Massage Therapist License Requirements By State

Alabama

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Has never knowingly performed massage therapy at a sexually-oriented business
• Has never plead “no contest” to crimes pertaining to prostitution or sexual offense within three years prior to license application
• Submit application form and fee of $25

Insurance Requirements

• Personal Liability Coverage ($1,000,000 limit coverage)

Training

• 650 hours
• MBLEx

Instructor License

• Hold and maintain a current AL license
• Submit application form and fee
• Show proof of two years of work experience

Renewal

• $125 every two years
• Instructor license: $10

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 16 every two years

Learn more about Alabama state requirements

State Board

Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
(866) 873-4664

Note: This information has been gathered from external sources and is for informational purposes. Please check with your local regulations to verify your state and local requirements.

Alaska

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Has a current CPR certification
• Submit fingerprints
• Pass a background check
• 4 hours of education on universal precautions and blood-borne pathogens
• Submit application and fee of $290

Insurance Requirements

• Alaska does not require liability protection in order to become an LMT

Training

• 500 hours of in-class supervised instruction and clinical work from a board-approved massage school or completion of a board-approved apprenticeship program

Renewal

• Submit new fingerprints by mail ($60.00 fingerprint processing fee)
• Renew license every 2 years on Sept 30 in odd numbered years

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 16 every two years including 2 hours of ethics

Learn more about Alaska state requirements

State Board

Alaska Board of Massage Therapists
(907) 465-3811
Email: dawn.dulebohn@alaska.gov

Note: This information has been gathered from external sources and is for informational purposes. Please check with your local regulations to verify your state and local requirements.

Arizona

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Be of good moral character
• High school diploma or equivalent or pass an ability-to-benefit exam
• Has not been convicted of a class 1-6 felony within 5 years prior to license application
• Has not recieved a prostitution-related misdemeanor or similar offense
• Has not voluntarily surrendered a license or had a license revoked
• Not currently under investigation, suspension or restriction for an act subject to discipline by the chapter
• Submit application and fee $195

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 700 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $95 every two years, on licensee’s birthday

Reciprocity

• Licensed in another state for five years continuously prior to application
• Home state board has equivalent standards to those of AZ
• Holds a current certification from the NCBTMB or other agency with standards regarding competency and, education and training equivalent to the AZ chapter
• Submit documentation showing whether or not the applicant has received disciplinary actions from previous boards, or if there is a pending unresolved complaint

CEUS

• 24 every two years

Learn more about Arizona state requirements

State Board

Arizona Board of Massage Therapy
(602) 542-8604
Email: info@massageboard.az.gov

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Arkansas

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Tested and determined free of infectious tuberculosis
• Authorize a personal criminal background check
• Submit application and fee of $80

Insurance Requirements

• Students must have personal liability coverage.

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx and State Law Exam

Instructor License

• Holds a current license
• Registered as master massage therapist for no less than 3 years prior to application for instructor title
• Completed no less than 250 CE hours approved by board as a licensed master massage therapist
• Determined by board as qualified to practice massage therapy

Renewal

• Home state must have equivalent licensure requirements as those in AR
• $30 every year

Reciprocity

• $80 every two years, on the licensee’s birth date

CEUS

• 18 every two years

Learn more about Arkansas state requirements

State Board

Arkansas Board of Massage Therapy
(501) 683-1448
Email: adh.massage@arkansas.gov

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California

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 250 hours for Massage Practitioner
• 500 hours for Massage Therapist
• Exam not required

Renewal

• $150 every two years on or before March 31

Reciprocity

• Hold a valid license in another U.S. state or Canadian province

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about California state requirements

State Board

California Board of Massage Therapy
(916) 669-5336
Email: info@camtc.org

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Colorado

Prerequisites

• U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Submit application and fee of $200

Insurance Requirements

• Liability insurance

Training

• 650 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $79 on December 31 of even-numbered years.

