1. (a) An application to the Board for an original license to practice chiropractic shall be made on forms created and approved by the Board and shall be signed and verified under oath by the applicant. The application shall include:

   1. (1) A passport photo
   2. (2) a copy of the applicant's diploma from chiropractic school college, or program accredited by an accrediting agency either recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, except as provided in (b) and (c) of this rule;
   3. (3) Payment for the application will be made through the Board's online application portal in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00). Such fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
2. (b) An applicant who has graduated from a chiropractic program outside the United States must have completed an educational program leading to a degree in chiropractic from an institution authorized to operate by the government having jurisdiction in which it is domiciled. The applicant must submit a diploma or equivalent documentation of successful completion of the program as certified by an official of the institution or the government having jurisdiction. All credentials, diplomas, and other documentation submitted to the Board in a foreign language shall be accompanied by a notarized English translation. The applicant shall provide satisfactory evidence of meeting the requirements for permanent residence or temporary non-immigrant status as set forth by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
3. (c) A senior student at an accredited chiropractic college may, prior to graduation, make application for an original license by examination. In such event, the application shall be accompanied by a statement on a form approved by the Board containing certification by an official of such college that the applicant is a senior at the college and is expected to graduate with in one (1) year from the date of the certificate. An original license shall not, however, be issued to such an applicant until the applicant has submitted to the Board a copy of the applicant's diploma from said accredited chiropractic college, certified as true and correct.
4. (d) Applicants shall submit documentary evidence of completion of Parts I, II, III, IV and physiotherapy as administered by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners with a passing score.
5. (e) The Board shall expedite the process of licensure for those applicants who are active duty military personnel and their spouses. The Board shall issue a license within thirty (3) days of receipt of a completed application if the conditions set forth in 10-3-1 are met. The application fee for the military member and spouse are waived.

Amended at 11 Ok Reg 4563, eff 8-25-94

Amended at 22 Ok Reg 1042, eff 5-26-05

Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1374, eff 6-11-10

Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1277, eff 9-11-16

Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1399, eff 8-25-19

Amended at 38 Ok Reg 1712, eff 9-11-21

Amended at 39 Ok Reg 857, eff 9-11-22