How to Fill Out Florida Acupuncture License Application (w/Examples) + FAQs

The Florida Acupuncture License Application is the official packet that aspiring acupuncturists submit to the Florida Board of Acupuncture under the Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA), and it is the gateway to lawful practice of acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the State of Florida. The application exists in three flavors — Acupuncturist by Examination (DH-MQA 1153), Acupuncturist by Endorsement (DH-MQA 1154), and Registered Student Acupuncturist (DH-MQA 1184) — and each one is governed by Chapter 457, Florida Statutes and Rule Chapter 64B1, Florida Administrative Code.

Florida processes roughly 1,300 acupuncture licensure transactions each year, and the MQA reports that more than 30% of incoming applications stall on a single missing item — usually the Clean Needle Technique certificate, the Livescan fingerprint receipt, or the HIV/AIDS course documentation. Getting it right the first time keeps you out of an “Incomplete Application” queue that can add 60–90 days to your start date.

• 🪡 What each Florida acupuncture application is and which one fits your situation
• 📋 The exact documents, dates, and ID numbers you must gather before you open the form
• 🖊️ A line-by-line walkthrough of every field on DH-MQA 1153, 1154, and 1184
• 🧑‍⚕️ Three real-world filled-out scenarios showing what a graduate, an endorser, and a foreign-trained applicant actually write
• ⚠️ The mistakes that get applications rejected and how to avoid them

What the Florida Acupuncture License Application Is and Who Must File It

The Florida Acupuncture License Application is the legal instrument the Florida Board of Acupuncture uses to verify that a person meets the education, examination, moral character, and financial responsibility standards set in Section 457.105, Florida Statutes. It is filed with the Department of Health, MQA, and reviewed by Board staff before the file is presented to the Board at a public meeting if any flag is raised.

You must file this application if you intend to insert needles, perform moxibustion, prescribe herbs, or hold yourself out as an “AP” or “DOM” anywhere in Florida, because Section 457.103, F.S. makes unlicensed practice a third-degree felony. Three categories of filers exist: candidates who completed a Florida-approved or ACAHM-accredited program and want to sit for the NCCAOM examination, licensees from another U.S. state who qualify by endorsement, and currently enrolled students who need a Registered Student Acupuncturist permit to perform supervised needling in a clinic.

A separate filer profile — the foreign-trained applicant — uses the same Examination form but must also submit a credential evaluation through a Board-approved service such as CCAOM’s evaluation service. The Board reviews these files under Rule 64B1-3.001, F.A.C., which spells out equivalency requirements.

Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need

Open a folder, physical or digital, and gather everything below before you log in to MQA Online Services. The application asks for these items in different sections, and missing any one of them puts the file in “deficient” status under Rule 64B1-3.0015, F.A.C..

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or U.S. passport) — the name on this ID must match the name on the application exactly, or the file will be flagged for an “identity mismatch.”
• Social Security Number — required by Section 559.79, F.S.; without it, the application cannot be processed and child-support enforcement cross-checks fail.
• Original sealed transcripts from your acupuncture program, sent directly from the school to MQA — photocopies are rejected on receipt.
• NCCAOM certification or exam eligibility letter — needed for both Examination and Endorsement pathways under Rule 64B1-3.002, F.A.C..
• Clean Needle Technique (CNT) certificate issued by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine — required by Rule 64B1-3.005, F.A.C..
• Three-hour HIV/AIDS course completion certificate — mandated by Section 456.033, F.S..
• Two-hour Domestic Violence course for endorsement applicants — required under Section 456.031, F.S..
• Livescan fingerprint receipt from a FDLE-approved vendor using the MQA ORI number — without the ORI, results never reach the Board.
• Financial Responsibility proof under Section 457.1085, F.S. — malpractice policy, escrow letter, or signed exemption form.
• Two passport-style 2×2 photos taken within the last six months — older photos cause identity verification kickbacks.
• Court documents for any criminal disclosure — certified dispositions, not arrest reports.
• Bank card or check for $205 application fee plus $5 unlicensed activity fee, payable to the Department of Health.

