Massage Therapy License Renewal in Florida (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Florida is handled by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health), 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.

Florida Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	LMT licenses renew on a biennial cycle expiring at midnight Eastern Time on August 31 of the renewal year (current cycle expires August 31, 2027). Licenses not renewed by the expiration date become delinquent; failure to renew during the delinquent period can lead to the license becoming null.
CE hours required	24 hours
Renewal fee	$105.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CE Broker (cebroker.com)
Governing body	Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health)

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Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Florida

24 CE hours per biennium for renewals after the first. Required breakdown: 12 classroom hours focused on massage therapy techniques/practice; 2 hours prevention of medical errors; 2 hours Florida laws and rules; 2 hours professional ethics; 1 hour human trafficking awareness; and 5 general hours. For the very first renewal, required hours are prorated to the number of months licensed. Courses must be from a Florida Board-approved provider.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Florida

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health) portal.
Complete the required 24 CE hours and confirm they appear in CE Broker (cebroker.com).
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Standard active-to-active LMT renewal fee is $105.00 (same for inactive-to-inactive and active-to-inactive). Inactive-to-active reactivation is $205.00; retired status conversion is $55.00. Renewing after expiration adds a delinquency/late assessment (approximately $100 for most categories). Online renewal is handled through the Florida DOH MQA Services Portal at flhealthsource.gov; CE compliance is tracked electronically in CE Broker. CE topic hours sum to 24 (12+2+2+2+1+5).

Massage Therapy license renewal in Florida: frequently asked questions

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

Florida Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. LMT licenses renew on a biennial cycle expiring at midnight Eastern Time on August 31 of the renewal year (current cycle expires August 31, 2027). Licenses not renewed by the expiration date become delinquent; failure to renew during the delinquent period can lead to the license becoming null.

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

Approximately 24 continuing-education hours per cycle. 24 CE hours per biennium for renewals after the first. Required breakdown: 12 classroom hours focused on massage therapy techniques/practice; 2 hours prevention of medical errors; 2 hours Florida laws and rules; 2 hours professional ethics; 1 hour human trafficking awareness; and 5 general hours. For the very first renewal, required hours are prorated to the number of months licensed. Courses must be from a Florida Board-approved provider. Confirm the current requirement with the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health).

Can I renew my Florida Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Florida offers online renewal through the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health). Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $100 may apply. Contact the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (Department of Health) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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