Persons interested in acquiring an active license to practice chiropractic in the State of Minnesota must first create an online account and submit an application for licensure chi.hlb.state.mn.us/#/login. In order for a person to be authorized to practice chiropractic in the state of Minnesota, they must have met the following requirements:*

• Receive a license from the Board, which further requires:
• Completion of 1/2 of all academic credits required for a baccalaureate degree in appropriate subject matter (including related sciences);
• Graduation from a college of chiropractic which is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education or another agency appropriately approved by the U.S. Department of Education;
• Successful completion of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part I, Part II, Part III, Physiotherapy, and Part IV Practical Examinations; **
• Successful completion of the Minnesota Board Jurisprudence Examination;
• complete a Criminal Background Check (CBC) (See the CBC tab for more information)
• Completion of an application;
• Payment of application fees.

* These requirements are subject to change through appropriate legislative or rulemaking procedures. The material above is purely informational. The specific requirements for licensure can be found in Minnesota Statutes 148.06, and Minnesota Rules 2500.0700, 2500.0720, and 2500.1000

** Licenses may now, under some circumstances, be acquired through alternative means. In short, if you are a practitioner who has been in practice in another state for more than 5 years, but have not taken the NBCE Part IV Practical Examination, you may be eligible for license consideration based on approval of the examination from another state or jurisdiction. Rules regarding the process can be found at 2500.0800. Please contact the Board directly for more information or an application.

The following persons may be exempt from the license requirement:

1. a student practicing under the direct supervision of a preceptor while the student is enrolled in and regularly attending a recognized chiropractic college or chiropractic program;
2. a student who is in continuing training and performing the duties of an intern or resident or engaged in postgraduate work considered by the board to be the equivalent of an internship or residency in any institution approved for training by the board;
3. a doctor of chiropractic licensed in another state or jurisdiction who is in actual consultation in Minnesota;
4. a doctor of chiropractic licensed in another state or jurisdiction who is in this state for the sole purpose of providing chiropractic services at a competitive athletic event. The doctor of chiropractic may practice chiropractic only on participants in the athletic event;
5. a doctor of chiropractic licensed in another state or jurisdiction whose duties are entirely of a research, public health, or educational character and while directly engaged in such duties, and who is employed in a scientific, sanitary, or teaching capacity by: (i) an accredited institution; (ii) a public or private school, college, or other bona fide educational institution; (iii) a nonprofit organization which has tax-exempt status in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code, section 501(c)(3), and is organized and operated primarily for the purpose of conducting scientific research; or (iv) the state department of health;
6. a doctor of chiropractic licensed in another state or jurisdiction who treats the doctor of chiropractic's home state patients or other participating patients while the doctor of chiropractic and those patients are participating together in outdoor recreation in this state as defined by section 86A.03, subdivision 3; and
7. a person licensed in another state or jurisdiction who is a commissioned officer of, a member of, or employed by the armed forces of the United States, the United States Public Health Service, the Veterans Administration, any federal institution, or any federal agency while engaged in the performance of official duties within this state.

Active and Inactive licenses must be renewed annually on or before December 31 of each year. Renewal notices are sent during mid November prior to expiration. It is the doctor of chiropractic's responsibility to keep the Board advised of their current address and email. State law requires notification within 30 days of a change of address. 

The Board is obligated to mail the renewal notice to the address on file. State Agencies continue to work remotely by order of the Governor.  While the Board is operating remotely, the notices will be sent to the Licensee's confidential email address on file with the Board. Failure to receive the renewal documents does not relieve doctors of their renewal obligation. Special provisions pertaining to a waiver of such requirements for Military personnel who are or have been recently actively deployed, may be found at Minnesota Statutes 326.55 and 326.56

The Board is working remotely by order of the Governor of Minnesota. In order to renew your license, you must first complete the required continuing education for this cycle and submit a completed online renewal application and the appropriate fee through the Board's online renewal portal. Failure to submit the renewal form and fee on or before December 31 of each year, will result expiration of your license and substantial penalty fees. You are not authorized to practice under an un-renewed license. Continued non-renewal will result in termination of your license. Any license that is lapsed for greater than one year will require completion of a new fingerprint based Criminal Background Check through the BCA and FBI for reinstatement at an additional fee.  See Criminal Background Check or License Renewal or contact the Board office for more information.

Note: special provisions pertaining to a waiver of such requirements for Military personnel who are or have been recently actively deployed, may be found at Minnesota Statutes 326.55 and 326.56