License: Acupuncture License

Department of Consumer Affairs Acupuncture Board external site

1747 North Market Boulevard, Suite 180

Sacramento, CA 95834-2978

(916) 515-5200

Persons (excluding physicians, surgeons, podiatrists, and dentists) who perform acupuncture in connection with their practices. Fees: Initial Exam Application: $250- $350 Fingerprint processing: $49 if using hard cards- livescan is paid directly to site Approved for Examination: $800 exam fee Approved for Re-examination: $800 exam fee Initial Licensure: $500 Renewal: $500 Delinquency Fee: $150 Examination Frequency: daily Exam Locations: Multiple locations (at PSI Testing centers as of 10/2018) Experience Requirement: Completion of (1) an education and training program approved by the Board; or (2) a tutorial program in the practice of an acupuncturist which is approved by the Board; or (3) documented educational training and clinical experience outside the U.S. which meets the standards pursuant to Sections 4939 and 4941 of the Business and Professions Code. Average Time to Process Application: 45 days. Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Special License Requirements: N/A Comments: N/A Authority: Business and Professions Code, Chapter 12, Sections 4925-4979. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 13.7.