Massage Therapy License Renewal in Connecticut (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Connecticut is handled by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure), 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.

Connecticut Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Licenses expire biennially on the last day of the licensee's birth month. For a newly issued license, the first renewal falls in the first birth month following issuance. DPH mails a renewal notice (roughly 60 days ahead) with instructions for renewing online.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$255.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure)

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Connecticut

A minimum of 24 hours of qualifying continuing education must be completed every 4 years, in areas related to the licensee's practice. No more than 18 of those hours may be earned via Internet-based or distance-learning programs, and no more than 12 hours may come from programs not approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Licensees must retain completion certificates for at least 6 years and provide proof upon DPH request. Note the CE cycle (4 years) differs from the biennial license renewal cycle.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Connecticut

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure) 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 issued by CT DPH. License renews biennially (every 2 years) tied to the licensee's birth month; renewal application fee is $255.00 per the official licensure page. CE requirement is 24 hours every 4 years (a longer cycle than the 2-year renewal). No separate fixed late/penalty fee is published; a lapsed license must instead be reinstated, with a reinstatement application fee of $379.75 (of which $4.75 covers an NPDB query). Massage therapists are not in the group that renews via automatic online eLicense access; DPH mails a renewal notice with instructions to renew online. CE topics are general ("related to the licensee's practice") — no mandated ethics hours specified.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Connecticut: frequently asked questions

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

Connecticut Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Licenses expire biennially on the last day of the licensee's birth month. For a newly issued license, the first renewal falls in the first birth month following issuance. DPH mails a renewal notice (roughly 60 days ahead) with instructions for renewing online.

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

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. A minimum of 24 hours of qualifying continuing education must be completed every 4 years, in areas related to the licensee's practice. No more than 18 of those hours may be earned via Internet-based or distance-learning programs, and no more than 12 hours may come from programs not approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Licensees must retain completion certificates for at least 6 years and provide proof upon DPH request. Note the CE cycle (4 years) differs from the biennial license renewal cycle. Confirm the current requirement with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure).

Can I renew my Connecticut Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Connecticut offers online renewal through the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure). Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Massage Therapist Licensure) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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