Letters of standing

Renewal

The conditional requirement for renewal to submit a Letter of Standing applies to those chiropractors who have;

  • a permit to practice chiropractic in another jurisdiction outside of Alberta or;
  • a permit to practice another regulated health profession inside or outside of Alberta

If you need to request a Letter of Standing from another regulator, processing times vary and can take up to six weeks.  Your Letter of Standing must be submitted to CCOA by May 31, otherwise you will be subject to a late fee.

How to request a letter of standing from the CCOA

We provide letters of standing for current and previously registered Alberta chiropractors on request. Processing requests can take up to 15 business days. You can download the Consent for Letter of Standing form here.

  • Save the consent for letter of standing form to your desktop and complete it. We will accept an electronic signature if the form is emailed from the email address you have listed on your member profile.
  • Email your completed form to registration@theccoa.ca.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the CCOA send out letters of standing?

Letters of standing are sent via regular letter mail and/or email. If you request an email version, you will be cc-ed. If you request a hard copy, the letter will be mailed via Canada Post, and a scan copy will be sent to you via email for your records.

How long does it take?

Letters of standing are usually sent within 15 business days.

What if I need more than one letter of standing?

One completed form per letter of standing request is required.

Can I ask for rush (expedited) processing?

No, we are not able to expedite requests for letters of standing. You can, however, arrange to have a courier pick up your letter when it is ready. Otherwise, we send it via regular mail. Note that arranging for a courier and paying for the costs of same are your responsibility.

What is the cost for a letter of standing?

There is no cost for a letter of standing.

I know there are complaints on my file. Will they be noted on my letter of standing?

For details, please refer to the Understandings and Consent section of the consent for letter of standing form.