Military Members, Military Spouses & Dependents Licensure Information
The Louisiana State Board of Chiropractic Examiners recognizes the licensure provisions established under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:3651 for eligible military service members, military spouses, and dependents relocating to Louisiana. Applicants seeking licensure under these provisions must submit a completed application and satisfy all applicable statutory and Board requirements, including verification of licensure, educational credentials, examination requirements, criminal background check requirements, payment of applicable fees, and any additional documentation required by the Board. Applicants licensed pursuant to these provisions remain subject to all Louisiana laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of chiropractic and the jurisdiction of the Louisiana State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The Board may also require successful completion of any jurisprudence examination required for Louisiana licensure. Louisiana Revised Statute 37:3651 establishes the eligibility criteria for military members, military spouses, and dependents seeking licensure in Louisiana
Eligibility
Military members, military spouses, and qualifying dependents may be eligible to apply for licensure under Louisiana's military licensure statute if they meet the qualifications established by law and Board requirements. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis following receipt and review of a completed application and all supporting documentation.
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit all documentation required by the Louisiana State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, including but not limited to:
- Completed licensure application
- Verification of licensure from all jurisdictions where licensed
- Official supporting educational documentation, if required
- Criminal background check and fingerprints, as required by Board rules
- Documentation verifying military membership, military spouse status, or dependent status
- Applicable fees
- Any additional documentation requested by the Board
Important Links
Military Licensure Application Information
Licensure by Endorsement Application Packet
Louisiana Revised Statute 37:3651
Board Rules and Regulations
Contact the Board for Assistance
Preceptorship Program
The Board is pleased to announce the launch of its new Preceptorship Program, now officially available following the passage of recent legislation that became effective August 1, 2026. This program allows qualified chiropractic students (Preceptees) to gain supervised, hands‑on experience in approved Louisiana chiropractic offices, strengthening professional readiness and supporting the development of future practitioners. Licensed doctors who wish to serve as preceptors must submit an application to the Board, and students seeking to participate are also required to submit an application for approval.