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The Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) provides consistent and nationally recognized entry-level standards that assist state regulators in evaluating an individual’s ability to practice massage safely and competently. Examination
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Education
FSMTB plays a crucial role in supporting schools and promoting continuing education within the field of massage therapy. FSMTB recognizes the importance of maintaining high standards in massage education to ensure that practitioners are well-prepared and equipped with the necessary skills. Education
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Regulation
FSMTB membership is comprised of the massage therapy regulatory boards and agencies in the United States and its territories. Through the provision of education, legislative policy expertise, and regulatory programs and services, FSMTB supports our members in their work to ensure that the practice of massage therapy is provided to the public safely and competently. Regulation
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The FSMTB wants to ensure that consumers of massage and bodywork services have adequate knowledge about what they can expect from a massage and bodywork practitioner. Most importantly, FSMTB wants to ensure that the public is aware of the requirements for licensure for each state and that resources are available to check the license status of practitioners. Resource Center

 

The table below lists states and territories that regulate the massage therapy profession and the primary requirements for a massage therapy practitioner. Local (county or municipal) ordinances may apply for states that do not regulate massage therapy. It is advised that consumers ensure the licensure status of their massage therapist before making an appointment.

State Requirements

(As of January 2023)

StateRegulatory StatusMinimum
Education
Hours		CE Hours
Required		Renewal
Period		Initial
Licensing Fees		MBLEx Accepted
AlabamaLicense650162 Years$125Yes
AlaskaLicense625162 Years$550Yes
ArizonaLicense500242 Years$250Yes
ArkansasLicense500182 Years$180Yes
CaliforniaVoluntary Certification500N/A2 Years$300No Exam Required
ColoradoLicense500N/A2 Years$200Yes
ConnecticutLicense750244 Years$375Yes
DelawareLicense500242 Years$169Yes
District of ColumbiaLicense500142 Years$262Yes
FloridaLicense500242 Years$100Yes
GeorgiaLicense500242 Years$125Yes
HawaiiLicense575122 Years$32State Exam
IdahoLicense50061 Year$65Yes
IllinoisLicense600242 Years$175Yes
IndianaLicense625244 Years$100Yes
IowaLicense600162 Years$120Yes
KentuckyLicense600122 Years$200Yes
LouisianaLicense500121 Year$125Yes
MaineLicense500N/A1 Year$40Yes
MarylandLicense750242 Years$450Yes
MassachusettsLicense650N/A1 Year$225Yes
MichiganLicense500183 Years$98.80Yes
MississippiLicense200121 Year$250Yes
MissouriLicense500122 Years$125Yes
MontanaLicense500122 Years$140Yes
NebraskaLicense1000162 Years$110Yes
NevadaLicense550242 Years$395Yes
New HampshireLicense750242 Years$110Yes
New JerseyLicense500242 Years$195Yes
New MexicoLicense650162 Years$5/MonthYes
New YorkLicense1000363 Years$108State Exam
North CarolinaLicense500242 Years$190Yes
North DakotaLicense750242 Years$150Yes
OhioLicense600N/A2 Years$153.50Yes
OklahomaLicense500102 Years$50Yes
OregonLicense625252 Years$100Yes
PennsylvaniaLicense600242 Years$100Yes
Puerto RicoLicense100063 YearsYes
Rhode IslandLicense65061 Year$65Yes
South CarolinaLicense500122 Years$150Yes
South DakotaLicense50082 Years$65Yes
TennesseeLicense500242 Years$280Yes
TexasLicense500122 Years$100Yes
US Virgin IslandsLicenseN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
UtahLicense600N/A2 Years$95Yes
VermontLicenseN/AN/A2 Years$75No Exam Required
VirginiaLicense500242 Years$140Yes
WashingtonLicense652242 Years$226Yes
West VirginiaLicense500242 Years$350Yes
WisconsinLicense600242 Years$75Yes
This information is current as of January 2023.  As laws and regulations are constantly changing, please check with your state board or agency for the most current information. 
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