Massage Therapy License Renewal in Delaware (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Delaware is handled by the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork (Division of Professional Regulation), 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.

Delaware Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Biennial renewal. All massage and bodywork licenses expire August 31 of even-numbered years (e.g., 2024, 2026); the license must be renewed in DELPROS before that expiration date. A late renewal may be submitted up to one year after expiration, but a late fee applies in addition to the renewal fee.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Service) — CE is entered and tracked in the licensee's DELPROS account
Governing body	Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork (Division of Professional Regulation)

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Delaware

Active Licensed Massage Therapists must complete 24 hours of approved CE during each full renewal period (Sept 1 to Aug 31 of even-numbered years), broken down as: 3 hours of Ethics (classroom or online), 9 hours of Core credits (classroom hands-on only), and 12 hours of Elective or Core credits (online or classroom). Online courses may not exceed 50% of total hours; the remaining 50% must be classroom hands-on. All courses must be approved by NCBTMB, AMTA, or the Delaware Board. At renewal, licensees attest to completing CE and maintaining current CPR certification (online CPR courses not accepted). A random percentage of licensees are audited.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Delaware

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork (Division of Professional Regulation) portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in DELPROS (Delaware Professional Regulation Online Service) — CE is entered and tracked in the licensee's DELPROS account.
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 the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork under the Division of Professional Regulation. Delaware has two credentials: Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT, the standard professional license; data here is for LMT) and Certified Massage Technician (CMT). Renewal is done online via DELPROS and requires attesting to CE completion and current CPR. The official fee schedule does NOT publish a fixed renewal-fee dollar amount ("You are notified of the amount of the renewal fee at the time of renewal"), so renewal_fee_usd is null; the initial LMT application fee is $175 (not the renewal fee). The late fee is defined as 50% of the renewal fee, so it cannot be expressed as a fixed dollar amount and is null.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Delaware: frequently asked questions

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

Delaware Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Biennial renewal. All massage and bodywork licenses expire August 31 of even-numbered years (e.g., 2024, 2026); the license must be renewed in DELPROS before that expiration date. A late renewal may be submitted up to one year after expiration, but a late fee applies in addition to the renewal fee.

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

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. Active Licensed Massage Therapists must complete 24 hours of approved CE during each full renewal period (Sept 1 to Aug 31 of even-numbered years), broken down as: 3 hours of Ethics (classroom or online), 9 hours of Core credits (classroom hands-on only), and 12 hours of Elective or Core credits (online or classroom). Online courses may not exceed 50% of total hours; the remaining 50% must be classroom hands-on. All courses must be approved by NCBTMB, AMTA, or the Delaware Board. At renewal, licensees attest to completing CE and maintaining current CPR certification (online CPR courses not accepted). A random percentage of licensees are audited. Confirm the current requirement with the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork (Division of Professional Regulation).

Can I renew my Delaware Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Delaware offers online renewal through the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork (Division of Professional Regulation). Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork (Division of Professional Regulation) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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