Reciprocity

• Complete a massage therapy program of at least 500 course work hours
• Pass NCETMB, MBLEx or director-approved exam
• Have fingerprints taken

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about Colorado state requirements

State Board

Colorado Board of Massage Therapy
(303) 894-7800
Email: dora_massagetherapists@state.co.us

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Connecticut

Prerequisites

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application and fee of $375

Insurance Requirements

• Liability Insurance

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $255 every two years

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 24 every four years

Learn more about Connecticut state requirements

State Board

Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy
(860) 509-7603
Email: dph.alliedhealth@ct.gov

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Delaware

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Submit application and fee of $200

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• Massage Technician/Certified: 300 hours, exam not required
• Massage Therapist/License: 500 hours, MBLEx

Renewal

• $123 on Aug 31 of even numbered years

Reciprocity

• Hold a current license in home state, having been licensed and practiced two continuous years in the same state

CEUS

• 3 hours in ethics, which may be taken in a classroom or online
• 9 hours of core credits - which must be taken in a classroom hands-on setting
• 12 hours of elective or core credits which may be taken online

Learn more about Delaware state requirements

State Board

Delaware Board of Massage Therapy
(302) 744-4500
Email: customerservice.dpr@state.de.us

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Florida

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application and fee of $155

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $105 on Aug 31 of odd years

Reciprocity

• Available through endorsement
• At least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Completed at least 500 hours of training
• Verification of license
• Passed a board-approved exam
• Provide any disciplinary action that may have been taken against license

CEUS

• 24 every two years
• HIV/AIDS course

Learn more about Florida state requirements

State Board

Florida Board of Massage Therapy
(850) 245-4161
Email: info@floridasmassagetherapy.gov

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Georgia

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application and fee of $125

Insurance Requirements

• Liability Insurance

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx

Instructor License

• Hold a current license
• At least 2 years or 2,000 hours of work experience

Renewal

• $75 every two years
• October 31st of every even year

Reciprocity

• Available through endorsement
• At least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Hold a current license in another jurisdiction/state of the U.S.
• Current state must have licensure standards equal to those of GA
• Passed a Board-approved National Exam
• Completed at least 500 hours of training

CEUS

• 24 every two years

Learn more about Georgia state requirements

State Board

Georgia Board of Massage Therapy
(478) 207-2440
Email: Click for Contact Form

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Hawaii

Prerequisites

• Submit application and fee of $50

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 570 hours
• State exam

Renewal

• $146 on June 30 of even numbered years

Reciprocity

• No license can be transferred to HI
• Massage therapist must apply for a HI license and meet license requirements: 570 hours, state exam
• Must pass a Hawaii massage license exam; other states’ exams won’t be accepted

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about Hawaii state requirements

State Board

Hawaii Board of Massage Therapy
(808) 586-3000
Email: massage@dcca.hawaii.gov

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Idaho

Prerequisites

• At least 16.5 years old
• 10th grade education
• Submit application form and fee of $115

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $65 every year on the holders birthday

Reciprocity

• Available through endorsement
• Must hold an active license in home state for 3 of the previous 5 years
• Meet ID training requirements
• Show proof of having taken practical and written exams

CEUS

• 6 every year including 1 in ethics

Learn more about Idaho state requirements

State Board

Idaho Board of Massage Therapy
(208) 334-3233
Email: mas@ibol.idaho.gov

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Illinois

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Must be of good moral character
• Submit application form and fee of $175

Insurance Requirements

• Not required but recommended

Training

• 600 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $87.50 on Dec 31 of even numbered years

Reciprocity

• Available by endorsement
• At least 18 years old, and of good moral character
• Must hold active license, in state with requirements that satisfy those of IL
• Show proof of having at least 600 hours of instruction
• Show proof of passing exam from FSMTB or NCBTMB
• Evidence of fingerprint processing

CEUS

• 24 every two years with at least 2 in ethics

Learn more about Illinois state requirements

State Board

Illinois Board of Massage Therapy
(800) 560-6420
Email: Click for Contact Form

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Indiana

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $100

Insurance Requirements

• General and Professional liability insurance

Training

• 625 hours
• MBLEx or an exam deemed equivalent by the Board

Renewal

• $150 every four years on May 15

Reciprocity

• Available by endorsement
• At least 18 years old, and of good moral character
• Must hold active license, in state with requirements that satisfy those of IL
• Show proof of having at least 600 hours of instruction
• Show proof of passing exam from FSMTB or NCBTMB
• Evidence of fingerprint processing

CEUS

• 24 every 4 years

Learn more about Indiana state requirements

State Board

Indiana Board of Massage Therapy
(317) 234-2051
Email: pla14@pla.in.gov

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Iowa

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• CPR Certification
• Submit application form and fee of $120

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 600 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $120 every two years on the 15th of the renewal date anniversary month

Reciprocity

• Available by endorsement
• Proof of having met licensure requirements similar to those of IA
• Proof of passing any NCBTMB exam
• Provide license verification from any jurisdiction applicant has been licensed under

CEUS

• 16 every two years

Learn more about Iowa state requirements

State Board

Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
(515) 281-6959
Email: Click for Contact Form

