Massage Therapy License Renewal in Colorado (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Colorado is handled by the Colorado Office of Massage Therapy Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies - DORA), 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.

Colorado Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial renewal. All massage therapist licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years and must be renewed to continue practicing. Online renewal typically opens roughly 4-6 weeks before the expiration date.
CE hours required	None required
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Colorado Office of Massage Therapy Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies - DORA)

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Colorado

Colorado does not require continuing education for massage therapist license renewal. There is no state-mandated CE-hour requirement (including no ethics hours) to renew an active LMT license; continuing professional development is encouraged but not required by rule.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Colorado

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Colorado Office of Massage Therapy Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies - DORA) portal.
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 licenses massage therapists at the state level through the Office of Massage Therapy Licensure within DORA's Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO); renewal is done through the DPO Online Services portal (https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/). Cycle (biennial, Dec 31 even years), no-CE-required rule, and online renewal are well corroborated. Renewal fee was left null: the only authoritative source (the official DPO application/fee PDF and DORA fee schedule) returned HTTP 403 and could not be fetched, and secondary sources conflict materially ($79, $116, and a historical $76->$179 increase cited by ABMP). DORA sets fees per cycle, so the current fixed amount could not be verified and was not guessed. Late/reinstatement fee likewise could not be verified. Recommend confirming the current renewal fee on the official application form at https://dpo.colorado.gov/MassageTherapy/Applications.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Colorado: frequently asked questions

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

Colorado Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial renewal. All massage therapist licenses expire December 31 of even-numbered years and must be renewed to continue practicing. Online renewal typically opens roughly 4-6 weeks before the expiration date.

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

Colorado does not require continuing-education hours to renew a standard Massage Therapy license. Colorado does not require continuing education for massage therapist license renewal. There is no state-mandated CE-hour requirement (including no ethics hours) to renew an active LMT license; continuing professional development is encouraged but not required by rule. Confirm the current rule with the Colorado Office of Massage Therapy Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies - DORA).

Can I renew my Colorado Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Colorado offers online renewal through the Colorado Office of Massage Therapy Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies - DORA). Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Colorado Office of Massage Therapy Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies - DORA) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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