Where to Get the Form and How to Access It

The official, fillable PDF versions of all three Florida acupuncture applications live on the Florida Board of Acupuncture Licensing page and on FLHealthSource Apply for a License. Always download the form fresh on the day you start because the Department of Health revises forms periodically; the revision date is printed in the lower-left corner of page 1, and an old revision is grounds for rejection under Rule 64B1-3.0015, F.A.C..

The fastest filing route is the MQA Online Services portal, where you create an account, choose “Acupuncture” as the profession, and select the correct application type. The portal pre-validates required fields, so blanks and bad date formats are caught before submission.

If you prefer paper, print the PDF in black ink on white 8.5×11 paper, complete it with a black ballpoint pen, and mail it to the Department of Health, P.O. Box 6330, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6330. Faxes and emails of the application itself are not accepted under Rule 64B1-3.0015, F.A.C., although supporting documents may be uploaded later through the portal.

Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out the Florida Acupuncture License Application Line by Line

The walkthrough below follows the layout of DH-MQA 1153 (Examination) revision 06/2024, which shares 90% of its fields with the Endorsement form (DH-MQA 1154). Differences for endorsement and student permits are flagged in the relevant subsections.

Section 1 — Application Type Selection

The first box on page 1 asks you to mark whether you are applying by Examination, Endorsement, or Registered Student Acupuncturist. Read the labels carefully because each box triggers a different fee and a different evidence package.

To answer, place a clear checkmark — not an X — inside the single bubble that matches your route, and leave the others empty. Maria Lopez, a 2026 graduate of Dragon Rises College, marks the Examination box because she has not yet sat for the NCCAOM.

The most common edge case is a graduate who has already passed NCCAOM in another state but never held a license; that filer still uses Examination, not endorsement, because endorsement requires an active out-of-state license under Section 457.105(2), F.S.. The most common mistake is checking Endorsement without holding an active sister-state license, which causes the file to be returned for the wrong fee and a wrong-form deficiency. A widespread misconception is that NCCAOM certification alone qualifies you for endorsement; it does not, because Florida endorsement is state-license-based, not certification-based.

Section 2 — Personal Information (Full Legal Name)

Box 2 asks for your first, middle, and last legal name exactly as it appears on your Social Security card. The Board cross-checks this against SSA records and the National Practitioner Data Bank, and a mismatch creates a hold under Section 456.039, F.S..

Print or type each segment in the correct subfield, in mixed case, with no nicknames or initials unless your SSA card shows initials. Carlos M. Rivera writes Carlos, Miguel, Rivera — not Carlos M. Rivera — because the form has three separate boxes.

If you have changed your name through marriage or court order, also complete the “Other Names Used” box and attach a certified marriage certificate or court order. The most common mistake is using a maiden name that no longer matches Social Security, which kicks the file out at the SSA verification step. A persistent misconception is that listing a married name is enough; without the supporting certificate, the Board treats it as an unverified alias.

Section 3 — Mailing Address and Contact Information

Box 3 captures the address where the Board will mail your wall license once issued. The Board uses this address for every official communication, and Florida public records law under Chapter 119, F.S. generally makes it disclosable.

Enter a complete street address, city, state, ZIP+4, daytime phone, and an email you actually monitor. Aisha Patel lists 742 Magnolia Dr, Apt 3B, Gainesville, FL 32601-2210 and her Gmail.

If you live outside the U.S. while your file is pending, use a U.S. mailing forwarder or a trusted relative; foreign addresses cause USPS Certified Mail returns. The most common mistake is using a school dorm address that becomes invalid before the license issues, which leads to lost license cards. A common misconception is that you must list a Florida address; you do not — but your practice address must be Florida once you begin practicing.

Section 4 — Date of Birth, Sex, and Race/Ethnicity

Box 4 asks for date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format, plus optional demographic data the Board reports to the federal HRSA workforce datasets. Date of birth is mandatory; demographic items are voluntary.

Write the date with leading zeros (03/14/1985, not 3/14/85) and bubble in Male, Female, or Nonbinary if you choose to disclose. Maria Lopez writes 03/14/1985 and bubbles Female.

The edge case is applicants whose birth certificate uses a non-Gregorian calendar; convert to Gregorian and keep the original certificate available if asked. The most common mistake is two-digit years, which the OCR scanner reads as 1925 instead of 2025 and bounces the form. The misconception that demographic items are required and used to discriminate is wrong; they are voluntary and statistical only.

