Massage Therapy License Renewal in Alabama (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Alabama is handled by the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB), which requires Massage Therapist (LMT)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Alabama Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Massage therapist licenses are issued for a two-year term and must be renewed before the license's expiration/anniversary date; the renewal is completed online through the board's portal. A license that has been expired for more than five years cannot be reinstated.
CE hours required	16 hours
Renewal fee	$125.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB)

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Alabama

Sixteen (16) hours of continuing education are required for each two-year renewal. The official massage therapist renewal page does not specify a mandatory ethics or other named topic component. Renewal also requires a fingerprint background check (costs billed separately by a third-party vendor), proof of professional and general liability insurance ($1M minimum from an "A"-rated or better carrier), a completed supplemental/regulatory questionnaire, and proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Alabama

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB) portal.
Complete the required 16 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Verified on the official AMTLB (.gov) massage therapist licensing page: two-year license, renewal fee $125, 16 CE hours, online renewal via "Click Here to Renew" portal. No flat dollar late/delinquent fee is published on the official page (background-check costs are billed by a third-party vendor, so a fixed late fee could not be verified — set to null). Administrative Code Chapter 532-X-4 establishes biennial, anniversary-date renewal, but that chapter governs massage therapy ESTABLISHMENTS, not individual therapists; the individual LMT renewal cycle is confirmed as two years on the massage therapist page. A separate web source cited an older $100 fee, but the current official page states $125 — $125 used. No state-board CE tracking/audit system identified on the official page (null). The board is relatively new (separate AMTLB; renewal dates were updated/transitioned around 2024).

Massage Therapy license renewal in Alabama: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my Massage Therapy license in Alabama?

Alabama Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Massage therapist licenses are issued for a two-year term and must be renewed before the license's expiration/anniversary date; the renewal is completed online through the board's portal. A license that has been expired for more than five years cannot be reinstated.

How many CE hours are required to renew an Massage Therapy license in Alabama?

Approximately 16 continuing-education hours per cycle. Sixteen (16) hours of continuing education are required for each two-year renewal. The official massage therapist renewal page does not specify a mandatory ethics or other named topic component. Renewal also requires a fingerprint background check (costs billed separately by a third-party vendor), proof of professional and general liability insurance ($1M minimum from an "A"-rated or better carrier), a completed supplemental/regulatory questionnaire, and proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful presence. Confirm the current requirement with the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB).

Can I renew my Alabama Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Alabama offers online renewal through the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Alabama Massage Therapy license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board (AMTLB) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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