Renew my Lapsed Acupuncture License

Here are the requirements and next steps to reinstate a lapsed Acupuncture License.

Board of Registration in Medicine

The Details   of Renew my Lapsed Acupuncture License

What you need   for Renew my Lapsed Acupuncture License

Acumpuncturists require a license to practice acupuncture independently in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and must renew every two years.  A licensee who has ever held an acupuncture license in Massachusetts that was not renewed before the renewal deadline must complete a lapsed license renewal to revive their license.

Remember: If your license lapses, YOU MAY NOT PRACTICE ACUPUNCTURE IN MASSACHUSETTS IN ANY FASHION OR CAPACITY UNTIL YOUR LICENSE IS REVIVED BY THE BOARD.

Fees   for Renew my Lapsed Acupuncture License

Name Fee Unit
Lapsed Acupuncture Renewal Fee $300 each

How to renew   Renew my Lapsed Acupuncture License

You may renew a lapsed licenses online by creating an account on our license management system at medboard.mass.gov, linking your account to your license, and viewing your license record. 

Click on "Show details", then click on the "Start an Acupuncturist License - Lapsed Renewal Application" link.  Click on "Start Application" to begin the process.

You will find detailed instructions to guide you through the lapsed renewal process. You will be able to upload any required documents, and pay the renewal fee via Credit Card or ACH transfer.

Please note that the lapsed renewal is comparable to applying for and receiving an initial license 

Please see the Tutorial Videos below to assist you in linking your account to your license and submitting your lapsed renewal.

Although we encourage all applicants to renew online, you may request a paper application by calling the Board at 781-876-8230. 

Please note that submitting a paper application may lead to SIGNIFICANT additional processing times for the review and approval of your renewal.

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Contact   for Renew my Lapsed Acupuncture License

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Board of Registration in Medicine
178 Albion Street, Suite 330, Wakefield, MA 01880

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