Massage Therapy License Renewal in Idaho (2026)

Massage Therapy license renewal in Idaho is handled by the Idaho Board of Massage Therapy (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL), 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 2026-09-17. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Idaho Massage Therapy renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday. Idaho transitioned massage therapy licenses from annual to biennial renewal effective May 19, 2025: new applicants on/after that date receive two-year licenses; existing licensees moved to the two-year cycle based on birth year (those born in odd years became two-year at the 2025 renewal; those born in even years had one more one-year renewal in 2025 and move to two-year in 2026). Renewal is due before the license expiration date.
CE hours required	12 hours
Renewal fee	$130.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Idaho Board of Massage Therapy (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL)

Go to the official Idaho Board of Massage Therapy (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-09-17 from the Idaho Board of Massage Therapy (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). manual review of official Idaho DOPL Board of Massage Therapy fee page and IDAPA 24.27.01 rule text.

Continuing-education requirements for Massage Therapys in Idaho

Idaho requires 6 continuing education hours per year, including at least 1 hour in ethics (per AMTA/ABMP summaries of the DOPL rule; the current codified rule text on file does not itemize the CE hour count). Over the two-year cycle this equals roughly 12 hours including 2 hours of ethics. CE is required beginning with the second license renewal; the board allows excess hours to carry over for one renewal period. Hours must be completed before the renewal/expiration date.

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How to renew your Massage Therapy license in Idaho

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Idaho Board of Massage Therapy (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) portal.
Complete the required 12 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: Idaho licenses massage therapists at the state level through the Board of Massage Therapy under DOPL. The official DOPL fee page (dopl.idaho.gov/mas/) lists: Annual Renewal $65, Biennial Renewal $130, Application $50, Reinstatement $35, Provisional Permit $25 — confirming the $130 two-year renewal fee and resolving the earlier $35/$65/$75 conflict in secondary sources ($35 is the reinstatement fee, $65 the legacy annual rate, $130 the current biennial renewal). The codified rule (IDAPA 24.27.01, current PDF) caps Annual Renewal at $65 "not to exceed," consistent with the $130 biennial figure, but its 3-page text does not itemize a numeric CE-hour requirement (likely superseded administratively during the board's Zero-Based Regulation review); the 6 hrs/yr incl. 1 hr ethics figure is corroborated by AMTA, ABMP, and massagetherapyceu.com. Contact: [email protected], (208) 334-3233.

Massage Therapy license renewal in Idaho: frequently asked questions

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

Idaho Massage Therapy licenses renew every 24 months. Licenses expire on the licensee's birthday. Idaho transitioned massage therapy licenses from annual to biennial renewal effective May 19, 2025: new applicants on/after that date receive two-year licenses; existing licensees moved to the two-year cycle based on birth year (those born in odd years became two-year at the 2025 renewal; those born in even years had one more one-year renewal in 2025 and move to two-year in 2026). Renewal is due before the license expiration date.

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

Approximately 12 continuing-education hours per cycle. Idaho requires 6 continuing education hours per year, including at least 1 hour in ethics (per AMTA/ABMP summaries of the DOPL rule; the current codified rule text on file does not itemize the CE hour count). Over the two-year cycle this equals roughly 12 hours including 2 hours of ethics. CE is required beginning with the second license renewal; the board allows excess hours to carry over for one renewal period. Hours must be completed before the renewal/expiration date. Confirm the current requirement with the Idaho Board of Massage Therapy (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL).

Can I renew my Idaho Massage Therapy license online?

Yes — Idaho offers online renewal through the Idaho Board of Massage Therapy (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). Use the official link on this page.

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

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $35 may apply. Contact the Idaho Board of Massage Therapy (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) promptly if your license has lapsed.

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