapy examinations administered by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.   

 

Documentation Requirements

 

Applicants should arrange for submission of the following documents directly from the source:

 

An official transcript verifying 60 semester hours of pre-professional college education, sent directly from each institution where studies were undertaken;

 

An official transcript of chiropractic education, verifying the award of the Doctor of Chiropractic degree;

 

An official report of National Board scores, sent directly to this office from the examination service; and

 

Verification of all professional licenses ever held, current or expired, sent directly from the responsible state agency to this office.  Please contact the state board first as a fee may be required.

 

A completed application and fee in the amount of $565.00.  Applications are only accepted online.  Please select this link Opens in a new window to apply online.

 

All supporting documents should be submitted directly from the source to:

 

Connecticut Department of Public Health

Chiropractic Licensure

410 Capitol Ave., MS# 12 APP

P.O. Box 340308

Hartford, CT 06134

Phone:  (860) 509-7603

Fax:  (860) 707-1931

Email:  dph.healingarts@ct.gov