For an initial license, applications may be submitted by paper. The completion of additional forms will be required, required documents must be submitted, and all fees paid.

Licensing Forms

Acupuncturist license types and status information can be found on the licensure types and designations page.

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Current application fees can be found on the License Fees page.

Licensing Fees

The Board accept checks, money orders, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. To pay with debit or credit card, please use the Credit/Debit Card Payment Authorization Form.

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The application process takes on average four to eight weeks; however, each application is different. Please keep in mind that information required for licensure comes from the applicant and various outside organizations.

There is no temporary permit available for Acupuncturist.

Wallet cards are emailed after the license has been issued and can be accessed anytime in the online portal.

Online Portal

All Acupuncturist licenses expire on March 31st; the license must be renewed annually.

The renewal cycle for Acupuncturists begins January 15th and ends March 31st each calendar year. To renew, login to the online portal during the renewal cycle. 

Online Portal

Current renewal fees can be found on the License Fees page.

Licensing Fees

All information regarding CE requirements can be found in the acupuncture handbook.

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The late renewal cycle is from March 1st - March 31st. There is an additional late fee.

On April 1st, the license status will be Cancelled – Failure to Renew. Practicing after a license is cancelled may subject an Acupuncturist to disciplinary action.

A reinstatement application can be submitted and associated reinstatement fee(s) must be paid. Depending on the circumstances, reinstatement may require additional testing, training, or education as the board deems necessary.

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An Acupuncturist may request to change a license status at the time of renewal, or if outside of the renewal cycle, a Designation/Type Change Form may be completed. Additional documents and fees may be required, depending on the license type.

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Yes, K.S.A. 65-7609(c) requires licensed acupuncturists with an active license in Kansas to maintain professional liability insurance of not less than $200,000 per claim, and not less than $600,000 annual aggregate for all claims made during the policy period K.A.R. 100-76-5.

An address may be changed in the online portal or by completing the Address Change Form.

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A Change of Name Form should be submitted along with required documentation. To obtain a certificate with a new name, a Duplicate Certificate Request Form should be completed.

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