How to Become a Chiropractor in Newfoundland and Labrador
Do you need a licence?
Licence required
You must be registered with the Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Board to work as a chiropractor in Newfoundland and Labrador or to use a protected title.
- Protected titles
- chiropractor
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“In order for anyone to practise as a chiropractor or use the title of “chiropractor” in Newfoundland and Labrador, an individual must meet the registration requirements of NLCB.”
From nlcb.ca/chiropractic-in-health-care, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Licence required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: 5 steps, listed one-time fees $150
- Licensed in another province: 4 steps, listed one-time fees $150
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with NLCB
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
0 of 5 done
- Listed one-time fees: $150
- 4 steps without a listed fee
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You must graduate from a recognized chiropractic education program.
Source
“There are several requirements to become a chiropractor in NL including graduation from a recognized chiropractic education program and completion of all applicable Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) exams.”
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You must complete all applicable Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board exams.
Source
“There are several requirements to become a chiropractor in NL including graduation from a recognized chiropractic education program and completion of all applicable Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) exams.”
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You must forward all documents outlined in the Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Regulations, Section 5.02 – 5.05, including birth certificate, application fee, license verification, photographs, letters of reference, transcripts, signed affidavit, Form A and a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sectors Certificate.
- Application fee: $150
Source
“To apply for registration in Newfoundland and Labrador, you are required to forward all documents as outlined in the Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Regulations, Section 5.02 – 5.05.”
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Once your documents are received and eligibility determined, you must successfully complete a jurisprudence examination administered by the registrar or an authorized representative of the NLCB.
Source
“Upon receipt of the required documents and once eligibility has been determined, applicants are required to successfully complete a jurisprudence examination which is administered by the registrar or an authorized representative of the NLCB.”
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You must pay all applicable registration fees before being considered eligible for registration.
Source
“Only upon completion of this examination and having satisfied all other requirements including payment of all applicable registration fees is an applicant considered eligible for registration.”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewal
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $150
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $150 | 100% |
| One-time total | $150 | 100% |
4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Licensed in another province
0 of 4 done
- Listed one-time fees: $150
- 3 steps without a listed fee
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It is recommended that you keep your practising status current in your registered jurisdiction during the application process, and you may cancel it once your NL registration is finalized.
Source
“It is recommended that applicants maintain current practising status in their registered jurisdiction of practice during the application process for NL as it will greatly simplify your application.”
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You must forward all documents outlined in the Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Regulations, Section 5.02 – 5.05, including birth certificate, application fee, license verification, photographs, letters of reference, transcripts, signed affidavit, Form A and a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sectors Certificate.
- Application fee: $150
Source
“To apply for registration in Newfoundland and Labrador, you are required to forward all documents as outlined in the Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Regulations, Section 5.02 – 5.05.”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewal -
Once your documents are received and eligibility determined, you must successfully complete a jurisprudence examination administered by the registrar or an authorized representative of the NLCB.
Source
“Upon receipt of the required documents and once eligibility has been determined, applicants are required to successfully complete a jurisprudence examination which is administered by the registrar or an authorized representative of the NLCB.”
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You must pay all applicable registration fees before being considered eligible for registration.
Source
“Only upon completion of this examination and having satisfied all other requirements including payment of all applicable registration fees is an applicant considered eligible for registration.”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewal
Listed fees for this route
One-time total listed: $150
| Fee type | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $150 | 100% |
| One-time total | $150 | 100% |
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“There are several requirements to become a chiropractor in NL including graduation from a recognized chiropractic education program and completion of all applicable Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) exams.”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewal
Requirements
Education
You must graduate from a recognized chiropractic education program.
Source
“There are several requirements to become a chiropractor in NL including graduation from a recognized chiropractic education program and completion of all applicable Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) exams.”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewalYou must complete all applicable Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board exams.
Source
“There are several requirements to become a chiropractor in NL including graduation from a recognized chiropractic education program and completion of all applicable Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) exams.”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewalDoctors of chiropractic complete a minimum of 7 years of post-secondary education before becoming registered with the NLCB.
Source
“Doctors of chiropractic complete a minimum of 7 years of post-secondary education before becoming registered with the NLCB.”
nlcb.ca/chiropractic-in-health-care
Police check
You must submit a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sectors Certificate as part of your application.
Source
“- Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sectors Certificate”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewalChiropractors must have criminal record check clearance to obtain and maintain a licence.
Source
“In order to obtain and maintain a license to practice, all chiropractors must meet a strict set of guidelines including graduation from a chiropractic college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education of Canada (CCEC), criminal record check clearance and ongoing continuing education requirements as prescribed by regulation.”
nlcb.ca/about-the-nlcb
Insurance
Registered chiropractors must provide proof of professional liability protection or insurance in an amount acceptable to the NLCB as part of annual renewal.
Source
“- Proof of professional liability protection or insurance in an amount acceptable to the NLCB.”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewal
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
Applicants who currently hold a licence to practise chiropractic in another Canadian jurisdiction may be eligible for registration on the basis of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT). Source
“Applicants who currently hold a license to practice chiropractic in another jurisdiction in Canada may be eligible for registration on the basis of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewal
Apply under AIT
Source
“Applicants who currently hold a license to practice chiropractic in another jurisdiction in Canada may be eligible for registration on the basis of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewal
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with NLCB
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with NLCB
Exams
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Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) exams
Source
“There are several requirements to become a chiropractor in NL including graduation from a recognized chiropractic education program and completion of all applicable Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) exams.”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewal -
Jurisprudence examination
Source
“Upon receipt of the required documents and once eligibility has been determined, applicants are required to successfully complete a jurisprudence examination which is administered by the registrar or an authorized representative of the NLCB.”
nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewal
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with NLCB
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with NLCB
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with NLCB
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | — | — | — | Undetermined |
| Canada | $32,867 | $62,000 | $138,000 | — |
Chiropractors in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Licence required
- Alberta Licence required
- Saskatchewan Licence required
- Manitoba Licence required
- Ontario Licence required
- Quebec Licence required
- New Brunswick Licence required
- Nova Scotia Licence required
- Prince Edward Island Licence required
- Yukon Licence required
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Chiropractic in health care – Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Board nlcb.ca/chiropractic-in-health-care · fetched October 10, 2026
- Registration and Renewal – Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Board nlcb.ca/nl-chiropractors/registration-and-renewal · fetched October 10, 2026
- About the NLCB – Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Board nlcb.ca/about-the-nlcb · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a chiropractor in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Chiropractic Board is required to practise in Newfoundland and Labrador, and to use the title chiropractor.
Which exams are required?
Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) exams, Jurisprudence examination.
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