Section 5 — Social Security Number

Box 5 requires your full nine-digit SSN under Section 456.013(1)(a), F.S., which authorizes the Department to collect it for licensure and child-support enforcement.

Write the digits in the XXX-XX-XXXX pattern in the boxes provided. Carlos M. Rivera writes 123-45-6789.

If you are a noncitizen without an SSN, attach a sworn affidavit explaining your status and provide your ITIN; the Board will route the file for special review. The most common mistake is leaving Box 5 blank because you don’t want it public; redaction happens automatically, but a blank stops the file cold. A widespread misconception is that the SSN appears on the public license — it does not.

Section 6 — Education and Training

Box 6 lists every post-secondary institution attended, with degree, dates, and credit hours. The Board verifies that your acupuncture program meets Rule 64B1-3.002, F.A.C., which requires at least 60 semester credits including biomedical sciences, acupuncture, and clinical practice.

List schools in chronological order, starting with the most recent, and write the exact name of the school, the city/state/country, the degree earned (MAcOM, DACM), and the graduation date. Aisha Patel writes Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego, CA, MSTOM, 06/15/2024.

The edge case is students still finishing the final term: list Anticipated Graduation: MM/YYYY and have the school send a “letter of completion” once finished. The most common mistake is omitting an early college that doesn’t seem related; the Board considers this misrepresentation under Section 456.072(1)(h), F.S.. The misconception that only the acupuncture school matters is wrong — list every college.

Section 7 — Examination Information (NCCAOM)

Box 7 asks for NCCAOM exam module names, dates passed, and your NCCAOM ID number. Florida accepts the Foundations, Acupuncture with Point Location, Biomedicine, and Chinese Herbology modules.

Enter each module name, the MM/YYYY you passed, and your NCCAOM Diplomate number. Carlos M. Rivera writes Foundations 09/2025, Acupuncture w/Point Location 10/2025, Biomedicine 11/2025, NCCAOM #027845.

If you have not yet sat for the exam, leave the dates blank and submit the NCCAOM eligibility letter instead; the Board will issue an Authorization to Test. The most common mistake is listing the Acupuncture module without Point Location — Florida requires Point Location specifically. The misconception that NCCAOM auto-sends scores is wrong; you must request the official score report be transmitted to the Florida Board.

Section 8 — Clean Needle Technique Certification

Box 8 requires the date and certificate number of your CNT course, which must be CCAOM-approved under Rule 64B1-3.005, F.A.C..

Write the date completed (MM/DD/YYYY) and the certificate number printed on the CCAOM card. Maria Lopez writes 11/02/2025, certificate CNT-2025-44781.

The edge case is a CNT certificate older than six years; the Board may require a refresher. The most common mistake is submitting an in-house school CNT instead of CCAOM’s — only CCAOM counts. The misconception that the school’s needle technique class substitutes for CNT is wrong.

Section 9 — HIV/AIDS Course

Box 9 asks for proof of a Board-approved three-hour HIV/AIDS course required by Section 456.033, F.S.. Many providers, including CE Broker, offer it online.

Write the provider name, course title, completion date, and CE Broker tracking number. Aisha Patel writes CE Broker, HIV/AIDS for Healthcare Providers, 12/01/2025, #20-1234567.

If your school’s program built the HIV course into the curriculum, attach the syllabus showing the three hours. The most common mistake is using a one-hour HIPAA module instead — it does not satisfy the rule. The misconception that the HIV course is a one-time waiver is wrong; an updated course is required at first renewal too.

Section 10 — Domestic Violence Course (Endorsement Only)

On DH-MQA 1154, Box 10 requires a two-hour Domestic Violence course under Section 456.031, F.S.. Examination applicants complete this at first renewal.

Enter the provider, date, and CE Broker number. Janet Kim, endorsing in from California, writes FL Council Against DV, 10/15/2025, #20-7788991.

Out-of-state DV courses can transfer if Board-approved; otherwise, take a Florida-specific one. The most common mistake is using a generic “trauma-informed care” CE — it does not qualify. The misconception that the DV requirement is gendered is wrong; it covers all victims.