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Kansas

Prerequisites

• N/A

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• N/A

Renewal

• N/A

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about Kansas state requirements

State Board

Kansas Board of Massage Therapy
1 (800) 316-8275
Email: N/A

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Kentucky

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Be of good moral character
• Submit application form and fee of $200

Insurance Requirements

• Liability insurance

Training

• 600 hours
• MBLEx, OH and NY State Exams

Instructor License

• Instructor of practical courses: Licensed as MT, have 3 years of work experience
• Instructor of science courses: Licensed as MT, have 3 years of work experience or certification/specific training in subject being taught
• Instructor of adjunctive courses: Subject-specific education and experience

Renewal

• $200 every two years on the anniversary date of issue

Reciprocity

• Holds a current license in another U.S. state, with standards equivalent to those of KY
• Endorsement available to those licensed under jurisdiction with standards lesser than those of KY: Board determines equivalent of applicant’s training/work experience/CEUs, applicant may appeal to board for experience and education to meet criteria

CEUS

• 24 every two years including 3 in ethics

Learn more about Kentucky state requirements

State Board

Kentucky Board of Massage Therapy
(502) 564-3296, ext. 239
Email: mt@ky.gov

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Louisiana

Prerequisites

• Submit application form and fee of $75

Insurance Requirements

• Liability insurance

Training

• 500 hours
• NCETMB, MBLEx or NCCAOM

Renewal

• $125 every year on March 31st

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 12 every year

Learn more about Louisiana state requirements

State Board

Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy
(225) 756-3488
Email: admin@labmt.org

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Maine

Prerequisites

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $40

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 500 hours or MBLEx

Renewal

• $40 every year on anniversary day

Reciprocity

• Hold a current license in another state
• Completed/signed application
• Application Fee: $25
• Licensure Fee: $40.00
• Criminal History Check Fee: $21
• CPR certification
• First Aid certification
• Provide transcript from massage therapy school
• Score report from the NCBTMB or FSMTB for passage documentation

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about Maine state requirements

State Board

State of Maine Massage Therapy Licensure Program
(207) 624-8626
Email: massage.therapy@maine.gov

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Maryland

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Submit application form and fee of $300

Insurance Requirements

• Liability insurance

Training

• Massage Practitioner/Registration: 600 hours
• Massage Therapist/License: 600 hours + 60 college credits
• MBLEx, NCCAOM and State Exam

Renewal

• RMP: $250 on Oct 31 of even numbered years
• LMT: $276 on Oct 31 of even numbered years

Reciprocity

• Proof of fulfilling education requirements: 60 college coursework credit hours, 600 hours of massage therapy training
• Proof of passing NCBTMB exam or NNCAOM Asian Bodywork Therapy exam
• Pass the MD massage therapy jurisdiction exam

CEUS

• 24 every two years

Learn more about Maryland state requirements

State Board

Maryland Board of Massage Therapy
(410) 764-4738
Email: emily.jones@maryland.gov

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Massachusetts

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Provide state board with two professional reference letters
• Be of good moral character
• Submit application form and fee of $225

Insurance Requirements

• Minimum of $1 million per occurrence liability insurance and $1 million in aggregate coverage

Training

• 650 hours

Renewal

• $150 every year
• 28th day of birth month

Reciprocity

• License requirements of home state must by equivalent to or exceed those of MA

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about Massachusetts state requirements

State Board

Massachusetts Board of Registration of Massage Therapy
(617) 727-3074
Email: massagetherapy@state.ma.us

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Michigan

Prerequisites

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $265

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 625 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $225 every three years

Reciprocity

• Available by endorsement
• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Have proof of passing the MBLEx, NCETM, or NCETMB (submit to MI board)
• Submit certification to MI Board

CEUS

• 18 every three years

Learn more about Michigan state requirements

State Board

Michigan Board of Massage Therapy
(517) 335-0918
Email: bplhelp@michigan.gov

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Minnesota

Prerequisites

• N/A

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• N/A

Renewal

• N/A

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about Minnesota state requirements

State Board

Minnesota Department of Health
(651) 201-3731
Email: health.hop@state.mn.us

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Mississippi

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be of legal status
• Submit application form and fee of $50

Insurance Requirements

• Liability insurance

Training

• 700 hours
• MBLEx or State exam
• CPR certification

Renewal

• $200 every two years by May 31

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 24 every two years
• Including 3 in MS law, 3 in ethics, and 3 in CPR/First Aid

