DC For Those Previously Licensed in Nova Scotia

Applicants who were previously licensed with the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator (NSCNR), or with the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors prior to 2026, and do not currently hold a currently active licence may apply for re-entry to practice through re-licensure.

Note: Applicants whose license in Nova Scotia was suspended or revoked as a result of a disciplinary proceeding do not qualify for the re-entry process and will be referred to the NSCNR Reinstatement Committee for consideration.

Re-entry to practice applicants do not need to submit new copies of valid documents which the Regulator already has on file from a previous application. However, the Registrar reserves the right to request updated documents from registrants if previously submitted documents no longer meet current requirements. This may include but is not limited to:

  • Proof of Name Change – The NSCNR may request a government-issued document showing your name change.
    • Acceptable documents include:
      • Marriage Certificate
      • Divorce Certificate
      • Name Change Certificate
  • Professional Regulatory History – If you are or have ever been registered or licensed with another professional regulatory body, in any jurisdiction, that jurisdictional regulator must send NSCNR a document supporting your professional history.
    • Acceptable Document:
      • A letter of standing from every professional regulatory body where you have held a license.
  • Updated Canadian Criminal Records Check completed through CSI.
  • If you have lived outside of Canada in the past two years, an International Criminal Record Check is required in addition to Canadian Criminal Records Check.
  • Updated Vulnerable Sector Check completed by a local police department or regional RCMP completed within the last 60 days. A letter of Authorization can be found here VULNERABLE SECTOR AUTHORIZATION
  • Proof of Current First Aid Certification – Please refer to the NSCRN Standard of Practice – Emergency First Aid for specific requirements.