Section 11 — Background Questions

Boxes 11(a)–(j) ask whether you have been arrested, convicted, disciplined, denied licensure, or treated for substance use. Each “Yes” answer requires a written explanation and certified court or board documents under Section 456.013(1)(a), F.S..

Mark Yes or No in each subbox, and for every Yes, attach a typed explanation, certified disposition, and rehabilitation evidence. Marcus Reed marks Yes for a 2018 misdemeanor DUI and attaches the certified disposition plus an AA sponsor letter.

The edge case is sealed or expunged records; under Section 943.0585, F.S., licensure is one of the contexts where you must still disclose. The most common mistake is checking No on a sealed case, which is grounds for denial for fraud under Section 456.072(1)(h), F.S.. The misconception that “withhold of adjudication” doesn’t count is wrong — it must be disclosed.

Section 12 — Financial Responsibility

Box 12 implements Section 457.1085, F.S.. You choose one of three options: malpractice insurance of at least $100,000 per claim/$300,000 aggregate, an irrevocable letter of credit/escrow of $100,000, or an exemption.

Check the box that applies and attach proof — declaration page, escrow letter, or signed exemption form. Carlos M. Rivera checks Insurance and attaches a NCMIC declaration page.

If you plan to practice fewer than 15 hours per week, you may qualify for the part-time exemption. The most common mistake is leaving Box 12 blank thinking it applies only after licensure — it must be answered at application. The misconception that personal homeowners insurance covers acupuncture practice is wrong.

Section 13 — Fingerprint and Background Screening Acknowledgment

Box 13 acknowledges that you authorize the FDLE and FBI to run a Level 2 background screening. Livescan must be done by an approved vendor using ORI FL922230Z.

Sign and date the acknowledgment, and write the vendor’s TCN number in the space provided. Janet Kim writes TCN F123456789.

If you live out of state, you may use an FBI Channeler approved by FDLE. The most common mistake is using the wrong ORI, which routes results to the wrong agency. The misconception that an old FBI background check transfers is wrong; results are only valid for 90 days.

Section 14 — Affidavit and Signature

Box 14 is the sworn affidavit. By signing, you certify under penalty of perjury under Section 837.06, F.S. that every answer is true.

Sign in blue or black ink, print your name, and date the form. Online filers e-sign with a typed name and PIN. Maria Lopez signs Maria Lopez, prints below, and dates 01/12/2026.

If you sign before completing every field, the affidavit is invalid because you cannot swear to blanks. The most common mistake is using pencil or a felt-tip pen that smears the scanner. The misconception that a notary is required is wrong for Florida acupuncture — the affidavit is self-executing.

Section 15 — Fee Payment

Box 15 records the fee. Examination is $205 application + $100 exam administration; endorsement is $305; student permit is $50, plus $5 unlicensed activity fee for each, set in Rule 64B1-4.001, F.A.C..

Online filers pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or e-check. Paper filers attach a check or money order payable to Department of Health. Aisha Patel writes check #1042 for $210.00.

If your check bounces, a $25 NSF fee is added under Section 215.34, F.S., and your file is held until cleared funds arrive. The most common mistake is paying the wrong amount because of an outdated form. The misconception that fees are refundable on denial is wrong — application fees are nonrefundable.

Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios

The three scenarios below show what real applicants enter on each major section of DH-MQA 1153 and DH-MQA 1154. Names are illustrative.

Scenario 1 — Maria Lopez, Recent Florida Graduate (Examination)

Form Section	What Maria Enters
Section 1 — Application Type	Examination checked
Section 2 — Legal Name	Maria Elena Lopez
Section 3 — Mailing Address	128 SE 4th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-3322
Section 4 — Date of Birth	03/14/1985
Section 5 — SSN	123-45-6789
Section 6 — Education	Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, Gainesville, FL, MAcOM, 12/15/2025
Section 7 — NCCAOM	Eligibility letter attached; ATT requested
Section 8 — CNT	11/02/2025, certificate CNT-2025-44781
Section 11 — Background	All boxes No
Section 12 — Financial Responsibility	Insurance — NCMIC $100k/$300k
Section 15 — Fee	$210.00 by Visa via portal

Scenario 2 — Janet Kim, California-Licensed Endorser (DH-MQA 1154)

