How to Use MyNBCE.ORG as an Examinee

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MyNBCE.ORG is the examinee portal for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE), the international testing agency for the chiropractic profession. Use it to apply for NBCE exams and to handle examinee requests such as transcripts. Start at nbce.org, follow the "EXAMINEES / MyNBCE.ORG" path, then choose the action that matches your situation.

What You Can Do in the Portal

Based on the NBCE site's examinee navigation, the portal covers these actions:

Task Who it's for
Apply for Part I, Part II, Part III, and PHT Candidates for the core written and physiotherapy exams
Apply for Part IV Candidates for the clinical competency exam
Apply for SPEC, ACU, and State Sponsored Exams Candidates for specialty, acupuncture, and state-requested exams
Request transcripts Candidates and chiropractic professionals who need score records sent

The same navigation also points chiropractic professionals to NBCE news and publications, the NBCE Annual Meeting, state board-sponsored exams, and information on the roles of test committees. Those are reference pages rather than application steps.

Step-by-Step: Submitting an Application

  1. Go to nbce.org. The homepage is the entry point; the examinee links are grouped under "EXAMINEES / MyNBCE.ORG."
  2. Enter MyNBCE.ORG. This is the online portal where applications are submitted.
  3. Pick the exam you need. The application links are separated by exam: Part I, Part II, Part III, and PHT; Part IV; and SPEC, ACU, or State Sponsored Exams. Choosing the wrong link means filling out the wrong application, so confirm which exam your state board or program requires before you start.
  4. Complete and submit the application. The portal is the channel for the application itself; the site does not publish fee amounts or deadlines on the pages summarized here, so check the application pages and your state board's requirements for those details.
  5. Verify submission. After applying, return to the portal to confirm your application was received before assuming you are registered.

Requesting Transcripts

Transcript requests are handled through the same examinee section. Use this when a licensing board, school, or employer needs your NBCE scores sent directly. Submit the request through the portal rather than contacting individual staff, and allow processing time before any deadline tied to a licensure application.

Common Sticking Points

  • Wrong application link. Part IV and the SPEC/ACU/State Sponsored applications are separate from the Part I–III/PHT group. If your exam isn't listed where you expected, check the other application link before assuming it isn't offered.
  • Assuming the portal is only for new candidates. Transcript requests and other examinee services sit alongside the applications, so returning candidates should use the same entry point.
  • Expecting pricing or scheduling details on the landing page. The examinee navigation summarized here lists actions, not fees or dates. Confirm cost and timing on the specific application page or with your state board.

When to Use nbce.org vs. MyNBCE.ORG

Use nbce.org to learn what NBCE is, read news and publications, and find information about state board-sponsored exams and test committees. Use MyNBCE.ORG when you are ready to act: applying for an exam or requesting a transcript. If you are unsure which exam your state requires, resolve that with your state board first, then return to the portal with the exam name in hand.