Learn more about Mississippi state requirements

State Board

Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy
(601) 732-6038
Email: director@msbmt.state.ms.us

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Missouri

Prerequisites

• Submit application form and fee of $125

Insurance Requirements

• Massage practitioner insurance

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx, NCCAOM, ABT, AMMANCE, NBCE or board-approved exam

Renewal

• $100 every two years by the date of issuance

Reciprocity

• Provide two sets of fingerprints for criminal background check
• Provide a copy of current license
• Completed application and fee

CEUS

• 12 every two years by January 31 of each year for license renewal

Learn more about Missouri state requirements

State Board

Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
(573) 522-6277
Email: massagether@pr.mo.gov

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Montana

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Provide two letters attesting to applicant’s good moral character
• Submit application form and fee of $140

Insurance Requirements

• Liability insurance

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $90 every year by August 31

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 12 every two years

Learn more about Montana state requirements

State Board

Montana Board of Massage Therapy
(406) 841-2202
Email: dlibsdlmt@mt.gov

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Nebraska

Prerequisites

• At least 19 years old
• Be of good moral character
• Submit application form and fee of $110

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 1,000 hours
• ACE or MBLEx

Renewal

• $110 by November 1 of odd years

Reciprocity

• Currently licensed by another jurisdiction
• Completed 1,000 hours of massage training (which may be obtained/met through a massage therapy program, work experience and/or CEUs)
• Pass board-approved exam by NCBTMB/FSMTB
• Pass the board-developed jurisprudence examination, with a score of at least 75%

CEUS

• 16 every two years

Learn more about Nebraska state requirements

State Board

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
(402) 471-2117
Email: heidi.weiand@nebraska.gov

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Nevada

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Submit application form and fee of $395

Insurance Requirements

• Liability Insurance

Training

• 625 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $295 every year by the last day of the anniversary month in which it was first issued

Reciprocity

• Certified Statement from State Licensing Authority Form from home state OR two fingerprint cards with a cashier check or money
• Pass the MBLEx.
• Submit completed application

CEUS

• 24 every year

Learn more about Nevada state requirements

State Board

Nevada State Board of Massage Therapy
(775) 687-9955
Email: nvmassagebd@state.nv.us

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New Hampshire

Prerequisites

• Have good mental and physical health
• Must not be convicted in NH or any other state of any crimes involving: violence against a person, violence threatened against a person, sexually-related crimes
• Hold and maintain current certifications: Adult CPR, First Aid
• Submit application form and fee of $110

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 750 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $100 by the last day of the licensee's birth month in even numbered years

Reciprocity

• Provide a copy of current certification from massage therapy school
• Submit official school transcripts
• Pass written exam
• Provide name of each state in which applicant has held or still holds a massage therapist's license
• Provide copy of current first aid and CPR certification
• Statement reflecting applicant is in good mental and physical health, and stating applicant hasn’t been involved of a crime involving those mentioned above

CEUS

• 12 every two years

Learn more about New Hampshire state requirements

State Board

New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapy
(603) 271-9254
Email: janet.mccully@oplc.nh.gov

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New Jersey

Prerequisites

• Submit application form and fee of $195

Insurance Requirements

• Professional liability of $1,000,000 per ocurrence and $3,000,000 per year

Training

• 500 hours or written exam (MBLEx/NCCAOM)

Renewal

• $120 by November 30 of even numbered years

Reciprocity

• Available by endorsement
• Must have a license from a home state with requirements equivalent to those of NJ

CEUS

• 20 every two years including 2 in ethics

Learn more about New Jersey state requirements

State Board

New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy
(973) 504-6520
Email: askconsumeraffairs@dca.lps.state.nj.us

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New Mexico

Prerequisites

• 18 years old or older
• Completed High School education or equivalent
• Submit application form and fee of $75

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 650 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $125 every two years by October 31

Reciprocity

• Must hold a current NM license
• Proof of having been in practice two of the three years preceding application
• Proof of completing 50 contact hours from experience of professional teaching, or workshop instruction

CEUS

• 16 every two years including 4 in ethics

Learn more about New Mexico state requirements

State Board

New Mexico Massage Therapy Board
(505) 476-4870
Email: massage.board@state.nm.us

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New York

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Be of good moral character
• Completed a CPR course within 3 years prior to licensure
• Submit application form and fee of $108

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 800 hours, 5 years of experience, and MBLEx
• 1,000 hours, 2-4 years of experience, and MBLEx
• 1,000 hours, no experience, and State Exam

