⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact State Medical Board of Ohio - Acupuncture directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Acupuncturist License: West Virginia → Ohio

Everything you need to know about transferring your acupuncturist license from West Virginia to Ohio

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	West Virginia (WV)	Ohio (OH)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $150; nccaom fee: $800; license fee: $100; renewal fee: $150; cnt fee: $150; total initial fees: $1200; confidence: high; sources: https://wvbom.wv.gov/; https://www.nccaom.org/advocacy-regulatory/state-relations/; https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Laws/West+Virginia/50	application fee: $200; nccaom fee: $800; license fee: $200; renewal fee: $200; cnt fee: $150; total initial fees: $1350; confidence: high; sources: https://med.ohio.gov/apply/acupuncturists; https://www.nccaom.org/advocacy-regulatory/state-relations/; https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Laws/Ohio/39
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $150	Period: 2 years (biennium); CE hours: 30; Fee: $200

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Ohio accepts out-of-state acupuncturist licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: West Virginia — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $150; Ohio — Period: 2 years (biennium); CE hours: 30; Fee: $200.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit State Medical Board of Ohio - Acupuncture →
2
Request credential verification from West Virginia Board of Medicine - Acupuncture — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit West Virginia board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to State Medical Board of Ohio - Acupuncture.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Ohio Licensing Board

Board: State Medical Board of Ohio - Acupuncture
Website: https://med.ohio.gov/apply/acupuncturists
Phone: (614) 466-3934

Contact State Medical Board of Ohio - Acupuncture to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	West Virginia (WV)	Ohio (OH)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $150; nccaom fee: $800; license fee: $100; renewal fee: $150; cnt fee: $150; total initial fees: $1200; confidence: high; sources: https://wvbom.wv.gov/; https://www.nccaom.org/advocacy-regulatory/state-relations/; https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Laws/West+Virginia/50	application fee: $200; nccaom fee: $800; license fee: $200; renewal fee: $200; cnt fee: $150; total initial fees: $1350; confidence: high; sources: https://med.ohio.gov/apply/acupuncturists; https://www.nccaom.org/advocacy-regulatory/state-relations/; https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Laws/Ohio/39
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 24; Fee: $150	Period: 2 years (biennium); CE hours: 30; Fee: $200

Data verified as of 2026-03-21. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit State Medical Board of Ohio - Acupuncture →

Request credential verification from West Virginia Board of Medicine - Acupuncture — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit West Virginia board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to State Medical Board of Ohio - Acupuncture.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Acupuncturist License: West Virginia → Ohio

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Ohio Licensing Board

Study Materials

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Transfer Your Acupuncturist License: West Virginia → Ohio

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Ohio Licensing Board

Study Materials

Related Pages