Form Section	What Janet Enters
Section 1 — Application Type	Endorsement checked
Section 2 — Legal Name	Janet Hyunjoo Kim
Section 3 — Mailing Address	9912 Collins Ave, #804, Miami Beach, FL 33154
Section 6 — Education	Yo San University, Los Angeles, CA, DACM, 05/2018
Section 7 — NCCAOM	Diplomate #019884, all four modules 2018
Section 9 — HIV/AIDS	CE Broker, 09/12/2025, #20-9981234
Section 10 — Domestic Violence	FL Council Against DV, 10/15/2025
Section 11 — Background	All No
Section 13 — Fingerprints	Livescan TCN F987654321, ORI FL922230Z
Section 15 — Fee	$310.00 by e-check

Scenario 3 — Wei Chen, Foreign-Trained Applicant from China (Examination)

Form Section	What Wei Enters
Section 1 — Application Type	Examination checked
Section 2 — Legal Name	Wei Chen (no middle name)
Section 3 — Mailing Address	4501 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Section 5 — SSN	Affidavit + ITIN attached
Section 6 — Education	Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, MD-TCM, 07/2010 — CCAOM evaluation attached
Section 7 — NCCAOM	Foundations 03/2025, Acu+Point 04/2025, Bio 05/2025, Herbs 06/2025
Section 8 — CNT	08/20/2025, CNT-2025-51902
Section 11 — Background	All No
Section 12 — Financial Responsibility	Exemption — fewer than 15 hrs/week initially
Section 14 — Affidavit	Wei Chen, signed 02/03/2026
Section 15 — Fee	$210.00 by money order

How to File the Completed Form

The Board of Acupuncture accepts applications through two official channels, and each channel has its own proof-of-filing rules under Rule 64B1-3.0015, F.A.C..

The online channel is MQA Online Services. Create an account, choose Acupuncture, upload PDFs of supporting documents, e-sign the affidavit, and pay the $210 (examination) or $310 (endorsement) by credit card or e-check. Average processing time is 30–45 days when the file is complete, and you should print the confirmation page as proof of filing.

The mail channel sends paper forms and a check or money order to Department of Health, Board of Acupuncture, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3256. Use USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt; that green card is your proof of filing. Processing takes 60–90 days for paper filings.

Supporting documents that arrive separately — sealed transcripts, NCCAOM score reports, Livescan results — should reference your application number on every page. The Florida Board of Acupuncture office can be reached at (850) 245-4161 if a document goes missing.

What Happens After You File

Within 30 days of receipt, MQA staff review the file and either approve it for examination/licensure, or send a Deficiency Letter listing missing items under Section 120.60, F.S.. You have 30 days to cure the deficiency or the application is denied without prejudice and fees are forfeited.

If background screening or any Yes answer raises a flag, your file is presented at the next Board of Acupuncture meeting, where the Board may approve, approve with conditions, or deny. You will receive written notice of the meeting and may appear in person or by Zoom.

Once approved, the Department issues your license number electronically through the License Verification portal within 5 business days. The wall certificate arrives by mail in 2–3 weeks.

Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form

• Using an outdated form revision — the file is rejected for noncurrent version.
• Leaving the SSN blank — processing halts at the SSA verification step.
• Misspelling your name compared to the SSA card — triggers an identity hold.
• Two-digit year in the date of birth — the OCR scanner misreads it as 1925.
• Checking No on a sealed criminal record — denial for fraud under Section 456.072(1)(h), F.S..
• Submitting an in-house CNT instead of CCAOM’s — automatic deficiency.
• Using the wrong ORI on Livescan — fingerprint results never reach the Board.
• Leaving Financial Responsibility (Box 12) blank — application is held.
• Paying the wrong fee from an old form — file is held until balance clears.
• Forgetting to sign the affidavit in ink — the affidavit is invalid and the form is returned.
• Submitting unsealed transcripts or photocopies — instantly rejected on receipt.
• Using a school dorm address that becomes invalid — license card is lost in the mail.

Do’s and Don’ts

• Do download a fresh copy of DH-MQA 1153 on the day you start, because revisions happen quietly and old forms are rejected.
• Do match every name field to your Social Security card exactly, because cross-checks happen automatically.
• Do keep certified copies of every supporting document, because originals occasionally get lost in mail.
• Do request NCCAOM to send official scores directly to Florida, because applicant copies are not accepted.
• Do complete Livescan with ORI FL922230Z, because it is the only ORI MQA reads.