Renewal

• $103 every three years by the last day of the licensee's birth month

Reciprocity

• Available by endorsement
• Hold current license in another state, in good standing
• Have practiced for at least 2 years
• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Passed the NY State massage therapy exam
• United States citizen or legal resident
• Determined to have good moral character
• Completed a CPR course within 3 years prior to licensure

CEUS

• 36 every three years

Learn more about New York state requirements

State Board

New York Office of the Professions - Massage Therapy
(518) 474-3817, ext. 150
Email: msthbd@nysed.gov

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North Carolina

Prerequisites

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $170

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 500 hours
• ABTE or MBLEx

Renewal

• $100 by November 1 every two years

Reciprocity

• Hold a current license
• Provide 4 statements of Moral Character and Professional Competence
• Proficiency in English languag
• U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Official score of NCETMB/NCETM/NCETMB – NESL/NCETM – NESL/ABTE/MBLEx
• Proof of having graduated from a massage and bodywork therapy school with curriculum equivalent to NC Board’s standards
• Proof of professional training
• Proof of good standing
• Proficiency in English language
• U.S. citizen or legal resident

CEUS

• 24 every two years including 3 in ethics

Learn more about North Carolina state requirements

State Board

North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
(919) 546-0050
Email: admin@bmbt.org

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North Dakota

Prerequisites

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $150

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 750 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $100 every year in the renewal window of December 1 - February 28

Reciprocity

• Hold and in good standing with current license, Home state’s requirements must meet those of ND, Licensed and practiced for at least 2 years prior to application
• Hold and in good standing with current license, Home state’s requirements similar to those of ND, Practiced for 5 years immediately before application

CEUS

• 24 every two years including 3 in ethics

Learn more about North Dakota state requirements

State Board

North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
(701) 872-4895
Email: ndbmt@aptnd.com

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Ohio

Prerequisites

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $150

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 750 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $50 on odd numbered years by August 31

Reciprocity

• Has held a current license in another U.S. state/Canada for 5 consecutive years

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about Ohio state requirements

State Board

State Medical Board of Ohio - Massage Therapy
(614) 466-3934
Email: med.renewal@med.ohio.gov

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Oklahoma

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Submit application form and fee of $50

Insurance Requirements

• Liability Insurance

Training

• 500 hours of formal education in a massage therapy school
• Pass MBLEx

Renewal

• $50 by the last day of the licensee's birth month every year

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 5 every year

Learn more about Oklahoma state requirements

State Board

Oklahoma State Board of Massage
(405) 521-2441
Email: laura.grisso@ok.gov

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Oregon

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $300

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 625 hours
• MBLEx, CESI and State Exams
• CPR Certification

Renewal

• $155 every two years by the last day of the licensee's birth month

Reciprocity

• Available by endorsement, reviewed on an individual basis
• The only jurisdictions that might qualify: New Hampshire/Washington state-administered practical exam, Canada (Newfoundland, Labrador, Ontario, Vancouver, BC )
• Home state’s licensing must be equal to or exceed those or OR
• Must have passed written and practical exam equal to or exceeding that

CEUS

• 25 every two years
• Including 4 in ethics, boundaries, or communications

Learn more about Oregon state requirements

State Board

Oregon Board of Massage Therapy
(503) 365-8657
Email: OBMT.Info@state.or.us

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Pennsylvania

Prerequisites

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $100

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 600 hours
• MBLEx
• CPR Certification

Renewal

• $75 by January 31 of odd numbered years

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 24 every two years including 4 in ethics
• CPR Certification

Learn more about Pennsylvania state requirements

State Board

Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy
(717) 783-7155
Email: RA-MASSAGETHERAPY@PA.GOV

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Rhode Island

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Be of good moral character
• Submit application form and fee of $65

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $65 by June 30 every year

Reciprocity

• U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Provide transcript from approved program
• NCBTMB score
• Three letters of good moral character
• Completion of First Aid and CPR course
• Apply for nationwide criminal records check
• Must not have been convicted of any sexual offense

CEUS

• 6 every year

Learn more about Rhode Island state requirements

State Board

Rhode Island Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
(401) 222-2828
Email: doh.elicense@health.ri.gov

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South Carolina

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $150

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 650 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $175 every two years by July 31

Reciprocity

• Hold current license in another state
• Current state’s license standards must be at least equal to those of SC

CEUS

• 12 every two years

Learn more about South Carolina state requirements

State Board

South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Therapy Panel
(803) 896-4588
Email: boardinfo@llr.sc.gov

Note: This information has been gathered from external sources and is for informational purposes. Please check with your local regulations to verify your state and local requirements.

