Massage Therapy License Renewal in Arizona (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Arizona is handled by the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy, 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.

Arizona Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Massage therapist licenses are issued on a two-year cycle and must be renewed by submitting the renewal application before the license expiration date. The board advises applying within roughly 60 days of expiration to avoid a lapse. The required continuing education must be completed during the two-year period immediately preceding expiration.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$95.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Arizona

24 hours of continuing education must be completed in the two-year period immediately preceding license expiration. A maximum of 12 hours may be earned via distance-learning format, so at least 12 hours must be in-person/classroom. Hours cannot be carried over between renewal periods. The administrative rule (R4-15-301) does not mandate a specific ethics or other subject-area requirement.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Arizona

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy portal.
Complete the required 24 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: State-level license (LMT) administered by the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy. Renewal fee $95 and delinquent renewal fee $40 are from the official fee rule R4-15-102 (last amended Aug 5, 2014). Two-year cycle and the 24-hour CE requirement (12 max distance, 12+ in-person, no carryover) are set by A.R.S. § 32-4225 and rule R4-15-301; renewal application requirements (criminal-history declaration, CE attestation/audit) are in R4-15-205. Renewals are filed online through the board's licensee portal (massagetherapy.az.gov / massagetherapypayments.az.gov); electronic applications require credit-card payment. No board-mandated third-party CE tracking system identified. The board's live .gov pages are behind a Cloudflare/JS challenge; fee and rule figures were confirmed via the Cornell LII mirror of the Arizona Administrative Code, cross-checked against official board search snippets.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Arizona: frequently asked questions

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

Arizona Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Massage therapist licenses are issued on a two-year cycle and must be renewed by submitting the renewal application before the license expiration date. The board advises applying within roughly 60 days of expiration to avoid a lapse. The required continuing education must be completed during the two-year period immediately preceding expiration.

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

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. 24 hours of continuing education must be completed in the two-year period immediately preceding license expiration. A maximum of 12 hours may be earned via distance-learning format, so at least 12 hours must be in-person/classroom. Hours cannot be carried over between renewal periods. The administrative rule (R4-15-301) does not mandate a specific ethics or other subject-area requirement. Confirm the current requirement with the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy.

Can I renew my Arizona Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Arizona offers online renewal through the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy. Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $40 may apply. Contact the Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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