Acupuncturist

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December 10, 2025

Background Screening

Applicants for initial licensure must use a Livescan service provider to submit a set of fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) for the […]
December 10, 2025

Examination Information

The Board currently approves as the Florida Examination for licensure the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM) Exam, consisting of the Foundations of […]
December 10, 2025

Training Program Criteria

ENROLLED in program Prior to August 1, 1997 Completion of 2-years of study, which includes but is not limited to: APPLIED for licensure on or after August 1, […]
December 10, 2025

Renewal Instructions

*** If the “PII Failed” screen displays, click the “Other Login Option” button and enter your existing User ID and password to access your account.*** If […]
April 26, 2025

License by MOBILE Endorsement

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for an Acupuncturist by MOBILE Endorsement.
April 26, 2025

Applying for a License

Click on the appropriate tab below to see the Initial Licensing Requirements, Process, Fees, Statutes and Administrative Rules for an Acupuncturist.
April 26, 2025

Fees

The total fees required to receive your Florida Acupuncturist license are composed of three separate parts: Initial Application Fees*: $200.00 (non-refundable) Initial Licensure Fee: $200.00 Unlicensed […]
April 26, 2025

Process

Tips for Expediting the Licensure Process Fees and application with corresponding documentation must be mailed to: Department of Health-MQABoard of AcupunctureP.O. Box 6330Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330 Supporting […]
April 25, 2025

General Renewal Requirements

Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on February 28, 2028.  To ensure you receive your renewal notification from the department, your current mailing address must be […]
April 25, 2025

Military Exemption

To receive an exemption from the renewal requirements, please provide a copy of your orders which provides the beginning and end date of your current enlistment […]
April 25, 2025

Renewal Process

At least 90 days before your license expires, the department will mail you a renewal notification postcard to your last known mailing address of record. You […]
April 25, 2025

Renewal Fees

Certified check or money order should be made payable to the Florida Department of Health. If renewing BEFORE your license expires, your fees will be: Active to Active […]
April 25, 2025

Statutes & Rules

Click on Chapter or Section Number to View Florida Statute Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General ProvisionsChapter 457: Acupuncture Florida Administrative Code Rules: Chapter 64B1: Board of Acupuncture, […]
April 25, 2025

Continuing Education

Continuing Education (CE) Requirements To locate board approved CE Courses for this profession, please check these CE Courses REQUIRED SUBJECT AREA REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS IMPORTANT INFORMATION General […]
April 15, 2025

Processing Times

Florida law provides that an initial application must be reviewed within 30 days.  Below is the current number of days for initial review by license type. […]