• Do answer every background question truthfully, because the FBI check will surface what you omit.

• Don’t use pencil or felt-tip pens, because the scanner cannot read them.

• Don’t check Endorsement without an active sister-state license, because Florida endorsement is license-based.
• Don’t rely on a homeowner’s policy for malpractice coverage, because it does not satisfy Section 457.1085, F.S..
• Don’t mail cash, because it is not accepted and won’t be returned.
• Don’t sign the affidavit before completing every field, because you cannot swear to blanks.
• Don’t ignore a deficiency letter past 30 days, because the file is denied and fees are forfeited.

Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help

Filing yourself saves money and keeps you in direct control of timelines, while a licensure consultant or attorney can untangle complicated fact patterns under Section 456.072, F.S.. Most clean files go through pro se without issue.

Pros of filing on your own:

• Saves $500–$2,500 in consultant or attorney fees, which matters for new graduates.
• You learn the regulatory landscape directly, which builds confidence for renewal cycles.
• You control the pace and can submit the moment your last document arrives.
• You can use the free MQA call center for clarification.
• No third party can mishandle your sensitive documents.

Cons of filing on your own:

• Background-question framing is easy to get wrong, and one bad answer can mean denial.
• Foreign credential evaluations are technical and easy to under-document.
• You may miss deadline math on Deficiency Letters.
• A pro se appearance before the Board can be intimidating without preparation.
• Errors that trigger denial cost you the nonrefundable fee and 6+ months of delay.

FAQs

Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to apply?

No. Citizenship is not required, but lawful presence and a valid SSN or ITIN are needed under Section 456.013, F.S.; foreign-trained applicants must add a CCAOM credential evaluation.

Is the application fee refundable?

No. The $205 application fee plus $5 unlicensed activity fee are nonrefundable under Rule 64B1-4.001, F.A.C., even if the Board denies licensure or you withdraw.

Do I write my maiden name or married name in Box 2?

Yes. Use the name on your current Social Security card, then list the other in the Other Names Used field; attach a certified marriage certificate or court order proving the change.

Can I leave Box 12 (Financial Responsibility) blank if I’m not practicing yet?

No. Box 12 must be answered at application; choose insurance, escrow, or the part-time exemption, because a blank field stalls the file under Section 457.1085, F.S..

Do I disclose a sealed or expunged arrest in Box 11?

Yes. Licensure is a statutory exception under Section 943.0585, F.S.; failure to disclose is treated as fraud and grounds for denial.

Does NCCAOM certification alone qualify me for endorsement?

No. Endorsement requires an active license in another U.S. state with substantially equivalent standards under Section 457.105(2), F.S., not just NCCAOM.

Can I use my school’s needle technique class instead of CNT?

No. Only the CCAOM Clean Needle Technique course satisfies Rule 64B1-3.005, F.A.C.; in-house classes are not accepted.

Is the HIV/AIDS course required at first application?

Yes. Section 456.033, F.S. requires a three-hour Board-approved HIV course before initial licensure, and a one-hour update at first renewal.

Can I file by fax or email?

No. Applications are accepted only through MQA Online Services or by U.S. mail; fax and email submissions are rejected under Rule 64B1-3.0015.

What ORI number do I use for Livescan fingerprints?

Yes, use ORI FL922230Z for the Florida MQA Board of Acupuncture, because any other ORI sends results to the wrong agency.

Do I need malpractice insurance before I’m licensed?

No. Coverage must be active at the start of practice, but you must commit on the form to one of the three Financial Responsibility options under Section 457.1085, F.S..

Can foreign-trained applicants skip Box 6 if their school is in Chinese?

No. Box 6 must list every institution in English transliteration, accompanied by a Board-approved CCAOM evaluation translating credits and clinical hours into Florida-equivalent units.

Is a notary required on the affidavit in Box 14?

No. Florida acupuncture applications use a self-executing perjury statement under Section 837.06, F.S.; your signature alone is enough.

How long does processing take after I file?

Yes, expect 30–45 days for clean online filings and 60–90 days for paper filings, with longer windows for files routed to a Board meeting for background review.