South Dakota

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $165

Insurance Requirements

• Liability insurance

Training

• 500 hours
• AMMA, MBLEx or NCETM

Renewal

• $65 in the window of August 1 - September 30 of even numbered years

Reciprocity

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Hold a current license
• Proof of completion of 500 training hours
• Pass national certification exam

CEUS

• 12 every two years

Learn more about South Dakota state requirements

State Board

South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
(605) 224-1721
Email: sdbomt@gmail.com

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Tennessee

Prerequisites

• Submit application form and fee of $280

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 650 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $195 every two years in same calendar month as initial issuance

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 24 every two years including 2 of Tennessee statues and rules concerning massage therapists and establishments

Learn more about Tennessee state requirements

State Board

Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure
(615) 253-2111
Email: tn.health@tn.gov

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Texas

Prerequisites

• Submit application form and fee of $100

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $106 every two years on issue date

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 12 every two years including 1 on human trafficking

Learn more about Texas state requirements

State Board

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation - Massage Therapy
(512) 834-6616
Email: CS.MassageTherapy@tdlr.texas.gov

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Utah

Prerequisites

• Submit application form and fee of $150

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 600 hours

Renewal

• $52 by May 31 of odd years

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about Utah state requirements

State Board

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
(801) 530-6628
Email: doplweb@utah.gov

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Vermont

Prerequisites

• Submit application form and fee of $115

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• N/A

Renewal

• $240 by May 31 of odd numbered years

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about Vermont state requirements

State Board

Vermont Secretary of State - Massage Therapists
(802) 828-1134
Email: sos.opr.massagetherapists@sec.state.vt.us

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Virginia

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Submit application form and fee of $140

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $95 every two years by the last day of the licensee's birth month

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 24 every two years

Learn more about Virginia state requirements

State Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Massage Therapy
(804) 367-4515
Email: nursebd@dhp.virginia.gov

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Washington

Prerequisites

• Submit application form and fee of $226

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $166 every year on birthday

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• 24 every two years
• Including 4 in ethics, 8 in direct massage skills training, and 2 in education on professional roles and boundaries

Learn more about Washington state requirements

State Board

Washington State Board of Massage
(360) 236-4700
Email: hsqa.csc@doh.wa.gov

Note: This information has been gathered from external sources and is for informational purposes. Please check with your local regulations to verify your state and local requirements.

West Virginia

Prerequisites

• High school diploma
• Submit application form and fee of $350

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 600 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• $200 every two years from issue date

Reciprocity

• Provide the board with copy of current license, information regarding any investigations or disciplinary actions that may have been taken regarding his or her licensure, documentation of completed CEUs in the last 2 years, NCBTMB certificate (if nationally certified)

CEUS

• 24 every two years including 3 in ethics

Learn more about West Virginia state requirements

State Board

West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board
(304) 558-1060
Email: linda_lyter@frontier.com

Note: This information has been gathered from external sources and is for informational purposes. Please check with your local regulations to verify your state and local requirements.

Wisconsin

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Submit application form and fee of $157

Insurance Requirements

• Professional liability

Training

• 600 hours
• NCCAOM, MBLEx or State Law exam

Renewal

• $53 by February 28 of odd numbered years

Reciprocity

• Hold a current license
• Home state must have requirements must be equivalent to those of WI
• Personal liability insurance, with at least $1 million per occurrence and $1 million for all occurrences in one year
• NCBTMB certification
• Completion of at least 500 in-class hours

CEUS

• 24 every two years including 2 in ethics

Learn more about Wisconsin state requirements

State Board

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
(608) 266-2112
Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov

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Wyoming

Prerequisites

• N/A

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 500 hours
• MBLEx

Renewal

• N/A

Reciprocity

• N/A

CEUS

• N/A

Learn more about Wyoming state requirements

State Board

State Of Wyoming Legislation
N/A
Email: N/A

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Washington D.C.

Prerequisites

• At least 18 years old
• Submit application form and fee of $262

Insurance Requirements

• N/A

Training

• 500 hours
• Exam certified by NCCA and approved by the Board

Renewal

• $177 by January 31 on odd numbered years

Reciprocity

• Available by endorsement
• Completion of 500 in-class training hours
• Pass the NCETMB exam

CEUS

• 14 every two years
• Including 3 in ethics and 9 in massage-related course work

State Board

D.C. Board of Massage Therapy
(202) 442-5955
Email: doh@dc.gov

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