On Monday, July 27, 2026, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) published a “Request for Comments” in the State Register. MDH will be accepting comments on possible changes to the rules in writing until further notice is published in the State Register that the Department intends to adopt or withdraw the rules. You can obtain more information on the possible changes and the rulemaking process at the MDH Rulemaking Website: X-ray Rulemaking, Chapter Revision - MN Dept. of Health
A doctor of chiropractic who wishes to incorporate their practice or provide chiropractic services under the protection of Minnesota Statutes 319B (MN Statutes 319B.01-319B.12.), either alone or in conjunction with other professionals, must register the corporation as a Professional Firm with the Board as well as the Secretary of States Office. This requirement is in addition to any other forms of incorporation the professional may wish to engage in. Beyond the information provided in this notice, the MBCE will not provide any legal advice. Any persons wishing to acquire more information with regard to this subject are encouraged to contact private legal counsel.
Initial Professional Firm Registration Fee = $100.00
Professional Firm Renewal Fee = $25.00
Professional Firm Late Renewal Penalty = $5.00 / per month
Professional Firm registration expires each year on December 31 and requires submission of a renewal application and fee.
Note: special provisions pertaining to a waiver of such renewal requirements for military personnel who are, or have recently been, actively deployed may be found at 326.55 and 326.56
There are several restrictions that licensees should be aware of:
The name of a professional firm must not imply or be used to imply superiority;
The owners or decision makers (known as governance authority) must be comprised of persons licensed to practice the professions specifically designated in Chapter 319B; and
The Firm may only use (depending on the specific type of registration) the following types of designations;
Professional Corporation, Professional Service Corporation, Service Corporation, Professional Association, Chartered, Limited, P.C., PS.C., S.C., P.A., Ltd., Professional Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Company, P.L.L.C., P.L.C., L.L.C., Professional Limited Liability Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, P.L.L.P, L.L.P.*
*A permitted abbreviation may omit the periods.
PERSONS INTERESTED IN FORMING SUCH AN ENTITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONSULT PRIVATE LEGAL COUNSEL.
If any part of the above information conflicts with the Minnesota rules or laws, the rules or laws take precedence. (See Hyperlinks) It is your responsibility to understand and comply with the regulations. Please call the Board office at 651-201-2850 if you have any questions.
Coming soon! The online system will soon allow online applications! Until then, you may download the appropriate form below in Adobe Acrobat. Some of these forms allow you to fill them out online and print them. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you may download it at no cost form Adobe Acrobat. Please click on the form that you need:
