REQUEST FOR OFFICIAL LICENSE/REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION

Each state requires different forms of certification of licensure. Please check with the state where you are applying to see what is required before requesting certification from Idaho. Certifications can be obtained two ways from Idaho:

Free primary source verification of license/registration status may be obtained via the web at license search. These certifications contain all public information.
If the receiving state doesn’t accept web-based certifications or requires information exempt from third-party disclosure (example: exam scores) to be included in the certification, use this form, which must include a $10.00 fee.

If I move to Idaho, do I have to have a license certification?

A. Yes. You will need to contact the state board(s) where you are or have been licensed and have them send a license certification directly to the Board at chi@dopl.idaho.gov.

Statutes

Rules

Rules of the State Board of Chiropractic Physicians

Guidance

To be updated

Q: I have been licensed for five (5) years or more and have not taken all parts of the National Board examinations. Will I be required to go back and take these parts?

A: All applicants are required to pass the National Board Examination Parts which were in effect at the time of graduation from chiropractic college. Please see Rule 100 regarding endorsement applicants.

Q: May I apply for a temporary permit while waiting to take and receive the results from the National Board Examinations?

A: If you have graduated from Chiropractic College, you may apply for one temporary permit that will be valid for no longer than a 12-month period. No work permit will be issued to an applicant who has previously failed an examination for licensure in this or any other state, territory, possession, or country more than once. You must take the next available examination and have an approved State of Idaho licensed Chiropractic Physician supervise you.

Q: What is the timeline to receive my license once my application is submitted?

A: Once all required documentation has been received, applications are reviewed for compliance with law and rule. If compliance is confirmed, a license will be issued, generally within 7-10 business days.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Please refer to Rule 350 for the CE Requirements.

Q: Are on-line or distance learning courses accepted for continuing education credits?

A: Yes, so long as they meet the requirements of Rules 350 and 351.

The Board does not require the CE Approval Form or pre-approval from the Board for any providers or courses that are AMA PRA Category 1 courses. This list can be searched here.

The Board does not require the CE Approval Form or pre-approval from the Board from any providers or courses that are PACE approved. This list can be searched here.

AUDITS

The Board conducts annual audits to ensure compliance with the continuing education requirements. Audits may be initiated any time after you renew your license. By submitting your renewal and answering “Yes” to the question that you have met the continuing education requirements, you are certifying to the Board that you have already obtained proof of having completed the required continuing education.

When you are audited, you must submit a listing of all continuing education courses completed during the previous year AND proof of completion documentation for each course. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in Board action against your right to licensure.

NAME and/or ADDRESS CHANGES

Please click on the following link to update your address online: Online Address Change

UPDATING YOUR LICENSE

** You will not receive a license/registration bearing the updated information until the next renewal period unless you submit the name change form along with the required documentation prior to renewing online.

INDIVIDUAL NAME CHANGES

The individual name that appears on your license/registration must be your legal name. If it is not, you need to update your record by filling out a Name/Address Change Affidavit and submitting it with the proper documentation (i.e., a marriage license, divorce decree, or court document noting name change) to the Division.

ADDRESS CHANGES

Every record at the Division contains two addresses:

1. Address of Record: This is the address that appears on your license/registration and is your business/public record address. You must have an address of record on file. If you do not provide an address of record, your mailing address will be used as the address of record.

2. Mailing Address: This is the address used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. This address is not a public record unless you do not provide a public record address.

If you have moved or changed either your Address of Record or your Mailing Address, you should notify the Division as soon as possible by filling out the Name/Address Change Affidavit and submitting it to the Division OR by updating the information ONLINE.

PHONE NUMBER & E-MAIL ADDRESS

The Division also maintains business phone numbers and e-mail addresses for those who wish to provide them. The business phone number you provide will be part of your public record. The e-mail address you provide will be used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. Your e-mail address is not a public record.

There is no fee required to update any of the contact information in your Division record.

License Application

You may download Applications and Forms for this Board from the links provided below or they may be obtained by contacting the chi@dopl.idaho.gov.

Chiropractic Intern application

Chiropractor application

Temporary Permit form

Chiropractor clinical nutrition application

Request to inactivate license

Request to Reactivate Inactive License

Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form

Inquiry on Impact of Conviction Form- Optional

License Renewal

ONLINE LICENSE RENEWAL

Please complete your renewal application and payment of fees through the ONLINE renewal system. There are no additional fees for this service. Documents, if required, may be uploaded when you renew. If you have questions, please contact renewal@dopl.idaho.gov or 208-334-3233.

If you have not yet met the continuing education requirement, do not submit a renewal indicating that you have. Submitting a fraudulent application for licensure is grounds for discipline against your license.

For your license to remain valid, it must be renewed before the expiration date each year. Remember that you must have an active license to practice in the state of Idaho.

As a courtesy, license renewal reminders are mailed to your mailing address of record approximately six (6) weeks before the license expiration date. If you do not receive a renewal notice, you can still renew online and update your address if needed. You are responsible to timely renew your license whether you receive a renewal notice or not.

Please note: If you fail to renew your license before its expiration date a reinstatement fee will be required by Idaho Code 67-2614 and cannot be waived. In addition, you may be required to submit continuing education or other required documentation prior to the reinstatement of your license.

EXPIRED LICENSE

Q: I have let my license lapse, what must I do to activate that license?

A: A license that has been lapsed less than five years may be reinstated upon submission of a renewal application together with the payment of renewal fees, a license re-instatement fee, and proof of completion of continuing education as required in the rules. If a license has lapsed for more than five years, a new application for licensure is required.

Welcome to the Board of Chiropractic Physicians

Please contact us with any questions via email chi@dopl.idaho.gov or phone (208) 334-3233.

Additional Board Information

Board Members

Name	Position	Expiration	Original Appointment
Shannon Gaertner-Ewing	Physician	July 1, 2023	August 1, 2017
William B Higgins	Physician	July 1, 2025	February 8, 2022
Howard R Arrington	Physician	July 1, 2023	February 20, 2023
Cathy Hart	Public Member	July 1, 2025	September 4, 2019
Craig Manning	Physician	July 1, 2025	July 1, 2019