Important Notice!

The GBCE administrative offices are closed but operational, and will continue to perform the essential functions of the agency while providing the highest level of services possible at this time.  Please note that we have a new telephone number 404-424-9966. 

The GBCE is also monitoring the need to adapt the continuing education requirements of re-licensure in the state of Georgia. Due to the developing nature of this public health event, the GBCE is monitoring regulatory issues that may affect our licensees as they manage the COVID-19 crisis.  Should changes become necessary the GBCE will post changes as they pertain to the license renewal process. 

The Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners (GBCE) is committed to protecting health, safety and welfare of the public. The GBCE fully understands the risk transmission of COVID -19 and other respiratory illnesses as well as the need to provide healthcare services to patients, staff and licensees.  The GBCE is closely monitoring Federal Government, Governor Kemps office, the Centers of Disease Control and additional health state agencies to ensure licensees have the information and guidance they need to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Per the Department of Homeland Security’s Critical Infrastructure Guidelines (Identifying critical infrastructure during covid-19 ) chiropractic care is included on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce advisory list published by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the agency tasked with executing the DHS orders to secure critical infrastructure, in its “Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response” dated March 28, 2020. 

As such chiropractic offices may remain open, chiropractors should NOT have more than 10 people in their office at one time AND should strictly follow CDC recommendations for healthcare providers. The centers for disease control CDC can be reviewed at

 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/caring-for-patients.html, as decisions are made and our licensees provide patient care. 

The GBCE recommends BEST PRACTICES for keeping patients and offices safe from COVID-19. Adhere to CDC guidelines to prevent infections https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/infection-control/control-recommendations.html

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting a strain on all healthcare services and its licensees. Service to patients is the primary obligation of a licensee. Doctors of Chiropractic should use their professional judgment and discretion to make decisions concerning limiting or closing offices as you evaluate this evolving situation and follow the CDC’s guidance on social distancing.

Important Notice!

“In response to Governor Kemp’s recommendation that state employees work remotely, the Professional Licensing Boards Division has implemented telework options for its staff.  The Professional Licensing Boards Division is closed to visitors.  Constituents are encouraged to utilize web resources (www.sos.ga.gov/plb/) for online transactions and to answer frequently asked questions.  For additional information you may contact the call center at 404-424-9966.

The Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners is a six-member board appointed by the Governor to protect, promote and preserve the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Georgia. The Board is composed of five licensed, practicing chiropractors and one consumer member. The Board reviews applications, licenses qualified applicants and regulates the practice of licensees throughout the state. Complaints are investigated and, if warranted, disciplinary action may be taken by the Board. Board meetings, which are held approximately six times each year, are held at the Secretary of State’s office in Macon and are open to the public. Persons wishing to bring matters for the Board’s consideration should submit a written request to the office.

Veterans, Military Service Members, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses, click here.

The Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners is pleased to announce that through the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) PACE PreCheck is now available to PACE-Recognized CE Providers for the state of Georgia; however, courses must still be individually registered with the Board.  The courses must also be in compliance with Board Rules Chapter 100-5. 

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?  PACE-Recognized CE Providers will no longer be required to submit the Board's CE Program Application and Approval Form and all relevant program materials to the Board in addition to submitting the same materials and an application to FCLB.  Now, PACE-Recognized CE Providers will have the option to submit their application and all relevant program materials once to FCLB.  PACE-Recognized CE Providers will submit the PACE PreCheck form, including their PACE ID number, to the Board office in order to get the course registered as an approved by the Board.  Simply visit the PACE website at http://pacex.fclb.org/RegulatoryBoards.aspx to download the PACE PreCheck form for Georgia and follow the instructions for submission.

For CE Providers who are not currently PACE-Recognized, the process for CE program approval will not change.  You will continue to submit Georgia’s CE Program Application and Approval Form as well as any program materials directly to the Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners as you have in the past.

         VERIFYING MODALITIES   

               CERTIFICATIONS 

Please note that we are experiencing some technical difficulties with regard to the feature which allows licensees to print their license pocket cards to reflect the modalities certification which may have been granted to the licensee by the Board.  The print feature is currently not revealing the modalities certification on the license.  As a result of this technical glitch, the Board is requesting that all parties verify that a licensee is certified in modalities by using the real time, online license verification feature.

To use this feature, select the "Licensure Search" button on this home page.  Enter the search criteria for the licensed chiropractor in question and select "Search."  Move your cursor over the name of the chiropractor and select the name. You will be taken to the online license verification for that licensee.  If that individual has been approved by the Board to practice modalities, you will see "Certified For Modalities" as a secondary license type on this page.  If you do not see "Certified For Modalities" in the secondary field, that licensee is not certified to practice modalities in the state of Georgia.

We request your patience as we continue to try and correct the printing error and do apologize for any inconvenience.