Maryland Department of Health
Board of Acupuncture

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License Renewal Application & Instructions

Renewal Dates

​License renewal occurs twice per year in the Spring and Fall. Licensees cannot renew their license outside of these cycles.

  • ​Spring Renewal starts April 1st for May 31st license expiration dates
  • Fall Renewal starts October 1st for November 30th license expiration dates

​The Board of Acupuncture is enthusiastic about your decision to continue to practice. License renewal is every two (2) years. Please visit our Verify a License page to determine your license expiration date. Only Licensees with expiring licenses will be able to access the application portal.


1. APPLICATION

A completed application form is required. This is an online only process.​ ​Click here to access the License Renewal Application portal.

Inactive Status: To place your license on inactive status please click here. All requests and payments must be received by June 30, 2025. ​


2. PAYMENT

Visa or MasterCard are acceptable forms of payment. Do not submit a check or a money order. The cost of renewal depends on when you submit your application. 

The following information pertains to the Spring 2025 Renewal Cycle:

  • Continuing Education Reporting Period
    • June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2025
  • Standard Renewal Period
    • April 1 - May 31
    • Fee - $551
  • Grace/Late Renewal Period
    • June 1 - June 30
    • ​Fee - $651
  • ​Reinstatement
    • ​After June 30
    • Fee - $751


​​3. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

Continuing Education Requirement

Remember that a part of the renewal process is the continuing education unit/credit (CEU) requirement. Licensees are required to earn no less than 30 CEU’s every two (2) years.  Proof of CEU compliance (the actual certificates or notices of successful completion) need only be submitted when: 

  1. a Licensee is randomly chosen for an audit; or 
  2. a Licensee misses the normal renewal and grace periods, requiring the completion of the license reinstatement process to legally practice.

Licensees are typically notified of their selection to participate in the renewal audit by email and mail.


Implicit Bias Training Requirement

If you have not already taken a course, please visit the Implicit Bias Training Information page for more information. 

For more details about the Board’s CEU and Implicit Bias requirements, please visit our Continuing Education & Implicit Bias page.​​

All required documentation can be submitted by Google Form, email, or fax as follows:​

IF YOU FAIL TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE YOU MAY BE CONSIDERED PRACTICING WITHOUT A LICENSE AND MAY BE CHARGED IN VIOLATION OF THE MARYLAND ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICE ACT.

Tax Compliance

Renewal Audits